Description
The Tisas 1911A1 Regulator 38 Super 9mm is a full-size, 5-inch government-model 1911 in high-polish chrome with Turkish walnut grips. Tisas ships it with a 9mm barrel and magazine plus a 38 Super barrel and magazine, so you get two calibers in one frame.
Tisas 1911A1 Regulator 38 Super 9mm Overview
Our store title lists this pistol only as a Tisas 1911 38 Super/9mm 5-inch chrome. Tisas markets it as the 1911A1 Regulator (factory model 10100513, newer UPC 711500175654); this listing uses the earlier SDS-era UPC 723551440582. The Regulator uses a forged steel frame and slide, Series 70 internals, enhanced GI-style fixed sights and a classic thumb safety with grip safety. Overall length is 8.5 inches and weight is about 2.1 lb. empty. Capacity is 9+1 in either caliber. The longer slide and sight radius make it the more forgiving shooter of the chrome Tisas pair.
Full-Size Handling
A 5-inch government 1911 is about as soft-shooting as a centerfire handgun gets in 9mm. The extra slide mass and longer sight radius make it easier to shoot small groups than a commander, and recoil in 38 Super is still very manageable. The downside is size: at 8.5 inches long and over two pounds, the Regulator is a range and display pistol first, not an everyday carry gun.
Switching Barrels
Changing calibers takes a minute. Field-strip the pistol, swap the barrel and use the matching magazine; the same recoil spring and slide run both cartridges. Keep the spare barrel in the case so it does not get mixed up with other parts, and confirm the chamber marking before loading. Many owners shoot inexpensive 9mm for practice and bring out the 38 Super for a more traditional feel and a little more velocity.
About 38 Super Ammunition
38 Super is a classic cartridge with a loyal following in competition and in Latin America, where it was long the most powerful legal civilian chambering. Today it is a specialty load: expect higher prices than 9mm and limited selection, and do not count on finding it at a big-box store. Never fire 38 ACP, the older lower-pressure cartridge, in this pistol. Reloaders will find 38 Super brass readily available online.
Caring for a Chrome 1911
High-polish chrome resists corrosion well but marks easily. Store the Regulator in its case or a padded rug, clean with non-abrasive solvent and wipe off fingerprints with a silicone cloth. A suede-lined leather holster is kinder to the finish than molded Kydex. Expect a short break-in period of a few hundred rounds, and keep the slide rails lightly oiled for reliable feeding.
Where It Fits
The Regulator is aimed at shooters who want a classic-looking chrome government model without paying custom-shop prices. Resale value will trail a Colt, and some holster makers do not list Tisas by name, but any 5-inch government 1911 holster without a rail cutout fits. As a traditional range gun or a centerpiece for a 1911 collection, it delivers a lot for the money.
State Laws and Ownership
Handgun rosters in some states list approved models by exact configuration, so a two-caliber chrome Regulator may not be eligible there. The included 9-round magazines meet most capacity limits. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and confirm your receiving dealer will accept the transfer.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Tisas (imported by Tisas USA)
- Model: 1911A1 Regulator (10100513)
- UPC: 723551440582
- Calibers: 9mm Luger and 38 Super (barrel and magazine for each)
- Action: Single action, Series 70 internals
- Barrel: 5 in.
- Overall length: 8.5 in.
- Weight: About 2.1 lb.
- Capacity: 9+1
- Frame and slide: Forged steel
- Finish: Polished chrome
- Grips: Turkish walnut
- Sights: Enhanced GI-style fixed
- Safety: Thumb safety and grip safety
- Included: Two magazines, 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. Fire only 9mm Luger through the 9mm barrel and 38 Super through the 38 Super barrel, and never use 38 ACP ammunition.
Who It Is For
The Tisas 1911A1 Regulator 38 Super 9mm is a great fit for collectors and range shooters who want a full-size chrome government model with walnut grips and the flexibility of 9mm and 38 Super in one pistol.
Buy the Tisas 1911A1 Regulator 38 Super 9mm at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Tisas 1911A1 Regulator 38 Super 9mm 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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