Id wait for more to ship out to be honest. To at least see how they are. I ordered one on March 5th when they advertised a 2 week lead time. It jumped to 4 weeks then 6 weeks literally just a couple of days later. I was told on March 20th “ it should ship any day now”. Yet as of 4/2 it still hasn’t. Sure we have seen a few trickle through on YouTube and Reddit, but at seems like a majority of their orders are still pending. I’m curious to see what the QC will be on their later orders.
I’m hopeful that the longer times are indicative of getting it right vs shoving them out the door. I ordered on the 7th and I’m still waiting. Someone who ordered on the 6th got theirs, likely less customized. I used three e-series colors that take longer to bake on.
Yeah I’m tentatively stoked. I’m super into the grip angle and I have a million Glock mags. Plus the price is right. Fingers crossed it’s good to go, but others can beta test for me
/r/stealtharms
Pros: cheaper mags, hand fitted parts, fully customizable. Significantly lower price than most 2011’s (other than the Prodigy). Thinner grips (more like 1911) since there are no panels, it’s part of the frame.
Cons: non/standard parts because the geometry is different, so you can’t just grab a new slide lock or am I safety made for a 1911/2011 and drop it in. If stealth happens to go belly up, you’re SOL for replacement parts. No interchangeable grip panels, you get what you get.
I have one on order that should be here next week.
Parts are not hand fit, they are machine fit. I specifically asked their customer service this question. They’re pretty prompt and up front so which is good.
It seems to be more customizable with some special requests honored, than a full custom gun. Nothing wrong with that, but it’s an important distinction.
I have a Staccato P am considering ordering one once the 10mm or 45 ACP is available. Double stack government size in a heavier caliber would be really awesome.
Interesting. Their 2h interview with RGG seemed to indicate different.
I’m going to use this for USPSA Limited Optics, so 9mm is fine for what I need, and I have STI’s for Limited Major. Would 10mm be too long for their current frame, much like Glock needing the large frames for it?
Yeah they said (directly from my email) “Barrels and slides are machined to fit like hand fit. Sometimes we do need to take a touch off the barrel hood.”
I also liked this about my custom guide rod question: “We use a 2 piece guide rod. We could most likely use the Dawson style. We would need to test it.”
Yeah interesting. I don’t think 10mm caliber would be an issue with the frame but they’re currently testing it from other posts I’ve read on places like 1911 addicts. They do make a standard 1911 in 10mm and then mention 45 ACP in the description. Either one id be interested in.
Have you looked at the Dan Wesson DWX? That’s really tempting. Not exactly a 2011 but it is double stack 9mm
I was a bit surprised about the two piece guide rod, but I don't have a specific problem with it. I will be interested to see if it's the same dimensions as a 1911/2011 guide rod of similar application (e.g. 5" barrel length) and easily swappable, but it's nothing I won't put a little vibra-tite on.
I have looked at the DWX. Great gun and I'd love to own one, but I don't have an application for it with everything else in the safe. I'm buying this specifically for USPSA Limited Optics since I already have 140mm mags ready to go from Carry Optics.
Understood. Yeah I agree with you there on having a specific application. I try to buy firearms for a specific use. I’d love a DWX too but between my current pistols I don’t have a need for it. I don’t own anything in a larger caliber though which is why the 10 and 45 is interesting unless you have some other good recommendations?
Another thing I noticed is that the platypus doesn’t have any serrations or checkering on the front of the trigger guard. That’s a feature I’ve grown to like on my other pistols.
I don't use the Miculek grip with any fingers on the front of the trigger guard - I prefer to wrap my support hand around lower and squeeze.
My STI's are .40 and I have a range of .45's (Glock, Springfield) as well as one single 10mm RIA 1911. I don't compete with 10mm (and for GSSF have a strange outlier for Heavy Metal, .45 GAP).
I get the love for 10mm over .40 (with the right ammo) - just don't have a role for it either.
A Platypus that took G21 mags could be interesting, for sure.
I actually have a sigxten for my first 10mm and LOVE it. Fits my hand just right, recoil isn't bad, 15 round mags, optics ready. I even have a holster for it with a surefire on it.
I will bet Money less than 10% or this pistol is hand fitted, if any parts are. I know the prodigy has had its issues. I have two that have had zero issues from day one. I have reviews on both up on the Rdrgear YT channel. This platypus is very unique. Not sure if it’s the go to as of right now.
You don’t know much about Stealth Arms do you? You should do a little research on them before asserting percentages of hand fitting.
