First Look: EAA Girsan MC1911 Match and Match Elite Pistols

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posted on January 27, 2020
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European American Armory Corporation (EAA) has been importing quality and affordable handguns, rifles and shotguns for many years now. Now, they are rolling out a gun that is an affordable alternative to the traditional “big name” 1911 brands. The EAA Girsan MC1911 Match and Match Elite pistols are two high-quality 1911’s that won’t hurt your wallet. Made with the fit and finish one would expect of the high-priced 1911 models, the new Girsan 1911’s have the features, accuracy, detail and performance that makes them an attractive option for an everyday-carry 1911.

Both the Match and Match Elite single-action pistols use fully-machined steel frames and slides with deep serrations. They also feature competition-style features such as fully adjustable sights, an extended beavertail grip, ambidextrous safety, a checkered grip safety and frame, and a long hole hammer and target trigger. 

The MC1911 Match full-sized pistol is available in three finishes: Blue, Two-Tone and Nickel, and comes with checkered laminated grips. Trigger weight on the Match smoothly breaks at 2.5 to 3 pounds. The MC1911 Match Elite Government-sized pistol includes many of the same features as the Match, along with a fully adjustable competition rear sight, G10 grips, a competition trigger, magazine well and competition barrel with a cone barrel lock-up. The MC1911 Match Elite is finished in Girsan’s Competition Matte Hard Chrome Finish.  

EAA MC1911 Match Specifications:
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Single Action
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Overall Length: 8.75 Inches
Height: 5.65 Inches
Width: 1.22 Inches
Weight: 2.25 Pounds
MSRP: $792.40 (Blued Finish) / $815.29 (Two-Tone + Nickel)

EAA MC1911 Match Elite Specifications:
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Single Action
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Overall Length: 8.75 Inches
Height: 5.9 Inches
Width: 1.22 Inches
Weight: 2.25 Pounds
MSRP: $873 

Both the EAA Girsan MC1911 Match and Match Elite pistols come with EAA’s limited lifetime warranty and are known worldwide for their quality and repeated performance. More information on these pistols is available at eaacorp.com.

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