Chambered in .45 Auto, the ''XLV'' features a commander-style 4.25'' barrel. The XLV is loaded with features normally found on much higher-priced 1911 pistols. It has an enlarged, extended slide release, ambidextrous extended thumb-safety, extended beavertail, memory bump grip safety, serrated combat-style skeletonized hammer and includes checkering on both the mainspring housing as well as the front strap of the grip. The trigger guard is generously flared on both sides for ease of trigger reach for both left- and right-handed shooters while maintaining a high grip. Grip panels are diamond-checkered black plastic with the Girsan logo and the front and rear sights are dovetail cut and fixed. The trigger is a medium sized, non-skeletonized, with vertical serrations on the face. The ejection port is generously extended and flared and the entire slide and steel frame is dressed with a durable Davidson's Dark Earth cerakote finish. Included is one eight-round magazine. Rear vertical angled serrations on the slide complete the package.