GP Arms Forza 9mm Compact Double-Stack 1911, 3-inch Barrel, 12+1, Optics-Ready, Two-Tone
The GP Arms Forza stands out as a U.S.-made, compact double-stack 1911/2011-pattern pistol chambered in 9mm Luger. It combines a 3-inch barrel with a 12+1 capacity, a 7075 aluminum billet frame, and a 416 stainless slide. The slide is optics-ready via interchangeable plates supporting RMR, RMS-C, and DPP footprints, and the current cover plate includes the rear sight. Factory specs note a nominal 3.5–4.0 lb trigger and an unloaded weight around 24 oz, all in a durable two-tone finish with Tennessee-marked details.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling wear is present. Several small surface scratches are visible on the metal. The finish shows minimal loss and remains strong overall.
What’s Included
- 2x 12-round magazines
- Original hard plastic pistol case
- GP Arms owner's manual/documentation
- Slim Fit Holsters Kydex IWB holster with claw and single belt clip
The Forza is a compact, double-stack 1911/2011-pattern pistol with a 3-inch barrel and 12+1 capacity. It is single-action and short-recoil operated, featuring a flat, skeletonized trigger with a factory-listed 3.5–4.0 lb pull. Controls include a left-side magazine release, an ambidextrous thumb safety, and a beavertail grip safety.
The slide is 416 stainless with front and rear cocking serrations, a lowered and flared ejection port, and an integral optics cut. It accepts RMR, RMS-C, and DPP footprints via plates; the installed plate is an optic cover with an integrated rear sight. Iron sights are standard, with a dovetailed front blade and the rear sight integrated into the plate.
The 7075 aluminum billet frame carries an aluminum-tone finish and a flared magwell funnel for quicker reloads. A 4-slot Picatinny accessory rail supports lights or lasers. The polymer grip module uses an aggressive stipple texture and an undercut trigger guard for control.
Fit and finish are two-tone, and markings include GP ARMS LLC Dandridge, TN, the GP Arms shield logo, and a Tennessee Tri-Star emblem on the frame. The pistol ships with two 12-round magazines.