{"id":200016,"date":"2024-04-27T10:44:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-27T15:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=200016"},"modified":"2024-04-27T10:45:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-27T15:45:42","slug":"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3004-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A black Girsan Witness2311 handgun is posed on a tan tabletop.\" class=\"wp-image-200163\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm has a classic 1911 look with a modern double-stacked magazine capacity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">14<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lately, I&#8217;ve been on a 2011 kick. So what&#8217;s better than a 2011 chambered in 9mm? One that is chambered in 10mm. Because of this interest, I have had the chance to use and abuse the <a href=\"https:\/\/eaacorp.com\/product\/girsan-witness2311\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm<\/a>, and I get to share my unfiltered experience with you. This gun isn&#8217;t cheap, but in the realm of 2011s, it definitely classifies as &#8220;budget&#8221;. So, my expectations for the Witness2311 C were, admittedly, low. However, all expectations have been surpassed and I&#8217;m very happy with this gun for the money. That does not mean the Witness2311C is flawless, but you&#8217;ll have to read more to hear the whole story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-overview-of-the-witness2311\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Overview of the Witness2311<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-specifications\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Specifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-construction-and-build-quality\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Construction and Build Quality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-optics-and-sight-skeletons\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Optics and Sight Skeletons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rear-sight-issues\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Rear Sight Issues<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-accuracy-of-the-witness2311\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Accuracy of the Witness2311<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ammo-testing-pictures\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Ammo Testing Pictures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-trigger\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Trigger<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-thoughts-on-the-witness2311\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Final Thoughts On the Witness2311<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-of-the-witness2311\">Overview of the Witness2311<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Girsan Gun Industry was established in 1993 in Giresun, Turkey. Currently, Girsan firearms are made in Turkey, but distributed in the U.S. by EAA. Just keep this in mind when you are looking for a Witness2311, because <a href=\"https:\/\/eaacorp.com\/product\/girsan-witness2311\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">EAA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/eaacorp.com\/product\/girsan-witness2311\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Girsan<\/a> are both associated with this handgun when doing a simple Google search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Witness2311 C 10mm caught my attention for a few reasons: it is a 2011 that can be purchased for under $1,000.00, it comes with an optic cut, and the 10mm auto chambering is one I&#8217;d trust for grizzly protection in the wilderness of Montana. It comes in many different chamberings, barrel lengths, and sight options, but in 10mm specifically, there is a 4.25&#8243; optic, 5&#8243; optic, and 6&#8243; iron sight models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are called Witness2311 C, Witness2311 S, and Witness2311 Hunter 10, respectively. The C and S models are optic cut and are RMS\/RMSc compatible, coming with a Far-Dot Solar optic. You won&#8217;t see many pictures of this optic on my gun, but more on that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_2996-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"The Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm is in a blue hard-case with foam cutouts.\" class=\"wp-image-200170\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The hard case that this gun comes in has foam cutouts that fit the handgun well. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The MSRP on the Witness2311 is $1,028.00 regardless of which variation you buy, but they can also be found in-store for just over $900.00 routinely. My 2311C came with one Check-Mate 40\/10 15-round magazine, a hard case, brass bore brush, red-dot zeroing tool, and the gun\/red dot combo among some owners manuals, and a cable lock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specifications\">Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FINISH: BLUE\/BLACK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAL: 10MM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAP: 15+1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BBL: 4.25\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OAL: 8\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WT: 1.6 lbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessory rail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flared magwell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RMS\/RMSc optic cut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(1) Check-Mate 40\/10 15-round magazine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited Lifetime warranty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSRP: $1,028.