(Photo by Mark Fingar)
April 17, 2024
By Brad Fitzpatrick
Military Armament Corporation (MAC) is building a fine reputation on its Turkish-made shotguns such as the MAC 1014 series — a line inspired by the U.S. Marine Corps M1014 — and various, affordable, military-themed tributes such as the MAC 1911 JSOC 45, which calls back to the M45 MEUSOC pistol issued to U.S. Marine Force Recon units from 1985 to 2012. Its AR-style, magazine-fed MAC F12 shotguns have also caught the attention of tactical enthusiasts, and MAC isn’t slowing down. For 2024, Guns & Ammo’s audience gets to lay eyes on the new MAC 9 DS first.
Based on the timeless 1911 design, the MAC 9 DS is a double-stack Model 1911 chambered in 9mm....