Admittedly, im new to 2011s. Im a huge 1911 fan, but want more capacity for 2 gun matches. Seeing LFA's getting a lot of hate. I have zero experience except for handling one or two and they felt really nice. I know they filed for bankruptcy, so customer service isn't available. Is it just a matter of performance, crappy parts, customer service?

I do my own work/fitting on 1911 parts so if its matter or replacing parts, I dont really care. Is there an actual ISSUE with these though?

Just trying to learn a new-ish model to me. Thanks

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So, it turns out I made a goof and bought this pistol before finding out the LFA is going under, apparently. Gun shoots great from first 200 rounds, action is a little sticky on locking lugs and disconnector, but cycles flawlessly when shooting. I followed all instructions for break in and lubrication, and followed other standard procedures for 2011s in general.

My biggest issue is deciding what holster to get. Is there anything that will be compatible, hoping for a kydex option that I can mount the safariland qls for on, I'm not against modification either.

My other concern is what my range of options are for replacement parts once anything starts to fail, or just best upgrades to do? I understand 2011 is somewhat universal with minor fitting required. I guess I can't change the recievers because of the serial number.

Hope you guys can help shed some light, I appreciate any insight!

I have landed on choosing a kimber 2k11 for my first 2011. There are so many different models I am struggling on that part. This will strictly be a range gun not a carry. With that in mind I am thinking the full size rather than the pro’s. I am unsure on comp or not.

This was a grail gun for me and is my first “higher end pistol” (notice I didn’t say “higher end 2011”), coming from a MAC9 I polished and tuned myself. I’m concerned for the trend this handgun may have started for my collection lol. Honestly I’m blown away. I think Staccato did an amazing job of striking a really nice balance by giving you everything that matters, and nothing that doesn’t at a reasonable price point while keeping in mind performace.

A few things that I really appreciate about the P, and why I believe it is still where everyone who has decided to take 2011’s seriously should start:
- Reliability
- Reasonable cost to performance proposition
- No BS materials & finishes
- Lifetime (now fully transferrable) warranty
- You know exactly what you’re getting, and if you don’t get that they will correct it without having to feel like you’re pulling teeth.

I think a lot of the magic of the P can be summarized into one of those categories. Another important thing to note is the slightly longer recoil-length than standard 4.25” 2011’s.

I’m gonna rub some people the wrong way when I say this but I think a lot of the 4.6” being the best barrel length hype is really just a copy and paste of the P’s format with a slightly longer barrel poking out of the slide to make it seem “different”. If you chop down the barrel on a 4.6” 2011 to be flush with the slide, do you know what you end up with? Yeaaahh…..

Parts list:
- Dawson Heavy Steel Practical Advantage Magwell
- Dawson Heavy Steel MSH
- Dawson 507c RSF plate
- Red Dirt Flat, Serrated F1 trigger
- Extreme Shooters IDPA Legal Extended mag release & serrated button

Don’t need it but seems like great price. Can’t make out serial completely but I see 52xxx so should be past earlier serial number woes.

EPS great optic.

Does anyone run a 9lb spring in there hybrid? If so what bullet weight

Loving this beauty 👌🏽

Ran 600 rounds tonight, had 4 failures to feed total in the first 5 mags. After that it was golden. Winchester white box 115gr. It has done this every time ive taken it out. Seems a little less often now. But I dont think its a break in type thing.

I think she might need some inline ports. 🤔

Anyone else running inline ports on your DWX?

Let’s talk about it. This is the ported version originally released by Kovert. I have always found the looks to be polarizing, especially the billboard style Dark Forge on the side. The build quality is excellent and the trigger is a crisp 2lbs with snappy reset. This gun shoots incredibly well. There does seem to be a lot of them for sale at the moment. I think DF pumps these out. Much easier to get one of these than say a Cardinal G2P.

What do you think?

Had this trigger for a while. Went back and forth about installing it. I think it looks pretty cool with a little color.

Coming to B class Limited optics near you shortly.

I did a series 80 to 70 conversion on my P211. When I was finished and it was working great I found this little pin? Could be from an unrelated firearm, but I don't think so. Anybody know what it is?

My Choice in the InLine 6 war.