Description
The Tisas Night Stalker 1911 in 9mm is a modernized single-stack carry pistol that takes the bones of the classic 1911 platform and layers on features you used to have to pay a custom shop to get. The 4.25-inch bull barrel is fitted with a single-port bushing-style compensator that keeps the muzzle flat through follow-up shots, even with hotter defensive loads. The slide is forged carbon steel with angled tri-cut serrations, and the frame is lightweight aluminum with a grey Cerakote finish. Overall length comes in at 8.5 inches and the whole package tips the scales at just 2.12 lbs, which is genuinely light for a steel-slide 1911.
What Makes the Night Stalker Comp Stand Out
The optic cut on the slide is a direct-milled RMSc/507K footprint, not a plate-and-adapter setup. That keeps the red dot sitting lower and more naturally in your sight picture, and it eliminates a potential point of failure in a carry gun. Novak-style rear sights with a tritium front are also included, so irons are still completely usable if you run the gun without a dot. The extended slide stop, large ambidextrous thumb safety, and extended beavertail grip safety are all thoughtfully sized for real-world handling, not just spec sheet checkboxes.
The Bobtail Frame and Carry Ergonomics
One of the quieter selling points on this pistol is the Ed Brown-style bobtail cut on the grip frame. That rounded butt reduces the corner that tends to print through a cover garment, making IWB carry noticeably more comfortable and discreet without forcing you into a smaller caliber or platform. The integrated Picatinny rail forward of the trigger guard adds utility for a light or laser, and small parts on the Night Stalker are cross-compatible with standard Colt 1911 components, which matters a lot for long-term serviceability.
Range Performance and Real-World Reliability
The Night Stalker Comp has been run through its paces across multiple reviews and has proven reliable with a variety of 9mm loads including 115 and 124 grain offerings. Slide-to-frame fit is tight, the safety engages cleanly, and the single-action trigger has a smooth, short reset that 1911 fans will appreciate right out of the box. Tisas backs the pistol with a 1-year limited warranty on materials and workmanship, plus a lifetime service plan covering material defects for the life of the firearm.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Tisas
- Model: 1911 Night Stalker Comp
- MPN: 10100133
- UPC: 711500175333
- Caliber: 9mm
- Action: Single Action Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 4.25"
- Overall Length: 8.5"
- Height: 5.47"
- Width: 1.41"
- Weight (Unloaded): 2.12 lbs
- Capacity: 10+1
- Frame Material: Aluminum
- Slide Material: Forged Carbon Steel
- Finish: Grey Cerakote
- Sights: Novak-style rear, Tritium front night sight
- Optic Cut: RMSc / 507K Direct Mount
- Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Extended Beavertail Grip Safety
- Rail: Integrated Picatinny Rail
What’s Included
- Tisas Night Stalker 1911 9mm Compensated Pistol
- Two 10-round magazines
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Night Stalker Comp require an adapter plate to mount a red dot?
No adapter plates needed. The slide has a direct-milled RMSc/507K footprint cut right into the steel, so compatible micro red dots like the Holosun 507K and Shield RMSc mount directly. This keeps the optic lower and more stable than plate-based solutions and removes one potential point of failure.
How does the compensator affect carrying the Night Stalker?
The single-port bushing-style compensator does add a small amount of overall length compared to a standard 4.25-inch carry 1911, bringing the pistol to 8.5 inches overall. For most IWB holster setups this is still manageable, and the bobtail frame cut helps offset that by reducing how much the grip prints under a cover garment.
Is the aluminum frame a durability concern compared to a steel-framed 1911?
Aluminum-framed 1911s have a long track record in carry and duty use, and the Cerakote finish on the Night Stalker adds meaningful corrosion resistance. The forged steel slide handles the majority of the stress during cycling, and the aluminum frame keeps the overall weight down to 2.12 lbs, which is a real advantage for all-day carry.
What magazines does the Tisas Night Stalker 9mm use?
The Night Stalker ships with two 10-round single-stack 9mm magazines. Standard 1911 single-stack 9mm magazines from reputable manufacturers like Mec-Gar are compatible and widely recommended as an upgrade for those wanting higher-capacity options.
How does the Night Stalker Comp compare to a standard 1911 in terms of parts compatibility?
Small parts on the Tisas Night Stalker are cross-compatible with standard Colt 1911 components, which is good news for long-term ownership. That means aftermarket triggers, springs, and other internals from the enormous 1911 aftermarket ecosystem will largely apply here without needing proprietary replacements.
What kind of warranty does Tisas offer on the Night Stalker?
Tisas backs the Night Stalker with a 1-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the original retail purchase date. Beyond that, they offer a lifetime service plan that covers material defects for the life of the firearm, which is solid coverage for the price point.






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