Description
The double-stack 1911 scene has been on fire for a few years now, and most of the big names want a small fortune before you ever punch paper. Girsan and EAA took a different approach with the Witness 2311 Negotiator. This TALO edition pairs a titanium nitride finished slide with a black polymer frame for a sharp two-tone look, and it ships topped with a Far-Dot red dot featuring a 4 MOA dot, so there is nothing to buy or mount before your first range trip. Underneath is everything that made this platform take off: a clean single-action trigger, 17+1 rounds of 9mm on tap, and the grip angle and controls that 1911 fans already know by feel.
Inside the Witness 2311 Negotiator
The 4.25 inch Commander-length barrel keeps the pistol balanced and quick from the holster while staying easy to live with all day. Girsan rounded out the package with a skeletonized trigger, extended beavertail, ambidextrous thumb safety alongside the traditional grip safety, and checkering on the front and back straps to lock the gun into your hands. A Picatinny rail on the dust cover handles lights and lasers, and at roughly 26 ounces unloaded, the polymer frame keeps this one noticeably lighter than most all-steel pistols in the category.
Optics and Magazines for the 2311
The slide is cut to the RMS/RMSc footprint, so if you ever want to swap the included Far-Dot for another compact red dot, it goes straight on without adapter plates. The removable rear sight setup means you are covered either way. Magazine compatibility with standard double-stack 1911 mags makes finding spares simple, and one 17-round magazine comes in the box. For steel matches, weekend range sessions, or nightstand duty, the Negotiator delivers a whole lot of pistol without the premium 2011 sticker shock.
Key Specifications
- Model: Witness 2311 Negotiator TALO Edition
- Manufacturer Part Number: 395039
- UPC: 741566907210
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single Action, Semi-Automatic
- Capacity: 17+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.25 in
- Overall Length: 8 in
- Weight: 26 oz (unloaded)
- Slide Finish: Titanium Nitride
- Frame: Black Polymer
- Optic Footprint: RMS/RMSc (SHIELD)
- Included Optic: EAA Far-Dot Red Dot, 4 MOA
- Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety with Grip Safety
- Trigger: Skeletonized
- Accessory Rail: Picatinny Dust Cover Rail
What’s Included
- Girsan Witness 2311 Negotiator pistol
- One 17-round magazine
- EAA Far-Dot red dot optic
- Factory hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Girsan Witness 2311 Negotiator come with a red dot?
Yes, this TALO edition ships with EAA's Far-Dot red dot mounted from the factory. It features a 4 MOA dot with windage and elevation adjustments and runs on a common CR2032 battery with automatic brightness. If you want to upgrade later, the RMS/RMSc slide cut accepts other compact optics without an adapter plate.
What optics fit the Witness 2311's slide cut?
The slide is machined for the RMS/RMSc footprint, one of the most common patterns for compact red dots. That covers popular options like the Shield RMSc, Holosun 407K and 507K, and similar micro dots. They mount directly to the slide with no plates needed.
Does the Witness 2311 use standard double-stack 1911 magazines?
It does. The 2311 is built around standard double-stack 1911 magazine compatibility, which makes tracking down spare mags much easier than with some proprietary designs. One 17-round magazine is included in the box.
Is the Witness 2311 Negotiator good for a first double-stack 1911?
It is a strong entry point into the platform. You get the crisp single-action trigger and familiar 1911 controls, plus modern touches like the optics cut, accessory rail, and 17+1 capacity, at a fraction of what many 2011-style pistols cost. The polymer frame also keeps it around 26 ounces, so it is comfortable for long range sessions.





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