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Manufacturer
	Alpha Foxtrot, LLC. More Info

About the Gun

Subcompact 2011-style pistol utilizing Shield Arms S15 magazines (compatible with Glock 43X/48 pattern) to achieve 15+1 round capacity in a reduced-grip profile. The frame is forged aluminum with integrated steel reinforcements at critical contact surfaces. The slide and bushingless bull barrel (threaded variants available) are forged SUS416 stainless steel with black DLC coating. Features include an extended ambidextrous thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, adjustable aluminum trigger, and bobtail mainspring housing with aggressive checkering on the frontstrap and backstrap.

Production

Production of this model began in 2023 and is currently ongoing.

Market value

The latest MSRP for this gun is $1,460. The current market value for an example in 95% condition is around $1,100.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The AF1911-S15 addresses the demand for higher-capacity 1911-pattern pistols in a concealed-carry configuration by leveraging a slim aluminum frame and compatible magazine system, yielding a grip circumference and overall height comparable to many polymer subcompacts while retaining traditional 1911 controls and single-action trigger characteristics. Recoil management benefits from the dual captive recoil spring assembly and low bore axis, producing manageable muzzle rise and rapid follow-up shots in testing with standard-pressure 9mm loads. Lockup consistency remains reliable across extended firing sessions, with the DLC-coated components contributing to reduced friction and ease of maintenance. At current market positioning, it offers competitive performance relative to similar hybrid designs (e.g., Springfield Prodigy compact variants or Kimber KDS9C), particularly in weight savings and modularity, though trigger pull weight may exceed some factory-tuned competitors initially. Minor variability in magazine fit with non-OEM options has been noted in field reports, but overall function supports its role as a practical defensive handgun in the evolving compact 2011 segment.