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Tisas 1911 DS Carry 9mm 5″ Optics-Ready Pistol, 17+1, Black

UPC: 711500175203

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Description

The Tisas 1911 DS Carry takes the gun everybody loves and gives it a serious capacity upgrade. This is a full-size, single-action 9mm built on a forged steel frame and slide, machined to tight tolerances, with a double-stack magazine that bumps you up to 17+1. If you've always liked the way a 1911 points and breaks but wished it held more than eight rounds, this is the answer without the eye-watering price tag that usually comes with a 2011-style pistol.

The 5" bull barrel design ditches the traditional bushing, which adds a little mass up front for a planted, soft-shooting feel and helps with consistent lockup shot to shot. The slide comes cut for an RMSc and Holosun 507K footprint, so you can direct-mount a micro red dot with no adapter plate, and the factory fiber-optic front sight sits low enough to give you a lower 1/3 co-witness with most optics. Up top you also get front and rear slide serrations, a flared and lowered ejection port, a titanium firing pin, and Series 70 internals. The polymer grip module runs 25 LPI checkering front and rear plus a removable aluminum magazine well, and the controls include an ambidextrous extended thumb safety and skeletonized hammer and trigger.

Folks who've put rounds through these report flawless feeding across a range of loads, from 115gr FMJ practice ammo up through 124 and 147gr hollow points. Owners coming from striker-fired guns tend to love the trigger, and a lot of them point out that the interior machining and fit are well above what the price suggests. It's a popular platform for tinkerers too, since it accepts Tisas DS, MAC, and many STI/Staccato-pattern 2011 magazines.

This one suits a wide net of shooters: anyone wanting a high-capacity 1911 for range days, competition, or a duty-style setup, and shooters curious about the double-stack 1911 world who don't want to spend three times as much to get in. Each pistol ships with two 17-round magazines, a cleaning kit, bushing wrench, trigger lock, instruction manual, and a lockable hard case with fitted foam.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Tisas
  • Model: 1911 DS Carry
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 12500021
  • UPC: 711500175203
  • Caliber: 9mm Luger
  • Action: Single Action (Semi-Auto)
  • Capacity: 17+1
  • Barrel Length: 5" Bull Barrel
  • Frame Material: Forged Steel
  • Slide Material: Forged Steel
  • Finish: Black
  • Front Sight: Fiber Optic
  • Rear Sight: Serrated Black, Dovetail
  • Optic Mount: Direct Mount RMSc / 507K Footprint, 1/3 Co-Witness
  • Safety: Ambidextrous Extended Thumb & Grip Safety
  • Included: 2 Magazines, Cleaning Kit, Bushing Wrench, Trigger Lock, Hard Case

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tisas 1911 DS Carry optics-ready out of the box?

Yes. The slide is direct-milled to accept micro red dots with an RMSc or Holosun 507K footprint, so you can mount most micro optics without an adapter plate. The factory fiber-optic front sight sits low enough to give you a lower 1/3 co-witness with most dots.

What magazines does it use and what's the capacity?

It ships with two 17-round double-stack magazines for a 17+1 capacity. These pistols are also compatible with Tisas DS, MAC, and many STI/Staccato-pattern 2011 magazines, which gives you plenty of aftermarket options.

How does it shoot and is it reliable?

Owners regularly report it feeds a wide spread of ammo reliably, from 115gr FMJ up through 124 and 147gr hollow points, including defensive loads. The 5" bull barrel and steel frame give it a planted, soft-shooting feel, and many shooters note the trigger and interior machining punch well above the price point. As with any new 1911-pattern gun, a break-in period and a good cleaning before first range trip are smart.

Will my Staccato or 2011-style holster fit it?

In most cases, yes. Shooters report it drops into many holsters built for Staccato and other double-stack 1911/2011 pistols. If you're buying a holster, just specify a double-stack 1911 with a 5" barrel to get the right fit.

Can I mount a weapon light on the rail?

It has an accessory rail, but the Tisas Carry rail can run a little non-standard, so not every light clamps on perfectly out of the box. Some owners use an adapter to get popular lights like a TLR series to seat correctly, so check fitment for your specific light before you commit.

Additional information

UPC

711500175203

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

12500021

Action

Barrel Length

4.25"

Caliber/Gauge

9mm

Capacity

17

Color

Black

Model

Product Type

1911

Shipping Weight

3.6

Sights

Dovetail

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