Should I get the Stealth Arms Platypus?
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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Do us all a favor buy one Ben. Take one for the team.
what would he be taking for the team?
@@hostilegoat his money not ours for the experiment
@@Jamesfort3520 ah! got you
@@hostilegoatbutts ecks
I would love you to review vs. the P and the XC
I think you’d be a solid review/comparison I’d actually hold in high regard
"Should I get X?" Yes, the answer is always yes, lol
If you do, please get it in a fucking wild color scheme.
That's part of the fun of them. If I get one it's going look like a clown car hit a hippie van.
Perry the Platypus color scheme is an option on their website.
@@flyinglunchbox While that would be funny, there's so many other ways you could build the thing.
For California people with “freedom week” magazines having a gun take Glock mags is a huge draw
"people"
Preach!
That was a fun week driving around Burbank ;)
Can you buy this though? Is the ridiculous roster no longer a thing?
@@milspecmike8440there is a single shot exemption workaround, it’s a pain and takes a few months to get and then convert back to semi auto. The roster will probably remain for some years to come unfortunately
Own two Stealth Arms, commander size with bushing barrel and one 5 inch bul barrel also have one Staccato. Enjoy shooting all three. The advantage for Staccato is the finish. Grip size and comfort for me is the Platypus. All more accurate I can shoot. The Platypus will hold less than a 3 inch group at 50 yards. At one time was planning on getting the Staccato XL but now with the 5 inch Platypus don't have a need. Still have the want .
Any wiggle, slide to frame in the platypus?
@@airmann4673 no, i have 3. well 2 and one more on order
3” group at 50 yards? Even in a bench that ain’t happening
B 27 target mine will hold 6 shot group in 10 ring which is 4x51/2. When I do my part it will hold 3 inch group firing atlanlta arms 115 jhp. This is from the prone or sitting position.
@@airmann4673 Not very much at all on mine. I'd say .1mm worth of play at most. 1050rnds through it and 0 malfunctions
I've owned one since last year. Yes, you should get one. Custom, reliable, accurate. Pretty affordable. Wouldn't trade mine for anything.
Yes. No question
Either the Platypus or a Wilson Combat would be fun to watch. Seeing a WC get drop tested would be a pleasurable experience!
I feel like a Platypus in some flashy color scheme would pair well with the Pit Vipers
Tokyo pink, purple, orange flecktarn.
Yes. I have about 3000 rounds through mine. It’s a great shooter
Have had mine for about 2 weeks. Because I put effort into customizing it, I oddly feel more connected to it than any of my other firearms, EXCEPT a few rifles I build up from just the receivers.
Fully decked out 5” bull barrel, ambi, full tac dust cover, prickle grip, rmr, magwell, “duel” slide, competition trigger & 2 colors for exactly $2000. AND if you go to the parts page on their website you can buy an additional barrel that they will fit your slide while it’s being built ($260-$380 depending on the finish) which I did, so I could have one crowned barrel and one threaded. So $2,380 total WITH AN EXTRA BARREL.
Grip angle is surprising perfect, dot has been right there since the very first draw, unlike my glocks’ grip angles. More accurate than I am. 500rds so far with ZERO malfunctions. No mounting plate, so my sight is amazingly low in the slide, since it’s cut perfectly to fit rmr. Trigger is PERFECT. Slide is buttery smooth. For a price that feels more like a small prick than a deep cut. It’s a no brainer.
Yeah, $35 mags for a $1500 gun that can replicate a $3000 gun. I’d love to see how it holds up and where/when it chokes up eventually.
😂😂😂😂 buddy if u have shot one it does not! They have an amazing trigger but that’s about it!
