Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry: Ideal Concealed

Guns are tools, meaning it’s a good idea to make sure the one you choose is well-suited to the task at hand. In the case of self-defense, that means finding the gun that fits the specific defensive purpose. For example, if you want to carry the gun on your body, you’re most likely going to want a handgun that can be concealed. The Tisas USA 1911 Stingray Carry is made for concealment and to provide gun owners with an affordable option for self-defense needs.

Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry
According to the gun maker, the Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry is designed specifically for concealed carriers. (Photo credit: Tisas)

The pistol is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum with a capacity of 9 +1 rounds using the factory flush fit magazine and 10 +1 rounds with the extended magazine. It has a 4.25-inch barrel and an empty weight of 1.68 pounds, and its overall dimensions make it a solid fit for concealment. Features include a skeletonized trigger, textured grips for a better hold, and a flared ejection port for more reliable cycling. The pistol also has a skeletonized, ridged hammer, rounded trigger guard, and a black slide with a gray frame.

serrations at the rearward portion of the slide of Tisas 1911 Stingray carry pistol
Aggressive serrations at the rearward portion of the slide make it easier to manipulate. (Photo credit: Tisas)

Features

  • Lightweight Aluminum Framed Carry 1911
  • Available in 9mm
  • Hammer Forged Slide and 4.25-inch barrel
  • Commander Length Slide w/ Snake Skin Serrations
  • Aluminum Full-Size Frame w/ Trigger Under Cut
  • Features the Ed Brown Bobtail Cut
  • Cerakote Black Finish Slide, Stingray Gray Frame
  • Flared and Lowered Ejection Port
  • Ambidextrous Safety
  • Novak Style 3-Dot Sights
  • Series 70 Internals
  • Includes Two Magazines (9rd Flush & 10rd Extended), Cleaning Kit, and Owners Manual
  • Waterproof and Lockable Hard Case, w/ Fitted Cut Foam Insert
  • Weight 1.68 pounds, empty
Tisas 1911 A1 Service Pistol
If you’d rather have a full-size 1911, Tisas manufactures the 1911 A1 Service Pistol. This is a Government sized gun with a 5-inch barrel. (Photo credit: Tisas)

Guns ship from the factory with two magazines and a cleaning kit, packed in a hard shell case with a foam insert cut to fit the specific model of gun. Novak three-dot sights come standard. Safeties are standard 1911 style: Grip safety, thumb safety, and internal safeties. This is a modern Series 70 gun.

In addition, to increase concealability, the back portion of the base of the grip is angled. Tisas did this using the Ed Brown Bobtail cut. This helps reduce the risk of printing and can also stop the gun from cutting into the wearer’s skin. Skeletonized components also help reduce the gun’s weight somewhat. The gun’s overall design makes it clear the gun maker considered the needs of gun owners focused on concealed carry. If you’re looking for a compact 9mm 1911, this pistol is worth a closer look.

compact pistol
In addition to their compact 9mm 1911s, Tisas does make guns chambered in the classic 45 ACP and also with stainless steel finishes. (Photo credit: Tisas)

What do you think? Is the 1911 Stinger Carry a gun you’d choose for self-defense and concealed carry? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

MSRP for the Tisas 1911 Stinger Carry is set at $429.95.

Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a long-time outdoor writer, official OGC (Original Gun Cognoscenti), and author of Handgun Hunting: a Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Using the Right Firearms for Big and Small Game. Der Teufel Katze has written for a number of industry publications (print and online) and edited some of the others, so chances are you've seen or read her work before, somewhere. A woman of eclectic background and habits, Kat has been carrying concealed for over two decades, used to be a farrier, and worked for a long time in emergency veterinary medicine. She prefers big bores, enjoys K9 Search & Rescue, and has a Master's Degree in Pitiless Snarkastic Delivery.

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