Double-stack 1911s used to be niche and pricey, but the Tisas Carry 1911 B9 RDS proves you can get modern double-stack capability, competition-minded features, and practical carry ergonomics without spending a fortune. Built around a beefy bull barrel and a 17-round magazine, the B9 RDS is aimed at shooters who want a true 1911 feel with the capacity and modularity that modern shooters expect.
Tisas took feedback from users and updated the platform for 2025 with several meaningful refinements. The move to a bull barrel adds front-end mass for better accuracy and reduced muzzle flip. A universal accessory rail replaces older proprietary shapes to simplify light/laser mounting and holster compatibility. Controls were refined—safety, hammer, and other touch points feel more deliberate—while Tisas kept customer favorites such as the polymer grip module for weight savings and durability.
The B9 RDS ships with an RMSC-style direct-mount optic cut, putting you in the sweet spot for affordable micro-red dots and aftermarket plates. That, combined with a blacked-out rear and a bright fiber-optic front, gives fast sight acquisition for both speed work and precision at distance. The optic cut and grip module strike a practical balance between cost and function—an easy entry point into pistol optics without expensive gunsmithing.
Tisas built the B9 RDS with ambidextrous considerations in mind: ambi safety and a well-placed reversible feel make the platform equally friendly for left- or right-handed shooters. The polymer grip module keeps the gun light but tactile, and the new universal rail helps ensure accessories sit where you want them. For shooters accustomed to AR controls or modern service pistols, the layout and ergonomics make the transition intuitive.
On the range the Carry 1911 B9 RDS surprised for the money. Starting at a 50-yard torso target and working inward, the pistol consistently delivered high-center impacts and tight, repeatable groups. The bull barrel and tight barrel/slide fit show up as palpable stability—follow-ups are quick and muzzle rise is well-controlled. The 17-round magazine gives extended strings between reloads, and the gun ran well through accuracy and practical drills like plate runs out to 25 yards.
At roughly an $800 MSRP (street will vary), the Tisas Carry 1911 B9 RDS sits in a sweet spot: more capability than a basic service pistol, but far more affordable than boutique double-stack 1911s. It’s versatile enough to be a daily carry, a practical personal-defense gun, a fun range companion, or the basis for entry-level competition. For shooters who want a 1911 platform with modern capacity and optic readiness, the B9 RDS delivers strong value.
Tisas didn’t try to reinvent the 1911 — they modernized it. With a bull barrel, optic cut, ambidextrous controls, and sensible ergonomics, the Carry 1911 B9 RDS proves that a practical, accurate double-stack 1911 can be accessible. It’s a capable, surprising performer for its price class, and for many shooters it will check more boxes than more expensive alternatives.
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