Tisas 1911A1 Tank Commander .45 ACP – Compact Series 70, 4.25 in Forged Steel, Matte Phosphate
The Tisas 1911A1 Tank Commander delivers a classic GI-style look in a commander-length package, pairing forged carbon-steel construction with Series 70 internals and a cold-hammer-forged 4.25 in barrel. Finished in a uniform matte grey phosphate and equipped with double-diamond walnut grips, this compact .45 ACP offers authentic 1911 handling with modern manufacturing quality.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide displays mild surface scratches along the flats, and light edge wear is visible on high-contact points, yet the controls operate smoothly and the action cycles reliably.
What’s Included
- 2 x 7-round blued steel factory magazines
- Tisas Pistols user manual
- Spare brown GI-style plastic grip panels
- 1911 barrel bushing wrench
Built on a forged carbon-steel frame and slide, the Tank Commander follows the original Series 70 pattern with no firing-pin safety, preserving a crisp single-action trigger pull and compatibility with standard GI 1911 parts.
The 4.25 in cold-hammer-forged barrel shortens overall length without sacrificing accuracy, while the arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop and ring commander hammer stay faithful to WWII-era service pistols.
Matte grey phosphate finish resists glare and corrosion, and rear vertical serrations give positive purchase for slide manipulation. Fixed GI-style sights (staked half-moon front, dovetail notch rear) maintain the pistol’s period-correct profile.
Safety is handled by traditional thumb and grip safeties. A short, solid trigger and double-diamond checkered walnut grips offer a familiar 1911 feel and consistent control.
Produced in the 2024-25 run (serial prefix T0620) and carrying an MSRP of $582.05, this compact commander remains an accessible option for shooters who appreciate forged-steel durability and classic .45 ACP performance.