I got my 1911 A1 Army (the latest incarnation of this gun, just hit the market) on the last Black Friday for only $300, took it to a range and put 28 FMJs through it and 20 Federal HST hollow points through it without a flaw. Granted, not much ammo yet, but I had put a red dot on my EDC and had to use the time to dial it in and make sure it held the adjustment. The Tisas is more accurate than I am, and just impressed the heck out of me. A guy on CZcams tried to have a conversation with me to tell me how bad the guns are. Yeah....versus the numerous positive demonstrations of the gun here on CZcams. Then when I took mine to the range it performed as expected, flawless. Can't wait to take it to the club and shoot half a day with it and see what happens. I know a lot of fun will be happening though. These are well made guns. I don't know about how they were years ago, but they are right on now.
Hey, thank you for the comment, I just keep hearing good things about Tisas! You got a heck of a deal! I need to try the HP's that you used and see how mine does. I really like this 1911, absolutely solid!
@@n721sw - I chose the Federal HST for the gel performance, but also because the point has a slight radius on it before the edge of the hole, which I expect to help with feeding. Some hollow points come up and look like a volcano crater, and I expect those can give 1911s, which were originally designed to fire only FMJs, a problem.
@@JBands23 I put a red dot on my EDC, which is a SIG P365XL. I just got the 1911 and wanted to try it out as well, but I had to make sure I had the red dot on my SIG sighted in, and that it held without moving.
My Tisas Carry had a couple of issues at first, magazine and extractor related. Easy and inexpensive fixes and now it runs like a sewing machine. I love it.
I ordered the same one last week except without the extra grips. Got it for $319.99! I was going to get the A1 Army, but this was actually less money and an improved version IMO. I also ordered a pair of Tisas walnut grips for $20 + ship. Thanks for the excellent video.
Bought one of these since I never had a 1911. Sometimes buying a cheap version of something can put you off from progressing because they're not really good but I was very surprised at how well they're made and how well they work. I would definitely recommend one of these as a lower cost way to learn to shoot a 1911. Even got a holster and use it for concealed carry on occasion. During the break in period I had the same issue with hollow points but I think it's just the nature of their design. After 500 rounds it will feed everything and no issues. Even went through a couple boxes of the aluminum Blazer rounds without choking on them.
Adam, thank you for that info, I have nothing but great things to say about Tisas, one heck of a pistol. I hope to get mine broke in and find that I can run all kinds of HP's through it flawlessly and do a video showing it. Thank you for the comment!
I have that exact 1911 on my hip as I write this in a reproduction M1917/42 leather holster. I put aftermarket double diamond wood grips on my 1911's only because that is a personal preference.
I have 2 Tisas 1911's. The 1911A1 chambered in 45acp & The D10 chambered in 10mm and they both shoot fantastic. I will also be adding the Nightstalker. Haven't decided yet on 45 or 10mm. I am very that Tisas makes a budget 1911 that works. I would love to have a Dan Wesson, Wilson Combat, etc. my budget will not allow for that. Thanks for the review and thanks to Tisas.
Todd, thank you for watching! That’s a great thing about Tisas, they produce a quality product and at a price that people can afford. The 10mm, I will have to check into that!
Sometimes extra money just doesn't equate to extra gun. Around 2008 I was sponsored by a friend to attend a 4-day defensive handgun course at Frontsight in NV. I bought a Para-Ordnance, my first 1911 and put a few hundred rounds through it to take with me. It preformed perfectly and accurately and earned me distinguished graduate status. Over 4 days, I saw at least two guys having issues with their 1911s, one a Colt and the other a Springfield. My buddy took his $1200, (in 2008) Kimber and it did good for him.
I would have liked to have seen more brass to see if they all had light primer strikes. These new models are equipped with a light weight titanium firing pin that may be a little tight fit for now? The failure to feed looked like a mag issue? I just bought one of the new Tisas 1911 A1 "ASF" U.S. Army 9's and the mags were hard to load because they were so dry, I oiled both mags before firing and I had no issues with ball or HP rounds. The stock Army sites are terrible especially the front being curved.
