OA Defense

What OA Defense does

OA Defense is an American firearms manufacturer that designs, engineers, and builds the OA 2311 pistol platform from its facility in Robbins, North Carolina. Founded in 2022 and product-launched in 2023, the company relocated from Nevada to North Carolina in 2025 to access skilled military veteran personnel, supply chain partners, and manufacturing resources. The OA 2311 is a 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol built on a double-stack 1911 design with SIG P320 magazine compatibility, featuring modular grip and magwell systems, ported barrels, lightening-cut slides, fully ambidextrous controls, and optic-ready slides compatible with RMR, DPP, and RMSc red dot footprints. The product line spans full-size, compact, and premium Pro Elite variants priced from $2,299 to $3,299 MSRP, all built to order with 60–90 day lead times.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of pistols and accessories (Magpul AMAG magazines, Safariland holsters, Night Fision tritium sights, apparel) distributed exclusively through an authorized dealer network covering 35+ states. A dedicated LE/MIL discount program targets law enforcement and military customers. The go-to-market is event-driven, with sponsorships of shooting competitions (Mammoth Sniper Challenge, North Carolina State IDPA Match), dealer demo days, content marketing, and dealer-led customer education. The executive team is composed almost entirely of U.S. Army veterans with special operations backgrounds, including President Chris Moore (29 years Army, 75th Ranger Regiment, USASOC/JSOC), CRO Tony Pignato, and COO Mike Shook (27 years USASOC). Strategic growth targets include 200% growth by end of 2027, expanded LE/MIL sales channels, and product line depth from compact to Pro Elite tiers.

Name

OA Defense

Legal name

OA Defense, LLC

Website

https://oadefense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OA Defense is an American firearms manufacturer that designs and builds the OA 2311 pistol platform — a 9mm 1911-pattern pistol with SIG P320 magazine compatibility — selling via authorized dealers to competitive shooters, law enforcement, and military customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAMAKAA

Firearms & Ammunition Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Hunting, Shooting & Archery Retail

Keywords

• Semi-automatic pistols
• Firearms manufacturing
• 9mm handguns
• 1911 platform pistols
• Tactical duty pistols

Headquarters

HQ city

Robbins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Firearms Sales: OA Defense generates primary revenue from the sale of OA 2311 pistols. All firearms are built to order with 60-90 day lead times. Products include full-size, compact, and Pro variants in multiple finish options.
2. Accessories & Parts: Revenue from accessories including magazines, holsters (Safariland, Dara, Red Hill Tactical), sights, optics, apparel, and gear. Also includes extended warranties and special order configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OA Defense manufactures the OA 2311 family of 9x19mm semi-automatic pistols — full-size, compact, Pro, and Pro Elite variants — built on a double-stack 1911-inspired platform compatible with SIG P320 pattern magazines. All pistols are built to order in Robbins, North Carolina with 60–90 day lead times and ship standard with Night Fision tritium sights, Magpul AMAG magazines, and co-witnessing optic plates. The company also sells related accessories including Safariland duty holsters, sights, optics, magazines, and branded apparel through its dealer network and direct e-commerce channel.

