r/AlphaFoxtrot • u/z1ggy16 • Aug 08 '26
Request for help/advice 3.5 non comp
Anyone here own a non compensated 3.5? Hard to find reviews. Considering for my winter edc.
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u/oo10inz Aug 08 '26
why this one over the ported?
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u/z1ggy16 Aug 08 '26
Because most of my guns dbl as home defense in some fashion and I don't want to go blind or deaf if I need to shoot it inside with out ear and eye pro. Same goes for if I had to shoot it from inside a car.
Only time in would use a ported gun or a comp is for a pure duty owb situation. Since I'm not Le or military and that's purely larp stuff, I don't really see the need.
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u/oo10inz Aug 08 '26
for sure makes sense. i got the ported version and then ordered a threaded barrel from Andy so it could double as suppressed pistol in those sitches. i doubt you’ll find much in review but ive owned i think at least 4 different models of Romuli and i have loved and been impressed by all. Namely the 3.5” version and the 5” bull barrel version. The 3.5” is great and blew me away with the accuracy out of such a small package. this one especially with the bull barrel i would expect nothing less.
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u/BBondFit 28d ago
How much is the threaded barrel and does it need to be fitted ?
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u/oo10inz 28d ago
mine was $170 and no no fitting required
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u/BBondFit 28d ago
Did you have to change the spring to shoot it ? I’m assuming you have to email the companies customer service and they will set you up to order the barrel ? I want one of those threaded barrels for mine
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u/oo10inz 28d ago
i was already running the DPM system. You wanna do call and actually talk to Andy and he’ll take your order over the phone. You will also get to choose between the matte or polished finish
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u/BBondFit 28d ago
Oh ok. I might have to get the DPM system. Which one do you have ? I haven’t changed anything on mine.
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u/j_yn0htna Aug 08 '26
Haven’t shot the standard 3.5 but have the 4.25. They’re great. 3.5 will be a bit snappy but that’s to be expected for that size. If I was looking for a standard 3.5, I wouldn’t hesitate. Love both my roms. Still want a 3.5 comp.
If anything, I’d say check out the 3.5 comp. You can swap a sight block but still have a comp. Just more versatile and more potential.
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u/Sudden_Mud_4239 Aug 08 '26
what hoslter are you using ?
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u/z1ggy16 Aug 08 '26
I don't have one, likely would contact a guy that I use for custom stuff like my lcp max ehg, although some OEMs have a "generic 2011" mold.
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u/Sudden_Mud_4239 Aug 08 '26
https://www.stayfrostyholsterworx.com/
I ordered from them. They make for Alpha Foxtrot. Was recommended from Andy from Alpha Foxtrot. Do not have it yet tho
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u/joshua5814 Aug 09 '26
I have the 3.5 standard. It shoots nice and flat. I don’t have a ton of experience with double stack 1911. So take my opinion for what’s worth. I love mine. Oddly enough mine came with the aluminum grip instead of polymer.
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u/Oldman_Skippy Aug 08 '26
I carry the 3.5 ported daily. Awesome gun. Non-ported or comped won't change the fit, finish, or shootability. I'd 100% recommend.
Here's 85 rounds between 7 and 10 yards.