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Tennessee-based SDS Imports has a new offering for the always-hungry 1911 market – an easy-carrying alloy framed Commander-sized gun dubbed the Aviator. 

Made in Turkey by Tisas – a firm that has received widespread acclaim for its high-quality 1911s – the Aviator uses a full-sized aluminum alloy frame to save weight, hitting the scales at 32 ounces. The "in the white" look, like that seen on World War II-era P-51 Mustangs and B-17 Flying Fortresses, comes from a protective H-151 Satin Aluminum Cerakote finish, offset by black Cerakoted surface controls and slide. 

 

The new SDS Imports Tisas Aviator
The Aviator has the U.S. Army’s Aviation badge engraved in the slide. The slide has straight GI-style rear serrations, while the sights, on a 5.65-inch radius, consist of a front post with an inlaid brass bead, matched to a fixed rear. (Photo: SDS)

 

The new SDS Imports Tisas Aviator
The new SDS Imports Tisas Aviator uses a 4.25-inch Commander-length hammer-forged steel slide and barrel, giving the pistol an overall length of 7.92 inches. (Photo: SDS)


Standard features are a curved A1 style mainspring housing, 70 Series internals, a GI Trigger with a 4.5 to 5-pound trigger pull, black rubber grips, and a rounded combat-style hammer. The pistol will be offered in both .45 ACP and 9mm. 

The Aviator ships with an air and water-tight lockable case, a 7+1 round magazine, a cleaning kit, a bushing wrench, and an extra set of grips in brown plastic. 

 

The MSRP on the new SDS Imports Tisas Aviator is $529, a price likely lower at retail.

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