First 2011 in the 3-4k range?

It depends on your intended use.

I you want a range gun that is more fun to shoot than you can imagine......the full sized steel-framed compensated models with great triggers are amazing. A Staccato XC would nail it down tight for you. Granted....it would be a slight bit north of your price range.

I went with a different brand of full-sized comped 2011 and it is crazy fun.


My first 2011 was a steel-framed P. It is a freaking stud of a pistol. Smooth as silk, accurate, fast to recover. It offers some versatility, too. You can remove the magwell and shrink the footprint ever so slightly for IWB carry. Smaller grip module or a modified version of the existing module could really get the carry comfort quotient boosted.

Conversely, a heavier grip frame module could be awesome for range work, too.

The P truly is an exceptional weapon. It would leave you a pile of headroom for ammo & optic.....you'll need piles of the former and likely appreciate the latter. 👍

C2 carries really well and has a lot going for it....but I'd start with the the P or XC.

If I was itching for something in that price range, I would look for SVI. I am totally happy with STI/ Staccato, but my Infinity surprised me and yes it was used.

Here is yet another option to consider: