Once limited to a few select competitors in the practical pistol sports, the double stack 1911/2011 style pistol is gaining ground as a pistol for concealed carry and other defensive uses.
Alchemy Custom Weaponry | Quantico Carry
Combining traditional craftsmanship with premium materials, Alchemy introduces the Quantico Carry, an optics-ready, Commander-size carry pistol with all the most desirable 1911 features. It’s available in .45 ACP, too. Also offered is the Quantico Hi-Cap Carry with a Kevlar and carbon-fiber grip module and double-stack magazine.
▶Speed hammer
▶Fiber-optic front sight
▶Mag well funnel
▶Weaponlight not included
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.3 inches
Overall Length: 7.9 inches
Weight: 35 ounces
MSRP: $3,775
(724) 524-1002 alchemy1911.com
ATI | FXH-45 Double Stack
Available with either a 4- or a 5-inch barrel, the ATI FXH-45 Double Stack brings the greater capacity of 2011-style pistols to fans of the venerable .45 ACP round at a price that won’t break the bank.
▶Glock-compatible sights
▶Ambidextrous safety
▶Adjustable trigger
▶Accessory rail
Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 14 rounds
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Length: 8.7 inches
Weight: 31.2 ounces
MSRP: $499
(800) 333-0695 americantactical.us
Bersa | B1911 Mirror
With a finish reminiscent of the nickel- or chrome-plated pistols of the past, Bersa’s B1911 Mirror comes with modern appointments to complement its throwback styling.
▶G10 grips
▶Night sights
▶Forward cocking serrations
▶Checkered frontstrap
Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Length: 8.6 inches
Weight: 42 ounces
MSRP: $1,119
(833) 476-1547 bersa.com
Cabot Guns | Insurrection
Cabot’s first double-stack pistol is a full-size 2011 featuring an all-steel, ergonomic grip module; aggressive cocking serrations; precision fitting; premium details and a variety of options to suit the buyer’s taste. An MRDS is optional.
▶MRDS mount
▶Speed hammer
▶Accessory rail
▶Contoured grip frame
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 17 rounds
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Length: 8.6 inches
Weight: 42 ounces
MSRP: $5,995
(724) 524-1002 cabotguns.com
EAA | MC1911 Untouchable Compact
Offered in 9 mm as well as three barrel lengths, (standard, compact and subcompact), EAA’s line of Untouchable 1911s offer a plethora of practical, personal-protection-based features, such as low-profile sights, a beavertail grip safety and an ambidextrous thumb safety—all for less than $500.
▶Front and rear cocking serrations
▶Picatinny rail
▶Built-in magazine well
▶Beavertail grip safety
Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.4 inches
Overall Length: 8 inches
Weight: 37.6 ounces
MSRP: $415
(321) 639-4842 eaacorp.com
Ed Brown | EVO-CCO9
With a host of top-level features, Ed Brown’s newest carry 1911 offers the 1911 aficionado quite the aspirational carry pistol that’s as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing.
▶External extractor
▶Bull barrel
▶Snakeskin pattern on frontstrap
▶Round-butt mainspring housing
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7.5 inches
Weight: 34 ounces
MSRP: $2,995
(573) 565-3261 edbrown.com
Hammerli | Forge H1
Built in the classic 1911 style, the Forge H1 offers that pistol’s legendary ergonomics, plus the versatility of the .22 LR chambering. The Forge H1 can function as a personal-protection piece, a kit gun or a trainer, as well as making an affordable plinker.
▶Front and rear cocking serrations
▶Cerakote finish
▶Snag-free, three-dot sights
▶Accessory rail
Specifications
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine Capacity: 12 rounds
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Length: 9.4 inches
Weight: 34 ounces
MSRP: $399
(479) 242-8500, ext. 7 hammerliarms.com
Kimber | KDS9c Rail
As if the serrations that span across its curvaceous 7075 aluminum frame aren’t enough to grab your attention, Kimber’s newest KDS9c also features a proprietary bore-sizing process that delivers match-grade accuracy with every shot. Combined with a 3.5- to 4.5-pound trigger pull and 18-round magazine, this gun is sure to please.
▶Fluted barrel with muzzle crown
▶G10 grips with crosshatch pattern
▶7075 Aluminum frame
▶Reversible magazine catch
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 18 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7.7 inches
Weight: 30.3 ounces
MSRP: $1,903
(888) 243-4522 kimberamerica.com
Les Baer | Queen Bee
Fit for a queen, the Les Baer Queen Bee combines a compact Stinger frame with a Commander-length slide and barrel. The single-action, 9 mm pistol adds a handful of practical self-defense-oriented features and is coated in an attractive Cranberry Front finish. The Queen Bee makes for one uniquely bespoke blaster.