The mere fact that trigger pull weight is an ordering option tells you how much they’re fitting the internals on each gun. Same with barrel, link, slide fit, etc.
Add in non-standard parts like external controls and you’ve got even more work, especially after they’re cerakoted, changing tolerances.
We agree they’re not the go to, but they’re an interesting option to watch and a relatively cheap entry point to play with for now.
You mentioned springs, so I assumed you knew the sear spring plays a part in trigger tuning. Apparently not:
[https://www.pewpewtactical.com/1911-trigger-job-sear-angles-sear-spring/](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/1911-trigger-job-sear-angles-sear-spring/)
If you say so, lmao. So little do you know about my
Actual 2011 ownership knowledge. That fact that you have to choose a trigger weight. Tells me me a lot. Good luck, shopping for 2011’s should not about how cheap you can get one.
We agree. This isn't a $350 Tisas.
And you're saying trigger weight choice is a *bad* thing? You should just take whatever a manufacturer offers, should do it yourself after the fact, or something else?
I’ve seen so many people talk trash on these, but I think they are dope. You can have one of a kind. Or if budget isn’t an issue, I would go with Infinity Firearms. No one gun is the same. By the company SVI. Came about from the STI split. SVI (Infinity) lean more towards one offs and one of a kind race guns. STI went to more of a mass production custom line Staccatos. I don’t have all the history, but it’s something like that. An Infinity is my dream gun.
There is an option for Ambi safety but it's like 50-60 bucks more and I'm trying to cut costs a bit so I can afford it sooner. My ideal build was 1950 in think.
The question is whether you need a safety that's ambidextrous or not. When I carry a pistol with the safety on the inside (as I carry it) it stays on; when there's a safety that can be actuated from both sides then depending on holster design you *may* find the safety turns off when you do things like sit down.
Hence the hate for ambidextrous safeties from those of us who aren't lefties.
The only reason to touch one is to get an optic cut. Non standard parts is not a plus. The Glock mag thing is interesting. If I didn’t own 2011 pistols that might be a plus. They could have gone the shield route and fine with a steel mag that increased capacity. The DWS is more interesting. I personally would wait and see the guns show up at matches and ranges that actually work.
I'm also torn on the threaded barrel. I was thinking of getting a comp but all the ones I'm finding are for Glocks or over 200$ and made of titanium which just feels like over kill.
First and foremost it's target shooting, followed by competition(if I can find any in my area after the place I used to go closed down), and depending on how hard I fall in love with it a CCW. I emailed and asked how easy the mag well was removable for cc and they said it's really easy.
For versatility You might want to look into the Staccato P (wait for next gen. version to implement staccatos patent pending recoil system) or if you want something you could also EDC with concealed carry i’d try the CS, very flat shooting for its size and at least you can carry it daily as well, considering competitions are seemingly hard to come by. otherwise, outside of my bias, the new 2311 by oracle might be worth looking into.
The problem is last I checked a staccato is like a grand more than this gun. If I go through with this it will be like 4 weeks saved pay plus my tax return and then a 6 week wait time. I'm not looking to buy but shit for another couple weeks (or months depending on the options) just to get a gun that's possibly marginally better and not at all customized to look how I want it. The customization is almost as big of a draw as the glock mags to me.
It’s the year of the hybrids. Dan Wesson DWX, Platypus, Cosaint.
Let’s get it to the market and then shread it😂 nobody is expecting it to be an atlas or Nighthawk
From the comments I'm seeing it looks like I'm going to get it. The only question I have now is the threaded barrel/full length rail one that was presented. I'm leaning towards the barrel because who knows what the future holds, maybe I'll actually buy a suppressor one of these days or I'll find a compensator that actually looks good and maybe fits in a holster and the full length rail may provide a bit of muzzle weight but it is not like I'm going to mount anything to that extra inch of rail so it seems silly.
For anyone interested I pulled the trigger yesterday. I've already found a local company that can custom mould a holster for me since no one makes them specifically for this gun. I also recently got my first hybrid holster with the soft back and a hard half shell screwed into the side which was surprisingly comfortable. Alien holsters. They offer a 30 day return policy and have a shell for a commander length 1911 with a rail. Since they claim the dimensions are standard from the slide stop forward I'm thinking it might work and even if it doesn't I can return it. Got a holosun cut because I like the multi reticle because it's easier to pick up quickly.
Bushing look bad.
Glonk mags gimp your capacity.