Appreciate the thorough video, I've been watching these for a year or two. It seems the price of Tisas/SDS .45's are going up. They got them for $319/ free shipping at gunbuyer. I have a Turkish .380 Fatih and a SAR 9mm and they are awesome pistols. I need another 1911 .45 so my Charles Daly isn't lonely. Think I might jump on it, it's a good investment as I always say. Sub'd and Thanks!!
It's a weird thing to notice, but you only see the left side of this pistol for one split second ( while he's clearing it ) in the whole video. What does it say on the slide?
😂 beginning to think you’re my neighbor. I heard shots that match the pattern in your videos. Would love to help with making content if I can get away from the “boss” sometime. This model was in the shop for $365 and I ended up with another Glock but keep regretting not getting one. SDS is dominating the budget market with these given the quality put into them.
Right on, Tisas makes some good 1911's. When it comes to hollowpoints I have found that bullets that are less cone shaped and more round tend to feed better in mine. Norma makes a decent hollow point that tends to run in my guns. They still seem prone to bullet setback though.
Thanks for the tip Dangerous! I will try Norma and see how it does. I am going to make a project out of this 1911, I want to do a lot of upgrades. I have never polished a feed ramp before, but I plan on doing it. I think I can make a few videos on the progress on this Tisas, and then the overall improvements that may be made. Thank you for the comment bro, hope you are having a great weekend!
@@BecomingDangerous0 I need em! Let me know when I can come by the shop and pick the up! It will be neat to see how well I can get a $399 1911A1 to run.
The pencil eraser in the tip of the Hornady ammo will cause malfunctions when/if the rubber hits the feed ramp. Not reliable in some guns but prob works fine in Glocks with those big, wide, and less steeped/angled feed ramps.
John that is very interesting, it actually makes perfect sense. That last failure to feed it did look like the rubber tip "grabbed", do you have any HP ammo that you would recommend for the 1911?
@@n721sw In 1911's I recommend Remington Golden Saber or any HP ammo with an overall length and bullet design similar to .230gr ball ammo for reliability.
Modern 1911s should feed all ammo but the manufacturer has to do critical things to the barrel and port first. If those things werent done at the factory and kept GI spec than its ball only for you.
I really like the way it is but I may add the beaver tail. I added a Ed Brown threaded barrel and bought a Rugged obsidian suppressor, gonna a video of it when I get the suppressor cleared.
@@n721sw whoooaahhh nice sounds like a fun project! Very very interested. Im debating getting this model or have for a ling time. Between this and the shorter tank commander with the same hammer but hard to make a decision especially vs the other similar carry models with beavertail etc for not a whole lot more money when in sale. But I do like these more simplistic/ classic models!
I had the 1911a1 army replica a couple years back, sold it, and am looking at getting another one. I’m really interested in the service special. My old one had the spur hammer and it would bite the hand every time I shot it with a traditional grip. Does the rounded hammer on the service model fix the hammer bite issue any??
Howdy, I don’t have any issues with hammer bite at all. But I think it come down to how big your hands are. I have smaller to medium hands and I have no problem. It’s also possible adjust one’s grip and maybe solve the issue too. Tisa is a very good 1911 for the price. Can’t go wrong
@@n721sw oh gotcha thanks for the reply. I have large/xl glove size. Old school shooting methods like Shooting single handed and shooting with non dominant hand cupped underneath firearm didn’t produce any hammer bite.
If you’re going to change the hammer, you might have to change the beaver tail as well. The beaver tails are not drop ins. They have to be stoned and lapped in with a beaver tail jig. (The pivot holes vary)
The Tisas 1911s are one of the best deals for not only a 1911 but pistols in general. They are crafted very well with hammer forged steel frames and slides which only more expensive manufacturers do that. Turkish pistols have always been made well however dont get delusional you get what you pay for everytime! Tisas uses garbage magazines and a lot of questionalbe MIM parts that Im not comfortable which make upgrading parts and mags mandatory if you want to take that thing serious.
I see that a lot, that the mags are low quality. Easy enough fix. I want to upgrade it and see how well I can get it too run, it would be a neat little mini-series I think.
