First Impressions: Laser Ammo Recoil 2011 Match Laser Training Gun

Providing serious shooters with a realistic look and feel for perfected ammunition-free practice.

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posted on May 17, 2025
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Laser Ammo Match King Recoil

Here at NRA Family, we talk a lot about dry practice (or dry-fire practice) as a way to hone your shooting skills without using live ammo. It's a great way to iron out a flinch or to work on your hold. However, dry practice involves zero felt recoil. If you're at or seeking the next level, which is realistic dry practice that includes the sensation of actually firing a handgun, you should check out Laser Ammo's brand-new Recoil Enabled 2011 Match King Laser Training pistol, which is shipping now. 

The point of this training pistol is to replicate the feel and function of a real 2011 pistol. the new Recoil 2011 Match King delivers a realistic training experience. With a full metal construction for realistic weight and balance, paired with recoil simulation and slide cycling action, this training pistol is a great choice for competitive shooters or self-defenders who use the 2011 as their tool of choice. Featuring a full metal slide and frame, the full-size sidearm is designed for enhanced precision and reliability. The Recoil 2011 Match King is equipped with a crisp trigger and a short reset for consistent shot cycles, as well as textured polymer grip panels for control during rapid fire.

Additional features include an integrated accessory rail for the attachment of tactical lights or accessories to replicate your everyday carry or competition loadout for extra-realistic practice. The recoil-enabled 2011 Match King includes a green gas blowback system for fast fills of the magazine (CO2 magazines are also available). 

This new eye-safe training pistol uses a CNC machined REAL conversion barrel with the robust SureStrike laser and PST (piston) back cap, available in Red or Infrared. The REAL barrel conversion includes a simple-to-use but accurate windage and elevation alignment system that allows the user to align the laser for accurate training, ideally used with the Smokeless Range or Laser Ammo reactive targets.

“After checking various other 2011-style firearms, Laser Ammo chose the HX26 'Match King' specifically, as it was decidedly the best fit for our customer's needs,” said Patrick McMahon, one of Laser Ammo’s Mil/LE sales team and the head of Laser Ammo competition division. “The 2011 is a popular gun with competition shooters, as it is red dot ready. The gun delivers an unmatched level of realism when combined with our advanced training solutions." MSRP $440; LaserAmmo.com

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