EAA Corp. and Girsan Firearms have released the Witness2311 XXX Series, a pair of compact double-stack 1911s designed for everyday carry. According to the company, the design reduces the footprint of the double-stack 1911 platform without sacrificing capacity or performance. Both models are chambered in 9mm with 16+1 capacity, with magazines developed in collaboration with Check-Mate, a 3.4-inch barrel, and a reduced grip module that EAA states is approximately 25 percent smaller than previous versions.
The CMX XXX ($899) features an automatic firing pin block safety in place of a traditional grip safety, creating what EAA describes as a slimmer profile. The slide is optics-ready for RMSc-footprint red dots, drilled and tapped for direct mounting. It carries a tuned trigger with a stated maximum pull weight of 4.5 pounds, front and rear slide serrations, and lightening cuts on the top and sides of the slide. The finish is two-tone Tungsten and Black Cerakote. The pistol includes two 16-round Check-Mate magazines.
The SC9 XXX ($599) retains the traditional grip safety paired with an ambidextrous thumb safety. It includes low-profile 3-dot sights, a Picatinny accessory rail, and is finished entirely in black Cerakote. This model also ships with two 16-round Check-Mate magazines.
Both pistols are available for pre-order through EAA distributors. A CMX XXX package with additional magazines will be available at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide by October 2026.
Witness2311® XXX Series Specifications:
- 9mm
- 16+1 capacity
- 3.4-inch barrel
- Overall length - 7 inches
- Weight - 1.25 pounds
- Reduced grip module with aggressive high-texture finish
- Low-profile magwell
- Check-Mate ultra-slim magazines
- Picatinny rail
CMX XXX (SKU 395062, MSRP $899):
- Optics-ready RMSc footprint
- Tuned trigger 4.5 lbs max
- Auto firing pin block
- Front and rear slide serrations
- Lightening cuts
- Two-tone Tungsten and Black Cerakote
- Includes two 16-round magazines
SC9 XXX (SKU 395064, MSRP $599):
- Low-profile 3-dot sights
- Ambidextrous thumb safety
- Traditional grip safety
- All-black Cerakote
- Includes two 16-round magazines
Check https://eaacorp.com/ for more details.
Which appeals more to your EDC setup: the firing pin block safety of the CMX XXX or the traditional grip safety on the SC9 XXX?
