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The .38 Super has a long and storied history in the 1911 world, but finding a quality Government-frame pistol chambered for it has never been all that easy — until the Stakeout. Tisas built this one specifically to bridge the gap between the widely available 9mm and the classic .38 Super, and the way they did it is simple and smart: both barrels come in the box. The 9mm barrel ships installed, and the .38 Super barrel is ready to swap in whenever you feel like running the old-school cartridge. Same magazines match each caliber, each holding 9 rounds.
The construction here is worth talking about. The slide and frame are forged from 4140 steel and coated in a true electroless nickel finish — not a plated look-alike, but a real electroless process that covers the entire pistol uniformly, inside and out. That same nickel treatment extends to the aluminum trigger. The Turkish walnut grips bring a warm contrast to all that silver and give you a natural, comfortable grip surface that looks far more expensive than the price suggests.
Internally, the Stakeout runs Series 70 lockwork, which means no firing pin safety to muck up the trigger pull — just the clean, crisp single-action break that 1911 fans expect. The safety package includes an A1 service thumb safety and an extended beavertail grip safety that lets you ride the gun high and eliminates any chance of hammer bite. The front sight is serrated to cut down on glare, and a titanium firing pin keeps the lock time crisp.
This pistol draws design inspiration from Tisas's Duty and Tank Commander models, blending a snag-free A1 profile with a rounded spur hammer and vertical rear slide serrations. At 8.5 inches overall with a 5-inch button-rifled barrel, it's a full-size Government-frame 1911 in every sense. It comes in a lockable hard case with both barrels, a dedicated magazine for each caliber, a cleaning kit, bushing wrench, trigger lock, and owner's manual — so you're genuinely ready to run either caliber the day it arrives.
Yes, it genuinely ships with both a 9mm barrel and a .38 Super barrel in the lockable hard case. The 9mm barrel arrives installed in the pistol, and the .38 Super barrel is included alongside its own dedicated magazine. Both calibers use the same 9-round capacity, so the swap is straightforward.
The .38 Super is a semi-rimmed cartridge that runs at significantly higher pressure than standard 9mm, historically making it popular in action pistol competition for its velocity and accuracy at distance. While the two cartridges are similar in bullet diameter, they are not interchangeable — you need the correct barrel and magazine for each. The Stakeout includes both, so you can experience the difference firsthand.
Series 70 refers to the Colt-era internal design that does not include a firing pin safety block. Without that extra linkage in the trigger train, the feel tends to be cleaner and more direct compared to a Series 80 design. For 1911 purists, it is generally the preferred setup, and it is one of the reasons the Stakeout has gotten positive attention from experienced 1911 owners.
Electroless nickel is applied through a chemical deposition process rather than an electrical charge, which allows it to coat surfaces very uniformly — including inside recesses and tight tolerances where traditional plating tends to build up unevenly. The result is a harder, more consistent finish that holds up well to wear and has decent corrosion resistance. On the Stakeout, the entire pistol including the trigger receives this treatment.
It is one of the most practical entry points into .38 Super precisely because you are not giving anything up. The 9mm barrel ships installed, so you can build familiarity with the platform using common, affordable ammunition before ever picking up a box of .38 Super. When you are ready to try the Super, the barrel and a dedicated magazine are already in the case waiting for you.
The frame accepts standard 1911 single-stack magazines, and the .38 Super magazine included is a well-regarded Ed Brown unit. The 9mm variant requires a proper 9mm-headspaced 1911 magazine, which is also included. Many aftermarket 1911 magazine brands in both calibers are compatible with the Stakeout's ramped barrel design.
| UPC | 711500175340 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10100562 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Super Auto |
| Capacity | 9 |
| Color | Silver |
| Model | |
| Product Type | 1911 |
| Safety | Thumb Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 3.3 |
| Sights | Iron Sights |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
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