{"id":212090,"date":"2025-01-23T14:56:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T20:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=212090"},"modified":"2026-01-29T08:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:51:13","slug":"mac-9-ds-comp-a-new-entry-level-2011-shot-show-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mac-9-ds-comp-a-new-entry-level-2011-shot-show-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"MAC 9 DS Comp: An Entry Level 2011 &#8212; SHOT Show 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The MAC 9 DS Comp is the newest addition to Military Armament Corporation (MAC). This offering is a 9mm double-stack 1911-style pistol that blends desirable features with an approachable price point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A 2011 that Everyone Can Afford! 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This model also features lightening cuts that double as serrations for manipulating the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"MAC 9 DS Comp\" class=\"wp-image-212092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The slide cuts on the MAC 9 DS Comp look sharp and add functionality.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-read-more-staccato-c-full-review-conceal-compete-and-conquer\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/staccato-c-full-review-conceal-compete-and-conquer\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mac-9-ds-comp-a-new-entry-level-2011-shot-show-2025\" title=\"MAC 9 DS Comp: An Entry Level 2011 -- SHOT Show 2025\">Staccato C Full Review: Conceal, Compete, and Conquer!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The controls on this 2011 have also been improved. It features an SF-style safety and skeletonized hammer plus an extended <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/watch-idiot-tries-to-rob-car-spa-with-slide-locked-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mac-9-ds-comp-a-new-entry-level-2011-shot-show-2025\" title=\"MAC 9 DS Comp: An Entry Level 2011 -- SHOT Show 2025\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3069\">slide lock<\/a> lever to ensure better usability for shooters with smaller hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An oversized magazine release and multiple options for trigger shoes make it customizable to the shooter\u2019s preference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another upgrade is the inclusion of the Agency Arms <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-armory-releases-optics-ready-1911-aos-pistols\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mac-9-ds-comp-a-new-entry-level-2011-shot-show-2025\" title=\"MAC 9 DS Comp: An Entry Level 2011 -- SHOT Show 2025\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3068\">AOS optic<\/a> cut. This offers more versatility for mounting <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/accessories\/optics\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mac-9-ds-comp-a-new-entry-level-2011-shot-show-2025\" title=\"MAC 9 DS Comp: An Entry Level 2011 -- SHOT Show 2025\">optics<\/a> than the 507K footprint seen or earlier models.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"MAC 9 DS Comp\" class=\"wp-image-212095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAC9DSComp4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Agency AOS optic cut provides plenty of optic mounting options for the MAC 9 DS Comp. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pricing is a pleasant surprise, with the standard, non-compensated model priced at around $949, and the compensated version at $1,079. 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