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.

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 Edition
• Manufactures UPC: 810085127291
• Manufactures Item Number: DEMOLITIA-9MM-5-GOLD
• Action: SAO Hammer Fired
• Caliber: 9×19
• Slide: Stainless Steel Slide – Optics Cut with Front and Rear Slide Serrations
• Slide Finish: Graphite PVD
• Frame: Steel
• Frame Finish: Graphite PVD
• Barrel Length: 5 inch Ported (127 MM)
• Barrel Twist: 1:16
• Barrel Finish: PVD Gold
• Recoil system: Dawson Precision Tool-Less Recoil System (Ships with 12.5lb Spring Installed)
• Trigger Travel: User Adjustable
• Safety: Ambidextrous
• Grip: Watchtower Kelver and Carbon Fiber Composite
• Magwell: Tactical Magwell
• Rear Sights: RMR/SRO/Holosun Optics Plate included
• Front Sights: Fiber Optic (Green)
• Coating: Watchtowers Firearms Proprietary PVD Coating on Frame, slide, Barrel and All Major Components
• Magazines: 4 Magazines – ships with 2 (126mm) 17 Rd 2 (140mm) 20 Rd Magazines
• Length: 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)

All photos: Watchtower