It doesn't. It's amazing. The only drawback is that it's not as heavy as something like a $5k Atlas. Some have 3k rounds through it with zero malfunctions. It's common to see these guys on YT say no malfunctions with the first 1000rds
@@NSWvet83 that’s my biggest grip how light it is I don’t like it! But that’s me it still has a nice trigger and taking cheep mags is nice but their something about them 2011 mags with reloads that it just can’t mess with! It’s a good gun for the price but to say it’s as good as higher end 2011’s is crazy! Mabye staccato now that’s it’s more of a production gun but the old sti’s you can’t beat em specially u can get em for the same price!
@@D-dogtactical734 I own two Platypuses so I might be a bit bias but as someone who has put my money where my mouth is I haven't had my hands on anything under 3-4k I would trade either one for... Only thing I would consider under 4k is probably a MPA DS9, but you definitely won't catch me running out to trade it for a Stacatto anytime soon... maybe it's just my hands but the Platypus just feels so much better in the hands, and as a personal hater of optic plates I love that I can choose my optics cut (both of mine are RMR cut which actually widens the slide instead of the optic looking stupid being wider than the slide)
If you start talking about a $6k+ Atlas or a Nighthawk, then I'd trade in a heartbeat, sell the $6k gun I traded for, and order another platypus...
I've got to be getting close to 5k rounds through them and they've been darn near flawless and customer support is spectacular for the one user-induced issue I did have making me an entirely new slide for free...
Plus they've been 100% reliable with $15 pmags
A steel frame and factory comps/ports are on the todo list for Stealth Arms the way it sounds but currently, they're getting just about more orders than they can keep up with (otherwise lead times would be like 8 weeks not 24) so new features aren't really a priority, I'll probably own a 3rd if they come with factory steel frame and factory comp...
@@killorkubed I’ve shot prodigy’s with infinity internals all together cost him 1800 that shot better then a ds9! Me I’m not a fan at all of the platypus but I see why it peaks ppls interest don’t get me wrong, but you can buy an sti edge for 1500 that will outshoot it anyday of the year! I have shot about everything out their just about in the competitive world! But they are a good gun I’m just not a fan, a shadow 2 will outshoot it and ur not stuck in limited division
yes. i have like 8k through one and another 2k through another and a 3rd on order. I like them because they're reliable and don't make you wonder about things.
I have two. Love them! I enjoy them a lot more than my staccato.
How so?
@@HWG-wm8ld my staccato C2 went back to staccato for problems 3 times (grip safety, finish, and trigger problems. The last time it went back they charged me $400 for the fix). It doesn't fit my hand well. The mags are expensive. Mags don't lock back frequently. And my C2 won't run some hollow points (it'll run hst and gold dot fine. But not hornady or v-crown).
My platypusses have way nicer triggers (one is 1 lb the other is 3. No creep, just crisp breaks). The grip safety hasn't given me issues like the staccato (staccato grip had to be fully depressed before it would work and they said it was fine that way. Charged me to fix like I said). The platypus grip safety just needs a bit of pressure to deactivate.
My platypusses have WAY better slide on frame feel. They're just way more smooth. They fit my hand perfectly, no hot spots. I always get lockback, the mags always feed right, mags are cheap, and the guns run anything I put in them.
@@HWG-wm8ld Don't own any staccato' but own two Platypuses and pretty much echo what dekuthedog said... awesome fit and feel and finish, they feel better in my hands than any 1911 that takes 2011 mags (only other ds1911 guns I like anything close to as much are the KDS9C/wilson)
Had a user-induced issue that led to shearing the optics screws off and they insisted I send the gun in (sent me a shipping label on their dime) built me an entirely new slide and shipped it back in like a couple weeks all free of charge... exceptional customer service
Plus they've both been perfectly reliable on $15 pmags....
I'm in the Joel camp on 2011's, and most enjoy your content involving pushing the performance limits of common polymer pistols like Glocks, PDP's, M&P's, CZ P10's, etc.
The idea is that the mags are supposed to be more reliable than 2011 mags, since 2011 mags are supposedly a common failure point for the reliability of the gun. I don't know if any of that is true though.
Glock mags are cheap and reliable. Staccato mags are expensive and reliable.