Product overview

OA Defense is an American firearms manufacturer that designs and manufactures the OA 2311 pistol platform from its facility in Robbins, North Carolina. The product lineup centers on the OA 2311 family of semi-automatic 9x19mm pistols, which are built on a double-stack 1911-inspired design with SIG P320 magazine compatibility. The core product line includes full-size models (OA 2311 and OA 2311 Pro), compact variants (OA 2311 Compact and Compact Pro), and premium Elite variants. All models feature 7075 aluminum frames, polymer grips, fully ambidextrous controls, and optic-ready slides compatible with RMR, DPP, and RMSc red dot sights. The company also offers accessories including magazines, sights, holsters, and apparel. OA Defense emphasizes precision engineering, American manufacturing, and firearms designed for both duty and competition use with a focus on race gun performance with duty gun reliability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OA 2311 Pro Elite Premium full-size OA 2311 pistol featuring a cut and contoured slide with ported barrel, lightening cuts, and enhanced trigger, available in both ported and non-ported configurations. Delivers blistering-fast cycle times and unparalleled control during sustained firing. MSRP $3,299.
• OA 2311 Pro Full-size ported OA 2311 pistol designed for duty use and high round count range days. Features cut and contoured slide, ported 5-inch barrel, enhanced 3.5–4 lb trigger, and Springer Precision Extended Mag Release Paddle. Ships with three 21-round and two 17-round Magpul AMAG magazines. MSRP $2,599.
• OA 2311 (Full-Size) Full-size workhorse of the OA 2311 line-up featuring polymer grip, 5-inch barrel, and 17+1 magazine capacity. 7075 aluminum frame, 4.0–4.5 lb trigger pull, fully ambidextrous controls, optic-ready slide. MSRP $2,299 (standard) or $2,449 (High Desert finish).
• OA 2311 Compact Pro Elite Compact version of the premium Pro Elite featuring ported barrel, lightening cut slide, and enhanced trigger. Ultimate EDC and personal defense platform optimized for maximum speed, accuracy, and control. MSRP $3,199.
• OA 2311 Compact Pro Compact EDC OA 2311 pistol with 4.25-inch barrel, ported barrel, lightening cut slide, and modular magwell. Features enhanced 3.5–4 lb trigger and 15+1/17+1 capacity depending on configuration. MSRP $2,399–$2,499.
• OA 2311 Compact Compact size variant of the standard OA 2311, designed for everyday carry and personal defense with 4.25-inch barrel and standard features.
• OA 2311 Legacy Pistols Earlier generation OA 2311 models including standard, High Desert Black, and High Desert Sage finishes. All Legacy models feature the same core OA 2311 platform characteristics with 7075 aluminum frame, polymer grip, ambidextrous controls, and optic-ready slide.
• Magazines Magpul AMAG magazines compatible with OA 2311 pistols. 17-round and 21-round capacities available, fully compatible with SIG P320 pattern magazine specification for widespread availability.
• Sights & Optics Optic mounting plates and night sights including Night Fision tritium sights. Ships with multiple co-witnessing slide plates for RMR, DPP, and RMSc optic footprints to support use with popular red dot optics.
• Holsters Holsters including Safariland 6360RDS Level III Retention Duty Holsters (ALS/SLS Mid-Ride) compatible with OA 2311 full-size and compact models with weaponlights. $229 per holster. Available in black or FDE, left or right hand.
• Apparel OA Defense branded apparel including SavTac x OAD collaboration items and other branded merchandise sold through the company's accessories storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• Order fulfillment within 60-90 days for built-to-order pistols
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Night FisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationNight Fision supplies Precision Tritium Perfect Dot night sights for all OA 2311 pistols. Night Fision's sister company Cammenga has manufactured the U.S. Military's Tritium Lensatic Compass for over 30 years. Night Fision provides 30% more tritium than competitors with a 16-year illumination guarantee (longest in industry).
• Magpul IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationMagpul supplies AMAG magazines for all OA 2311 pistols. Standard OA 2311 includes 3x 17-round magazines; Pro models include 3x 21-round and 2x 17-round magazines; Compact Pro includes 5x 15-round magazines.
• SafarilandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafariland provides 6360RDS Level III Retention duty holsters for OA 2311 Full Size and Compact configurations. Holsters feature ALS/SLS retention systems, SafariLaminate construction, and are optic-ready.
• Bergara RiflesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBergara co-presents the Mammoth Sniper Challenge competition with OA Defense. Bergara supplies rifles (CURE Carbon and MgLite) for team competitors.
• Hunt Fish ShootminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMike Chiarappa's media channel creates content featuring OA Defense products including competition coverage and product evaluations.
• Dara HolstersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDara Holsters manufactures AIWB (appendix inside waistband) holsters specifically designed for OA 2311 pistols.
• Springer PrecisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationSpringer Precision supplies Extended Mag Release Paddles standard on all Pro model pistols for increased ergonomics and faster magazine changes.
• Red Hill TacticalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRed Hill Tactical manufactures Competition OWB holsters specifically for OA Defense 2311 pistols. Features double-layer Kydex, low-cut profile, adjustable retention, and optic-ready design.
• LV StippleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLV Stipple provides custom stippling and laser engraving services for OA 2311 grips, allowing personalization of polymer grip modules.
• Copeland CreativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo production company that filmed the Mammoth Sniper Challenge coverage for OA Defense, creating multimedia content for marketing purposes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Colt: Original 1911 manufacturer with renewed double-stack competition pistols (e.g., Competition Pistol, M1911 series). Competes on heritage, brand, and dealer pull.
• Walther Arms: PDP and PPQ series compete for the duty/competition buyer in the same price band as the OA 2311; broad European brand with strong US distribution.
• Glock: Dominant polymer-pistol incumbent and the default competitor across LE/competition/EDC segments where OA Defense competes. Owns the cultural and institutional mindshare in duty polymer pistols.
• Smith & Wesson: M&P series and CSX/EQ competition/duty pistols compete for the same retail and LE buyer; broad pricing range and the strongest US LE installed base.
• SIG Sauer: Defines the P320 magazine standard on which the OA 2311 is built; also offers the P320, 1911-style, and competition pistols across price points. Direct channel and platform competitor with vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Dan Wesson: Premium 1911-platform manufacturer with duty and competition focus; competes with OA Defense in the high-end 1911-style category and shares the custom-shop aesthetic.
• Staccato: Premium 2011-platform pistol manufacturer (formerly STI) targeting duty, competition, and concealed carry. Most direct competitor to OA Defense's OA 2311 Pro/Pro Elite in the high-end 1911-inspired segment.
• Springfield Armory: Sells 1911-platform and double-stack pistols (e.g., Prodigy, XD series) at premium-mid price points; very close overlap with the OA 2311 use case and channel (LE, competition, concealed carry).
• Wilson Combat: Established custom-shop 1911 and2011 builder with duty and competition SKUs; competes for the same buyer who values hand-fitting, duty reliability, and 1911 ergonomics.
• Nighthawk Custom: Premium 1911 manufacturer focused on duty and competition builds; competes head-to-head with OA Defense's Pro Elite at the high end of the 1911-style market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/oa.defense
• Xx.com/oadefense
• Facebookfacebook.com/oadefense2311

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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