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\u201cThat\u2019s a 40?\u201d and \u201cThat thing shoots soft\u201d are the most often heard remarks after putting a couple of mags of 40S&W downrange with the just-released MAC (Metro Arms Corp) 3011 SLD (Standard Long Dust cover) Tactical pistol.  Now I have to say just about any handgun tipping the scales at 46 ounces will elicit similar responses, but this Beefy yet comfortable double stack 1911 pattern handgun has a lot more going for it then just mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
Ruggedly Handsome Piece.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Eagle Imports\/MAC webpage proudly displays\u2026 \u201cHand-Fitted by Skilled Gunsmiths just for you\u201d  \u201cEach and every MAC is designed to win with custom features at a price you can afford. From the match barrel all the way to the beveled magwell, you\u2019ll know you picked up something special.\u201d  It is readily apparent that hand-fitting work was done by those who are skilled in what they are doing as the 4140 Forged slide and 4140 cast frame mate up rather well as do the other element of this sporting pistol!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I tend to \u201cpick-on\u201d 1911 patten guns as they all too often need some level of hand-fitting to run well. Either before they go in the box to you (as MAC does), or after you<\/em> open the box when it is on your dime. What \u201cwe\u201d will put up with to have a good running 1911 patten gun is a far cry from what we expect and generally, receive in the monotonous reliability from the polymer\/striker guns of our time.  But, 1911\u2019s have a soul and that needs nurturing\u2026right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
Deputy “Kyle” helping with the 3011 Break-in Duties.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
The 3011 Likes to Eat!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Lovely Lady Breaks a Clean Shot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
And Plate Number Three is History!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Well my example of one did need some \u201cnurturing\u201d out of the box in the form of 300 rounds of ammo!  Now I have no problem with \u201cbreak-in\u201d to get a good running 1911 pistol (or new engine for that matter) so my range time was well used.  As per my custom\/ semi custom 1911 pattern protocol, I detail strip, wipe done the gun and then \u201cpaint\u201d the barrel with Dykem (aka layout fluid) so I can see how well it fits after a few hundred rounds. 
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\"The
Upper Lug Making Good Contact<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Lower Lugs Nearly %100 Contact!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Proper “Bedding” Contact Between Barrel and Frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Muzzle End Fit Marks at Top Side. (Nice)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Muzzle End Fit Marks at Underside (Proper Good)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Hood Fits the Slide Mortise Very Well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

My photos show the 3011 bull barrel to be very well fitted with proper lug engagement, fit at the muzzle end and solid \u201cbedding\u201d at unlocking. This gun is sure to be long lasting. Beyond that I check frame to slide fit both fore and aft using a fixture and a dial indicator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
Rear of Slide Total Vertical Movement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Total is Virtually Zero! <0.001″<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Rear of Slide Total Horizontal Movement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Looks Like About 0.003″ to My Eye.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While \u201cwe\u201d make a lot out of slide to frame fit, so long as the gun runs and is accurate, we are good to go, but I do like to see how much care is taken in this area as it can translate into care taken elsewhere. Although the MAC Tac SLD 3011 can be expected to be less \u201ctight\u201d than a full custom job $$$,  I am well pleased to report that this 3011 is very nicely assembled. In fact, it\u2019s fit trumps that of a brand new Para Pro Comp 9 to the tune of 50% tighter on average!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
Slide Front Total Vertical Movement <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Total Vertical is less than 5 thou.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Front of Slide Horizontal Movement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