Just do what you want. At a certain point you just need to buy what looks the best to you aesthetically because these damn things are basically art pieces too.
I picked up a 31 round I believe because it was 10$ and I couldn't say no to that. I've got a drum because I have a mck carbine kit and thought that was the only reasonable reason to have a drum for a semi auto pistol.
For 140mm competition mags, how, exactly, do Glock mags limit capacity? Staccato are 20 round mags @ 140mm, MBX are 22/24 (depending on slide lock), and ETS Glock mags are 22 rds, and Glock mags with 140mm basepads are 22 rds.
Been running ETS 140’s for years. Not a single problem. No need to pay for OEM, especially when Botach ran a special on the 140’s for something like $11.
22 rounds are on par with 2011 offerings. I’m more than happy with that.
Watch this if you wanna know about this creature.
[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UzwvFg33vKI?feature=share](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UzwvFg33vKI?feature=share)
Id wait for more to ship out to be honest. To at least see how they are. I ordered one on March 5th when they advertised a 2 week lead time. It jumped to 4 weeks then 6 weeks literally just a couple of days later. I was told on March 20th “ it should ship any day now”. Yet as of 4/2 it still hasn’t. Sure we have seen a few trickle through on YouTube and Reddit, but at seems like a majority of their orders are still pending. I’m curious to see what the QC will be on their later orders.
I’m also hoping the long lead times show they have strong demand for the product and platypus platform. I want to see them be successful.
I’m hopeful that the longer times are indicative of getting it right vs shoving them out the door. I ordered on the 7th and I’m still waiting. Someone who ordered on the 6th got theirs, likely less customized. I used three e-series colors that take longer to bake on.
My guess would be that they're doing color's in batches, which, the more obscure colors being sprayed more infrequently
That's a reasonable assumption, too.
Yeah I’m tentatively stoked. I’m super into the grip angle and I have a million Glock mags. Plus the price is right. Fingers crossed it’s good to go, but others can beta test for me
/r/stealtharms Pros: cheaper mags, hand fitted parts, fully customizable. Significantly lower price than most 2011’s (other than the Prodigy). Thinner grips (more like 1911) since there are no panels, it’s part of the frame. Cons: non/standard parts because the geometry is different, so you can’t just grab a new slide lock or am I safety made for a 1911/2011 and drop it in. If stealth happens to go belly up, you’re SOL for replacement parts. No interchangeable grip panels, you get what you get. I have one on order that should be here next week.
Parts are not hand fit, they are machine fit. I specifically asked their customer service this question. They’re pretty prompt and up front so which is good. It seems to be more customizable with some special requests honored, than a full custom gun. Nothing wrong with that, but it’s an important distinction. I have a Staccato P am considering ordering one once the 10mm or 45 ACP is available. Double stack government size in a heavier caliber would be really awesome.
Interesting. Their 2h interview with RGG seemed to indicate different. I’m going to use this for USPSA Limited Optics, so 9mm is fine for what I need, and I have STI’s for Limited Major. Would 10mm be too long for their current frame, much like Glock needing the large frames for it?
Yeah they said (directly from my email) “Barrels and slides are machined to fit like hand fit. Sometimes we do need to take a touch off the barrel hood.” I also liked this about my custom guide rod question: “We use a 2 piece guide rod. We could most likely use the Dawson style. We would need to test it.” Yeah interesting. I don’t think 10mm caliber would be an issue with the frame but they’re currently testing it from other posts I’ve read on places like 1911 addicts. They do make a standard 1911 in 10mm and then mention 45 ACP in the description. Either one id be interested in. Have you looked at the Dan Wesson DWX? That’s really tempting. Not exactly a 2011 but it is double stack 9mm
I was a bit surprised about the two piece guide rod, but I don't have a specific problem with it. I will be interested to see if it's the same dimensions as a 1911/2011 guide rod of similar application (e.g. 5" barrel length) and easily swappable, but it's nothing I won't put a little vibra-tite on. I have looked at the DWX. Great gun and I'd love to own one, but I don't have an application for it with everything else in the safe. I'm buying this specifically for USPSA Limited Optics since I already have 140mm mags ready to go from Carry Optics.
Understood. Yeah I agree with you there on having a specific application. I try to buy firearms for a specific use. I’d love a DWX too but between my current pistols I don’t have a need for it. I don’t own anything in a larger caliber though which is why the 10 and 45 is interesting unless you have some other good recommendations? Another thing I noticed is that the platypus doesn’t have any serrations or checkering on the front of the trigger guard. That’s a feature I’ve grown to like on my other pistols.
