GP Arms 1911 DS3 Forza 9mm Compact 2011, Ported Bull Barrel, Optics-Cut Slide, Two-Tone, 17+1
The GP Arms 1911 DS3 Forza is a compact, USA-made 2011-pattern 9mm with a 3.1 inch ported bull barrel, a two-tone finish, and a slide cut for optics. It ships with two MBX 17-round magazines and retains modern features like an ambidextrous thumb safety, a flat lightened trigger, and an accessory rail. Formally listed on the Maryland handgun roster in 2024–2025, this is a current-production configuration with practical capacity in a compact format.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Holster wear is present on the right side and top of the slide. There are scratches on the magazine-well flare and use marks inside the magazine well. The slide stop does not engage to hold the slide rearward. An optic cut cover plate is installed.
What’s Included
- Factory hard case
- GP Arms owner’s manual
- 2x 17-round MBX 9mm double-stack 2011-pattern magazines
The Forza submodel of the 1911 DS3 pairs a compact 2011 platform with 17+1 capacity in 9mm Luger. Its 3.1 inch ported bull barrel and slide ports help manage recoil in a short-slide format, while the two-tone finish gives it a distinctive, modern appearance.
The slide features an optics cut with lightening cuts and ports, plus a dovetailed front sight. Controls include an ambidextrous thumb safety and a grip safety, with a flat, lightened trigger and a skeletonized ring hammer for a crisp single-action only operation.
The modular, textured grip provides secure purchase, and the frame incorporates an accessory rail for mounting compatible lights or accessories. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the accessory rail, and the right dust cover is marked "GP ARMS LLC Dandridge, TN".
Made in the USA and identified as a recent release, this model was formally listed on the Maryland handgun roster in 2024–2025, reflecting current production and availability. It comes with two MBX double-stack magazines to match the 2011-pattern frame.