Ben absolutely nails it! 99% of everyone that covers shot should learn from Ben on how to properly present. Although Shaw did do a great job this year (esp with the space suit*)
@@DylanHaslam Only on their official U.S. Store site. Low supply, high demand so you’ll have to sign up for email notifications. Other than that you can sometimes get lucky on G-Broker.
@@DylanHaslam direct order from Bul and have it shipped to your FFL. Sign up for notifications when stock drops and be prepared to jump immediately when you get the emails. Last weeks drop of ported Tac models sold out in a few hours, but the standard Tac models were in stock for days. Might still be actually. I talked to a very open FFL a few weeks back that said Sports South wholesalers had a deal with Bul Armory that fell though. As such there was still a limited amount of guns available for FFLs with accounts to purchase. The prices were higher than going direct though. Seems like Bul is trying to direct distribute to the consumer now.
I was waiting for a new version of the UL Comp because the current gun is made soooo ugly by the pig snout comp. It is funny that the other companies are simply ignoring customers
That optic system is brilliant. And those new models are really good looking pistols as well. If I find myself in the market for a "2011", which I probably will, these are definitely near the top of the list.
It's nice but you have to remember, if they are directly threaded into the slide and for whatever reason your screw fails or cross threads, you're in for a treat. Not putting down the system but the operator will always find a way to screw something up (no pun intended) and direct threads just run at a higher risk for the trade off of secureness.
@@joeyassyrianThis might be a dumb question, but we just recently got our first couple optic ready pistols here in California. The other option would be a plate system? If so, wouldn’t the plate have to thread directly into the slide and possibly pose the same concern? Edit: Nevermind, this uses plates too. What would be the other option?
@@tmango78 Direct thread will still be a weaker point in some scenarios versus an optic threaded to a plate where the plate is screwed to the slide instead. Let me give you a real life example, that actually happened to me. I was running between cars with a direct milled Glock 34 using a OWB holster with an exposed optic (mistake #1), I clipped the rear bumper of a truck while running and my gun/holster took the blunt of the damage. I cracked the glass on my RMR and the screws snapped from the force/(possibly low quality screws too, I don't know what the company that milled my slide source them from). They were stuck in the slide and required some gunsmithing to fix the threads and take them out.
@@joeyassyrian Would that not happen to the screws holding the plate to the slide because it has a little give? The screws holding the optic to the plate would be more likely to snap?
This BUL dude has a great camera presence, regardless of any inherent language barriers(which there wasn’t much of one). A lot of times, the rep is noticeably awkward when the camera is rolling.
Always impressed by people who can speak multiple languages fluently (or mostly fluently). I’m terrible with other languages, although I do try to speak Spanish.
Good thing with guys in BUL Armory is that they're open on opinions of the customers..they made adjustments without compromising the brand and units are ready on parts upgrade
Set your email notification on their site. I actually got one of the TAC 4.25 models the other day directly from them, but they sold out quickly. You won't be disappointed.
Love their products. Plus, their magazines are more affrodable, more reliable and higher capacity than any of the normal 2011 magazines. Would've loved to see an update on the competition line, but apparently the self defense and duty markets are growing rapidly for them, so i understand that they chase the money...
They almost doubled their prices! This company is no name and brand new. I'm not paying 2/3rd the price of a stacatto or wilson for something that is not tried and true. This gun was a deal at 1100. At 1800 I'm not a buyer.
@@fubar1984Literally no name company. What are you talking about? You're telling me you had heard/thought of buying a BUL before this gun? All they've ever did was variants of other people's guns that nobody cared about. There was NOBODY in the last 3 decades talking about a Bul gun until they released the 2011. Let's be honest here. "established in 1990" could literally mean anything. They could have established the LLC in 1990 and not built a gun for 30 years and that statement would still be true.
I mean compared to Staccato they ARE the budget option. Plus, as far as i understand, they have eliminated all MIM parts for 2024. Now compare their prices to the Prodigy which is full of mim and you see where the value is. There is no way to get much cheaper using the same quality steel and machining at 2024 material and operating cost...
Cheers for James for great interview overall and Ben the professional - you make us proud, my man! Soon to get my first pistol for concealed carry, and going for Cherokee Compact - great combination of looks, feel, reliability and price. And always - supporting my home country manufacturer!
What a great number of updates for BUL Armory. I have a SAS II Tac 5 and it stands above my other 2011's. There is no better value for 2011's than the BUL series of pistols. Mine is also the most accurate of the 2011's and 1911's that I have. Can't praise them enough. My experience with ordering was 3 weeks from order to delivery.
Glad you released this video. I was just on Bul Armory looking at the Ultra Light and had no idea there is a new release coming. (everything was Out of Stock anyway)
I was upset that I couldn't get in on the latest batch of SAS II TAC 4.25 that hit the market...but after seeing this, now I'm excited. I'm gonna have to get that EDC Pro model once they come state side.
My BUL SAS II Viper is the best gun Ive ever owned. Not just for the price. Period. I've put it up against guns twice the price. PS only regret is that i got the 19 round grip rather than the 15.
I really like the new look of the SAS2 pro tac, all black and really like the new slide cuts and optic mounting system Bul Armory has knock it out of the park , that optic system with center post is absolute brilliant in its effectiveness but simplicity
I got to try those new slide serrations at Shot Show, and they're some of the best I've felt, sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for that email to hear that the new steel frame TAC pro 4.25 with the full length dust cover and the V8 ports so I can snatch it up.
