If you are lucky enough to examine a Dycus Razor 1911 up close, the quality is immediately apparent.
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If you choose to run it:
We ran 500 rounds of mixed ammunition (115g FMJ, 124g +P Gold Dot, and 147g subsonic) through the DYCUS Razor 1911 New to see if the lightweight frame caused reliability issues. dycus razor 1911 new
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How does it stack up against the titans of carry?
| Feature | DYCUS Razor 1911 New | Staccato CS | Sig Sauer P365 AXG Legion | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Weight | 23.4 oz | 24.5 oz | 25.5 oz | | Capacity | 15+1 (flush fit) | 15+1 | 17+1 | | Action | Single Action (1911) | Single Action (2011) | Hammer Fired (SAO) | | Price (MSRP) | $1,899 | $2,499 | $1,199 | | Trigger Pull | 3.5 lbs (Crisp) | 4.0 lbs (Rolling) | 4.5 lbs (Gritty out of box) |
Verdict: The Staccato CS is more refined but expensive. The Sig is cheaper but feels top-heavy. The DYCUS Razor sits in the "Goldilocks" zone—lighter than the Staccato, better trigger than the Sig, and priced to compete with a fully built custom Glock. If you are lucky enough to examine a
Before diving into the "new," we must understand the "old." The original Dycus Razor, crafted by the legendary gunsmiths at Evolution Armory (under the guidance of Josh Dycus), was famous for its aggressive slide serrations (the "Razor" cuts), a crisp 3.5lb trigger pull, and a grip safety that was pinned or blended to perfection.
The original models were built for duty. They were tight, reliable, and unforgiving to poor grip technique. But the industry has shifted toward optics-ready slides, gas pedals, and lighter frames. The dycus razor 1911 new iteration addresses these trends head-on.
One of the most controversial adds is the integrated takedown lever thumb rest. For the first time on a Dycus production gun, the left side of the frame features a non-snag, scalloped gas pedal. This allows competition shooters to manage recoil impulse like a race gun, while carry users can ignore it without it digging into their hip. If you choose to run it:
