If there is something for the company that holds the license to build airsoft replicas of Wilson Combat pistols has to take note, it better update the line of replicas as there are now new releases from the company renowned for its exquisite line of handguns.

Just a week ago, Wilson Combat announced a new member of the SFX9 series, the SFX9 5" Solid-Frame 9mm Pistol. This joins the 3.25” and 4” Solid Frame SFX9 pistols which are available in 10-round or 15-round packages.

According to the company, the 5-inch version is designed for those who want longer barrel for increased velocity as well as full-size traditional 1911 sight radius. The 5” SFX9 is made of solid T6-7075 aluminum frame and fires the 9mm round. With Wilson Combat’s tradition of building 1911 pistols, the SFX9 slide assembly maintains the “Enhanced Reliability System” (ERS) for the 9mm 1911s.

The SFX9 5" Solid-Frame has a magazine capacity of 15 rounds but there is an option to use an 18-round extended magazine. For those who prefer the handling of a full size 1911 pistol that can fire the 9mm round, then the SFX9 5" Solid-Frame should fit the bill.

As for the price, the MRSP is a hefty US$2,995. Press release below:

Introducing the Wilson Combat SFX9 5-inch

Berryville, Arkansas, March 1, 2022. For those who prefer a full-size traditional 1911 sight radius and the velocity of a longer barrel, we are now offering the 5” SFX9. This version has a 5” bushing barrel top-end mated with our new SF (Solid Frame) lightweight full-size aluminum grip frame design with a 15 round flush or 18 rd extended magazine capacity. The SFX9 frame is machined from solid T6-7075 aluminum that is rugged, comfortable, and sports an enhanced grip shape that enhances recoil control during rapid-fire and extended range sessions.

More rugged than competing guns made with two-piece grip/frame construction, the slim and flat SFX9 solid frame with the Wilson Combat X-Tac tread pattern improves control with a non-abrasive, comfortable grip in all shooting conditions. The SFX9 is available for order with various trigger, finish and sight options, including machining for red dot sights.

The robust 15 or 18rd EDC X9 magazine is retained for the SFX9 and offers best in class reliability with a tube and follower system that was designed specifically around the 9mm cartridge by Mec-Gar, the industry leaders in double column magazine design.

The SFX9 slide assembly retains Wilson Combat’s “Enhanced Reliability System” (ERS) for 9mm 1911’s. The ERS is tailored to the varying power levels of 9mm ammunition and maintains impressive reliability in all conditions, even when heavily fouled and low on lubrication.

Other cosmetic and performance features include a tri-top slide profile with user-replaceable front sight, match-grade 1911 barrel and bushing, reliability enhancing reduced frame rails, and a rugged, user-serviceable external extractor. The stainless steel slide wears the most advanced black DLC (Diamond-like-Carbon) physical vapor deposition finish available with chromium and tungsten underlayers for long-lasting corrosion and abrasion resistance.

The hand-fitted 5” barrel is painstakingly tuned by our gunsmiths for flawless reliability with a wide variety of target and defensive ammunition. Like the other EDC X9 models, the SFX9 can be field stripped without tools and can be completely disassembled using only a single punch. Rugged, light, and easy to shoot-the 5” SFX9 by Wilson Combat will redefine your range experience.

SPECIFICATIONS

• High-Capacity Compact Size, Solid Body Aluminum X-Frame with Reliability Enhanced Frame Rails
• Unique X-TAC Frontstrap/Backstrap Treatment
• Concealment Bullet Proof® Hammer
• Bullet Proof® Thumb Safety
• 3 ½# - 4 ½# Crisp Trigger Pull with Lightweight Medium Pad
• Bullet Proof® Magazine Release
• 5” Stainless Steel Tri-Top Slide with External Extractor
• Black DLC Finish on Slide
• Unique X-TAC Rear & Front Cocking Serration Treatment on Slide
• Heavy Machine Chamfer on Bottom of Slide
• Concealment Battlesight with Red Fiber Optic Front Sight with 4.40 Hex Head Cap Screw
• 5” Stainless Match Grade Barrel and Bushing with Reliability Enhancing Lock-up, Flush Cut Reverse Crown
• Fluted Chamber
• 30 LPI Slide Top Serrations
• 40 LPI Serrated Rear of Slide
• Carry Cuts/Ball Endmill Cuts
• 2 15-Round Capacity Magazines