What’s up everyone, RazorMP here. Today I’m taking a closer look at the Bul Armory Ultralight Pro, a compact, optics-ready double-stack 1911 that’s built to blur the line between carry gun and competition pistol. It’s lightweight, aggressively styled, and brings some unique features to the table—most notably, a 3.25" ported V6 bull barrel and Bul’s proprietary BAO Micro optic system.
Bul Armory built this pistol around a lightweight aluminum frame, which keeps the unloaded weight right around 1.5 lbs. It’s incredibly trim for a double-stack 1911-style platform. The grip module is deeply textured and delivers excellent traction during live fire—no slipping, no shifting. The profile is slim enough for concealment, but the control surfaces and magwell are designed with performance in mind.
One of the biggest highlights is the ported V6 bull barrel. You’re getting six top-facing ports that help redirect gas upward and keep muzzle rise in check. It’s threaded internally and still offers full reliability despite the short 3.25" length. Between the porting and the solid recoil management of the frame design, this thing stays remarkably flat during rapid strings.
The trigger breaks around 3 to 3.5 pounds, with a clean wall and short reset. It’s single-action only, and it feels dialed right out of the box.
Bul’s patent-pending BAO Micro (Built Around Optics) system is a standout feature. Unlike traditional optic plates that stack height, the BAO design drops your dot lower into the slide, maintaining a lower bore axis and improving speed-to-sight. It’s direct-milled and compatible with RMSc and Holosun K footprints, so no adapter plates needed if you’re running something like a 507K or EPS Carry.
That said, you cannot co-witness with the included optic system, since the rear sight is integrated into the cover plate and removed when you mount a red dot. For those who rely on back-up irons, this is something to consider.
Out of the box, the Ultralight Pro ships with:
It’s a surprisingly complete package for a pistol in this class—especially one coming in below some of the bigger 2011 names on the market.
During testing, I ran several hundred rounds of Velocitas 96-grain solid copper 9mm (huge thanks to Velocitas for supplying those), and the Ultralight Pro ate everything without complaint. Recoil was impressively mild for a pistol this small, and that ported barrel really did its job.
Mag changes were intuitive thanks to the flared magwell, and the aggressive grip texture kept everything locked in place during fast transitions and reload drills. The trigger was crisp, predictable, and easy to run in rhythm. Functionally, I didn’t encounter any feed issues, stovepipes, or failures to return to battery. It ran clean and smooth throughout.
This pistol feels like it sits somewhere between concealed carry and limited division competition. It’s too big to compete with micro-compacts for deep concealment, but for folks who want a highly controllable EDC pistol with 16+1 capacity, this is a compelling option. It’s also light and flat enough for range days, steel matches, or USPSA carry optics.
If you're someone who likes the 2011 feel but doesn't want the weight of a full-size duty gun, the Ultralight Pro gives you just enough of both worlds.
The Bul Armory Ultralight Pro is fast, balanced, and clearly built with purpose. From the ported bull barrel to the direct-milled optics system and rock-solid trigger, this pistol brings real performance without demanding full-size weight. For anyone looking to bridge the gap between carry and competition, or for shooters who want a fast-handling 1911DS platform with modern design, this one deserves a serious look.
Would I carry it? Absolutely—as long as I wasn’t running into strict concealment limitations. The recoil control and trigger performance alone make it a standout for a compact double-stack.
Let me know in the comments or via the contact page—what would you like to see me compare this against next?Platypus? Prodigy? Oracle Compact? I’ve got ideas, but I’m always listening.
Until then—
I’ll see you on the high ground or in the next video. RazorMP out.
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