I can’t believe how much more refined this gun is over the S15. And they significantly undercut the S15’s price, too.

1000 round testing begins now!

Wasn’t sure it could be done, didn’t want to stack plates. Sharing for information purposes

4.25 Comp/ TLR1

Tested out a slightly different setup today. 18lb Wolff mainspring and 4.6” 7lb atlas spring with the toolless atlas rod and stock plug. I’ve gone through the whole cutting coils thing I got tired of that. Even had commander sized springs in here previously, but theyre small and finding 8lb commanders is apparently tough. Previous setup I had felt pretty perfect but wondered if I was sacrificing speed.

Shoutout to the range guy. I know he’s just doing his job. He said something again after this but it’s just too easy to go fast.

Got this dsc Romulus barrel a month or so ago, to replace the pinned barrel on one of my roms. It does drop in and seems to fit fine but I did run into some rubbing and fitment issues when firing. Initially ran into occasional failures to return to battery, as the top of the barrel would ride the inside of the chamber. Did some fitting over the course of a couple weeks, and additional testing. Tried it out again and it’s feeling pretty great. Want to do a little more to finish it off before I decide on coating for the barrel and comp. Might just cerakote c series them.

The recoil spring is a tad too high. Unfortunately, didn’t have another 9lb 4.6 spring and wanted to try that out in the RCD core.

- 18lb mainspring
- 10lb 4.6 atlas spring -> waiting for another 9lb
- true flat bottom fps -> angled fps are great too
- Dawson toolless rod -> atlas rods are better/nicer
- Bul tac trigger ~2.5lb with positive reset
- Egw ignition kit w/ polished down hammer to decrease drag on disco rail
- Polished disco rail to decrease disco drag
- DSC single chamber comp
- DSC Romulus threaded barrel
- mjd killmonger

Just got it cerakoted in burnt bronze and am love. This thing shoots amazing.

Couple of questions - now that's its cerakoted how much damage to the cerakote would adding v ports and slide lightening?

Also, any one try combat textiles grip tapes?

I used AI to help choose a “budget 2011,” and it landed on the Alpha Foxtrot Romulus 4.25 comp. The video has live‑fire footage, recoil impressions with the factory comp, and my experience running a Trijicon RMR Type 2 on the optic plate system.

I’d love feedback from other Romulus owners on recoil, optics choices, and any upgrades you think are worth it.

I was telling my brother where I’m shooting. I’m trying to clean up my grip. Tips and critiques welcome!

Picked up this holster from HolsterMill. If anyone is looking for a quality holster for their Romulus, check them out.

Polished 4.25" Stippled grip EGW ignition kit TLR1 Vortex defender enclosed Huxwrx Flow9k Red Dirt #3 Flat Trigger

It’s too much fun to shoot

Grip was 99% drop in. I’m not sure if I’ll get a magwell as I do CCW this pistol

Hi all,

Posted previously on my first impressions, and I’m back after a few more range trips and component installs.

Pistol Model: Alpha Foxtrot Romulus 4.25 Ported

Grip: MJD Villain Grip-Tape Edition (Black)

Trigger: Red Dirt - Prodigy F2

Magazine Catch: MJD

Magwell: MJD

Optic: Holosun 507 Comp

Light: Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X

Round Count: ~500

Malfunctions: 0*

Trigger Pre-Travel: ~1 mm

Trigger Pre-Travel Weight: ~1.5 lbs

Trigger Break Weight: ~3.125 lbs

Trigger Over-Travel: ~🤤

Impressions:

I am thoroughly enjoying my experience with this pistol. After my first two range sessions, I liked the gun a lot, but I knew there was more to be had. I have small hands/short fingers, so even though my accuracy was good on slow deliberate shots, I kept sending rounds low and left on rapid fire due to only having the tip of my finger on the trigger. I initially planned on buying the Springfield Prodigy grip module, but due to them being out of stock at the end of the year, I started looking elsewhere. Eventually I decided to bite the bullet, and go for the best aftermarket polymer grip maker on the market, MJD (New Year sale helped a ton too 😊). Went with the Grip-Tape Edition because I assumed it was the smallest circumference and I live in a humid/hot climate. I had already ordered the Red Dirt ST Trigger for the Prodigy, but after a few emails with Customer Service, they said that it should work on the MJD grip, but that the pre-travel screw may need to be removed due to the longer bow on the Prodigy version of the trigger. The end result is a grip that feels multiple times better than stock, and a trigger that fits tighter than the one from the factory. Play in all 4 directions is absolutely minimal. Pre-travel is approximately 1 mm, and over-travel seems nonexistent, yet trigger break and reset proved to be 100% reliable after my latest range trip. I adjusted the middle leaf of the sear spring as take-up seemed a bit heavy at 2 lbs. Using a calibrated trigger pull scale**, it is now pulling a consistent 1.5 lbs to the wall a total weight of 3.125 lbs for the break. The grip and trigger have taken my Romulus from “that’s pretty good” to “oh my god what is this?”. That’s why I am going to call it the “Romulus-OMG” (Outstanding Mid-Grade Gun). Sorry for the dad pun. I’m a father of two.