@@n721sw I had the full size Tisas Service Model and one of the crucial MIM parts broke on me ending fuction. I upgraded mine with Wilson Combat parts and magazines. Best upgrade ever! The gun ran very well with peace of mind that the WC parts wouldnt fail me. The parts werent that expensive but the mags were. I think in the end both were good investments because even though I sold the pistol I kept the mags for my other pistols.
Tisas pistols have no MIM parts since mid 2022, except for the recoil Spring guide. My Tisas pistols came with Checkmate or MEC-GAR magazines, all of which have run great for me.
@@brettneville2351 If thats true that a good thing however they put a bad taste in my mouth when the parts broke in my Tisas pistol. You can read all the baloney you want but when the rubber hits the road is what really matters.
+p ammo =higher slide velocity. Last round in magazine is under lower spring pressure and is too slow to clear magazine. That’s my internet expert opinion.
I got my 1911 A1 Army (the latest incarnation of this gun, just hit the market) on the last Black Friday for only $300, took it to a range and put 28 FMJs through it and 20 Federal HST hollow points through it without a flaw. Granted, not much ammo yet, but I had put a red dot on my EDC and had to use the time to dial it in and make sure it held the adjustment. The Tisas is more accurate than I am, and just impressed the heck out of me. A guy on CZcams tried to have a conversation with me to tell me how bad the guns are. Yeah....versus the numerous positive demonstrations of the gun here on CZcams. Then when I took mine to the range it performed as expected, flawless. Can't wait to take it to the club and shoot half a day with it and see what happens. I know a lot of fun will be happening though. These are well made guns. I don't know about how they were years ago, but they are right on now.
Hey, thank you for the comment, I just keep hearing good things about Tisas! You got a heck of a deal! I need to try the HP's that you used and see how mine does. I really like this 1911, absolutely solid!
@@n721sw - I chose the Federal HST for the gel performance, but also because the point has a slight radius on it before the edge of the hole, which I expect to help with feeding. Some hollow points come up and look like a volcano crater, and I expect those can give 1911s, which were originally designed to fire only FMJs, a problem.
How did you put a red dot on it ?
@@JBands23 I put a red dot on my EDC, which is a SIG P365XL. I just got the 1911 and wanted to try it out as well, but I had to make sure I had the red dot on my SIG sighted in, and that it held without moving.
My Tisas Carry had a couple of issues at first, magazine and extractor related. Easy and inexpensive fixes and now it runs like a sewing machine. I love it.
Man I love mine!
I ordered the same one last week except without the extra grips. Got it for $319.99! I was going to get the A1 Army, but this was actually less money and an improved version IMO. I also ordered a pair of Tisas walnut grips for $20 + ship. Thanks for the excellent video.
Bought one of these since I never had a 1911. Sometimes buying a cheap version of something can put you off from progressing because they're not really good but I was very surprised at how well they're made and how well they work. I would definitely recommend one of these as a lower cost way to learn to shoot a 1911. Even got a holster and use it for concealed carry on occasion. During the break in period I had the same issue with hollow points but I think it's just the nature of their design. After 500 rounds it will feed everything and no issues. Even went through a couple boxes of the aluminum Blazer rounds without choking on them.
Adam, thank you for that info, I have nothing but great things to say about Tisas, one heck of a pistol. I hope to get mine broke in and find that I can run all kinds of HP's through it flawlessly and do a video showing it. Thank you for the comment!
That was an interesting safety check by half-pulling the mag!
I have this same Tisas.
Impressive for the price.
I’ve had 3 malfunctions in the first 200 rounds of FMJ
Have my eye on one of those! Thanks for the review!
Man its good quality!
I have that exact 1911 on my hip as I write this in a reproduction M1917/42 leather holster. I put aftermarket double diamond wood grips on my 1911's only because that is a personal preference.
Sweet! I love the Tisas, I did a video yesterday with this same Tisas and I challenged it with a $2,500 Staccato 2011, the results surprise me!
I had 2 tisas’s one was a 1911 us army the other was the service model and both shot good and had good accuracy I haven’t had one issue out of both
Their good stuff!
I have 2 Tisas 1911's. The 1911A1 chambered in 45acp & The D10 chambered in 10mm and they both shoot fantastic. I will also be adding the Nightstalker. Haven't decided yet on 45 or 10mm. I am very that Tisas makes a budget 1911 that works. I would love to have a Dan Wesson, Wilson Combat, etc. my budget will not allow for that. Thanks for the review and thanks to Tisas.
