The Great Lakes Firearms GL1911-9FSS BLU is a full-size 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol in 9mm with a 5-inch barrel. It has a black steel slide on a titanium frame and ships with fiber optic sights. The slide includes an RMSC optics cut for mounting a miniature red-dot. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Great Lakes Firearms 
• Model: GL1911-9FSS BLU 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 8+1 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Black slide, titanium frame 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch barrel with full-size 1911 platform 
• Titanium frame with black steel slide 
• Fiber optic front and rear sights 
• RMSC optics cut on the slide 
• 8-round magazine

Owners of the Great Lakes Firearms 1911 in 9mm often mention the titanium frame as the standout feature, noting it keeps the weight lower than a traditional all-steel 1911. The fiber optic sights get consistent praise for being easy to pick up quickly in various lighting conditions.

The RMSC optics cut is a practical addition that some owners use immediately and others ignore in favor of the iron sights. A common observation is that the 9mm conversion on a traditional 1911 frame feeds reliably with quality hollow-point ammunition but can be finicky with cheaper round-nose loads during break-in.

For a production 1911 in this price segment, the fit and finish of the GL1911-9FSS draws generally favorable comments. Trigger pull is described as workable, with some owners fitting an aftermarket sear spring after a few hundred rounds to get the pull exactly where they want it.