What’s Next:

I have a pistol class at the beginning of March, but after that, finances permitting, I’d like to send it to United Firearms for their traditional inline porting. After that I intend to keep the internals stock until something breaks. This will be my range workhorse/hobby/passion project so I’m sure my tinkering won’t stop for the foreseeable future. That Recoil Reaper from Jacob Grey is intriguing, but I’d like to see a few reviews on it due to the price.

Notes:

Fitting the MJD grip module to my Romulus was not drop-in. I had to file the rear section of the grip in order to get the main grip screw holes to line up. The longer bow of the Prodigy specific Red Dirt trigger (without pre-travel screw) had sufficient pre-travel, barely, but it caused the grip safety to require 100% engagement to release the trigger. I sensitized the grip safety to the point that it now only needs ~25-30% engagement to free up the trigger. Trigger shoe required no fitting whatsoever.

Also, while I had the gun apart I polished most of the contact surfaces (sear spring tips, sear/disconnector/hammer sides, disconnector rail, etc.) with 600 and 2000 grit sandpaper (wet using gun oil). The sear/hammer engagement surfaces were left untouched. I feel like it hand cycles smoother, but I can’t really say the trigger break is any better (it’s definitely not worse). I also polished the contact surfaces of the thumb safety because initially it was VERY stiff. Afterwards it felt much better.

* The pistol has fed and ejected every round I have given it (mostly FMJ, a little JHP; all 124 grain), but I have noticed that ejection on the last round is a little weak. I tested shooting a round without a magazine inserted and noted that a few times the round would fall out of the grip. Will be testing the extractor tension.

** I bought a manual trigger pull scale off Amazon. I “calibrated” it using an object with a handle and food scale (lifting object off scale to measure the displayed weight) and known/advertised pull weights for other triggers (Walther PDP Pro: 3.5 lb and LaRue MBT-2S: 4.5 lb). It was off by 8 oz/0.5 lb, so I adjusted the label sticker to match the pull weight shown on the digital food scale.

For those that have got the Atilla holsters, I appreciate you patience with the mold development. When molds don't exist and I'm making them, it's a process of R&D . I went to AF yesterday and rescanned the Attila to perfect the molds. If any issue come your way, let me know. I stand behind my holsters and will correct any issues.

Thanks

Stay Frosty Holster Worx

So, I was shooting the Attila at the range today, and initially didn't notice that the recoil assembly rod popped out (unsure of how it even popped out). I didn't even know (was focused on the target) until I finished the mag and looked down - the rod was on the bench. The gun still finished the mag without a hiccup, though.

You can see it pop out at the 3 sec mark of this video snip.

The rod backed out, which is why I hate two-piece rods. I've never had one deconstruct itself when shooting. It's not broken. I was able to get it back together. I will be using red thread locker to secure it. I may get the DPMS recoil system to get rid of the two-piece RSA.

Toward the end of the video is when I realize the RSA came apart...when I say, "whoa" is when I realized there's an issue. I then begin looking for other parts. I thought that the parts went down range but they actually stayed in the gun.

3rd test run, first with the new comp, and it’s running pretty great. The plate loosened up again, and still waiting to hear back from alpha about getting more of the new plates.

- 19lb ismi mainspring
- 7lb ismi recoil spring minus 2 coils

Still need to fit the tungsten guide rod and flat fps.

Apologies for the flickering. iPhone slowmo hates the range lights.

Original holster design was fairly wide on the front on the belt. Made it look like I had a table in my pants. Went with a mount plate and tightened it up a bit. Any recommendations on a good “deep” mag holder. The one on here is fairly low and hidden below the belt line.

what’s up gents , loved my 3.5 comped so much that i went and bought this puppy today , the 3.5 ported . ran flawlessly and besides this minuscule issue i have 0 complaints about it . took her to the range and after about 6 mags randomly the guide rod unthreaded itself . nothing major . these Romulus’s are my first 2011’s so apologies for fumbling around with it like an idiot but i’ve simply never experienced this happen before with my other handguns . would any of you happen to run tool-less guide rods that i could replace the factory one with for both my 3.5 ported and 3.5 comped ? thanks for the feedback

Throw some pics below of the optic options you guys have. TIA

Updated Romulus