The MAC MEU(SOC) 1911 revives one of the most iconic Marine Corps fighting pistols ever fielded. Originally hand-built at Quantico by USMC armorers for Force Recon and later MARSOC, MEU(SOC) 1911s served U.S. special operations units from the mid-1980s through 2022.
Imported by SDS Arms and manufactured by Tisas, this Series 70, .45 ACP MEU(SOC) clone stays faithful to early-generation specs, featuring period-correct small parts, ambidextrous safeties, a Commander-style hammer, military-pattern sights, and a durable QPQ finish that mirrors classic parkerizing.
In live-fire testing, the MAC MEU(SOC) delivered a consistent 4 lb. 10 oz. single-action trigger with clean take-up and reset, reinforcing why the 1911 platform remains legendary. Reliability was excellent with quality seven- and eight-round magazines, and the pistol showed a clear preference for traditional 200–230 grain .45 ACP loads — just as its military lineage would suggest.
With an MSRP of $774.99, the MAC MEU(SOC) offers shooters an affordable, historically accurate entry into one of the most respected fighting pistol lineages ever produced.
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