2011s had reliability issues in the past, they fixed that.
2011 mags had reliability issues years ago, they don’t now.
The only issue is staccato springs suck.. after a thousand rounds they certainly do wear out and need to be replaced after awhile, but plenty of other companies make better springs
There’s a lot of them in USPSA Limited Optics, half the price of a Staccato and let’s not even mention the prices for Atlas. Cheap available magazines that work off the shelf.
The answer is always... YES.
Lol agreed
Glock mags and affordable pricing are what's making it appealing to people.
Loved mine so far, do not regret the purchase. AND you won't need to buy mags...
So you sold it?
@@HWG-wm8ld Aw HELL no. This is gonna be a keeper for me.
I mean I had to buy mags because I didn't own any glocks but I've got 2 Platypuses the factory mags they came with plus a couple extra factory mags and a handful of pmags, most of my rounds go through the pmags (I do a lot of drills and reloading drills.... mostly just to stretch ammo as I have a range at my house and shoot daily and don't need to burn 300 rounds every day lmao) and even the pmags have been flawless so far
I bought a Platypus last year hoping to make it my LO gun. I'm currently M class in CO. As far as "bang for your buck" the Platypus punches way above it's weight class. I've got Staccatos and I definitely think the Platypus is on par as far as quality, and the trigger is noticeably nicer.
It's very lightweight with its aluminum frame and only comes in at about 27-30oz.
I personally think it's too lightweight for USPSA shooting but could be very good for Steel Challenge.
I think you should review one and tell the community if you think it makes a good competition pistol.
Just keep posting vids, love the content!
Yes! get the bull barrel, long dust cover gun......Im interested!
The Platypus does expose just how much marketing goes into Staccato. Great guns but over priced. That alone makes it worthy to get one!
How much should they be?
@@HWG-wm8ld I think that for the 2k or less Platypus you’re getting a very similar package or even better in some regards (minus the cerakote). Staccato P with minimal customization is at least 600$ more.
The people need to know if the glock mag 2011 is any good!
Yes, it is.
It’s fine, buy one
@@HWG-wm8ld spendy spendy makey lose all my money!
1000’s of rounds through mine. It’s already a known variable that the platy is an incredibly reliable and insanely accurate platform.
So I own a Staccato P, and of course it's a great gun, I have zero complaints, of all the guns in my collection it's probably the one I was most proud of and it's definitely one of the one's people always wanna see and shoot.. Recently I just got a Platypus and I can honestly say it's just as good as my Staccato.. It shoots just as accurately, it has about the same recoil.. In fact if I close my eyes and shoot them both (I would never do that😂) I can't really tell a difference in how great they feel when shooting..
However the Platypus might actually be better.. And here's why.. The grip feels so much better, it's slimmer and has a better texture, and I actually prefer the grip .. Which is a huge surprise considering I'm not a glock fuckboi and the grip angle has always been something I actually criticized them over.. Its more esthetically pleasing than my Staccato as well.. Being able to customize it was an experience unlike any other gun I've ever bought.. And that absolutely does mean a lot.. People can say it doesn't, but it absolutely does.. When u go buy a car u never say "I don't care what color it is".. But it's more than that, it's being able to choose the options (which I won't go over) that they make available that really put it over the top for me.. And its absolutely a well built gun.. Its not like you're buying a Tisas, which is a decent gun, but not even close to a Staccato, and trying to pretend it is..
And the Glock mag thing does matter.. I have tons of glock mags, because I have several guns that run on them, and Staccato mags are stupidly expensive.. U are already dumping a few stacks into a Staccato, then u have to pay $100 a mag just so u aren't reloading constantly at the range? I can use my 50 round drum on my Platypus.. I don't think u can get one of those for a Staccato 🤷🏻♂️..
