Girsan Witness 2311 S Optic-Ready 9mm, Full-Size 17+1, 5" Bull Barrel
The Girsan Witness 2311 S brings double-stack 1911 performance to an affordable, optics-ready package. Built on a steel slide and modular polymer/steel frame, it offers 17-round capacity, a 5-inch bushingless bull barrel, and a factory RMS/RMSc footprint cut so you can mount a red dot without gunsmith work. Ambidextrous controls, fiber-optic sights, and a flared magazine well round out a feature set that is uncommon at this price point.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific notes: Light surface scratches are present on the slide flats and minor handling marks appear on the magwell funnel. None affect operation. The bore is bright with crisp rifling.
What’s Included
- Blue plastic hard case with molded G logo (factory original)
- One 17-round steel factory magazine with witness holes
- Factory-supplied cleaning tools
- Factory user manual
The Witness 2311 S is among the first mass-market Turkish-made double-stack 1911s, delivering modern capacity while retaining the familiar single-action trigger pull that 1911 shooters prefer.
A factory optic cut accepts RMS/RMSc-pattern micro red dots, letting you add a sight quickly without an aftermarket plate. Until you do, the high-visibility fiber-optic front and fully adjustable rear sights provide a clear, precise sight picture.
The 5-inch bull profile barrel and bushingless setup enhance lock-up consistency, while front and rear cocking serrations offer positive purchase for press checks or slide manipulations.
Ambidextrous thumb safeties, a beavertail grip safety with memory bump, and a half-cock notch add layered mechanical security. The skeletonized trigger includes an over-travel stop for a clean break and fast reset.
A removable flared magazine well speeds reloads, and the STI/2011-pattern grip module can be swapped if you want a different texture or color, underscoring the pistol’s modular design.