Description
The Tisas 1911 Carry B9BA 9mm Night Sight is a lightweight commander 1911 with an aluminum bobtail frame, black Cerakote finish and Novak-style tritium night sights. It is chambered in 9mm Luger and ships with two 9-round magazines.
Tisas 1911 Carry B9BA 9mm Night Sight Overview
This is Tisas factory model 10100106. It shares the Carry series layout, a 4.25-inch barrel, Ed Brown-style bobtail mainspring housing, G10 sunburst grips, ambidextrous thumb safety and Series 70 internals, but adds tritium sights for low light. Overall length is 7.75 inches and weight is about 2.1 lb. Please note: our store title lists 10 rounds, while Tisas and its distributors specify 9+1 capacity with two 9-round magazines for this UPC. We describe it as shipped by the factory.
Why 9mm in a 1911
A 9mm 1911 combines the crisp single-action trigger the platform is known for with softer recoil and cheaper ammunition than 45 ACP. Follow-up shots are fast, and new shooters often find a 9mm commander easier to control than a polymer striker gun. One more round of capacity over a 45 is a bonus. The trade-off is that 9mm 1911s can be more sensitive to magazine quality, so stick with factory or proven aftermarket magazines.
Tritium Night Sights
The Novak-style sights carry tritium inserts that glow in darkness without needing to be charged by light. That is a real advantage for a home or carry gun that may be needed at night. Tritium does fade slowly over roughly ten to twelve years, and the dots can be harder to pick up in bright daylight than a fiber optic. For most defensive use, night sights are the better choice.
Light Aluminum Frame
The aluminum alloy frame keeps carry weight down compared with a steel 1911. In 9mm, recoil remains mild even with the lighter frame, so the alloy trade-off is less noticeable than in a 45. Steel frames still last longer under very high round counts, so keep the recoil spring fresh and inspect the rails during regular cleaning.
Bobtail and Holster Fit
The bobtail cut reduces printing under a shirt and makes inside-the-waistband carry more comfortable. It does require a holster made for a bobtail commander frame; most custom kydex shops and several mass-market makers offer one. The G10 sunburst grips provide good purchase without chewing up clothing.
Carrying a Series 70 1911
Series 70 internals mean no firing pin safety, which gives a cleaner trigger but makes the manual thumb safety and grip safety your main protections. Train to sweep the safety off on the draw and back on before reholstering. Run at least a few hundred rounds of your chosen defensive load before carrying, since 1911s can be picky about hollow point profiles.
State Laws and Ownership
Handgun rosters in a few states restrict which models can be sold, and some jurisdictions limit magazine capacity or require specific carry permits. The 9-round magazines are compliant almost everywhere. Check your state and local rules before ordering.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Tisas (imported by Tisas USA)
- Model: 1911 Carry B9BA (10100106)
- UPC: 711500175425
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single action, Series 70 internals
- Barrel: 4.25 in.
- Overall length: 7.75 in.
- Weight: About 2.1 lb.
- Capacity: 9+1, two magazines (store title lists 10)
- Frame: Aluminum alloy, Ed Brown-style bobtail
- Finish: Black Cerakote
- Grips: G10 sunburst texture
- Sights: Novak-style tritium night sights
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety
- Included: Lockable hard case
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that handguns be transferred through a licensed dealer to a buyer who is at least 21 years old and passes a background check. Use quality 9mm ammunition and test your carry load thoroughly, and choose a holster cut for a bobtail commander frame.
Who It Is For
The Tisas 1911 Carry B9BA 9mm Night Sight is a great fit for concealed carriers who want a light 9mm commander 1911 with tritium sights and a bobtail grip for comfortable all-day carry.
Buy the Tisas 1911 Carry B9BA 9mm Night Sight at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Tisas 1911 Carry B9BA 9mm Night Sight online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Tisas.
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