So if you're a Staccato owner, then u owe it to yourself to buy a Platypus.. U might not want to admit it, but you're going to love the Platypus at least as much.. Unless you're an insufferable fanboy the way Glock fans are when u mention a Sig 😂
Edit* So far the Platypus seems to be drop safe, whereas the Staccato is NOT 🤷🏻♂️
You wrote a book. The grip angle you are crying about is the same. The platypus isn’t a Glock angle.
@HWG-wm8ld pretty sure I even mentioned that genius.. U wrote a stupid reply because u have poor reading comprehension skills 😂😂😂 I never said the grip angle was the same, I only implied it's similar 🤷🏻♂️
"The 9mm Platypus works with Glock 17 magazines while maintaining the 1911 grip angle." You just made yourself look like a MORON
I own two Platypuses, pretty much agree with everything you're saying but the Platypus runs a 1911 grip angle not a glock grip angle...
@@killorkubed yeah I didn't mean to imply it was a glock angle grip, I was mostly meaning the slimness of it, and it just feels better than a 2011 grip.. when I hold it, it definitely feels different than a 2011 in my mind
Own 2 Plattys and they’re both great shooters. No regrets and ordering a 3rd.
Absofuckinglutely
I think you should definitely do an over the top platypus build, I think they let you custom serial numbers for some more steggler shenanigans
The original Platypus was not really on my radar but with the new upgrades of a more aggressive grip texture and bull barrel now makes it a bit more interesting. I know that you would shoot the crap out of it and give us a fair assessment so yes please.
Yes
Big difference is they only have aluminum not steel available yet, but it doesn’t seem to be a real drawback especially at the price, seem really cool.
Yes, GET IT
You definitely need to get one. Magazines have been the short coming of 2011’s forever.
It is 100% the most reliable 2011 shot for shot that I have encountered. It’s too new to know what its failure point is I’m sure that whatever that failure point is, it’ll have a very few issues until you reach it.
Put a 1 piece guide rod in it and give it a go.
(I ran mine with grease to brake it in for like 2k rounds, and now I don’t have to do anything, I’m fairly low round count, maybe 4-6k rounds
Get the alien lol
I second this one, would be cool to see Ben’s opinion on “the most advanced handgun to date” 🥴
If he's gonna ball out he may as well get the TTI 2011
The alien does shoot very nicely, I got to try one and it went on the list of guns if money was no question.
You mentioned people talking about the glock mags as a key feature and not understanding why. It comes down to the availability and how cheap glock mags are compared to staccato mags for example
Not only this, but 2011 mags hate being dirty whereas Glock mags are..well Glock mags
@@TheGrimiest I was going to say this as well. I don't have a Platypus, but it makes sense for someone who is frustrated with 2011 mags.
@@hapmp1 my buddy has an atlas Athena and those mags are so finicky with a bit of dirt in them he has to take the mags apart and wipe everything down quite often. Sweet gun, but man that’s such a pain
For me it had nothing to do with the cost it was the outright reliability of Glock Mags, and I don’t have to clean them.
The Platypus, to me, has been a nice middle ground in the market of a high value 2011. It's not a budget option, but the bang for buck is really there for it. Glock mag compatability hasn't been the main selling point for my consideration, but it's a great plus in addition to the customizability, and reliability seen so far.
I'd like to see your evaluation, because I value your opinion. But I understand completely after running 2 Staccato's why you wouldn't be as intrigued, for sure.
It’ll take four weeks, if you want it customized.
I just got mine last week. Yes.. I played with the configurator for hours to come up with the colors I wanted. Going to use it in Limited Optics.
For the money it made sense to me.... half the cost for a semi-custom 2011. Plus I have a Glock mags for my PCC I can re-purpose. But I did buy some new MBX ones too. The fit and finish on it, to me, is great. I'm totally digging it and hope to make a match at the end of the month at Rio with it.
no ben, it's been over 2 hours, time to move on from the platypus to the DWX. 💥
I personally don’t have one I thought about buying one however I can see the appeal for People. It’s priced fairly well for a 2011 and it is highly customizable and people always like that and most important of all I’ve heard about 100% reliability from just about everybody.
