The Bersa M2XI 1911 DS M2XIO5SSFN is a full-size, single-action, double-stack 1911-style pistol chambered in 9mm Luger. It has a 5-inch match-grade bull barrel, an optics-ready slide cut to a Holosun K footprint, and a stainless steel slide and frame paired with a black polymer grip module. Overall length runs 8.50 inches and the pistol has an ambidextrous manual safety. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Bersa 
• Model: M2XI 1911 DS 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Single Action 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel 
• Finish: Stainless 
• Weight: 1.88 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optics-ready slide cut to a Holosun K footprint 
• Night sight front with a co-witness iron rear sight 
• Match-grade bull barrel for a tight bore-to-slide fit 
• Ambidextrous controls for right- and left-handed shooters 
• Ships with 17- and 22-round magazines for the double-stack design

Owners of double-stack 1911-style guns like the Bersa M2XI tend to like getting a familiar single-action trigger without the low capacity of a traditional single-stack 1911. The stainless steel construction feels solid in hand and holds up well to holster wear, though it does add weight compared to a polymer-framed pistol.

Ergonomics get generally positive marks. The polymer grip module keeps weight down where it counts and gives a more modern grip angle than an all-steel 1911, while the night sight front and co-witness rear iron sights are appreciated by owners who want a usable backup sight picture under a red dot.

Bersa doesn't have the same brand recognition in the 1911 space as some competitors, so buyers sometimes go in cautious and come away pleasantly surprised by the fit and finish. The optics-ready slide and included magazines are called out often as good value, though aftermarket parts and holster options are more limited than for a mainstream single-stack 1911.