Todd, thank you for watching! That’s a great thing about Tisas, they produce a quality product and at a price that people can afford. The 10mm, I will have to check into that!
Sometimes extra money just doesn't equate to extra gun. Around 2008 I was sponsored by a friend to attend a 4-day defensive handgun course at Frontsight in NV. I bought a Para-Ordnance, my first 1911 and put a few hundred rounds through it to take with me. It preformed perfectly and accurately and earned me distinguished graduate status. Over 4 days, I saw at least two guys having issues with their 1911s, one a Colt and the other a Springfield. My buddy took his $1200, (in 2008) Kimber and it did good for him.
Just a word of caution to make sure the muzzle is down range when chambering a round into the weapon.
I would have liked to have seen more brass to see if they all had light primer strikes. These new models are equipped with a light weight titanium firing pin that may be a little tight fit for now? The failure to feed looked like a mag issue? I just bought one of the new Tisas 1911 A1 "ASF" U.S. Army 9's and the mags were hard to load because they were so dry, I oiled both mags before firing and I had no issues with ball or HP rounds. The stock Army sites are terrible especially the front being curved.
Appreciate the thorough video, I've been watching these for a year or two. It seems the price of Tisas/SDS .45's are going up. They got them for $319/ free shipping at gunbuyer. I have a Turkish .380 Fatih and a SAR 9mm and they are awesome pistols. I need another 1911 .45 so my Charles Daly isn't lonely. Think I might jump on it, it's a good investment as I always say. Sub'd and Thanks!!
Hey, thank you for that!! I really appreciate it! I love the Tisas!
Tisas has the Zigana which in Pakistan is a full automatic 9mm pistol.
Any recommendations for a holster for this weapon?
Good stuff
Thank you Ungratefull!
TİSAŞ is actually pronounced tesash
The S with a "hook" on the bottom, is the Turkish version of sh.
The Turkish I sounds like an English E.
It's a weird thing to notice, but you only see the left side of this pistol for one split second ( while he's clearing it ) in the whole video. What does it say on the slide?
😂 beginning to think you’re my neighbor. I heard shots that match the pattern in your videos.
Would love to help with making content if I can get away from the “boss” sometime.
This model was in the shop for $365 and I ended up with another Glock but keep regretting not getting one.
SDS is dominating the budget market with these given the quality put into them.
I need all the help I can get coming up with content, lol! I am in Scott Co. One heck of a pistol for the price for sure!
@@n721sw I’m a ways down the road in Hamblen. I was in JC yesterday though shopping for a Toyota.
@@appalachianpatriot1796…. DUDE! If you want to get away from the ‘Boss’ then you gotta start wearing your ‘do nothing shoes’!
Right on, Tisas makes some good 1911's. When it comes to hollowpoints I have found that bullets that are less cone shaped and more round tend to feed better in mine. Norma makes a decent hollow point that tends to run in my guns. They still seem prone to bullet setback though.
Thanks for the tip Dangerous! I will try Norma and see how it does. I am going to make a project out of this 1911, I want to do a lot of upgrades. I have never polished a feed ramp before, but I plan on doing it. I think I can make a few videos on the progress on this Tisas, and then the overall improvements that may be made. Thank you for the comment bro, hope you are having a great weekend!
@@n721sw If you need the parts and spring kit let me know. I am doing the same thing with a couple guns that I have lined up. It's gonna be fun.
@@BecomingDangerous0 I need em! Let me know when I can come by the shop and pick the up! It will be neat to see how well I can get a $399 1911A1 to run.
I've got a wilson spring kit and a flat mainspring in my stash. You can have it. You might want a beaver tail as well.
@@BecomingDangerous0 Yup, beaver tail is a must, I would love to have the spring kit bro! Just let me know, I can run by your shop or meet up.
The pencil eraser in the tip of the Hornady ammo will cause malfunctions when/if the rubber hits the feed ramp. Not reliable in some guns but prob works fine in Glocks with those big, wide, and less steeped/angled feed ramps.
