Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 127 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.05 kg
- Introduced
- 2026
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout is a full-size single-action 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .45 ACP, reintroduced in 2026 under the Tisas (SDS Arms) banner. It pairs a forged carbon-steel Government-length frame and slide with Colt Series 70 internals, a 5-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel, enhanced A1-style sights with a brass bead front insert, and Turkish walnut grips. The QPQ Tenifer finish gives it a durable, corrosion-resistant black surface in a classic single-stack package.
Tisas built its reputation flooding the US market with affordable, forged-steel 1911 clones that punch well above their price point, earning the nickname "Turkish Colts" among American shooters.
Marketed as a value-oriented retro 1911; the Stakeout name harks back to a special-purpose duty 1911 lineage. Ships with two 8-round magazines.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Trabzon Gun Industry Corporation
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- Türkiye
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2026
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 127 mm
- Overall length
- 218 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.05 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Short recoil
- Firing mechanism
- Single action
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 8
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Slide
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- QPQ Tenifer
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 260 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 477 J
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Forged carbon steel frame
Cold hammer forged barrel- Series 70 internals
Brass bead front sight
Turkish walnut grips
Skeletonized hammer and trigger
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 128 .45 ACP pistols | 1.05 kg | 1.04 kg | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 129 .45 ACP pistols | 218 mm | 215 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 129 .45 ACP pistols | 127 mm | 117 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 129 .45 ACP pistols | 8 | 8 | Holds more rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout
How much does the Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout weigh?
The Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout weighs 1.05 kg (2.31 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout?
The Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout is chambered in .45 ACP.
How many rounds does the Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout hold?
The Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout holds 8 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout?
The Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout is 218 mm (8.58 in) long overall, with a 127 mm (5.00 in) barrel.
Who makes the Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout?
The Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout is made by Trabzon Gun Industry Corporation (Türkiye). It was designed by John Browning (original 1911 design).
When was the Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout introduced?
The Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout was introduced in 2026.
How does the Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout operate?
The Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is single action.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/tisas-1911-ai-stakeout' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "tisas-1911-ai-stakeout", "name": "Tisas 1911 AI Stakeout", "manufacturer": { "id": "tisas", "name": "Trabzon Gun Industry Corporation", "countryCode": "TR", "foundedYear": 1993, "website": "https://www.tisasfirearms.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:48", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:48", "version": "9560d067dcc76cc7b392b784daa9ebe25ee0d34a303df7da1106f059867e1249" }, "category": { "id": "pistol", "name": "Pistol", "description": "Handguns designed to be fired with one or two hands" }, "country_of_origin": "TR", "year_introduced": 2026, "barrel_length_mm": 127, "weight_empty_g": 1049, "action_type": "short_recoil"}