The Bersa M2XI 1911DS is a full-size, double-stack 1911-pattern pistol chambered in 9mm with a 5-inch match grade bull barrel. It has a stainless steel slide and frame in a brushed finish and a single-action trigger. The slide is cut for Holosun K-Series optics while keeping a front night sight and raised rear iron sights for co-witness use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Bersa 
• Model: M2XI 1911DS 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Single Action 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Finish: Brushed Stainless 
• Material: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Match grade 5-inch bull barrel is built for tighter accuracy than a standard bushing barrel 
• Holosun K-Series optic cut lets an owner mount a red dot directly to the slide 
• Front night sight with raised rear irons allows co-witnessing with a mounted optic 
• Injected polymer grip has an extended beavertail and flared magwell 
• Ambidextrous controls and a Picatinny rail add left-hand and accessory flexibility 
• Ships with both 18-round and 22-round magazines for different shooting needs

Double-stack 1911s like the M2XI draw a lot of comparison to the higher-priced competition guns that popularized the format. Owners judge fit and finish closely on this style of pistol, and a stainless slide and frame set the expectation for a tight, well-machined lockup. Bersa is a newer name in this segment compared to the established competition-gun makers, so some buyers wait to see how the M2XI holds up over sustained use before fully trusting it.

The flared magwell and extended beavertail are the kind of details competition shooters look for, and a single-action trigger on a 1911 platform is usually praised for a short, crisp break. At 5 inches the barrel keeps the gun on the larger end, so most owners treat the M2XI as a range and competition pistol rather than a daily concealed-carry gun.

Double-stack 1911 magazines and holsters are less interchangeable than standard single-stack 1911 parts, so M2XI owners sometimes have a smaller pool of aftermarket options to choose from. The Holosun K-Series optic cut is a plus for owners who already run that footprint on other guns, since it saves buying an adapter plate.