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SKU: GAG_395068
Girsan Witness2311 Features The Witness2311 is built around a 4.25-inch ported steel barrel with integral compensator a factory-integrated muzzle control solution that reduces muzzle rise and felt recoil during .45 ACP fire without requiring aftermarket compensator installation or timing. The integral compensator and ported barrel work together to redirect propellant gases upward at the muzzle counteracting the natural muzzle rise of .45 ACP and enabling faster more controlled follow-up shots for both competition and defensive applications. The lightening cut on the steel slide reduces reciprocating mass for faster cycle times while adding a distinctive aesthetic that visually distinguishes the Witness2311 from conventional 1911-pattern slides. The optic-ready slide with RMSc footprint accepts a wide range of compact red dot optics directly without requiring gunsmithing or adapter plates and the factory 3-dot sights provide a reliable iron sight solution for shooters who prefer to run iron sights or want backup irons when running a mounted optic. The polymer frame with integral beavertail and Picatinny rail delivers the weight savings of polymer construction while maintaining the high-grip beavertail geometry that 2011-pattern frames are known for and the Picatinny rail provides a mounting platform for lights and lasers without additional hardware. The ambidextrous thumb safety provides equal access for left-handed and right-handed shooters reflecting the Witness2311 s commitment to a fully ambidextrous operating experience. The double stack magazine system with 11+1 capacity in .45 ACP provides a meaningful on-board round count advantage over single stack 1911 configurations in the same caliber and the skeletonized trigger delivers a clean visually striking trigger interface with a factory 4.50 lb. pull weight that is consistent with competition-oriented single action applications. The bobbed hammer provides a snag-free profile that enhances concealed carry compatibility while maintaining the reliable single action cock-and-carry functionality of the 1911 pattern. At just 1.65 lbs. and 1.35 inches in width the Witness2311 is one of the lightest and most compact double stack .45 ACP 1911-pattern pistols available in its class. Girsan Witness2311 Specifications Manufacturer: Girsan Model: Witness2311 Series: CMXX Platform: 1911 Style Action: Single Action Only Caliber: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 4.25 Barrel Material: Steel Barrel Finish: Black Barrel: Ported with Integral Compensator Bull Slide Material: Steel Slide Finish: Black Slide: Lightening Cut Optic Ready Serrated Optic Mount: RMSc Footprint Frame Material: Polymer Frame Finish: Black Frame: Beavertail Picatinny Rail Overall Length: 8 Width: 1.35 Weight: 1.65 lbs. Capacity: 11+1 Magazine Type: Double Stack Sights: 3-Dot Trigger: Skeletonized 4.50 lb. Pull Hammer: Bobbed Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Grips: Textured Hand: Ambidextrous