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3002-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"The Girsan Witness2311 is posed on a tan table top.\" class=\"wp-image-200165\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Witness2311 C 10mm has a few features that aren&#8217;t standard for this platform, like the ambidextrous safety, optic cut, and flared magwell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-construction-and-build-quality\">Construction and Build Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing flashy or fancy about the Witness2311 C 10mm. I&#8217;d say &#8220;adequate&#8221; may be the perfect descriptor for this section of my review. Though it isn&#8217;t fancy, the fit and finish on the parts of the gun are good. There are no machining marks and the black coating on the slide and frame is even and matching. I couldn&#8217;t find any information about what this coating is, but I would assume it is black Cerakote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_2547-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"The Girsan Witness2311 is disassembled on a cleaning mat. \" class=\"wp-image-200050\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here is the Witness2311 C 10mm field stripped. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The slide and internal components are standard 1911 parts.  Also, the slide comes milled for RMS\/RMSc optics and comes with a cover plate that features a fixed rear iron. This rear and front iron have white dots, making this a three-dot sight system. On another note, I have to praise the mechanical components of this gun because I had no malfunctions or feeding issues in the 500 rounds I&#8217;ve already put through this gun. This only gets more impressive knowing that I&#8217;ve fed the Witness2311 C round nose bullets, flat nose, hollowpoint, truncated cone, and everything in between with mild range and practice loads to hotter defensive ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The polymer grip on the <a href=\"https:\/\/eaacorp.com\/product\/girsan-witness2311\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Witness2311 C<\/a> fits well in my medium-sized hands and the texture is aggressive enough that it aids the shooting experience without being overly aggressive. However, the grip isn&#8217;t going to give your buddies the impression that you spent $5K on this gun if they&#8217;ve never heard of it before. It still lacks an undercut trigger guard and the flare that more expensive guns have. Instead, the Witness2311 has a classic checkered grip look molded in. This grip also features a magwell that makes reloads a bit easier, which I really enjoyed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_2999-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup of the Girsan Witness2311 handgun's textured grip and magwell.\" class=\"wp-image-200167\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&#8217;s a closeup of the Witness2311C magwell and grip texture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optics-and-sight-skeletons\">Optics and Sight Skeletons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the skeleton in the closet. The Far-Dot included with the Witness2311 C has developed a well-known reputation: it breaks. My experience was the same as many others where I put about a box of ammunition through the gun and then found the Far-Dot would not turn on. Or it turned off and on under recoil. I removed this dot and installed the rear iron sight that comes with the gun. This rear iron will stay on the gun until I find a replacement red dot that proves tough enough. Because of this, I shot the accuracy test with iron sights, which brought about some unique issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_2998-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Closeup of a pistol-mounted red dot sight.\" class=\"wp-image-200168\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Far-Dot optic that came on the Witness2311 C didn&#8217;t survive long under the recoil of this 10mm pistol. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rear-sight-issues\">Rear Sight Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rear iron sight on Witness2311 C is part of the cover plate that is held on with 2 screws. I put blue LokTite on these screws, but after shooting less than a magazine, I noticed this plate was loose. In the end, I tightened these screws down as tight as I dared in fear of stripping one, but they still came loose after less than a magazine was fired through the gun. Since I was already at the range and my equipment was limited, I resorted to re-torquing the bolts between every 5-round group that I fired during the accuracy test. Do I think this influenced my groups? Absolutely. But I did what I could and the gun still performed respectably in the accuracy department, as you&#8217;ll soon see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3003-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A look at the rear of the 1911-style Girsan Witness2311 handgun.\" class=\"wp-image-200164\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The iron sights that come on this system are 3 Dot sights that, based on my accuracy tests, utilize a combat hold.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, I think the only way I could have resolved this issue may have been to use red LokTite or Devcon (don&#8217;t actually use Devcon, this is a joke). A high-quality red dot replacement may have also been a good way to solve my problems. Since I&#8217;m leaning toward purchasing this gun, I&#8217;ve been looking for a new optic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accuracy-of-the-witness2311\">Accuracy of the Witness2311<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I already explained the issues I was experiencing between the Far-Dot and rear iron sight during the accuracy test in the last section, so if you skipped that section, please go back to read it. At the end of the day, I gave the Witness2311 C 10mm the most fair accuracy test that I could manage while using iron sights. All groups are 5-round groups that were shot at 15 yards. I used ammunition from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cci-ammunition.com\/handgun\/blazer\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Blazer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winchester.com\/Products\/Ammunition\/Handgun?filters=%7B%22ids%22%3A%5B%22%23c-86%22%5D%7D\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Winchester<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hornady.com\/ammunition\/handgun\/#!