The Tisas 1911A1 Stakeout is a full-size 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in 45 ACP, built on a metal frame and slide with a 5-inch barrel. It has a cerakote finish over the metal, walnut grip panels, and iron sights. The pistol is fed by 8-round magazines and ships with two of them, so it is ready to use straight out of the box. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Tisas Arms 
• Model: 1911 A1 Stakeout 
• Caliber: 45 ACP 
• Gun Platform: 1911 Style 
• Barrel Length: 5" 
• Capacity: 8+1 
• Grips: Walnut 
• Finish: Cerakote, Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Full-size 1911 pattern metal frame and slide 
• Cerakote finish in black over the metal for corrosion resistance 
• Walnut grip panels give the pistol a classic 1911 look and feel in the hand 
• Iron sights come standard for duty, defense, and range use 
• Feeds from 8-round magazines, with two included so a spare is on hand 
• Built on the 1911 Style gun platform with a 5-inch barrel length range

Owners of budget 1911 pistols like the Tisas Stakeout generally report solid fit and finish for the price, with slides and frames that feel tight out of the box. Some note a short break-in period before feeding smooths out, and a few mention a light polish to the feed ramp helps with certain hollow-point loads. Complaints are usually about finish consistency between individual guns rather than function.

The grip angle and thumb safety feel familiar to anyone who has handled a 1911 before, and the walnut grips get consistent praise for looks and hand feel over plastic panels. Iron sights are functional but basic, and some owners swap them out.

Value is the main draw here: the 1911 platform has a huge base of aftermarket grips, sights, and holsters, so parts and accessories are easy to find even on a lower-cost gun like this one. Owners comparing it to name-brand 1911s tend to see it as a reasonable way into the platform without the premium price tag.