Built around TriStar’s semi-automatic 1911 lineup, these pistols share the brand’s 1911 format while differing in size, capacity, and finish. The range is primarily 9mm, with .45 ACP and .38 Super also available, and barrel finishes split between blued, Cerakote, and chrome. The 9mm
TriStar Protege X Cerakote has a 7-round capacity, while the
TriStar American Classic 9mm holds 9 rounds and uses a blued finish; the
TriStar American Classic 10 keeps the 9mm chambering with a 10-round capacity. At the higher end of capacity, the
TriStar Pantera 9mm 1911 holds 18 rounds and has a steel frame and steel slide, a wide magwell, a front fiber optic dovetail sight, a rear adjustable Bomar sight, and nylon polymer grips with logo. For a smaller format, the
TriStar Protege X sub-compact 9mm has a 7-round capacity and is described as a sub-compact format for comfortable carry. The American Classic 9mm has a steel frame and steel slide, single-action operation, front dovetail and rear Novak sights, and custom hardwood grips with logo, while the American Classic 10 uses Mil-Spec front and rear sights with custom hardwood grips and logo.