STEALTH ARMS 1911 PLATYPUS COMP Features
The STEALTH ARMS 1911 PLATYPUS 17 is a modernized 1911 platform engineered to deliver refined shootability with a performance-driven design. Built around the classic single-action operating system, this pistol blends traditional 1911 ergonomics with contemporary enhancements that improve recoil control and handling dynamics. Its 9mm chambering and compensated configuration are optimized for flatter tracking and faster follow-up shots. The result is a balanced, competition-capable handgun that maintains the familiar feel of a Government-pattern 1911 while introducing purposeful upgrades.
A 5-inch Government-length barrel integrates a single-port compensator that redirects gases upward to mitigate muzzle rise and stabilize sight return. The polished steel barrel promotes smooth cycling and consistent lockup, while the black nitride finish enhances surface hardness and corrosion resistance. A full-length accessory rail adds forward weight, improving balance and recoil impulse management during extended range sessions. Prickle texture applied to both the slide and grip frame provides a secure interface for confident manipulation without overly sharp checkering. The skeletonized trigger offers a clean, predictable break, and the ambidextrous thumb safety supports right- and left-handed operation. A funnel-style magwell further enhances reload efficiency, making the platform well-suited for both competitive and defensive applications.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Stealth Arms
Model: 1911 Platypus 17
Operating System: Single-action, recoil-operated
Frame Material: Steel with full-length rail
Barrel Type: Government-length with integrated single-port compensator
Finish: Black nitride
Optics Footprint: RMR / SRO pattern
Trigger Type: Skeletonized single-action
Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety
Additional Notable Specs: Funnel-style magwell, prickle-textured slide and grip
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