The EAA Girsan MC1911 Match is a .45 ACP 1911-pattern pistol with a 5-inch barrel, fully adjustable rear sights, and checkered laminate grips. It runs single-action only and ships with ambidextrous controls. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Girsan MC1911 Match 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Weight: 2.55 lbs (unloaded) 
• Finish: Black steel frame with checkered laminate grips 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Overall Length: 8.75 inches 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous manual thumb safety and beavertail grip safety 
   

Features 

 
The steel slide and frame give it a traditional 1911 feel with the weight to match — 2.55 lbs empty. Fully adjustable rear sights let you dial in for specific loads or distances, which matters when running a competition or shooting paper at varied ranges. The checkered laminate grips give a firm purchase without aggressive texture. The ambidextrous thumb safety and beavertail grip safety are standard kit here, and both left- and right-handed shooters get equal access to the controls.

The MC1911 Match is generally seen as a capable, budget-accessible 1911 platform. Owners highlight the solid feel in hand — the weight distribution is balanced and the trigger on most samples is acceptable out of the box.

The most common criticism is the trigger, which some users feel needs work to reach the responsiveness expected from a match-grade gun. Occasional feeding issues with certain hollow-point loads are mentioned, though this isn't universal. Aftermarket parts availability for Girsan frames is narrower than for more established 1911 manufacturers, which matters to shooters who plan to customize. For shooters entering competition without a large budget, it's viewed as a reasonable starting point.