The TriStar SPS Pantera is a single-action 1911-pattern pistol in 9mm Luger with an 18+1 capacity and a 5-inch barrel. The frame and slide are steel with a chrome finish. Sights are a fiber optic front in a dovetail and an adjustable Bomar rear. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: TriStar 
• Model Name: SPS Pantera 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 18+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Overall Length: 8.7 inches 
• Weight: 2.71 lbs 
• Frame Material: Steel with Chrome Finish 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front Dovetail & Adjustable Rear Bomar 
• Grip Type: Black Polymer 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety and Beavertail Grip Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The chrome finish sets the visual tone and provides reasonable corrosion resistance. The adjustable Bomar rear sight lets you zero the gun precisely rather than having to drift-adjust a fixed rear -- useful for competition. The fiber optic front speeds up target acquisition. An 18+1 capacity in a 1911-pattern gun is notably high, achieved through a double-stack magazine. Beavertail grip safety and ambidextrous thumb safety are both present.

The Pantera's chrome finish is the most-commented cosmetic feature -- users either find it striking or polarizing, but it gets consistent attention. The 5-inch barrel and adjustable sights attract competitive shooters who note good accuracy.

The 18+1 capacity in a 1911 form factor is a genuine selling point -- it's one of the higher-capacity options in this style. Recoil management and the comfortable grip are mentioned positively.

Common criticisms include weight (2.71 lbs fully loaded is substantial), occasional feeding or ejection issues (more common with certain ammo), and mixed opinions on the trigger -- some want a lighter or crisper break. Customization discussions come up, and aftermarket support is thinner than for more mainstream 1911 variants. Price-to-performance comparisons are mixed.