▶Skeletonized hammer and trigger
▶Checkered frontstrap
▶Beavertail grip safety
▶Ambidextrous thumb safety
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 9 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.3 inches
Overall Length: 8 inches
Weight: 34 ounces
MSRP: $3,977
(563) 289-2126 lesbaer.com
Nighthawk Custom | Fire Hawk
This hand-crafted 1911 chambered in 10 mm and incorporating a compensator is bound to win fans of the enduring 10 mm cartridge. The single-port compensator reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise, making the 10 mm far more pleasant to shoot. The Fire Hawk is also offered in 9 mm and .45 ACP.
▶One-piece mag well
▶14k-gold bead front sight
▶Single-port compensator
▶Checkered frontstrap
Specifications
Caliber: 10 mm
Magazine Capacity: 9 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.3 inches
Overall Length: 8.5 inches
Weight: 44.2 ounces
MSRP: $4,899
(877) 268-4867 nighthawkcustom.com
Ruger | SR1911LW
In addition to its lightweight, aluminum frame, the latest in Ruger’s 1911 line is built using a CNC-controlled machining process, resulting in a superior slide-to-frame fit and smooth slide travel. The popular 9 mm chambering is a plus, too.
▶Generously sized rear slide serrations
▶Skeletonized hammer and trigger
▶Fitted barrel bushing
▶Attractive two-tone finish
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 9 rounds
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Length: 8.7 inches
Weight: 32.2 ounces
MSRP: $799
(336) 949-5200 ruger.com
SIG Sauer | 1911 X-Series Full Size RXX
In addition to a Carry version, the new X-Series line of 1911s includes this RXX version, which has a Romeo-X red-dot sight installed at the factory for fans of optic-equipped handguns.
▶Romeo-X MRDS included
▶G10 grips
▶Extended slide release
▶Removable magazine funnel
Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Length: 8.7 inches
Weight: 42 ounces
MSRP: $1,799
(603) 610-3000 sigsauer.com
Springfield Armory | 4.25” Garrison
Anyone familiar with a classic 1911 pistol will be right at home with the new 4.25-inch Garrison. The matte finish of the frame combines with a match-grade stainless steel barrel, skeletonized hammer and extended beavertail grip safety to ensure a great shooting experience.
▶Optional stainless steel finish
▶Also available in 9 mm
▶Hammer-forged barrel
▶Low-profile 3-dot sights
Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.3 inches
Overall Length: 7.9 inches
Weight: 33 ounces
MSRP: $868
(800) 680-6866 springfield-armory.com
Springfield Armory | 1911 TRP CLASSIC 4.25”
Built on the legacy of the FBI HRT 1911, the TRP 4.25” Classic boasts 20 line-per-inch (LPI) checkering on the frame for a firm grip as well as top slide serrations for reduced glare, while the two-piece magazine well and VZ Grips Hydra stocks are icing on the cake.
▶Also available in 9 mm
▶5-inch-barrelled version available
▶Optional accessory rail
▶Cerakote carbon black or FDE finish
Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.3 inches
Overall Length: 7.9 inches
Weight: 36 ounces
MSRP: $1,899
(800) 680-6866 springfield-armory.com
Staccato | C
Staccato has introduced the “all-purpose” Staccato; small enough for concealed carry, large enough for duty or home defense. It features many of the improvements pioneered by the recently released CS and includes a healthy dose of that inexplicable Staccato “magic.”
▶DLC coating
▶Optic-ready slide
▶Bull barrel
▶Aluminum frame
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 16 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7.6 inches
Weight: 26 ounces
MSRP: $2,599
(512) 819-0656 staccato2011.com
Watchtower Firearms | Apache
The Apache 2011 is crafted for the dedicated marksman, with a pre-hardened, 4140 stainless steel frame and 416R stainless steel slide that is cut for a red dot. The Clark/Para ramped, 416R, threaded barrel has a threaded-on compensator and the pistol uses the Dawson Precision recoil system.
▶Watchtower carbon-fiber composite grip
▶Flared tactical mag well
▶Thread-on compensator
▶Optic not included
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 17 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.3 inches
Overall Length: 8.5 inches
Weight: 35 ounces
MSRP: $3,990
(832) 299-6100 watchtowerfirearms.com
Wilson Combat | EDCX9 2.0
An improvement upon its well-received predecessor, the latest variant of the EDC X9 features customizable 1911-style grips with traditional screw-on panels that allow quick and easy exchange for those of different contours, materials or color as you like, offering a level of customization not possible with integral grips.
▶Fluted barrel and barrel hood
▶External extractor
▶X-Frame machined from T6-7076 aluminum
▶X-TAC frontstrap and backstrap
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7.4 inches
Weight: 30 ounces
MSRP: $3,210
(800) 955-4856 wilsoncombat.com
