Watchtower Demolitia 1911: Ported And Double-Stacked Firepower
Watchtower has announced yet another double-stack 1911 pistol. This time, it’s the new limited-production Demolitia 1911, coming chambered in 9x19mm, designed with help from YouTuber Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch.
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Limited Edition Firepower
Watchtower CEO Jason Colosky says the new pistol is the next evolution of their Precision Double-Stacked 1911 platform. It’s their first full-sized ported model, with a custom PVD finish and “configurations to match the exacting tolerances and accuracy that you have come to expect from Watchtower’s firearms.” Well, they would say that, wouldn’t they? But according to Watchtower’s big boss, this will help you get more rounds on target whether you’re in a competition or looking for defensive firepower. Speaking of rounds on target, the pistol will ship with two 17-round mags and two 20-round mags, with the higher capacity coming from that double-stack design.
Colosky also says they’re limiting production, but doesn’t say how many units they’re making the cut-off at. Judge for yourself whether this statement really makes a difference, because, by the realities of production, even the Ruger 10/22 is limited production at the macro level…
However, Colosky does say the first 500 pistols in this line will be offered with an exclusive VIP package. See the photo below for its contents.
As for Carriker, he says the new pistol “has a near-to-perfect return to zero due to its barrel porting, with remarkable PVD buttery coatings that provide a corrosion-resistant finish against the elements … This limited edition pistol will last several lifetimes and is American-made. I wouldn’t put my name and reputation behind this product if I didn’t believe in it 100 percent.”
Looking at the spec list below, the pistol does indeed come set up for fast shooting, with high-spec components and a high-priced $4,799 MSRP to match. But this kind of flash firepower doesn’t come cheap.
Expect the new pistol in the winter of 2025. Aside from the specs below, see more info on the Watchtower website here.
Watchtower Demolitia specs
Edition: Watchtower Demolitia – Demolition Ranch Limited EditionManufactures UPC: 810085127291Manufactures Item Number: DEMOLITIA-9MM-5-GOLDAction: SAO Hammer FiredCaliber: 9×19Slide: Stainless Steel Slide – Optics Cut with Front and Rear Slide SerrationsSlide Finish: Graphite PVDFrame: SteelFrame Finish: Graphite PVDBarrel Length: 5 inch Ported (127 MM)Barrel Twist: 1:16Barrel Finish: PVD GoldRecoil system: Dawson Precision Tool-Less Recoil System (Ships with 12.5lb Spring Installed)Trigger Travel: User AdjustableSafety: AmbidextrousGrip: Watchtower Kelver and Carbon Fiber CompositeMagwell: Tactical MagwellRear Sights: RMR/SRO/Holosun Optics Plate includedFront Sights: Fiber Optic (Green)Coating: Watchtowers Firearms Proprietary PVD Coating on Frame, slide, Barrel and All Major ComponentsMagazines: 4 Magazines – ships with 2 (126mm) 17 Rd 2 (140mm) 20 Rd MagazinesLength: 8.7 inches (221 MM)Width: 1.5 inches (38 MM)Height with Extended Magazine: 6.6 inches (168 MM)Height with Standard Magazine: 6.1 inches (155 MM)Weight without Magazine: 2.4 lbs. 38.4 Oz (1090 G)Weight with Magazine Unloaded: 2.65 lbs. 42.4 Oz (1203 G)
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