\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Hornady<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/underwoodammo.com\/shop-ammo\/handgun-ammo\/?_bc_fsnf=1&amp;Cartridge=10mm+Auto\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Underwood<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/corbon.com\/product-category\/handgun-calibers\/10mm-auto\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Cor-Bon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ppu-usa.com\/ppu\/10mm-auto\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">PPU<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmcammo.com\/product\/bronze-10b\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">PMC<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalpremium.com\/handgun\/shop-by-caliber\/10mm-auto\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Federal<\/a>, making this one of the most extensive accuracy tests I&#8217;ve ever performed with a handgun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of this ammunition came from the manufacturers for this review, but some also came from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/index.php\/cName\/pistol-ammo-10mm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">AmmoToGo<\/a>, making this type of detailed testing possible. Check out the pictures below to see how each performed in the Witness2311 C 10mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ammo-testing-pictures\">Ammo Testing Pictures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_F0CBBFCD-C1EC-4B08-A97E-9F23927E5D25-7532-000007A135635A9F-1024x766.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_F0CBBFCD-C1EC-4B08-A97E-9F23927E5D25-7532-000007A135635A9F-1024x766.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_F0CBBFCD-C1EC-4B08-A97E-9F23927E5D25-7532-000007A135635A9F-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_F0CBBFCD-C1EC-4B08-A97E-9F23927E5D25-7532-000007A135635A9F-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_F0CBBFCD-C1EC-4B08-A97E-9F23927E5D25-7532-000007A135635A9F-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_F0CBBFCD-C1EC-4B08-A97E-9F23927E5D25-7532-000007A135635A9F.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PPU Defensive Line JHP 180gr produced a 1.06&#8243; group at 15 yds, by far the best I tested.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_EC1E27A1-4B35-4DB6-BF15-FFC7B25E5F81-7532-000007AC7E212020-1024x770.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_EC1E27A1-4B35-4DB6-BF15-FFC7B25E5F81-7532-000007AC7E212020-1024x770.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_EC1E27A1-4B35-4DB6-BF15-FFC7B25E5F81-7532-000007AC7E212020-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_EC1E27A1-4B35-4DB6-BF15-FFC7B25E5F81-7532-000007AC7E212020-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_EC1E27A1-4B35-4DB6-BF15-FFC7B25E5F81-7532-000007AC7E212020-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_EC1E27A1-4B35-4DB6-BF15-FFC7B25E5F81-7532-000007AC7E212020.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Federal PUNCH 200gr JHP produced a 1.36&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_82783A9F-DB38-4706-AA54-2DC505A2DA98-7532-000007A203A69E6B-1024x763.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_82783A9F-DB38-4706-AA54-2DC505A2DA98-7532-000007A203A69E6B-1024x763.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_82783A9F-DB38-4706-AA54-2DC505A2DA98-7532-000007A203A69E6B-400x298.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_82783A9F-DB38-4706-AA54-2DC505A2DA98-7532-000007A203A69E6B-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_82783A9F-DB38-4706-AA54-2DC505A2DA98-7532-000007A203A69E6B-768x573.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_82783A9F-DB38-4706-AA54-2DC505A2DA98-7532-000007A203A69E6B.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PMC Bronze 200gr FMJ produced a 2.61&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_2EAF4258-E8AB-4597-82AE-BF16F8CBE2CF-7532-000007A2AB3AD65A-1024x752.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_2EAF4258-E8AB-4597-82AE-BF16F8CBE2CF-7532-000007A2AB3AD65A-1024x752.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_2EAF4258-E8AB-4597-82AE-BF16F8CBE2CF-7532-000007A2AB3AD65A-400x294.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_2EAF4258-E8AB-4597-82AE-BF16F8CBE2CF-7532-000007A2AB3AD65A-150x110.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_2EAF4258-E8AB-4597-82AE-BF16F8CBE2CF-7532-000007A2AB3AD65A-768x564.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_2EAF4258-E8AB-4597-82AE-BF16F8CBE2CF-7532-000007A2AB3AD65A.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blazer 180gr FMJ produced a 3.71&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_A0B56240-6F99-4032-8ACF-D55C99627F91-7532-000007A35E4C288E-1024x766.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_A0B56240-6F99-4032-8ACF-D55C99627F91-7532-000007A35E4C288E-1024x766.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_A0B56240-6F99-4032-8ACF-D55C99627F91-7532-000007A35E4C288E-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_A0B56240-6F99-4032-8ACF-D55C99627F91-7532-000007A35E4C288E-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_A0B56240-6F99-4032-8ACF-D55C99627F91-7532-000007A35E4C288E-768x574.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_A0B56240-6F99-4032-8ACF-D55C99627F91-7532-000007A35E4C288E.