Interest in the iconic Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol is approaching an all-time high, especially those which truly look like and reflect the “feel” of the original gun designed by John Moses Browning back in the late 1890’s. The Tisas’ Model 1911A1 Aviator is such a firearm, true to the original in many ways, and arguably even better! This affordable handgun is ideal for home defense, personal protection, law enforcement, or simply to shoot at paper at the local range, and, it easily fits into any family’s budget.

The Tisas Model 1911A1 Aviator is chambered in .45 ACP & 9MM. Its frame is made of aluminum which has a H-151 Satin Aluminum Cerakote finish. The grips are overmolded black rubber grips which are highly functional allowing for a comfortable, yet solid grip.

The gun’s hammer forged steel barrel is 4.25-inches in length and the smooth-action slide is made of 4140 hammer forged steel, and all the gun’s exterior parts have the durable, practical and attractive H-146 Black Cerakote finish. The Tisas Model 1911A1’s barrel slide’s newly designed front brass bead and rear sights makes for a 5.65-inches line of sight for quick target acquisition, but also nicely accurate shooting. The magazine can be loaded with 7 rounds.

Tisas’ Model 1911A1 Aviator trigger and trigger guard remain true to those of the original Model 1911 with its GI Trigger which has a 4.5 to 5-pound trigger pull. The gun has a round hammer and a service safety, as well as magazine release behind the trigger. The additional safety is the GI style grip safety, which too must be squeezed to fire the single-action trigger. The beaver-style back safety grip protects the hammer and prevents the gun from firing if accidentally dropped. The gun’s arched main spring house allows for easier handling of the gun, and more comfortable shooting.

All Tisas’ Model 1911A1 Aviator guns come with an air and water-tight lockable case, along with a 7-round magazine, a cleaning kit, bushings wrench and extra dark brown plastic grips.

Tisas’ Model 1911A1 Aviator

Action: Semi-auto

Trigger: Single-action

Caliber/round: .45 ACP & 9MM

Barrel: Hammer-forged steel

Slide: 4140 hammer-forged steel

Frame: Aluminum

Exterior Finish: H-151 Satin Aluminum Cerakote

Barrel Length: 4.25-inches

Overall Length: 7.92-inches

Overall Height: 5.27-inches

Weight (empty): 32.6-ounces (2.4-pounds)

Grips: Checkered Walnut

Sights: Newly designed brass bead front and rear sights; open/steel

Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds

MSRP: $529.99