Description
The Bersa M2XI is Bersa USA's first crack at the 2011 game, and it lands with more gun than you might expect. This is a double-stack, 1911-style pistol chambered in 9mm, built around a polymer grip module mated to a 416 stainless steel mainframe and slide. Where a lot of competitors mix carbon steel slides with aluminum uppers, Bersa went all stainless here, which adds a little muzzle-forward weight that settles the gun down nicely when you're running it fast. This black version wears a QPQ nitride finish over the stainless for a clean, matte look that holds up to wear and weather.
What Makes the M2XI 1911 DS Tick
Up front you get a 5-inch ultra-match bull barrel with button rifling and a 1:10 twist, and there's no barrel bushing to fuss with on takedown. The slide carries front and rear serrations, with the forward cuts opened up enough to catch a glimpse of the barrel. The flat-faced skeletonized trigger is the real highlight. Reviewers have clocked it breaking clean in the two-and-a-half to three-pound range with an over-travel adjustment screw to tune it, which is a genuinely good factory pull for a gun in this class.
Sights and Optic Setup on the Bersa M2XI
The slide comes optic ready with a Holosun K series footprint milled in, so mounting a compatible micro red dot is straightforward. Out of the box it ships with a tritium front night sight paired with a raised, co-witnessing rear iron sight, so you've got low-light capability and a backup sighting system whether or not you add a dot. The optic is not included.
Controls Built for Running Hard
Handling leans competition. You get ambidextrous thumb safeties, a 1911-style grip safety under an extended beavertail, a squared and undercut trigger guard, a textured polymer grip, and a flared magwell with a removable aluminum extension for fast reloads. There's also a Picatinny rail molded into the dustcover for a light or laser. The M2XI feeds from STI/Staccato-pattern double-stack magazines, so spares are easy to come by. Standard capacity is 18+1, and it'll run extended 22-round sticks too.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bersa (Bersa USA)
- Model: M2XI 1911 Double Stack
- Manufacturer Part Number: M2XIO5BBFN2
- UPC: 850088652055
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single Action Only (SAO)
- Capacity: 18 + 1
- Barrel Length: 5" Ultra-Match Bull Barrel
- Twist Rate: 1:10 RH, 6-groove
- Frame & Slide Material: 416 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Black QPQ Nitride
- Grip: Textured Black Polymer Module
- Sights: Tritium Front Night Sight / Co-Witness Rear Iron
- Optic Cut: Holosun K Series Footprint (Optic Ready)
- Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Grip Safety
- Overall Length: 8.5"
What’s Included
- Bersa M2XI 1911 DS pistol
- Two double-stack magazines
- Zippered soft-side range bag
- Trigger lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bersa M2XI come with a red dot installed?
No, the optic is not included. The slide is optic ready and milled for the Holosun K series footprint, so you can mount a compatible micro red dot directly. It also ships with a tritium front night sight and a co-witnessing rear iron sight, so you're covered with irons right out of the box.
What magazines does the M2XI 1911 DS use?
It feeds from STI/Staccato-pattern double-stack magazines, which makes finding spares pretty easy. Standard capacity on this model is 18+1, and it will also run extended 22-round magazines. It comes with two mags from the factory.
Is the barrel on the Bersa M2XI threaded?
No, this model is not threaded. It uses a 5-inch ultra-match bull barrel with button rifling and a 1:10 twist, and there's no barrel bushing to deal with during takedown.
What's the difference between this black model and the stainless M2XI?
Both share the same 416 stainless steel construction and features. This version wears a matte black QPQ nitride finish over the stainless, while the other option is a brushed stainless look. It comes down to appearance and corrosion resistance preference.





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