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The double-stack 1911 platform has been around long enough that shooters know what to expect from it. What they don't always expect is to get it at this price point without cutting corners. The Girsan Witness 2311 Brat is built by Girsan in Turkey and imported exclusively through European American Armory, and the concept is straightforward: pair a full-size 2311 frame with an Officer-length 3.4" bull barrel slide to get the grip real estate and 17+1 capacity of a duty gun with a shorter, more packable profile. In testing by Shooting Illustrated, the gun functioned reliably, grouped well, and the trigger broke at a clean two pounds, seven ounces on average. That's a serious trigger for any carry gun, let alone one in this price bracket.
The slide on the optics-ready model comes pre-cut for the RMSc footprint, so you can drop in a Shield, Holosun K-series, or any compatible mini red dot directly without sending it to a gunsmith. The rear sight cap is removable when you're ready to mount an optic, and the factory Novak-style three-dot irons are there to get you started. The skeletonized trigger and hammer keep the action light and consistent, and the extended beavertail with memory bump puts your hand exactly where it needs to be, shot after shot. Ambidextrous thumb safety, a flared magwell, checkered front strap, and a full-length Picatinny accessory rail round out a feature list that would cost considerably more on most other platforms.
The hybrid sizing is the whole point here. The grip is full-size so your hand isn't hanging off the bottom, which means a faster draw and better recoil management. The Officer-length slide keeps the overall length to 7.15 inches, which is genuinely manageable for appendix or strong-side carry. The steel frame keeps felt recoil tame in 9mm, and at 1.4 lbs unloaded, it's not a featherweight but it's well within the range of what most carry holsters handle without issue. The bull barrel lockup contributes to solid accuracy, and 17+1 rounds of 9mm means you're not leaving capacity on the table to get there.
The optics-ready model uses an RMSc (Shield RMSc) footprint, which is compatible with a wide range of popular compact red dots including the Shield RMSc, Holosun 407K/507K, and similar mini optics. The rear sight is mounted on a removable cap, so swapping to a red dot is straightforward without any additional milling. Just confirm your optic's footprint matches RMSc before ordering.
It was purpose-built for it. The design pairs a full-size 2311 grip frame with a shorter Officer-length 3.4" slide, so you get the full 17+1 capacity and a complete firing grip while keeping the overall length to 7.15 inches. The steel frame adds weight, so it's not an ultralight option, but it carries comfortably in a proper holster and the reduced slide length makes a real difference in print and draw. Reviews from NRA's Shooting Illustrated specifically noted it as one of the few 1911-pattern guns they'd actually use for EDC.
Very good for a factory carry gun. The skeletonized trigger broke right around 2 pounds, 7 to 8 ounces in multiple independent reviews, which is crisp and light by any standard. The serrated face gives solid contact with your finger pad, and the reset is positive. It's a genuine single-action 1911-style trigger, which is one of the main reasons 1911 people keep coming back to this platform.
Based on EAA's official product page and consistent retailer listings, the standard package includes one 17-round magazine and a hard travel case. Some reviewers noted receiving two stainless steel Check-Mate magazines, but the current production configuration appears to include one. Check your box contents at purchase.
The biggest differences are capacity and magazine format. A traditional single-stack 1911 typically holds 7 to 9 rounds, while the Brat's double-stack frame bumps that to 17+1 in 9mm. The 2311 platform also uses a polymer grip module rather than traditional wood or G10 panels, which contributes to weight savings and ergonomics. The action is still single-action, requiring the gun to be carried cocked and locked, so if you're already comfortable with 1911 manual-of-arms, the transition is seamless.
The 2011 market is dominated by guns priced well into four figures, with popular options like the Staccato P or Springfield Armory Prodigy typically running significantly higher. The Brat comes in at a fraction of that cost and, based on published reviews including those from NRA Shooting Illustrated and GunsAmerica, it delivers real-world performance without the usual compromises you'd expect at the price. It's the kind of gun that's best evaluated by shooting it rather than price-judging it.
| UPC | 741566907906 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 395037 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 3.4" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 17 + 1 |
| Length | 11.7000 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 17 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 8.8 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Shipping Weight | 3.25 |
| Sights | Fixed Contrast Sights |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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