The Tisas 1911 Duty B9 is a 9mm Luger single-action semi-automatic pistol built on the 1911 pattern with a 5-inch barrel. It has a forged carbon steel frame and slide finished in Black Cerakote, white dot front and rear sights, and holds 9+1 rounds. The pistol includes a thumb safety, a hammer safety, and a beavertail grip safety. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Tisas 
• Model: 1911 Duty B9 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Single Action 
• Barrel Length: 5in 
• Capacity: 9+1 
• Finish: Black Cerakote 
• Frame Material: Forged Carbon Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Forged carbon steel frame and slide for a full-weight, all-metal 1911 build 
• White dot front and rear sights for a fast sight picture in daylight and low light 
• Three-part safety setup: thumb safety, hammer safety, and beavertail grip safety 
• Single-action trigger keeps the classic 1911 break and reset 
• Black Cerakote finish covers the frame and slide for wear resistance

Owners of the Tisas 1911 Duty B9 tend to compare it against far more expensive 1911s, and the general take is that the fit and function punch above the price. The forged carbon steel frame and slide give the gun a solid, all-steel feel, and most reports describe reliable cycling once the pistol is broken in.

Handling-wise, the single-action trigger and beavertail grip safety are called out as comfortable for extended range sessions, and the white dot sights are easy to pick up quickly. Some owners note the factory grips and trigger could use an upgrade, but that's typical for a 1911 in this price range rather than a specific complaint about this model.

On value, the Duty B9 is frequently described as one of the more affordable ways into a steel-frame 1911, and owners are generally comfortable dropping in aftermarket 1911 parts since the platform is so widely supported. The Black Cerakote finish is well liked for holding up to holster wear.