Mind checking Out the CZ P10 series?
Thanks your the GOAT.
They are great. Don’t hesitate and just buy one.
Yes bro I wanna see you test it. Thing is very appealing, being dedicated to pretty much only Glocks for years with plenty of mags… full aluminum frame, bull barrel, etc. 1/2 the price of a stacatto
My main thing with the platypus was it only coming in cerakote due to the aluminum frame. Cerakote looks like ass soo fast lol. Glock mags is _kinda_ cool but those are only marginally cheaper than 140mm Atlas mags if you account for basepads. I hear aluminum frames wear out faster too (will get sloppier feeling faster FWIW), but I don't have any experience with that.
Aluminum frames wear out fast? Guess you have never heard of a Sig 226 or Beretta 92.
Yes buy one now so we can see you talk about it in 25-30 weeks
The glock mags are a selling point for many because 2011 mags are known to be hit or miss and expensive. Glock mags have a great reputation for reliability and low cost. If you already have good 2011 mags it isn't a big deal. But for someone getting their first 2011 it seems like a cool feature. After all, who doesn't have glock mags?
51 seconds in and I hear "but,.. but ..." and just burst out laughing. had to 'like' from that moment on.
This is an interesting talk as I was immediately taken back 50 years to my first introduction to the sport of shooting.
I haven't seen a lot about them re: holding up long term but the fact that a 1911 with a Glock mag lower even works in the first place feels like a prank. I've played with one a good bit IRL and it feels solid, my only concern long term is the interaction with Glock mag bodies vs. the mag release since I'd imagine a lot of the buyers probably can't get actual 2011 mags in the first place for various reasons
whats the draw to it? Double stack 1911's are very popular right now. They use glock magazines which lots of folks already have a pile of at home, and you can have it customized as far as appearance goes straight from the factory, so you dont have to buy a stock gun then send it off for weeks at a time to any of the dozens of customizers out there. Plus it can be done for under $2k.
If I didnt already have a staccato with a pile of mags and was looking to purchase a 2011 for the first time, i'd be interested in it.
Definite Yes!
Gotta have 1 of everything in the collection. That being said, from a COST standpoint alone, IF it works 100% reliably, the glock mag thing matters to most of us because we have a metric shitload of glock mags. Any time we can get into a new gun, much less an entirely new platform and the optics, mags, and possibly holsters we already have can work with it, there is a massive cost savings right there. I dont shoot my 2011 anymore because of cost and maintenance. I dont like cleaning shit between stages, and sometimes not between range trips either. I dont like how much the MBX mags cost and how the mags need to be broke down and cleaned and springs re-stretched between stages. Shooting open doesn't mean that much to me. Literally anything you run in carry optics will run dirty and on junk ammo all summer long and never give you issues...and thats why we run sig, glock, and cz.
The only problem I had with my Gen 5 19 was the mags falling out. I had to replace the mag release and spring. I was going to replace it with an aluminum mag release because I couldn't find an OEM in stock at the time. A 30-year certified Glock tech said that a metal mag release will wear out the mags quickly. (He's probably right). The Platypus uses a metal release. I'm sure it will hold up for the average shooter. If you shoot a lot, it will wear that notch out in the mags.
I think wearing out a Glock magazine would be a net benefit for most gun owners.
@@joie0 The edge of the notches rounds off where the mag release grabs. Chech yours. The funny thing is, a couple weeks after I had to replace my mag release, the guy I was shooting with started dropping mags and he had to replace his.
Got thousands of rounds (4-5k?) through two platypuses, mostly through 3 pmags (my go to range/competition mags) and they show basically no signs of wear... that's $57 of magazines that have solidly over $1000 of ammo through them and aren't close to wearing out yet. sometime another couple thousand dollars of ammo later I'll probably have to replace $57 of magazines but oh no not a metal mag release wearing out my magazines... also haven't heard of any platypus owners managing to wear out a single magazine yet
@@killorkubed Just passing on what a 30 year Glock tech that I respect told me.
So your talking 1600-1700 rounds per mag. The problem is when and if it does happen, it's always at the worst time. My Glock was my carry gun. My friend had it happen in the middle of a tactical class. Nothing like having your mag fall out in front of 30 people when it's your turn up.
@@brettinnj yeah 1500+ per magazine but more importantly I’ve done a complete ton of reloading drills… a lot of the shooting I do with the gun is like shoot two reload shoot 2 reload shoot 2 (out of the holster and on the clock) as well as plenty of dry fire training… I do most of my actual shooting with 22’s (so much cheaper to train with… I shoot a lot in general) and I’m seeing no significant signs of wear, certainly nothing looking like I’d drop a mag anytime soon
I carry genuine Glock mags, they’ve got enough rounds threw them with my carry ammo that I know they work and they will continue be shot occasionally to make sure of that… if you’re worried about it buy a new magazine every case of ammo… it’s a $275 case of ammo what’s a $19 pmag… it’s certainly not a negative to the gun to me and I’d much much rather my magazine fails (I carry two mostly just for situations like that… not necessarily because I think i need the round count) than have a the mag catch in the gun fail because now you’re really sol
They claim to be working on .45acp, .40S&W, 10mm, and .357sig caliber versions at some undetermined time in the near-ish future, if that interests you at all.
Those calibers were *supposed* to be available more than 6 months ago, but they've put them on hold till they catch up with their 9mm orders (or so they say)
Yeah lead times exploded when they launched the bull barrel and new grip texture so don't expect any new features until lead times get back down under like 18 weeks...
It would be a good data point as nobody is really doing real-world reviews on it. Most reviews just say "it's a good competition gun" with no data to back it up aside from a couple drills in a vacuum.
Come to Washington for class and I'll bring the two I have. I have one in each size; love them.
I guess I don’t see the attraction of a 2011 over a Shadow2. Heavier slide, higher bore axis. I’m not a trigger snob and for run and gun games there’s not a big advantage to the 2011 trigger. Just not sure why they’re so popular right now.
I need a Commander size grip. Then I'll buy one.
no i bought one and immediatly sold it cu the optic cut was extremely loose. the trigger wasnt great. the fitment was tight but it wasnt smooth either. the customer service was horrible. The prickle grip was NOT aggressive either
Yes, sold my staccato. Got a platy. Haven’t looked back since.
I’m with you in that they don’t talk to me, if it isn’t a carry gun, I don’t want an aluminum frame, I also don’t want a cerakote finish. If they came with a steel frame and a DLC/nitride/etc finish, I’d be all over it. They’re progressing, you used to only be able to get a bushing barrel, now they have bull barrels, maybe they’ll add a steel frame and different finish some day.
Please do. I want one and told myself just learn to shoot what you already have betterer. Wait...don't get one, because if you do and you like it I might get motivated to get one too.
Buy it. You'll be happy you did
I haven’t seen a bad review yet, certainly would be interesting to hear and see what you think, some reviewers bought them, some are given the gun
I've been looking at them for a while, then remember I can get a DWX for a little bit more, so the platypus keeps getting put on the back burner.
Took a class this weekend that included two guys shooting Platypi. I ran a mag through one of them. It was nice. Very nice. The other guy had to fight through multiple malfunctions. Idk what they were but I know he had problems. I won’t be getting one because I simply don’t need another gun but if it was possible to simply buy one and not wait 7 months I’d be really tempted.
about once a week lately they've had a half a dozen pop up in stock on the website... all black in various configurations... 1-2 day shipping time, there's also apparently some dealers around that may have them in stock
@@killorkubed You are such a dick. The wait time was keeping me from making an impulse buy and now I not only will probably buy a gun I don’t need but will have to compulsively check the website 4 times a day so I don’t miss it.
