This is the Experior, which has a 1911 slide. So it is a 2011, at least according to Wilson and everyone that’s tested them.Congrats... An actual 2011 is a really nice design... But the Wilson Combat is not a 2011...but it is a superior design. I was so impressed with mine. It's so clean, so minimal. The way the grip panels are wedged in... Never ever a squeak or rattle. Such a fantastic evolution. And yes, no need for a grip safety. I defeated mine on the 2011,and it's a big reason I wanted the WC X9.