Even at 0.010″ it is about half of some other guns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The trigger is good right from the jump as is the thumb safety.  Why do I lump those two together? Because I like my triggers to break at weight (this example was just under 3#) and I want my thumb safety to do the same. Rolling the safety off AND on should be smooth, positive and do it at a \u201cwall\u201d or \u201cbreakpoint\u201d just like my preferred trigger. Again, this chunk of a handgun does that perfectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This is particularly important as a lefty, where the action of the thumb safety is translated through a tenon joint to the side that has the detent.  I have had too many guns that feel good from \u201cyour side\u201d but don\u2019t from mine! Either they don\u2019t fully release or go all the way on due to the springiness of that tenon joint and how the detent side is fitted! The skilled hands at MAC must actually shoot in competition where \u201cweak hand\u201d exercises are seen or in tactical training where the non-dominant hand is your only hand. I love it!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
I only asked her to shoot the 3011 for some photos…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of competition, that is where this gun shines and also why I got it in 40cal. USPSA\/IPSC mandates 40 as the minimum to get the benefit of major caliber scoring. That also means the ammo used in competition meets the standards for Major Power Factor (PF). 165PF would mean any combo of bullet weight (times) velocity (divided by) the constant 1000 equals 165 or greater. i.e. 165 grain bullet @ 1000 fps.  All the ammo I shot was comfortably above that threshold, but the weight and feel of the gun made fast and accurate shooting almost easy. I say almost as ya still got to be a good driver to make use of this guns full potential!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
One photo turned into many enjoyable rounds down range!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I hoped my deadline for this article would have let me attend a \u201cspeed steel\u201d event where I could ring the MAC 3011 out under competition pressures, but you will have to settle for some video of me running the gun at my local range.  Check the video for a few of my attempts at \u201cstrafing steel\u201d And before you judge me too harshly\u2026I was running factory 40 ammo putting out every bit of 170+ power factor, not bunny fart handloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
Malfunction Shown is “typical” of too Much Extractor Tension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n


Keep in mind that my video day at the range was after the 300 round break in where I did have 5 failures to feed.  I am confident that extractor tension was the culprit as the malfunction showed itself to be so and it went away after a few hundred firing cycles.  Accuracy was very good, but I always want more!  Not that it is needed for the indented purpose of the gun, but hand-fit had me \u201cexpecting\u201d groups closer to 1\u201d than 2\u201d at 25 yards.  The brawny 3011 nearly got me there averaging 1.58\u201d @ 25 yards and that is impressive considering how important a role ammo selection plays!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
I am happy with this level of accuracy…with my 59 year old eyes!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So I have a solidly built, well assembled, sub 2\u201d @25 yard gun that after a short break-in runs quite nicely. It feels good in my hands and is remarkably easy to shoot well. Sports all the cool stuff you should expect on a full house competition pistol. Like a large magazine well, ambidextrous thumb safeties, comfortable \u201cbeavertail\u201d, nice grips, fully adjustable \u201cBo-Mar\u201d style rear sight and a lovely fiber optic in front. Full-length recoil spring guide rod, bull barrel, and a trigger that breaks cleanly at 2# and 10 ounces! All this right out of the box! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
Noisy End Sporting Bull Barrel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The
It is a Big Mouth to Feed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now how much would you expect to pay for that? (sounds like an infomercial)  well if ya had to pay the MSRP of $1289 I think it is still a deal, but a quick online check shows this handsome beast to be available for under 900 bucks! AND magazines are 40 dollars!  Now ya got something. SO\u2026if you are even thinking about a \u201chi capacity\u201d 9, 40 or 45\u2026think MAC and Eagle Imports\u2026oh and did I mention all the MAC\u2019s carry a Lifetime warranty? Oh yeah, I just did! 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
“Tac-Rail” on Heavy Dust Cover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As I close this article out, I would be taken to task by some of my more \u201cexperienced readers\u201d if I did not at least mention the predecessor to the MAC 3011, the Remington R1 Limited Double Stack and the RIA Ultra FS HC\u2026and that would be the Canadian born Para-Ordnance.  All of these gun share DNA with \u201cfather\u201d Para-Ordnance. Widebody cast steel frame with a double stack magazine that takes \u201cstandard\u201d 1911 slides, barrel, and fire control components except for the trigger itself.   I have a soft spot for these guns as I ran the dog snot out of an early Para P45 back-in-the-day and earned a Grand Master card in doing so  Now this one has a special spot in my gun safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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