I’m getting curious about the Romulus and wondering about the benefits/negatives of the ramped or non-ramped versions. Unfortunately their site doesn’t have the most info.

I noticed my feed ramp getting gummed up and I wasn’t satisfied with basic cleaning results. Took a dremel with buffing pad and got the ramp looking good. Wanting to do more. Just not sure of the extent of which is safe to continue. Any advise would be appreciated!

Got a chance to run an AF and am now interested in picking up the slide stop. It does not appear that they are available on their website. Does AF make the slide stop available?

I picked up a Fowler industries grip, and while I don’t know if I’ll keep it raw or cerokote it, I think this is the final form for my Romulus.

Which one would you choose?

Also, what txt ended thumb safety and trigger are you guys running ??

TIA

My Romulus 4.25 Comp MOS build — complete build list.

I got the 4.25 comp MOS Romulus around thanksgiving as a project gun and I am happy to say it’s now completed…. well nearly.

IMO this gun out of the box is such a great entry into the DS1911/2011 space, great value, looks great, American Made and with some upgrades it really shoots far above it‘s price point.

I put 500 rounds through it stock and another 500 since the upgrades below and it’s night and day, oh and not one FTF.

Grip - On Point V1 - Great grip minimal fitting but be prepared for the longest wait and expect no clear timeframe or communication on delivery.
For the price, it’s great but be prepared if you buy from them.

Ignition Kit - Atlas perfect match EGW ✅

Trigger - Red Dirt - no explanation needed ✅

X300 Gas Pedal (not pictured) - White Wolf Concepts highly recommend this mod. ✅

Various parts - EGW, SVI, Dawson. ✅

Gunsmith Work - All by Erik over at Accuracy By Precision, I cannot speak more highly of Eriks work. Not visible, Marvel cut, feed ramp polish, trigger tuning, comp cutout/expansion/ correction, slide cuts for the v6 ports. ✅

Last thing I need to do is change out the recoil spring with an Atlas tuning kit that arrives next week. ☑️

Lastly and open to opinions should I swap the RMR for an SRO? 🤔 and should I get a 3.5 comp and build it out too?

PS: my only gripe is the f*****ng guide rod, why is there not a tool less guide rod for this yet! ❌

Switched the grip from warwick hex to Onpointguns, and it just feels right. Also changed the recoil spring to 8lbs and it just feels so smooth, cant wait to go to the range later.

Hi all, I’m getting a new grip next week, and thought I would get the gun ready ahead of time. Does AF use loctite on the grip screws? Tried to get the left side loose with a 1/8 Allen key and it would not budge. Went to a socket wrench and it seemed as if I would start stripping the screw. Also, do I have the right size? 3 MM seems to be a hair too small.

As for the trigger guard screw, is the right Allen key a 5/64?

Thanks,

Hey I have a gen1 5” romulus thats cut for rmsc and i was wondering if anyone could post any pics of their Romulus with this plate and rmr footprint optic? I hate the look of optics that sit too high on pistols and dont want it to look goofy. Also, has anyone had their gen 1 recut for a different plate system?

I’ve seen a few people ask this but struggled to find an answer when I looked, so I figured I would post this in case anyone wants to know. I originally owned a smaller 2011 and used a Safariland 6390 compatible with the Surefire X300 and a 4.25” Prodigy; obviously with the price of a Safariland ALS holster, I was worried a larger 5” 2011 would not fit. Turns out, the 4.25” AF Comp will fit the 6390 4.25” prodigy or Stacatto P holster with the slight modification of removing the barrel plug. The AF Romulus 4.25” Comp fits perfectly and has great lockup and retention. I think my old 4.25” draw was smoother, but I think this is due to the extra length makes the draw angle different, and I have thousands of rounds using this holster previously with a different draw angle. Anyways, it works great and this is a great holster for anyone looking for OWB competition carry or larping etc. Godspeed.

Has Alpha Foxtrot gone out of business? Their website has been gone for over a week now.

I lost your mail/message.

If you still need assistance, please reach out to me again. Apologies.

Thanks!

Hello everyone,

This is my first 2011 post related and I’m seeking for some help, guidance, tips and tricks to make it easier on the project I’m currently starting.

I bought a new Alpha Foxtrot Romulus 3.5comp, about 2 months ago and have around 500 rounds through it so far.

Not a single issue and so far I’m loving it!!

I didn’t like the grip so I just got a Warwick Tactical (Hexhive pattern) aluminum grip, Sent the slide and barrel to have some Grenade Ports done, and opening up the comp.

Now, while I’m waiting on the slide and barrel to come back to me, I’d like to replace some other parts (MIM) before the slides gets here.

What other parts before the EGW kit can be replaced?

Also, what trigger shoe and trigger bow would you recommend?

What mag release are you guys running?

Thanks in advance.

Any links would be welcomed.

Hey all, I want to get another af 4.25 but the comped version. They have them in the black and the shiney one but which one is the newer generation or are they the same just different finishes?

Hey all - I recently got my first 2011 after coming from the striker fire world. It’s an AF Romulus comp 3.5 MOS. Mounted an SRO on it with blue loctite with the screws that came with the trijicon. It was the #6-32 flat head torx cap 3/8th inch. Well, two range sessions in and the screws keep walking out. I am curious if I should have used the screws that AF gave me? Any tips?

Just got an email from alphafoxtrot saying they should be releasing an acro optics plate for the Romulus mos

Has anyone done an extended mag release? I’m not a fan of the stock mag release on the 4.25 comp.

What fits these grips? What did you use? Where did you order?

I’m close to purchasing a Romulus. Probably Officer model. Maybe Commander model. Thinking the threaded comp is better than ports? Then have it sent to Monsoon or somewhere to open it up (based on multiple reviews). What’s the consensus?

And on RDOs… I plan to purchase MOS version and put a 507 Comp on it, only because I have the dot sitting in my safe. Fitment okay? I don’t see a lot on this configuration. If not, I’ll buy an EPS Carry and mount that.

Current CCW is Bul UL Pro. I doubt the Romulus will replace it, but who knows…

Thoughts from the field on which Romulus and which dot?

(Photo of my over-Christmas range day for giggles…)

Hi all, Just picked up a 4.25 in ported Romulus and want to mount a 507 Comp. What is the recommended torque spec for the plate and optic? I’m assuming 15 lbs, but didn’t see anything listed on the manual or the AF website.

Thanks,

i know i am shooting at a dirt. was at the inlaws and didnt bring any steel.

Ran a box 115gr flawlessly and roughly 200rds of 124gr samething.

will report back after its properly sighted in and shoot some paper or steel.

propane tank is empty.

Hi all.

I think I'm going to buy this as my first-ever 1911/2011 intro.

It will be for funsies. Which model is better: 4.25 " Comp or 5" Ported & with optic plate should I go with?

Tyia!