Why not? It's interesting and would make good content. Is it going to replace the Staccato or a Walther Steel Frame match? No, but it might be fun. 😎
Long time follower and appreciate your content. Started with a G34 and got a Platypus and love it. Frame is aluminum and not steel but still much heavier than the G34. Used it for the USPSA matches and definitely shoot better with it. Still working on my consistency and I am a C shooter but I have shot certain stages hitting a high B.
It would be cool to hear your take and comparison of a Staccato vs a Platypus. Gun half it's price... from what I hear is that the Platypus is going to be a Staccato "killer".
I like the pink one. But I I.D. as someone who occasionally hits the target.
I don't actually think this is a gun that offers anything unique or particularly appealing to a competitive shooter. Is it neat? Sure. I think this gun is aimed at someone who has a surplus of Glock mags and thinks thats important for a new gun purchase - or someone who is looking to get into their first 2011 and willing to spend a bit more than something like a Prodigy to get a bit better quality. But for someone already shooting a 2011, I don't think this gun makes a lot of sense. If I wanted a 2011 with nonstandard mags, I'd spend a bit more for a Bul Armory and get a gun that is extremely well built and well suited for competition. That also has a finish that will stand up better to constant holstering...
Do it now, the wait time is pretty long. Would be interested in your impressions of this firearm.
“For whatever reason” bruh you can buy so many Glock magazines for such little price in comparison to Staccato’s own magazines, also the amount each magazine can hold can go all the way up to the 100 round drums, it’s an availability thing, and having options. I don’t understand why you don’t understand that as a huge selling point for people with a lot of glocks and therefore Glock mags, they don’t have to be buying different extra mags that only fit one gun. It’s a nice extra.
I've got one sitting in my cart right now.
The biggest downside to the Platypus is the horrendous color combinations guys do to them.
Unrelated question, but have you talked to Ben Berry about getting unbanned from USPSA?
Yes, absolutely, torture test that bad boy! A lot of us are wondering how long they will last (aluminum frame) and you shoot enough to actually find out...
You think the frame will wear out because it’s aluminum? Are you new to guns?
@@HWG-wm8ld I've been shooting for 35 years so yeah I know aluminum wears faster than steel
Buy two. One to drop and see if it also sets off a primer. For science
Got try one a couple weeks ago. It wasn’t bad. When she told me about the aluminum frame cracking I lost interest. They did take care of it.
I'd rather see you shoot an Atlas. Buy the gun that's supposed to be "the best", since you're already "the best" as a shooter. Match up the 2 variables and see if "the best gun" really has an edge. Thanks!
Yes. Yes you should absolutely get one. I’ve had one for a year and it is awesome. You already got a lot of Glock mags lol.
It's a poor person's alternative to a Staccato. There's nothing wrong with not being able to afford a Staccato, but this isn't a great gun, it's a great gun for the price. If you can afford the Staccato, get it. If you can't, then this is a decent alternative. I can't see why anyone who can afford better would choose this.
i own multiple staccatos and i prefer my platypus. ive had alot of issues with my staccatos. and staccato mags are trash
Man I own a $7k 22lr bolt action I'm not afraid to drop coin on stuff and there is zero chance I would trade a Staccato for either of my Platypuses... if were compare apples to apples (aluminum frame no comp or ports) there is nothing Stacatto has going for it... Platypus feels better in the hands, has a better trigger, is probably more reliable (both of mine have been basically flawless... including running $15-19 pmags getting dropped in the sand all day every day and never being cleaned... try to run a Stacatto on a $15 magazine... oh wait you need to spend like $120 on magazines to get your gun to run? tough luck lmao) has a smoother slide... should I go on?
I haven't heard one person who owns both say they prefer their Stacatto, I hear lots of people saying they prefer their Platypus...
Now if you want to talk steel frames and factory ports/comps then at least Stacatto has the option but the platypus has only been around a couple years and Steel Frames/ports comps are on Stealth Arms radar but currently they're selling guns faster than they can make them so they have no real incentive to add features atm
I think the major thing is the customization. As someone else mentioned the mags are much cheaper. Need a new mag? Spend $20-$40 vs $120.