John that is very interesting, it actually makes perfect sense. That last failure to feed it did look like the rubber tip "grabbed", do you have any HP ammo that you would recommend for the 1911?
@@n721sw In 1911's I recommend Remington Golden Saber or any HP ammo with an overall length and bullet design similar to .230gr ball ammo for reliability.
@johncraine9082 Thank you John, I can’t wait to try both those cartridges and see how it runs. Thank you for the help!
Modern 1911s should feed all ammo but the manufacturer has to do critical things to the barrel and port first. If those things werent done at the factory and kept GI spec than its ball only for you.
Also, Canik goes like this John-Nick...say fast CANIK ok?
Hows that hammer ? Does it make for zero hammer bite ? I like it if it does because you don’t need the big beaver tail if it does
I really like the way it is but I may add the beaver tail. I added a Ed Brown threaded barrel and bought a Rugged obsidian suppressor, gonna a video of it when I get the suppressor cleared.
@@n721sw whoooaahhh nice sounds like a fun project! Very very interested. Im debating getting this model or have for a ling time. Between this and the shorter tank commander with the same hammer but hard to make a decision especially vs the other similar carry models with beavertail etc for not a whole lot more money when in sale. But I do like these more simplistic/ classic models!
Did you any try any SWC.
If you did how did they do?
I have not, I’m not fimiliar with it, I need to check into it
A1911 was not designed to shoot hollow points
I had the 1911a1 army replica a couple years back, sold it, and am looking at getting another one. I’m really interested in the service special. My old one had the spur hammer and it would bite the hand every time I shot it with a traditional grip. Does the rounded hammer on the service model fix the hammer bite issue any??
Howdy, I don’t have any issues with hammer bite at all. But I think it come down to how big your hands are. I have smaller to medium hands and I have no problem. It’s also possible adjust one’s grip and maybe solve the issue too. Tisa is a very good 1911 for the price. Can’t go wrong
@@n721sw oh gotcha thanks for the reply. I have large/xl glove size. Old school shooting methods like Shooting single handed and shooting with non dominant hand cupped underneath firearm didn’t produce any hammer bite.
If you’re going to change the hammer, you might have to change the beaver tail as well.
The beaver tails are not drop ins. They have to be stoned and lapped in with a beaver tail jig. (The pivot holes vary)
@@BillHunclebuncle hahaha, yup! I found that out last night! At least I am learning more about the 1911.
@@n721sw you’ve got an excellent pistol to learn and hone your smithing skills with.
NICE VIDEO ON A GREAT GUN BRO!!!! THANKS!!!!🙃😊👍👍🤟🤘 H.M. 3/25/2024
Hey, thank you for that!! I love ti here positive feedback like this! Thank you! 🙏 😊
The Tisas 1911s are one of the best deals for not only a 1911 but pistols in general. They are crafted very well with hammer forged steel frames and slides which only more expensive manufacturers do that. Turkish pistols have always been made well however dont get delusional you get what you pay for everytime! Tisas uses garbage magazines and a lot of questionalbe MIM parts that Im not comfortable which make upgrading parts and mags mandatory if you want to take that thing serious.
I see that a lot, that the mags are low quality. Easy enough fix. I want to upgrade it and see how well I can get it too run, it would be a neat little mini-series I think.
@@n721sw I had the full size Tisas Service Model and one of the crucial MIM parts broke on me ending fuction. I upgraded mine with Wilson Combat parts and magazines. Best upgrade ever! The gun ran very well with peace of mind that the WC parts wouldnt fail me. The parts werent that expensive but the mags were. I think in the end both were good investments because even though I sold the pistol I kept the mags for my other pistols.
Tisas pistols have no MIM parts since mid 2022, except for the recoil Spring guide. My Tisas pistols came with Checkmate or MEC-GAR magazines, all of which have run great for me.
@@brettneville2351 If thats true that a good thing however they put a bad taste in my mouth when the parts broke in my Tisas pistol. You can read all the baloney you want but when the rubber hits the road is what really matters.
@@nonyabiz9487 Understandable!
When do I turn you AC on
+p ammo =higher slide velocity. Last round in magazine is under lower spring pressure and is too slow to clear magazine. That’s my internet expert opinion.
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