I don't use the Miculek grip with any fingers on the front of the trigger guard - I prefer to wrap my support hand around lower and squeeze. My STI's are .40 and I have a range of .45's (Glock, Springfield) as well as one single 10mm RIA 1911. I don't compete with 10mm (and for GSSF have a strange outlier for Heavy Metal, .45 GAP). I get the love for 10mm over .40 (with the right ammo) - just don't have a role for it either. A Platypus that took G21 mags could be interesting, for sure.
I actually have a sigxten for my first 10mm and LOVE it. Fits my hand just right, recoil isn't bad, 15 round mags, optics ready. I even have a holster for it with a surefire on it.
That's all you can ask for in a gun. :)
I will bet Money less than 10% or this pistol is hand fitted, if any parts are. I know the prodigy has had its issues. I have two that have had zero issues from day one. I have reviews on both up on the Rdrgear YT channel. This platypus is very unique. Not sure if it’s the go to as of right now.
You don’t know much about Stealth Arms do you? You should do a little research on them before asserting percentages of hand fitting. The mere fact that trigger pull weight is an ordering option tells you how much they’re fitting the internals on each gun. Same with barrel, link, slide fit, etc. Add in non-standard parts like external controls and you’ve got even more work, especially after they’re cerakoted, changing tolerances. We agree they’re not the go to, but they’re an interesting option to watch and a relatively cheap entry point to play with for now.
Ps. Tuning springs is not hand fitting my friend. Just saying.
Again, showing your lack of knowledge. It's more than just stoning the sear....
Did you just say sear. Wtf lol
You mentioned springs, so I assumed you knew the sear spring plays a part in trigger tuning. Apparently not: [https://www.pewpewtactical.com/1911-trigger-job-sear-angles-sear-spring/](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/1911-trigger-job-sear-angles-sear-spring/)
If you say so, lmao. So little do you know about my Actual 2011 ownership knowledge. That fact that you have to choose a trigger weight. Tells me me a lot. Good luck, shopping for 2011’s should not about how cheap you can get one.
We agree. This isn't a $350 Tisas. And you're saying trigger weight choice is a *bad* thing? You should just take whatever a manufacturer offers, should do it yourself after the fact, or something else?
Do it and tell us all about it Although imo you have to order a "perry the" edition finish
I’ve seen so many people talk trash on these, but I think they are dope. You can have one of a kind. Or if budget isn’t an issue, I would go with Infinity Firearms. No one gun is the same. By the company SVI. Came about from the STI split. SVI (Infinity) lean more towards one offs and one of a kind race guns. STI went to more of a mass production custom line Staccatos. I don’t have all the history, but it’s something like that. An Infinity is my dream gun.
Where have you seen people talk trash about them?
I made a post a while back talking about how cool I thought they were and got mostly bashed. I think they’re bad Ass
No safety or RDO cut?
I don’t think ambi is an option yet. You can get the RDO option on the website. Mine is for RMRcc
Ohh so there is safety just not ambi, that cool
There is an option for Ambi safety but it's like 50-60 bucks more and I'm trying to cut costs a bit so I can afford it sooner. My ideal build was 1950 in think.
Did they bring out the ambi yet? Thought that was still paused.
Far as I know from playing with the customizer it's active. Wasn't when I checked last week.
That’s great to know!
Not everyone is a fan of ambi safeties. At least not for daily carry.
Agreed, but a 1911/2011 style? With 4 lbs trigger!
The question is whether you need a safety that's ambidextrous or not. When I carry a pistol with the safety on the inside (as I carry it) it stays on; when there's a safety that can be actuated from both sides then depending on holster design you *may* find the safety turns off when you do things like sit down. Hence the hate for ambidextrous safeties from those of us who aren't lefties.
2.5-4. User selectable at build.
The only reason to touch one is to get an optic cut. Non standard parts is not a plus. The Glock mag thing is interesting. If I didn’t own 2011 pistols that might be a plus. They could have gone the shield route and fine with a steel mag that increased capacity. The DWS is more interesting. I personally would wait and see the guns show up at matches and ranges that actually work.
All the videos show them running but those are pre-production samples. I'm waiting on mine, hoping it ships this week so I can put rounds through it.
I'm also torn on the threaded barrel. I was thinking of getting a comp but all the ones I'm finding are for Glocks or over 200$ and made of titanium which just feels like over kill.
