Description
The TISAS 1911 Nightstalker in 9mm is what happens when you take a classic Government-size 1911 platform and load it up with factory upgrades that most manufacturers charge extra for. Built on a forged carbon steel frame and slide — not cast, forged — with a cold hammer-forged ramped barrel, this pistol is constructed with the same attention to material integrity you'd find on guns costing considerably more. The platinum gray Cerakote finish gives it a distinctive look while providing real corrosion and wear resistance that bare blued steel simply can't match. Chambered in 9mm and running on Colt Series 70-based internals, it delivers that familiar, crisp 1911 single-action feel without a firing pin block getting in the way of the trigger.
What the Nightstalker Gets Right Out of the Box
The feature list here is genuinely impressive for a factory pistol. You get an SF-style skeletonized hammer and trigger, a lowered and flared ejection port for cleaner brass ejection, rear slide cocking serrations, a contoured trigger guard undercut, an extended beavertail grip safety, and an SF-style ambidextrous thumb safety — great for lefties and right-handers alike. The machined aluminum grips give it a clean, grippy feel, and the integrated Picatinny rail on the dust cover means you can mount a light or laser without any modifications. The tritium front night sight is a welcome touch for low-light use, giving you a solid reference point when conditions are less than ideal.
Range Feel and Reliability
The Nightstalker 9mm has drawn consistent praise from owners who've put real round counts through it. The weight of a full steel-framed 1911 does a nice job of taming 9mm recoil, which makes for a very flat-shooting pistol with a trigger that rewards accuracy. The SF trigger pull runs in that satisfying 3.5 to 4 pound range with a short, clean reset. Owners have reported running a wide variety of 9mm loads from 90 to 147 grain without issues, which speaks well to the ramped barrel and overall reliability of the platform. The included 9-round magazines function reliably, and the gun is also compatible with standard aftermarket 1911 single-stack 9mm magazines.
TISAS backs this pistol with a 1-year warranty plus their Lifetime Service Plan, which is a confidence-builder for anyone on the fence about a Turkish-made firearm. The build quality, finish work, and feature set consistently exceed what you'd expect at this price point.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TISAS (Trabzon Arms Industry)
- MPN: 10100538
- UPC: 711500175630
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single-Action (SA)
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Barrel Construction: Cold Hammer-Forged, Ramped
- Capacity: 9+1
- Frame Material: Forged Carbon Steel, Full-Size with Picatinny Rail
- Slide Material: Carbon Steel, Government Length
- Finish: Platinum Gray Cerakote (Frame and Slide)
- Grips: Machined Aluminum
- Sights: Tritium Front Night Sight, Novak-Style U-Notch Rear
- Safety: SF-Style Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Extended Beavertail Grip Safety
- Internals: Colt Series 70 Based
- Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz (unloaded)
- Height: 5.30 inches
- Width: 1.41 inches
What’s Included
- TISAS 1911 Nightstalker 9mm pistol
- 2 x 9-round magazines
- Cleaning kit
- Lockable rugged hard case
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the TISAS 1911 Nightstalker different from a standard GI-style 1911?
The Nightstalker comes from the factory with a long list of upgrades that you'd typically have to pay a gunsmith to add to a basic GI pistol. That includes an ambidextrous thumb safety, extended beavertail grip safety, skeletonized hammer, SF trigger, lowered and flared ejection port, a Picatinny rail on the dust cover, and a tritium front night sight. It's essentially a modernized, upgraded 1911 that's ready to run without any additional work.
What internal design does the Nightstalker use, and why does it matter?
The Nightstalker runs on Colt Series 70-based internals, which means there's no firing pin block (Series 80-style) interrupting the trigger linkage. For a lot of 1911 purists, this is a big deal — it generally results in a cleaner, more direct trigger pull. It also means the gun is fully compatible with the vast aftermarket of Series 70 trigger components and springs if you ever want to do any tuning.
Can I use standard aftermarket 1911 magazines with the Nightstalker 9mm?
Yes. The single-stack Nightstalker 9mm is compatible with standard single-stack 1911 9mm magazines from the aftermarket. Owners have had good results with Mec-Gar 10-round 9mm 1911 magazines as a popular and affordable upgrade over the included 9-round mags. Just make sure any magazine you buy is specifically made for a 1911-pattern 9mm, since 9mm and .45 ACP 1911 magazines are not interchangeable.
How does the gray Cerakote finish hold up compared to traditional bluing?
Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic coating that outperforms traditional bluing in nearly every practical category — it's more resistant to corrosion, moisture, sweat, and general wear. The platinum gray finish on the Nightstalker is applied to both the frame and slide, giving you consistent protection across the whole gun. It also makes the pistol much easier to maintain, since you're not dealing with a finish that can rust if you look at it wrong.
Is the TISAS Nightstalker a good option for someone new to 1911s?
It's actually a great entry point into the 1911 platform. The 9mm chambering makes ammunition more affordable and the recoil easier to manage than .45 ACP, and the forged steel frame's extra weight helps keep the muzzle down during rapid fire. The factory trigger is already in a comfortable, usable place, and the ambidextrous safety and beavertail make the manual of arms straightforward. It gives you a well-appointed, full-size 1911 without requiring you to spend custom-shop money to get a functional feature set.
What warranty comes with the TISAS 1911 Nightstalker?
TISAS covers the Nightstalker with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, and also includes their Lifetime Service Plan. The Lifetime Service Plan is separate from the warranty and covers service and support on the firearm beyond the initial warranty period, which is a strong commitment for a pistol in this price range.





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