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The 2011-style double-stack 1911 has been one of the hottest trends in handguns, and most of them carry price tags that keep regular folks watching from the sidelines. Girsan took a different approach with the Witness 2311, building a legit double-stack 1911 in .45 ACP that everyday shooters can afford without giving up the features that matter. This version pairs a 4.25 inch barrel with an 11+1 capacity, landing in that commander-size sweet spot that balances well in the hand and still gives you a full sight radius to work with.
The slide comes cut for micro red dots using the RMSc footprint, so popular optics like the Holosun 407K and 507K drop right on. Prefer irons? The fixed contrast sights work fine out of the box. Up front you get a full accessory rail for a weapon light, and the extended beavertail lets you get a high, comfortable grip without hammer bite. The ambidextrous thumb safety is a nice touch for lefties or anyone who trains support-hand shooting, and the checkered polymer grip fills the hand well for a double-stack .45 without feeling like you are holding a two-by-four.
You still get everything people love about the 1911: the crisp single-action trigger, the natural grip angle, and steel where it counts. Girsan just added capacity and modern touches. At around 1.6 pounds, it has enough heft to soak up .45 ACP recoil and stay flat through follow-up shots, which makes range sessions a lot more pleasant than with lightweight polymer guns in the same chambering. The Witness 2311 is also designed to run standard double-stack 1911 magazines, so feeding it is straightforward.
EAA backs Girsan firearms with a limited lifetime warranty, and the 2311 line has built a solid reputation for running reliably right out of the box. For anyone who has wanted into the double-stack 1911 game without the custom-shop cost of entry, this one deserves a hard look.
The slide on this model is cut for the RMSc footprint, one of the most common micro red dot patterns out there. Popular options like the Holosun 407K and 507K, Shield RMSc, and other RMSc-pattern optics mount directly without an adapter plate. If you are not running a dot yet, the fixed contrast sights get the job done in the meantime.
It follows the same double-stack 1911 concept, pairing a traditional single-action 1911 top end and trigger with a wider frame that feeds from double-stack magazines. It is designed to run standard double-stack 1911 mags, which makes finding spares easier than with some proprietary designs. The big difference from custom 2011s is the price, since Girsan builds these to be attainable.
This commander-length model trims a bit of weight and overall length, which makes it easier to handle and carry while keeping the same 11+1 capacity in .45 ACP. You give up a little sight radius compared to the 5 inch gun, but with a red dot mounted that difference mostly disappears. Most people find the 4.25 inch version balances a touch quicker in the hand.
Yes, EAA Corp backs Girsan firearms with a limited lifetime warranty. EAA handles service and support here in the US, so you are not dealing with an overseas manufacturer if anything ever needs attention.
| UPC | 741566906213 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 395050 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 11 + 1 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 11 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 9.0 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Shipping Weight | 3.45 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front/Adj Rear |
| Sights Type | Fiber Optic Front/Adj Rear |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| Color | Black |
| Model |
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