Another point is the footprint for your red dot is milled directly into the slide allowing your red dot to sit lower into the slide. From what I can tell on Staccato, you have to get a mounting kit which makes me think it’s a plate that goes into the slide and then the red dot goes on top of the plate.
I’ve never gotten to shoot a staccato. I bought a prodigy and the amount of failures drove me mad for how much I spent. So I looked to see what most people said was the most reliable and the platypus came out best on that from what I’ve read. Should you get one? If you want. From what I can tell the staccato is just as good. But in the long run I feel like the difference in price and difference in price of mags make the difference.
Not a fan of aluminum frames for competition.
You should definitely get one and run it thourh it's paces!
yes ben you need to order one, there are full size black ones that are instock and you will not be disappointed. they have a unique recoil impulse and shoot very very well. i love mine. easily my favorite pistol to date. its been more reliable than a my c2 that had failure to feed every so often. it runs like sowing machine. i like the grip angle better than staccato aswell. i also like how the rear iron site is independant from an optic plate and part of the slide. i cannot put it down, its just been fun to shoot.
The grip angle is the same
@@HWG-wm8lddont seem like it to me. can be seen with the naked eye. also, stand the magazines up side be side and tell me a staccato mag and glock mag are the same angle.
Yes, you should. As long as you dont go SRO or RMR HD, itll work in your staccato duty holsters.
Yes, even a couple variants like you got with the staccatos would be nice to compare features. Its a very enticing pistol for us poors.
Yes, you SHOULD get one, obviously. If you ask comments if you should spend money so we can live vicariously through you, then yes, spend the money the responsible people have to use for groceries and buy a gun. You should definitely get it in a crazy custom color scheme, or use the AZ flag as your inspiration.
Love mine. I like shared mags. If you are with others. How many are going to have extra Staccato mags?
I own three staccatos. Love them. The platy is not as good. But still better than all my striker fire guns. It’s a cool crossbreed.
Yes buy one!
Haven’t shot one yet but would like to try it. Held a guys at a match a month ago and it felt really good. I’d have to get the newer options with the prickle texture and bull barrel though. Not a Glock guy so don’t care about the mags.
validate my purchase lol
Yes, please buy one and drop it. Love that
Buy a foundation series Shadow Systems, and run it!
I have ALOT of glock 17 mags, so that's what got me interested. I know I can just buy the magazines, but it's nice that I have most of what I need to run it on Arrival.
Yes, I think for the options offered and at that price point- it's well worth your time. Easy to be somewhat disappointed by Staccato because of the hype and cost, but Stealth Arms did it right with this pistol. However- once it's ordered, you're stuck and won't be able to modify much beyond adding a magwell. The trigger, slide, barrel, thumb safety, slide release and frame are all proprietary, no changing out to your favorites. That's the downside of this gun, IMO.
Ben, thanks for today's post. I understand how you feel about the Platypus not speaking to you. I get it. However,it's damn well screaming at me! Please get one and shoot it and tell us what you think. Thanks!
I heard it's pretty good. The content will entertaining, im sure of that.
I’ve got a Platypus Commander and a Staccatco C2. Pretty similar overall. I do find some of the features on the platypus better and it comes with more options out the gate without the additional price point of Staccato. I don’t love the safety it’s a little small and thin for my liking. The trigger is much better on the platypus. Overall I’ve got a few thousand rounds through each and both perform well. I think the price point and magazine affordability for what I see so far as a high quality pistol are the biggest driving factor of interest.
I think you’d enjoy shooting it, but on the same token, it’s just another mid tier 2011/DS 1911 it’s nice but there’s nothing spectacular about it. 11/10 would take one over a prodigy though.
After the platypus you should go for the Dan Wesson DWX
Excellent shooting gun