The DE1911U is built on an ultra lightweight frame made of aircraft grade aluminum alloy, and it features a 4140 high carbon steel slide and a rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation. Standard features include checkered front and back strap, stainless steel hex screws, a high-rise beavertail safety, skeleton hammer, and an aluminum trigger. True to the earlier 1911 variants this model is a Series 70 configuration. It has black/gray G10 grips. This model comes with two 6-round magazines.