Seakphotog Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 6 hours ago, RobW said: The MPA is nicer than the Air, but that impression probably has more to do with the stock polymer grip on the Air and a "more custom" aluminum grip on the MPA. The MPA grip fits my hand absolutely perfectly as well. I bought my BUL armory I think in 2020 if that matters. I bought my Brazos two years ago and IIRC I waited about 12-13 weeks from order to delivery. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Still torn on the MPA and the Vudoo Priest. I prefer the looks and optic mount on the Vudoo, but wish it was DLC coated like the MPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli_a Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 2/15/2024 at 10:54 PM, EvilNuff said: Just received my Vudoo Priest today, only had the chance to put about 70 rounds through it but very impressed so far. Definitely something for folks to consider. what was your wait time for the priest ? Did you go with the hybrid grip ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 12 hours ago, AndyID said: Still torn on the MPA and the Vudoo Priest. I prefer the looks and optic mount on the Vudoo, but wish it was DLC coated like the MPA. Do you have any confirmation that the MPA is DLC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seakphotog Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 6 minutes ago, ddc said: Do you have any confirmation that the MPA is DLC? MPA's website says black nitride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilNuff Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 4 hours ago, Eli_a said: what was your wait time for the priest ? Did you go with the hybrid grip ? Thanks About 16 weeks, longer than they estimated for sure but part was over Xmas time so that may have slowed things. I did the aggressive steel grip. Happy to share pics via PM if you are interested (so as to not clog this thread off-topic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 6 hours ago, ddc said: Do you have any confirmation that the MPA is DLC? 6 hours ago, Seakphotog said: MPA's website says black nitride. Correct! I was wrong about that. Still prefer that to cerakote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 8 hours ago, Eli_a said: what was your wait time for the priest ? Did you go with the hybrid grip ? Thanks I ordered a Priest with the aggressive steel grip on the last day of November and was told 12 weeks . Got a update and new completed date is by the 7th of March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli_a Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 2/27/2024 at 6:40 PM, stock said: I ordered a Priest with the aggressive steel grip on the last day of November and was told 12 weeks . Got a update and new completed date is by the 7th of March Did you end up getting your Priest ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) On 3/21/2024 at 10:53 AM, Eli_a said: Did you end up getting your Priest ? Still waiting, I was told two - three more weeks on March 8. So hopefully by the end of the month. Not holding my breath Edited March 23 by stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfrisk72 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 200rd into my LOC and have been very pleased. The S3 grip is extremely sharp, much more significant than my Cheely Aggressive grip on my STI. Side by side with a Std DS9 Hybrid the difference is noticeable and slide to frame fitment is comparable with more expensive atlas and venom builds. If you're looking at a DS9, the upcharge to the LOC is a solid value in my opinion. --BF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHshooter Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 9 hours ago, Bfrisk72 said: 200rd into my LOC and have been very pleased. The S3 grip is extremely sharp, much more significant than my Cheely Aggressive grip on my STI. Side by side with a Std DS9 Hybrid the difference is noticeable and slide to frame fitment is comparable with more expensive atlas and venom builds. If you're looking at a DS9, the upcharge to the LOC is a solid value in my opinion. --BF Glad you are happy with it. I've got about 1350 rounds through my DS9 IDPA with no ammo-related issues at all. The only issue I've had is that the rear "tangs" of the ambi safety extend just a hair below the beavertail when the safety is on and bite into my firing hand. MPA had me send back the safety and they are going to blend it some more to fix the issue. I have the A3 grip which is pretty aggressive, most people who feel it don't like it but I do. In fact when I shot my Sig P320 X5 at a match this past weekend the gun felt slippery in my hand and I had put silicon carbide on that grip. My hands have gotten used to the "bite" of the A3 grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) 9 hours ago, Bfrisk72 said: 200rd into my LOC and have been very pleased. The S3 grip is extremely sharp, much more significant than my Cheely Aggressive grip on my STI. Side by side with a Std DS9 Hybrid the difference is noticeable and slide to frame fitment is comparable with more expensive atlas and venom builds. If you're looking at a DS9, the upcharge to the LOC is a solid value in my opinion. --BF There’s nothing comparable on the MPA to Venom. I’ve had plenty of MPA in my shop. Not saying it’s a bad gun for the money but like I said.. I’ve had many in the shop. Edited March 26 by donnyglock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfrisk72 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 4 hours ago, donnyglock said: There’s nothing comparable on the MPA to Venom. I’ve had plenty of MPA in my shop. Not saying it’s a bad gun for the money but like I said.. I’ve had many in the shop. Rereading that now Don I believe I misrepresented the intent of my comments. I wanted to place the LOC as a good value piece with fit and finish closer to higher end builds ($6K+) versus lower price point options say Prodigy and STI DVC ($1500-$3000). It wasn't meant as an apples to apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 15 minutes ago, Bfrisk72 said: Rereading that now Don I believe I misrepresented the intent of my comments. I wanted to place the LOC as a good value piece with fit and finish closer to higher end builds ($6K+) versus lower price point options say Prodigy and STI DVC ($1500-$3000). It wasn't meant as an apples to apples. I can definitely appreciate that. I may have been a little sensitive on that one. Ok, a bit of a biotch. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzP Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 On 2/26/2024 at 11:04 PM, AndyID said: Still torn on the MPA and the Vudoo Priest. I prefer the looks and optic mount on the Vudoo, but wish it was DLC coated like the MPA. I went with the vudoo. The entire thing's stainless so I'm not so worried about scuffing the cerakote. Big deciding factor for me was getting a cheely e2 with it at a better price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzP Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 On 1/24/2024 at 11:12 PM, looking4reloadingdeals said: Has anyone tried, or heard anything about the Stealth Arms Platypus? For about $1500 with an aluminum grip and takes Glock magazines it seems decent but I haven’t seen much about it. One downside may be that it doesn’t have a plate system, just a direct mount option. They're pretty fantastic for the cost, doubly so now that their grip textures have been updated and are finally aggressive enough for my taste. Weight CoM is a bit different than a full steel, but besides that I'm a huge fan. Direct mount RMR is a positive in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhowert33 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I think a ported MPA is my next purchase for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Not for Limited Optics I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHshooter Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 19 hours ago, jhowert33 said: I think a ported MPA is my next purchase for sure. I bought both barrels when I ordered my DS9 IDPA pistol. Only have about 450 rounds through the ported barrel so far. Definitely prefer the 124s over the 147s with that barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 What is the thought on having two barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Ported is not legal in USPSA Limited Optics but would be in IDPA Carry Optics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHshooter Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, Douglee25 said: What is the thought on having two barrels? I bought the ported barrel so I can use it in IDPA CO if I want to. Figured it made more sense to buy both when I ordered the pistol rather than have one fit afterwards. The incremental cost was not that much, a few hundred bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, waktasz said: Ported is not legal in USPSA Limited Optics but would be in IDPA Carry Optics 24 minutes ago, LHshooter said: I bought the ported barrel so I can use it in IDPA CO if I want to. Figured it made more sense to buy both when I ordered the pistol rather than have one fit afterwards. The incremental cost was not that much, a few hundred bucks. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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