The Masterpiece Arms DS9 Apex is the ultimate answer for precision handguns. A high-end, hand-fitted double-stack 1911 chambered in 9mm, the DS9 Apex answers the call whether you’re a recreational shooter or a serious competitor.
Our DS Series Pistols are hand-built, hand-lapped, tuned, and ready to perform out of the box. Whether your application is USPSA, Steel Challenge, IDPA, 3-Gun, Law Enforcement, or simply pure shooting enthusiasm, the DS9 Apex delivers exceptional performance.
Every DS pistol undergoes a rigorous testing and inspection process to ensure only uncompromising quality reaches our customers. Designed to shoot flat and fast, the DS9 Apex makes fast, accurate target engagement effortless for shooters of all skill levels.
This DS Pistol is configured as follows:
- DS9 APEX – Bronze PVD Slide & Frame. Black Nitride Barrel, Ambi-Safety, Slide Stop, Beavertail, Machined Aluminum or Stainless Grip, Aluminum Trigger Shoe, Machined Stainless Trigger Bow.
- Optics Ready – Sporting the new Accuracy X – MAX Optic Mounting System. The lowest non direct optic mounting system on the market! Your choice of Co-Witness, and Non Co-Witness Options for Trijicon, or Vortex ST/XL (Leupold Co-Witness in process).
Check out the Grip Texturing Options we offer:
Features:
- Hand lapped Slide to Frame Fit
- MPA Machined Grip – Either 7075 Aluminum or 17-4 Stainless – Multiple Grip Textures available – See below
- Full Length Light Rail Frame and Slide Machined from Billet – NO Forgings.
- Accuracy X – MAX Optic Mounting System
- All parts machined from Barstock and Billet. No MIM, Castings or Forgings
- All Parts machined in USA. Here are the components machined by MPA: Frame, Slide, Barrel, BeaverTail, Ambi-Safety, Slide Stop, Firing Pin Stop, Ejector, Magwell, Grip, Sear, Hammer, Disconnector, Guide Rod, Reverse Plug
- Machined Trigger Bow – Stainless Billet
- Incredible Accuracy and Reliability
- Competition Ready
- Lifetime Warranty
Grip Texturing Options:
Click on this link to view our various grip Texturing options:
Specifications:
- Design: 9mm Wide Body, Double Stack 1911
- Frame: Steel 5″ with Full Length Light Rail
- Grip: MPA Machined 7075 Aluminum or 17-4 Stainless
- Hammer: MPA Hammer, Sear and Disconnector
- Trigger Shoe: MPA Machined (Short, Medium, Long Versions Available)
- Trigger Pull: 2.5 LBS
- Springs: ISMI 8lb recoil & 17lb mainspring, EGW sear spring
- Magwell: MPA Carry or Competition
- Barrel: Hand fitted 5″ MPA 416R Vacuum Heat Treated Stainless Ported Bull Barrel
- Guide Rod: 1 Piece Stainless
- (2) MPA Magazines: 126mm & 141mm
- Type of Pistol: Magazine Fed Semi-Auto
- Safety: Ambi-Thumb Safety
- Overall Length: 8.9”
- Height of gun: 7.3”
- Weight: Co-Witness with Carry Magwell (no optic) 37.9 OZ , Co-Witness with Vortex XL red Dot & IDPA Magazine 43.3 OZ











































