The Wilson Combat EDC X9L 2.0 9mm 5-inch is the long-slide, light-rail version of Wilson’s double-stack carry 1911 (Wilson part no. 2EDCXLPR9OR). The 5-inch fluted stainless barrel sits under a stainless Tri-Top slide finished in Black Armor-Tuff, and the aluminum X-frame on this configuration carries a Picatinny rail for a light. Wilson’s 2.0 update reshaped the aluminum X-frame with a deeper trigger guard undercut and an extended beavertail, gave the slide and frontstrap the X-TAC traction pattern, and fitted every gun with the Wilson RDS cover plate, so the pistol carries iron sights until you choose an optic. With 15+1 capacity, a 3.5 to 4.5 pound trigger and a full-length sight radius, it is the EDC X9 for shooters who want a duty-size 9mm with 1911 ergonomics. Wilson Combat hand fits every one.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, the round the EDC X9 platform was designed around.
• Magazine capacity is 15+1, and the pistol ships with two 15-round magazines.
• Barrel length is 5 inches, a fluted stainless barrel that gives the X9L its full sight radius and velocity.
• The slide is a stainless Tri-Top design with an external extractor, finished in Black Armor-Tuff.
• The frame is aluminum with a Picatinny light rail, keeping the pistol light while adding a mount for a weapon light.
• Grips are black G10 in Wilson’s Starburst pattern, with pewter medallions.
• The slide is optics ready and ships with the Wilson RDS cover plate, which carries a windage-adjustable rear battlesight; optic plates are sold separately.
• The front sight is a red fiber optic, fast to pick up against the black rear.
• Trigger pull is 3.5 to 4.5 pounds on a lightweight medium-length trigger pad.
• Overall length is 8.7 inches and unloaded weight is 33.4 ounces.
• The frontstrap, backstrap and slide carry X-TAC serrations, which grip without the abrasion of checkering.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the X9L differ from the 4-inch EDC X9 2.0? The X9L uses a 5-inch barrel and a longer Tri-Top slide, which adds sight radius and about an inch of overall length over the 4-inch compact; capacity and the frame are the same.

Is a red dot included? No. The slide is cut for Wilson’s RDS plate system and ships with the cover plate and rear sight installed; the plate for your optic’s footprint is sold separately.

Does this version have a light rail? Yes. This configuration is built on the railed X-frame with a Picatinny rail ahead of the trigger guard for a weapon light.

Buy the Wilson Combat EDC X9L 2.0 9mm Pistol, 5-Inch, Light Rail, Optics Ready

A 5-inch 9mm 1911 with a rail, an optic cut and fifteen rounds is a lot of gun for the holster, and Wilson builds it with the same hand fitting as its custom pistols. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and compare it with our other semi-auto handguns.