The Wilson Combat EDC X9L 2.0 with ambidextrous safety is the 5-inch double-stack 1911 set up for left-handed shooters and anyone who runs a pistol from either side (Wilson part no. 2EDCXLPR9AOR). The ambidextrous thumb safety is the one change from the standard X9L; the rest is the same hand-fit pistol, with a 5-inch fluted stainless barrel, a stainless Tri-Top slide in Black Armor-Tuff and an aluminum X-frame that holds 15+1 rounds of 9mm. 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. For a shooter who has always had to compromise on a 1911 safety, this is the Wilson Combat answer.

Key Specifications

• The thumb safety is ambidextrous, with a lever on each side of the frame for left-handed or off-hand use.
• The chambering is 9mm Luger.
• Magazine capacity is 15+1, with two 15-round magazines included.
• Barrel length is 5 inches, fluted stainless steel, the full-length barrel that defines the X9L.
• The slide is a stainless Tri-Top design in Black Armor-Tuff with an external extractor.
• The frame is machined aluminum, Wilson’s X-frame, which keeps a double-stack 1911 at 33.4 ounces unloaded.
• Grips are black G10 Starburst panels with pewter medallions.
• The slide is optics ready under the Wilson RDS cover plate, which includes a windage-adjustable rear battlesight.
• The front sight is a red fiber optic.
• Trigger pull is 3.5 to 4.5 pounds, single action.
• Overall length is 8.7 inches, with a 5.25-inch height and 1.4-inch width.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is different about this EDC X9L? The ambidextrous thumb safety. Wilson offers it as an option on the EDC X9 2.0 line, and this configuration ships with it fitted at the factory.

Can I mount an optic? Yes. Every EDC X9 2.0 ships optics ready with the Wilson RDS cover plate and rear sight in place; the footprint plate for your optic is purchased separately.

What is the capacity? Fifteen rounds of 9mm in each of the two included magazines, plus one in the chamber.

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

Left-handed shooters have had few real choices in a hand-fit double-stack 1911, and this one gives up nothing to get the ambidextrous safety. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our other semi-auto handguns.