Sidearms & Scatterguns Vudoo gets into the 1911 market

[SharpsNitro]

Interesting. Saw on thefirearmblog that Vudoo has a new line of 1911s.

1911 - Vudoo Gun Works

A purpose built competition/target rifle with sub MOA accuracy and an impressive list of options that aren’t optional, they’re standard.

vudoogunworks.com

 

[owtlaw]

Those will be a fantastic firearm. I really want one now.

 

[E. Bryant]

That .22LR version looks quite interesting.

 

[salks]

Just when you think you have enough. Those look really nice. The conversion kit is a great option as well.

 

[Leebedford]

Yup, and quite pricey lol

 

[srt-4_uk]

Seems like an extremely odd name when one of the top 1911/2011 manufacturer's logo is a Mobius.

 

[Bacarrat]

Seems like an extremely odd name when one of the top 1911/2011 manufacturer's logo is a Mobius.

Voodoo might have to rethink that name. SVI has been in the chat.

 

[LuvDog]

I’ll wait to see the 22 version.

 

[SharpsNitro]

Seems like an extremely odd name when one of the top 1911/2011 manufacturer's logo is a Mobius.

Except the infinity symbol and Mobius loop are two different things.

 

[srt-4_uk]

Except the infinity symbol and Mobius loop are two different things.

That explains why they call their grip option Mobius cut out...

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[SingleShot85]

The .22 better come threaded…..

 

[kthomas]

Interesting move.

The high end 1911 market seems like a tough one to break into. There's already a lot of established players, and people are really picky about their 1911's.

It's going to be hard to get people to pick a new/relatively unknown name in 1911's with no history/pedigree over the current established options in the ~$3k price point, IMO.

The .22 1911 seems sweet though. Definitely agree it should come with a threaded barrel.

 

[Asiparks]

Don't know that I care enough about a billet trigger for the cost of entry, their aesthetics, which seem to be their point of separation from other semi custom players, are not my cup of tea, so I personally wouldn't.
Accuracy and reliability amongst single stack $1K 1911's are a wash, unless you're paying for a specific accuracy guarantee. Even then.....

 

[Rookie]

Sub moa with a pistol? Gotta see to believe that one

 

[Firststrike89]

The .22 version interests me the most. I wonder how picky it will be with ammo. Definitely going to wait for some reviews before I even think about picking one up.

 

[FuhQ]

The .22 better come threaded…..

They didn't mention it, but I agree. It would be extremely stupid on their part, to not thread it.

 

[salks]

If i see it i would buy it.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

Maybe this is why MB left vudoo. Its going to be a hard sell at $3K for a new manufacture with 0 experience making custom 1911s.

Wilson, Ed Brown, Les, Nighthawk, Springer Pro and even Dan Wesson at the next lower price point have a long history of making great 1911's around that price.

They are pretty ugly to as far as 1911's go, so that wont help.

 

[Hoser]

Sub moa with a pistol? Gotta see to believe that one

Guessing that will be with a Nelson rimfire conversion kit from a Ransom Rest unless they have some up with their own. My Nelson/Marvel is a hammer with good ammo.

 

[kthomas]

Maybe this is why MB left vudoo. Its going to be a hard sell at $3K for a new manufacture with 0 experience making custom 1911s.

Wilson, Ed Brown, Les, Nighthawk, Springer Pro and even Dan Wesson at the next lower price point have a long history of making great 1911's around that price.

They are pretty ugly to as far as 1911's go, so that wont help.

I had the same thought.

High end .22 1911's make sense for Vudoo. IMO, "regular" high-end 1911's don't.

 

[Ric O'shay]

Seems like an odd market to tap. I would think a super cool version of the Ruger or Scorpion would appeal to the 22 target crowd.

 

[rick137]

Guessing that will be with a Nelson rimfire conversion kit from a Ransom Rest unless they have some up with their own. My Nelson/Marvel is a hammer with good ammo.

@Hoser

If I may ask, what frame and what ammo did you test?

Thanks for any intel, Rick

 

[Csafisher]

They are working on a centerfire rifle as well.

 

[Hoser]

@Hoser

If I may ask, what frame and what ammo did you test?

Thanks for any intel, Rick

Caspian lower and a few flavors of Eley.

 

[JoshPutman]

Just goes to show how awesome 1911's are....everyone wants to make one

 

[perttime]

Some seem dubious about the way they make the 1911 frame. I just see it as a new way that gets a very accurate frame. If that gets a reliable and accurate custom or semi-custom 1911, at much shorter lead times than the old Names, what's not to like?

 

[J-Ham]

To be fair, MB has been building 1911's for well over a decade that I'm aware of & likely longer than that, so not exactly the new venture some have made it out to be.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

To be fair, MB has been building 1911's for well over a decade that I'm aware of & likely longer than that, so not exactly the new venture some have made it out to be.

Didn't MB leave Vudoo a while ago?

 

[J-Ham]

That I can't answer, I haven't talked to him in some time... Would explain why he hasn't posted anything in the Vudoo thread for like 6 months though.

 

[owtlaw]

I have talked with the owner of Vudoo and confirmed that MB is no longer with them. No other details other than that.