One thing I've noticed with these EDC intended 2011s that they somehow never make a long barrel, short grip model. For carrying the length of the barrel makes a much smaller difference than the grip length concealment wise. From what I know about the way these things are built it should be as easy as swapping the grips from the ultralight onto an EDC.
@@jthrelf that's fair, but appendix carrying something like a 2011 has to be really uncomfortable with how wide those pistols and especially their controls are.
That was an awesome video. I’m really intrigued on Bul Armory pistols! After watching the video, seems like you hit every mark when it comes to this pistol just blew me away!😎💯
If you are listening then hear this and get more inventory to the USA. I have been trying for almost 2 years to get one and I'm about to give up and get a staccato P.
They are hand fitted so not mass produced. The upside is, according to those who have gotten one of these unicorns, higher quality. But the production time lags months and months behind demand. And when they hit the website they sell out in minutes. You can't get a place in line and buy in advance so if you are not online immediately when they hit, you are SOL. @@br4nd0nh347
Love my Bul Air and Tac 4.25. Amazing values. With the price increases , the new guns are still good values, especially with the extra mags and what looks to be a a great optics plate system. Wish my Buls had that system (but I haven't had any problems yet). Wish they were gonna still offer the Tac 5in in an aluminum frame tho. And I, for one, liked the silver controls😢
I have been saving up my spare change for a while now... Pretty close to choosing a DS 1911/2011 and was holding BUL in top three choices. After this video I can say it is now top slot and other choices have to bring the A game. As soon as I can get a test gun at the ranges near me I am going to try the Ultralight and the EDC.
@sociopathmercenary it's smart to go rent a gun (if possible) before you buy one. Just cause a gun might seem like it's perfect and exactly what you want doesn't mean you are going to like it.
BUL needs to stop worrying about innovating and more about increasing their supply. They are losing $ not supplying the insane demand for their products, and they should know this by now.
Sounds great but I am still waiting on my sasii ul that has had 20plus malfunctions and around 6 months in bull armory's shop just waiting for them to send my broken gun back to me broken again as usual 2000 rounds fired at least 25 pics and 2 video's of all the malfunctions. I want a new gun because the warp in manufacturing process. I am now looking at Staccato or Wilson combat , can not risk my life carrying a defective pistol. Called them 2.5 weeks ago with no call back . I will never buy a out of country pistol or rifle again. NO BULL it has been a nightmare and there are a lot of others in the same situation.
Me: Buys a SASll 4.25” even though my 2 negatives are the barrel isn’t crowned and the silver grip safety Bul Armory 4 months later: We updated the pistol with a crowned barrel and black grip safety …..story of my life
I’m confused by the optic system as it’s literally just like the m&p system. It works essentially as a spacer where 2 big circles are milled onto the slide cut that the plate goes onto. That plate also has recoil posts too. So just tighten the optic to the slide and the big circles and recoil posts take the brunt of the force.
I honestly thought the same thing. I’m not sure what the dimensions of each post are between this system and the 2.0 but it essentially works the same. I can’t remember if the 2.0 had to use a set of screws for the plate and the optic, or if they went through both plate and optic directly like this system
The biggest issue with Bul Armory is you can never find their guns in stock. Unlike the competitors that allow you to place an order for one and then you wait till it's built with Bul they force you to use an poor email notification system that the notice can come in the middle of the night only to wake up and find that the 10 guns that dropped are all sold out again. I've been trying to get one for over a year and can't manage to. Probably going to get the new Staccato C because I can at least order one.
My Greek buddy gets so angry when I tell him Turkey is making the best guns these days 😂. Between Bul, Canik, and even the super valued Tisas; they are making amazing products.
Bul guns seem to be nice but the pricing is starting to get a bit high. Especially with other companies trying to bring out decent 1911/2011s at lower prices.
BUL needs to get the production lines cranking because I've been wanting to get the SAS II UL 3.25" for quite a while now and no luck. They can't keep up with their current production let alone new offerings. Otherwise it's just a bunch of BUL.
Guys, select the pistol you want-put your email on their NOTIFY ME box. Wait patiently. I will say this, once you get that email notification that Bul is back in stock jump on that like flys on shit! Cause they sell out fast! In under 5 min believe it or not! Just pay attention to your email. Spam folder. I did this and managed to purchase almost all of their magnificent pistols. Good luck!
I wish the issue of supply and availability had been addressed in the interview. I have been on the email list for over 6 months and missed the last two times they came available but due to bad luck was out of pocket for an hour both times. Reading between the lines it sounds like these guns will continue to trickle out slowly. I've been very tempted to just pull the trigger on a Staccato CS, so to speak. Especially now that the price gap is narrower. Frustrating. I do like the changes.
Managed to get my hands on an SASII last year and love the gun save for one minor detail; the grip texture. They went with a plastic checkering instead of the silicone carbide sandpaper grip like on the TAC series and wished the SASII had that more aggressive feel considering its an EDC pistol. I'm glad they fixed it this go around, but now I'm curious if I can get the new grips and fit them on my old SASII given there is some reverse compatibility.
There biggest problem is having products on shelves you can actually buy and not five years after they are released and there are already cooler models out, Two years and I couldn’t find the one I wanted in stock anywhere and now new models!
By all accounts, great guns. The biggest advance would be for these to be easier to purchase. And to fix the website so that you can look at stuff on it.
The competition gun is a sweet little setup for limited optics, with a huge exception that the 4 mags do not have enough capacity to be competitive. Include 140mm mags that have 23+ rounds and then it'll be a phenomenal setup.
I was trying to be satisfied with my SAS TAC II Ultra Lite that was milled for an optic..... But now I need a 5" ported version to be the envy of my co-workers.
