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There's a certain kind of pistol that people stop and stare at on the range, and the Girsan MC1911S Liberador II is exactly that gun. Built on a full-steel frame and slide with a mirror-polished chrome finish, gold PVD-accented controls, and pearl-like engraved grips bearing the Mexican Coat of Arms, it has the kind of presence that turns a range session into a conversation starter. But this isn't just a pretty face, the Liberador II is a serious 1911 chambered in .38 Super, a cartridge with a legitimate competition pedigree and genuine performance credentials.
.38 Super has long been a favorite in IPSC and USPSA Open Division competition, where its higher velocity and ability to make major power factor gave it a real edge. In a full-size 1911 like the Liberador II, the cartridge is inherently well-suited to the platform, as the case length is closer to .45 ACP than 9mm, which generally promotes more reliable feeding. You get more velocity and energy than standard 9mm while the all-steel Government-size frame soaks up recoil comfortably. It's a genuinely fun caliber to shoot, and with a 9+1 capacity in a single-stack 1911, you're not giving up much at the range.
The feature list here goes well beyond the finish. Girsan fitted the Liberador II with an integrated Picatinny accessory rail on the dust cover, so adding a light is straightforward. The rear sight sits in a Novak-cut dovetail and is adjustable, giving you the ability to dial in your point of impact rather than settling for whatever fixed zero came from the factory. A 3-hole trigger, front cocking serrations, and an extended beavertail grip safety round out the ergonomics, and the ambidextrous thumb safety means left-handed shooters aren't left out. The deep slide serrations on the chrome slide give you a solid grip surface for press checks and chamber clears.
Girsan has built a reputation for producing reliable, well-made 1911s that punch above their price point, and the Liberador II is no exception. Like any new 1911, a proper break-in period with ball ammo is standard practice and helps everything seat and cycle smoothly. Once that's done, these pistols tend to run consistently. It's a genuinely capable handgun wrapped in a finish most people would expect to find on something costing considerably more.
It's genuinely both. The Liberador II has the kind of chrome and gold finish that draws attention, but it's built on a full-steel 1911 platform with real range features including adjustable sights, a Picatinny rail, ambidextrous safety, and front cocking serrations. Reviews consistently note good accuracy and solid reliability once the pistol is properly broken in with ball ammo, as is standard practice with any new 1911.
.38 Super was practically made for the 1911 platform and has a strong history in IPSC and USPSA competition shooting, where it was a dominant Open Division cartridge for years. It delivers higher velocity than standard 9mm while producing less recoil than .45 ACP, making it a genuinely pleasant cartridge to shoot in a heavy all-steel Government model. The full-size 1911 frame manages the cartridge's recoil very comfortably.
The Liberador II ships with one 9-round magazine and is built on a standard Government-size 1911 frame, so it should be compatible with standard-capacity .38 Super 1911 magazines from other reputable manufacturers. As with any 1911, it's always worth testing aftermarket magazines for reliable function before relying on them.
Yes. The rear sight sits in a Novak-cut dovetail and is adjustable, which is a nice upgrade over the fixed rear sights found on many comparable pistols at this price. The front sight is fixed. This setup gives you the ability to fine-tune your zero for a specific load, which is useful for anyone doing range work or competition.
The Liberador II is manufactured by Girsan, a Turkish firearms company, and is imported and distributed in the US by European American Armory (EAA Corp). Girsan has built a solid reputation in the 1911 market for producing well-made pistols at accessible price points, and EAA has been importing quality firearms to the US market for decades.
Yes, the MC1911S Liberador II features an ambidextrous thumb safety, which is the most important control to have mirrored for left-handed 1911 shooters. The extended beavertail grip safety and the overall ergonomics of the Government-size 1911 frame translate well for southpaw shooters without requiring any modifications.
| UPC | 741566907166 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 391055 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Super Auto |
| Capacity | 9 + 1 |
| Color | CHROME |
| Length | 11.6000 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 9 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 8.6 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Shipping Weight | 4.2 |
| Sights | RS:Novak Cut FS: Fixed |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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