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winchester USA Ready 180gr FN FMJ produced a 3.54&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_88ACE5DD-4B15-4279-8E47-579186A84F69-7532-000007A9324E7407-1024x766.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target \" class=\"wp-image-200045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_88ACE5DD-4B15-4279-8E47-579186A84F69-7532-000007A9324E7407-1024x766.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_88ACE5DD-4B15-4279-8E47-579186A84F69-7532-000007A9324E7407-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_88ACE5DD-4B15-4279-8E47-579186A84F69-7532-000007A9324E7407-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_88ACE5DD-4B15-4279-8E47-579186A84F69-7532-000007A9324E7407-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_88ACE5DD-4B15-4279-8E47-579186A84F69-7532-000007A9324E7407.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Underwood 200gr JHP produced a 5.046&#8243; group with 1 flyer. I shot a 6th round even though I had confidence in the first shot (the flyer) and it also landed wide. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8FBDE4AB-B36F-497B-9796-476DE103EEBD-7532-000007A9F0AF0A09-1024x795.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8FBDE4AB-B36F-497B-9796-476DE103EEBD-7532-000007A9F0AF0A09-1024x795.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8FBDE4AB-B36F-497B-9796-476DE103EEBD-7532-000007A9F0AF0A09-387x300.jpeg 387w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8FBDE4AB-B36F-497B-9796-476DE103EEBD-7532-000007A9F0AF0A09-150x116.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8FBDE4AB-B36F-497B-9796-476DE103EEBD-7532-000007A9F0AF0A09-768x596.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8FBDE4AB-B36F-497B-9796-476DE103EEBD-7532-000007A9F0AF0A09.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hornady Critical Duty 175gr FlexLock produced a 4.44&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_5DEA69B4-425D-4A80-895E-0A1D84718C5F-7532-000007AACFC18587-1024x758.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_5DEA69B4-425D-4A80-895E-0A1D84718C5F-7532-000007AACFC18587-1024x758.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_5DEA69B4-425D-4A80-895E-0A1D84718C5F-7532-000007AACFC18587-400x296.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_5DEA69B4-425D-4A80-895E-0A1D84718C5F-7532-000007AACFC18587-150x111.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_5DEA69B4-425D-4A80-895E-0A1D84718C5F-7532-000007AACFC18587-768x569.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_5DEA69B4-425D-4A80-895E-0A1D84718C5F-7532-000007AACFC18587.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This Hornady Custom 155gr XTP produced a 2.19&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_AB518D86-0DEC-4581-8835-997EEDC354B5-7532-000007AB64D63010-1024x761.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_AB518D86-0DEC-4581-8835-997EEDC354B5-7532-000007AB64D63010-1024x761.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_AB518D86-0DEC-4581-8835-997EEDC354B5-7532-000007AB64D63010-400x297.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_AB518D86-0DEC-4581-8835-997EEDC354B5-7532-000007AB64D63010-150x111.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_AB518D86-0DEC-4581-8835-997EEDC354B5-7532-000007AB64D63010-768x571.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_AB518D86-0DEC-4581-8835-997EEDC354B5-7532-000007AB64D63010.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hornady Custom 180gr XTP produced a 4.75&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_0BE2FE4C-9AC1-4AC7-B6CE-E67E763B4387-7532-000007ABFBFAD308-1024x774.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_0BE2FE4C-9AC1-4AC7-B6CE-E67E763B4387-7532-000007ABFBFAD308-1024x774.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_0BE2FE4C-9AC1-4AC7-B6CE-E67E763B4387-7532-000007ABFBFAD308-397x300.jpeg 397w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_0BE2FE4C-9AC1-4AC7-B6CE-E67E763B4387-7532-000007ABFBFAD308-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_0BE2FE4C-9AC1-4AC7-B6CE-E67E763B4387-7532-000007ABFBFAD308-768x581.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_0BE2FE4C-9AC1-4AC7-B6CE-E67E763B4387-7532-000007ABFBFAD308.jpeg 1173w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winchester Defender 180gr BJHP produced a 2.4&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8AF8E09F-5A57-4406-ADA9-ADDE3ED5EFB2-7532-000007AD263A3301-1024x761.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8AF8E09F-5A57-4406-ADA9-ADDE3ED5EFB2-7532-000007AD263A3301-1024x761.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8AF8E09F-5A57-4406-ADA9-ADDE3ED5EFB2-7532-000007AD263A3301-400x297.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8AF8E09F-5A57-4406-ADA9-ADDE3ED5EFB2-7532-000007AD263A3301-150x111.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8AF8E09F-5A57-4406-ADA9-ADDE3ED5EFB2-7532-000007AD263A3301-768x571.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_8AF8E09F-5A57-4406-ADA9-ADDE3ED5EFB2-7532-000007AD263A3301.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winchester USA Ready 170gr produced a 2.56&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_80B17422-85A5-4923-AABB-DFB7FBF7BE53-7532-000007ADB6437A08-1024x763.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_80B17422-85A5-4923-AABB-DFB7FBF7BE53-7532-000007ADB6437A08-1024x763.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_80B17422-85A5-4923-AABB-DFB7FBF7BE53-7532-000007ADB6437A08-400x298.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_80B17422-85A5-4923-AABB-DFB7FBF7BE53-7532-000007ADB6437A08-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_80B17422-85A5-4923-AABB-DFB7FBF7BE53-7532-000007ADB6437A08-768x572.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_80B17422-85A5-4923-AABB-DFB7FBF7BE53-7532-000007ADB6437A08.