The Doublestar PHD is Insurance You Can Afford

By Patrick Sweeney

When the subject of 1911s Arises, DoubleStar does not necessarily come to mind. Going forward, I feel they should. They have been making 1911s for almost 15 years now, and the fully-forged “C” series are good examples of a high-end 1911. In a world where incomes have not progressed nearly as much as the powers-that-be assert they have, a 1911 that starts at $2,500 is a tough sell. Aware of this, DoubleStar decided to see how much they could ease the cost of their pistols, while still offering the features that every self-respecting 1911 owner requires. The end result is the DoubleStar PhD.

As collegiate or philosophical as those letters may sound, in this case the acronym stands for “Personal Home Defense.” Base model 1911 came to my mind, and I can live with that. Then I started noticing the details in the build sheet. As a 1911 aficionado, one of the first things I check is the fit of the slide to the frame. It took a moment to realize that I felt no movement. That’s right, no wobble. If I really grip the slide and see how hard I can torque it, I can feel a slight …Read the Rest

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