Description
Bersa spent years earning its name with compact carry guns, so rolling out a full-size double-stack 1911 was a real shift for the company. The M2XI is that shift, a 2011-style 9mm built at their Kennesaw, Georgia facility that keeps the trigger feel and grip angle 1911 fans expect while adding a double-stack magazine body for a lot more rounds on tap. This black nitride version gives that steel-frame pistol a low-glare, duty-ready look next to the brushed stainless option.
Steel Frame and Bull Barrel Behind the M2XI
The slide and frame are machined from 416 stainless steel and finished in black nitride, which holds up well against rust and daily handling. Up front is a 5-inch ultra-match bull barrel with six-groove button rifling and a 1:10 twist, backed by a full-length two-piece guide rod that helps the gun settle quickly between shots. That extra steel out front adds some muzzle weight, which is a big part of why this pistol tends to shoot flatter than lighter 9mm guns during fast strings of fire.
Sights and the M2XI's Optics-Ready Slide
The slide comes cut at the factory for Holosun K-series and RMSc footprint red dots, so there's no need to send it out for milling if you want to add glass. A tritium front night sight and co-witnessing rear iron sight stay visible with an optic mounted, giving you a working backup sight picture if a battery dies or a dot ever takes a hit. Front cocking serrations cut all the way through the slide, which trims a little weight and gives your hand something solid to grab onto when racking it.
Controls and Fit on the Bersa M2XI 1911
The injection-molded polymer grip module carries an extended beavertail with a memory bump, a flared magwell for quicker reloads, and ambidextrous thumb safeties that sit naturally under either hand. The flat-faced single-action trigger is known for breaking clean with very little take-up, and it comes with an over-travel screw so you can fine-tune the feel yourself. Two magazines ship standard, a 17-round and a 22-round, giving you the option to run a trimmer flush-fit grip or drop in the extended mag when capacity matters more than concealment.
Key Specifications
- Model: M2XI
- Manufacturer Part Number: M2XIO5BBFN
- UPC: 704674281016
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO)
- Barrel: 5in Ultra-Match Bull Barrel, 6-Groove Button Rifling, 1:10 Twist
- Frame & Slide Material: 416 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Black Nitride (QPQ Tenifer/Cerakote)
- Grip Module: Injection-Molded Polymer
- Sights: Tritium Front Night Sight, Co-Witness Rear Iron Sight
- Optics Cut: Holosun K-Series / RMSc Footprint
- Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Grip Safety
- Overall Length: 8.5 in
- Weight (Unloaded): Approx. 30 oz
- Magazines Included: 17-Round and 22-Round
- Accessory Rail: Full-Length Picatinny Rail
What’s Included
- Bersa M2XI 1911 pistol
- One 17-round magazine
- One 22-round magazine
- Zippered soft-sided range bag/case
- Cable trigger lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bersa M2XI come with a red dot optic included?
No, the optic is sold separately. The slide is cut at the factory for Holosun K-series and RMSc footprint red dots, so you just need to pick up a compatible optic and mount it yourself.
How many magazines come with the M2XI 1911?
It ships with two magazines, a 17-round and a 22-round, so you can switch between a trimmer flush-fit grip and extra capacity depending on what you're doing that day.
What does the trigger on the M2XI feel like?
It's a flat-faced, single-action trigger known for breaking clean with very little take-up or creep. It also has an over-travel adjustment screw if you want to tune the feel further.
Where is the Bersa M2XI actually built?
This model is built at Bersa's U.S. manufacturing facility in Kennesaw, Georgia, which is where the company now produces its newer platforms like the M2XI.
Can I use standard single-stack 1911 magazines in the M2XI?
No, the M2XI runs on double-stack 2011-pattern magazines rather than traditional single-stack 1911 mags, which is how it gets its higher round count.
What's the difference between this black version and the stainless M2XI?
Both share the same 416 stainless steel frame and slide, barrel, and features. This version just adds a black nitride finish over the steel instead of leaving it in its brushed stainless state.





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