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cor Bon 150gr JHP produced a 5.25&#8243; group at 100 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_3D8BBB7D-8A7D-4700-8165-D385A017AB78-7532-000007AE618B51DA-1024x755.jpeg\" alt=\"Five bullet holes are grouped on a target.\" class=\"wp-image-200037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_3D8BBB7D-8A7D-4700-8165-D385A017AB78-7532-000007AE618B51DA-1024x755.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_3D8BBB7D-8A7D-4700-8165-D385A017AB78-7532-000007AE618B51DA-400x295.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_3D8BBB7D-8A7D-4700-8165-D385A017AB78-7532-000007AE618B51DA-150x111.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_3D8BBB7D-8A7D-4700-8165-D385A017AB78-7532-000007AE618B51DA-768x566.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image_cropper_3D8BBB7D-8A7D-4700-8165-D385A017AB78-7532-000007AE618B51DA.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hornady Handgun Hunter 135gr MonoFlex produced a 5.71&#8243; group at 15 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trigger\">Trigger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be a short section, but like the Far-Dot, the trigger on the Witness2311 has a reputation that mine also upheld. The pull weight on these guns&#8217; triggers are reported by many to be in the 8-pound range. Mine measured 8.5 lbs when I first got it. After about 500 rounds and at least that much dry-firing, my trigger is currently measuring 7 lbs with my Wheeler Trigger Pull Scale. Though it is heavy, it is crisp and the reset is short. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weight of the trigger did make shooting precise groups quite difficult. I had to concentrate to not anticipate the trigger breaking. When a heavy trigger and a high-recoiling gun are combined, you get a platform that is fairly difficult to shoot. When I buy this gun I will be taking it to a gunsmith to bring the trigger pull weight down, which is a very straightforward task that can be done well by any competent gunsmith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3007-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A closeup of the trigger and magazine release of the 1911-style Girsan Witness2311 pistol.\" class=\"wp-image-200161\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Though the trigger pull weight was heavy, it was also crisp with a short reset.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-on-the-witness2311\">Final Thoughts On the Witness2311<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the troubles I had between the Far-Dot optic and keeping the iron sight secured to the slide, I have to say that the <a href=\"https:\/\/eaacorp.com\/product\/girsan-witness2311\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm<\/a> has proved itself to be extremely reliable. Every time I pull the 7-pound trigger, the gun fires and chambers the next round. I have had no feeding issues with any of the ammunition types I&#8217;ve shot through this gun, which is impressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do I think the Witness2311 C is perfect in all other manners? No, I don&#8217;t. Do I think that the Witness2311 C is worth the ~$900 you can expect to pay for it? Yes. In today&#8217;s market, a double-stack 1911, also referred to as a 2011, is very expensive. Any time you can pick one up for around $1,000.00 you can expect to make some sacrifices when compared to the $2,500.00 + that other brands will cost you. All I expected from the Witness2311 C before the review was for it to be reliable. Some gunsmithing and a small investment of cash for that purpose can make this gun truly shine while still costing you less money than the competition would run you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_2576-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Disassembled view of the cover plate on a Girsan Witness2311\" class=\"wp-image-200172\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The cover plate on the Witness2311 C 10mm is also a rear iron sight that can be removed with 2 screws. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am moving to Montana where grizzly bears and other natural threats are a real danger to someone who is out in the woods. I&#8217;m pretty set on purchasing the Witness2311 C 10mm for the purpose of protecting myself in this scenario. 15+1 rounds of 200 grain 10mm auto from an accurate and reliable handgun is hard to pass up. To boot, the Witness2311 C shot some of the ammunition I tested incredibly well, while it also showed that it didn&#8217;t like some of the others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/para-ops-flashlight-shot-show-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Para Ops Flashlight Shoots Low Energy, Non-Lethal Projectiles for &#8216;Pain Compliance&#8217; \u2014 SHOT Show 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the results, I&#8217;d say PPU Defensive 180gr or Federal Punch 200gr would be my first choice to protect myself in the backwoods with the Witness2311 C. Now to sum up my review of the Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm in one phrase: Even though it isn&#8217;t the biggest flex on your friends, this gun will serve you well and could become a fantastic shooting experience with a small monetary investment toward the trigger and optic, still leaving you with more money in your pocket for ammo than other options would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/eaacorp.com\/product\/girsan-witness2311\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed\">Witness2311 C 10mm here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3009-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A black Witness2311 held in a man's hand.\" class=\"wp-image-200159\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Witness2311 C fits well in my medium-sized hands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"affordable-reliability-girsan-witness2311-c-10mm-reviewed\" title=\"Affordable Reliability? 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