The Great Lakes Firearms GL1911-9FSS is a 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm with a 5-inch barrel. It has a black slide paired with a Black Cherry Cerakote frame finish. Capacity is 10+1 rounds and the pistol ships with fiber optic sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Great Lakes Firearms 
• Model: GL1911-9FSS 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 10+1 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Color/Finish: Black Slide, Black Cherry Frame (Cerakote) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Full-size 5-inch barrel in a Government-length 1911 frame 
• Two-tone finish: black slide over Black Cherry Cerakote frame 
• Fiber optic front sight for fast target acquisition 
• 10+1 round capacity in 9mm

Owners of the Great Lakes Firearms GL1911-9FSS tend to appreciate the two-tone Black Cherry and black finish, which gives it a distinctive look compared to blued or all-stainless 1911s. The full-size 5-inch Government frame earns consistent comments about natural pointability and a familiar trigger reach for experienced 1911 shooters.

Feed reliability with modern 9mm hollowpoints gets mentioned frequently. A minority of buyers note the need for a break-in period before the pistol feeds consistently, which is common to 1911-pattern pistols in general.

The fiber optic sights receive positive remarks for visibility in daylight, though shooters who prefer a more traditional 1911 sight picture sometimes swap them out. For 9mm 1911 buyers looking for an American-made option at a mid-range price point, the GL1911-9FSS sits in a competitive spot.