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The Eagle XL is Iver Johnson's answer to one simple question: what does a purpose-built, long-slide 10mm 1911 look like at a price that doesn't require a second mortgage? The result is a full-steel Series 70 single-action pistol with a 6-inch barrel, a hard chrome serrated slide sitting on a matte black frame, and a feature list that reads more like a custom build than an off-the-shelf gun.
The two-tone finish is more than a style choice. The hard chrome slide contrasts cleanly against the matte black steel frame, giving the Eagle XL a look that turns heads on the range. But the real story is in the controls and ergonomics. You get an extended thumb safety, an extended beavertail grip safety with a memory bump, a skeletonized combat hammer, a 3-hole aluminum trigger, and a lowered and flared ejection port. The beveled magwell helps you seat the included 8-round magazine without fumbling. The black and gray G10 grip panels add a modern, aggressive texture that locks the gun in your hand even with full-power 10mm loads.
Sights are fully adjustable, which matters a lot on a pistol like this. Whether you are dialing in at the range or setting up for a field shot on wild hogs, being able to fine-tune your point of impact without a gunsmith is a genuine advantage. The slide carries both front and rear angled cocking serrations, making it easy to manipulate regardless of conditions. At roughly 42 ounces unloaded, the all-steel construction soaks up a meaningful amount of felt recoil from the 10mm cartridge, and the longer 6-inch barrel helps extract every bit of velocity the round has to offer.
Produced by Shooters Arms Manufacturing in the Philippines and imported by Iver Johnson Arms out of Rockledge, Florida, the Eagle XL has built a following among 10mm fans who want a capable, feature-packed long-slide without stepping up to boutique 1911 pricing. It shines as a hunting sidearm for medium game like whitetail and feral hogs, pulls duty as a steel-framed range pistol, and holds its own for home defense. This is a lot of pistol for the money.
Yes, the Eagle XL is a Series 70 based single-action 1911 platform. It follows the traditional 1911 layout with no firing pin safety, which many 1911 purists prefer for a cleaner trigger. The frame and slide are all-steel construction, keeping the classic feel of the original Government Model design while adding a number of modern features like the G10 grips, extended controls, and adjustable sights.
The Eagle XL is manufactured by Shooters Arms Manufacturing Incorporated (S.A.M. Inc.) in the Philippines and imported into the US by Iver Johnson Arms, based in Rockledge, Florida. S.A.M. Inc. is a well-regarded manufacturer with a long track record producing 1911-pattern pistols for several importers, and CNC machining is used throughout production for consistent fit and finish.
It is one of the more practical options in this category. The 6-inch barrel gives 10mm loads room to fully develop velocity, which translates to more energy downrange on medium game like wild hogs and whitetail deer. The fully adjustable sights let you fine-tune your zero for the specific load you are hunting with, and the all-steel construction keeps felt recoil manageable even with full-power ammunition.
This specific two-tone model ships with black and gray G10 grip panels rather than the walnut wood grips found on some other Eagle XL variants. G10 is a fiberglass laminate that holds up well in wet or dirty conditions and provides an aggressive texture that keeps the gun firmly seated in your hand during rapid fire or field use.
Like most all-steel 1911 pistols built to tighter tolerances, the Eagle XL can benefit from a break-in period of a few hundred rounds. A thorough cleaning before the first range session is always a good idea, as manufacturing residue can cause initial stiffness in the action. Once everything is seated and worn in, the action tends to smooth out considerably.
The Eagle XL uses standard 1911 single-stack 10mm magazines with an 8-round capacity. One magazine is included in the box. Third-party 10mm 1911 magazines from reputable manufacturers like Mec-Gar, Metalform, and Tripp Research Cobra mags are commonly used with the Eagle XL platform and are widely available.
| UPC | 796167791546 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EAGLEXL10TT |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 6" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 10mm |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Color | CHROME |
| Length | 10.3000 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Safety | Extended Thumb |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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