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The TISAS 1911 Stingray Carry B45BA takes the classic Commander format and reworks it specifically for everyday carry in .45 ACP. The machined aluminum frame drops weight compared to an all-steel 1911, and the Ed Brown Bobtail cut rounds off the grip heel so the butt of the gun tucks tighter against the body instead of printing outward. The result is a pistol that carries more like a compact but still gives you the full-size 1911 grip you know and the 8+1 capacity of a standard single-stack .45. The cold-hammer-forged 4.25-inch barrel splits the difference between a full-size Government model and something genuinely packable, and the polished feed ramp is set up to handle both ball and hollow-point ammunition reliably.
Beyond the bobtail, Tisas spec'd this pistol with Series 70-style internals, which means no trigger-activated firing pin block cluttering up the trigger action. Instead, a titanium firing pin handles passive drop safety, keeping the system simple. The skeletonized aluminum trigger has light, serrated face grooves for feel during the shot and a relatively short reset. The ambidextrous thumb safety has extended paddles with a positive, audible click in both directions, and the high-sweep beavertail grip safety engages reliably even with a less-than-textbook draw grip. Front and rear slide serrations give you solid purchase whether you're running the slide from the rear or doing a press-check up front. The two-tone Cerakote finish pairs a black slide with a tungsten/dark gray frame for both corrosion protection and a look that doesn't scream safe queen.
The black sunburst-pattern G10 grips are aggressive enough to keep the gun from shifting in your hand during recoil without being punishing against your skin during a full day of carry. At around 30 ounces unloaded, it's not a featherweight, but that weight actually helps manage the .45 ACP impulse without needing to white-knuckle it. Reviewers and forum users alike have noted that the fit and finish punches well above where you'd expect at this price point, with clean machining and a tight barrel bushing. The Novak-style 3-dot fixed sights are a proven carry-friendly setup, though if tritium or fiber optics are on your wish list, they're easy enough to swap in since the dovetail cuts are standard. This is a genuinely carry-ready pistol that also happens to be a lot of fun to run at the range.
The Bobtail cut rounds off the grip heel of the frame, turning what would be a sharp square corner into a rounded profile that tucks tighter against your body. This reduces the tendency of the grip butt to poke outward and print through a cover garment. It's a well-established modification that's appeared on custom and semi-custom 1911s for years, and Tisas built it in from the factory on the Stingray Carry.
The Series 70 system omits the trigger-activated firing pin block found in Series 80-style designs. Many 1911 enthusiasts prefer it because there are fewer parts in the trigger linkage, which can produce a cleaner, more consistent trigger pull. On the Stingray Carry, Tisas uses a titanium firing pin as passive drop protection in place of the firing pin block, keeping the manual safety as the primary active safety.
The polished, ramped feed ramp on the Stingray Carry is designed to handle both ball and modern hollow-point loads. Multiple reviewers have reported running a variety of defensive and practice ammunition without issues. As with most 1911s, a proper break-in period of a couple hundred rounds is reasonable before relying on it for carry duty.
The Stingray Carry's aluminum frame brings the unloaded weight to approximately 30 ounces, which is noticeably lighter than a comparable all-steel Commander that typically runs 33 to 36 ounces empty. That difference adds up over a full day of carry, and the lighter frame still does a good job managing .45 ACP recoil when combined with the standard single round-wire recoil spring setup.
Yes. The front and rear sights sit in standard Novak-style dovetail cuts, which are one of the most common sight mounting configurations in the 1911 world. That means a wide variety of aftermarket sights, including tritium night sights and fiber optic options, will fit without any gunsmithing beyond a basic sight pusher. The factory 3-dot setup works fine for most uses, but the upgrade path is wide open.
It's a solid choice if you already have some familiarity with single-action pistols and the manual of arms that comes with them. The ambidextrous thumb safety with positive-click paddles and the high-sweep beavertail grip safety are both forgiving and easy to work with. That said, anyone transitioning from a striker-fired pistol should spend time at the range building consistent habits with the thumb safety before carrying it.
| UPC | 711500175395 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10100103 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Color | Black, Tungsten |
| Model | |
| Product Type | 1911 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.5 |
| Sights | Novak |
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