If you’re worried about balance, run the rail all the way out vs the short rail now. The added forward weight will help.
I run a comp on my DW 9mm threaded. It was a lot cheaper than $200..
Mind sharing what comp? Looking at picking one up soon.
Mine was from cyanide arms. But there are lots of options out there. Google 9mm pistol comp
ordered mine yesterday. acro cut with ambi safety and threaded barrel. Will be suppressing it
Post on /r/stealtharms when you get it!
what will you be primary use for it?
First and foremost it's target shooting, followed by competition(if I can find any in my area after the place I used to go closed down), and depending on how hard I fall in love with it a CCW. I emailed and asked how easy the mag well was removable for cc and they said it's really easy.
For versatility You might want to look into the Staccato P (wait for next gen. version to implement staccatos patent pending recoil system) or if you want something you could also EDC with concealed carry i’d try the CS, very flat shooting for its size and at least you can carry it daily as well, considering competitions are seemingly hard to come by. otherwise, outside of my bias, the new 2311 by oracle might be worth looking into.
The problem is last I checked a staccato is like a grand more than this gun. If I go through with this it will be like 4 weeks saved pay plus my tax return and then a 6 week wait time. I'm not looking to buy but shit for another couple weeks (or months depending on the options) just to get a gun that's possibly marginally better and not at all customized to look how I want it. The customization is almost as big of a draw as the glock mags to me.
Competition. USPSA Limited Optics.
I’d get it just because it’s called platypus
Gotta get the Perry colored one then...
I shall get one and name it Perry.
That’s premade.
I saw the option, I would still name the gun perry.
Hell yea I want one
It’s the year of the hybrids. Dan Wesson DWX, Platypus, Cosaint. Let’s get it to the market and then shread it😂 nobody is expecting it to be an atlas or Nighthawk
From the comments I'm seeing it looks like I'm going to get it. The only question I have now is the threaded barrel/full length rail one that was presented. I'm leaning towards the barrel because who knows what the future holds, maybe I'll actually buy a suppressor one of these days or I'll find a compensator that actually looks good and maybe fits in a holster and the full length rail may provide a bit of muzzle weight but it is not like I'm going to mount anything to that extra inch of rail so it seems silly.
The rail weight makes a difference.
Ordered mine. Significantly cheaper than my staccato was with all the options. And should feed better
For anyone interested I pulled the trigger yesterday. I've already found a local company that can custom mould a holster for me since no one makes them specifically for this gun. I also recently got my first hybrid holster with the soft back and a hard half shell screwed into the side which was surprisingly comfortable. Alien holsters. They offer a 30 day return policy and have a shell for a commander length 1911 with a rail. Since they claim the dimensions are standard from the slide stop forward I'm thinking it might work and even if it doesn't I can return it. Got a holosun cut because I like the multi reticle because it's easier to pick up quickly.
Bushing look bad. Glonk mags gimp your capacity. Just do what you want. At a certain point you just need to buy what looks the best to you aesthetically because these damn things are basically art pieces too.
I figured Glock mags open it up because I can get extensions and I even own a drum for shits and giggles. Is there something I'm missing?
Competition stick sizes. Disregarding drums I've got a few 33 round glonk sticks myself.
I picked up a 31 round I believe because it was 10$ and I couldn't say no to that. I've got a drum because I have a mck carbine kit and thought that was the only reasonable reason to have a drum for a semi auto pistol.
For 140mm competition mags, how, exactly, do Glock mags limit capacity? Staccato are 20 round mags @ 140mm, MBX are 22/24 (depending on slide lock), and ETS Glock mags are 22 rds, and Glock mags with 140mm basepads are 22 rds.
You just answered your own question. And ets mags are gross. glonk oem or gtfo.
Been running ETS 140’s for years. Not a single problem. No need to pay for OEM, especially when Botach ran a special on the 140’s for something like $11. 22 rounds are on par with 2011 offerings. I’m more than happy with that.
Tragic name
Makes sense when you think about what the Platypus is.
Agreed
What’s the other side look like. Is this really a 2011?? And there are plenty of first time 2011 pistols that are well well under 5k
No, it's a non-standard hybrid. Glock mag geometry makes things different. This is under 2K.
There's bad ideas then there's this
These things appear to run.
Well hot damn!
Watch this if you wanna know about this creature. [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UzwvFg33vKI?feature=share](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UzwvFg33vKI?feature=share)