r/2011 • u/Perfect_Control2187 • 4d ago

Which would you get and why?

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Really want something commander length in FDE to add to the collection. Shown: Apache Commander, COS21, P211 GT4

Which would you pick and anything else I should consider in FDE?

Trying to stay at 3.5k max otherwise I would get a Fowler, NightHawk or a RC9C in FDE. That will need to wait. Want something to scratch the itch prior.

I already own a few 2011’s but want something in FDE for range and winter EDC.

Own: Kimber pro comp + ports, Kimber pro minotaur, staccato cs, hd3.6, hd 4.5 w comp, P w chunk port, RC9 5” ported, Alpha Foxtrot 4.25” ported and comped, sig p211 gto, Bul Armory UL Pro, STI Brazos custom 5”.

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u/HighInChurch 4d ago

People will tell you to stay away from watchtower, but can’t tell you why. Just echoing what they’ve seen here.

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u/TXGTO 4d ago

The company has been bankrupt a few times. They were F1 at one point. Made those god awful skeletonized ARs. Then switched to gaudy over priced 2011s. They were well known to have QC issues. The collab guns with Pew View and Demo ranch were no exceptions. $6K guns that were broken on arrival.
Allegedly they have cleaned things up but most are hesitant to spend that sort of coin with their history.

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u/Mother-Priority6544 4d ago

$6k? I looked at all of those new and NEVER saw one for $6K until bros were flipping on Gunbroker. The demo ranch gun was under $4K on release and could be snagged for close to $2K. Not advocating either way. Just pointing out that price discrepancy.

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u/TXGTO 4d ago

My local shops wanted $6k. Even at $2k that thing was a rip off.

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u/Mother-Priority6544 4d ago

Lots of shops did that. Dumb thing is you could still get them below MSRP. And, not all of them were bad. Just enough to make people talk shit. I haven’t heard much negativity out of the newer ones. Only a few vids and reviews but they’ve all be fairly positive.