SIG Sauer has finally launched the highly anticipated 1911-XSERIES pistol series, merging the iconic features of the 1911 platform with cutting-edge advancements. The 1911 platform, a favourite among many Americans for its enduring legacy and timeless design, receives a modern upgrade with the 1911-XSERIES.

Constructed from stainless steel and featuring a hammer-fired action, the SIG Sauer 1911 X-SERIES pistols come equipped with an optics-ready XSERIES slide, X-RAY3 Day/Night sights, a serrated flat trigger, custom engraved and checkered G10 grips, extended slide releases, and ambidextrous safety levers. Each pistol also includes two 8-round steel magazines.

“America has a love affair with the 1911; the platform has a rich history that has withstood the test of time,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “The 1911-XSERIES honors the standard and delivers XSERIES innovation and ingenuity to the platform.  The pistols are available in carry and full-size, come optic-ready, have a smooth flat trigger, and are loaded with feature-rich upgrades straight from the factory.”

The 1911-XSERIES comes in two sizes: the 1911-XCARRY and the 1911-XFULL. Both sizes are offered in black or coyote tan and can be purchased with a factory-installed ROMEO-X red dot sight. While the 1911-XFULL is currently available at dealers, the Carry models are expected to arrive in summer 2024.

The 1911-XFULL features a .45 ACP calibre, 8-round capacity, and an overall length of 8.7 inches. It also boasts a height of 5.6 inches, a width of 1.4 inches, a barrel length of 5.0 inches, a sight radius of 6.5 inches, and a weight of 42.1 ounces with a magazine.

The 1911-XCARRY shares the same .45 ACP calibre and 8-round capacity but has a slightly smaller frame. It measures 8 inches long, 5.5 inches high, and 1.3 inches wide. The barrel length is 4.2 inches, the sight radius is 5.75 inches, and the weight with a magazine is 39.1 ounces.

For those seeking an optic-equipped option, the 1911-XSERIES ROMEO-X models come with a pre-installed ROMEO-X red dot sight from SIG Sauer Electro-Optics. Crafted from durable 7075 aircraft-grade aluminium, the optic features anti-reflection grooves, distortion-free glass, and a unique flexure-arm adjustment system.

The ROMEO-X red dot boasts a 2 MOA dot and a 32 MOA circle reticle, along with independent brightness controls, 15 brightness settings, and a convenient side-mounted battery compartment. Additionally, the optic offers co-witnessing with standard iron sights, extended battery life, and innovative technologies like MOTAC, MAGNETAC, and D.A.R.C.