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Tisas Partners with Civilian Marksmanship Program to Build 1911 Pistol

Tisas USA, a division of SDS Imports, the internationally recognized firearms manufacturer that provides high quality firearms at unrivaled value is pleased to announce a partnership with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).

Tisas is the first commercial manufacturer to build a 1911 pistol for CMP. The Tisas M1911 A1 is a museum-grade reproduction of a mid-war M1911A1 as it was issued during the Second World War, will also be available in the CMP version, which will have the CMP logo on it, and sold exclusively through CMP stores.

SDS/Tisas USA CEO, Tim Mulverhill (left), and CMP Chairman and CEO, Gerald O’Keefe (right), shake hands after signing a new 1911 pistol agreement during the 2024 SHOT Show.

“We are quite honored and very excited to have partnered with the Civilian Marksmanship Program on this project,” stated SDS/Tisas USA CEO Tim Mulverhill. “Being able to take our historical accurate Tisas M1911 A1 and offer it in an exclusive CMP model is a great opportunity for Tisas to show their commitment to helping train and educate United States citizens in the responsible use of firearms.”

“The CMP is pleased to announce our partnership with Tisas USA to provide this extraordinary CMP-branded, museum-grade replica of the M1911A1 to our many customers and competitors,” said CEO, Jerry O’Keefe.  “This pistol will make a great companion piece to the surplus M1911A1 pistols sold by the CMP or just a great pistol on its own to shoot or collect! This is part of CMP’s effort to expand our pistol offerings both in sales and competitions.  For example, on the competitions side we look forward to our second year hosting the CMP Bianchi Cup May 21st-24th in Hallsville, MO with the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club.”

CMP Chief Commercial Officer, Greg Raines (second from left) and CMP Business Development Executive, Stefanie Teaford (third from left), were in attendance during the partnership signing.

Tisas M1911 A1 CMP Specs:

• Caliber:  45 ACP

• Barrel Length: 5 Inches

• Accurate reproduction of WWII issued 1911

• United States Property marked

• Manganese Phosphate Slide, Frame & small parts

• Reprofiled Ejection Port

• Type E Hammer

• (2) 7 round magazines

• (2) sets of grips including Accurate reproduction brown plastic grips, and walnut double diamond checkered grips

• MSRP:  $479.99

The CMP will add a signature Tisas USA 1911 pistol (from SDS Imports, LLC) to their catalog in 2024, which will include a limited CMP imprint.)

6 Responses to “Tisas Partners with Civilian Marksmanship Program to Build 1911 Pistol”

  1. Darrel says:

    Manganese Phosphate coating and the repro ejection port were the only two major discrepancies with their existing M1911A1 offering. Super cool. I’ll buy one. Who wouldn’t at $479?

  2. Flight-ER-Doc says:

    A shame they cannot be manufactured in the US

  3. tcba_joe says:

    I know it’s not clone correct, but this exact thing with a rail as a base model build gun.

    • StJimmy says:

      If you’re looking for a railed 1911 at a decent price, the Tisas Raider impressed me as a viable option. We had them in our shop from time to time, and initial impression was if you wanted to scratch a 1911 itch without breaking too hard into it, it was well built and would fit the bill.

      Just the .02 of a former gun counter guy.