Tisas 1911’s any good?

[John Travis]

Where people started going south with them was when they wanted something better than minute of pie plate with a CQB gun or competition gun.

In the early days of NM competition...pre-AMU...new, unissued pistols were test fired at 50 yards with match ball ammunition. After throwing the first round away, those that broke into 3-inches from a machine rest for the remaining six were set aside for armorer preparation.

That old myth of "minute of pie plate" and such was largely the result of people firing well-worn examples with WW2 surplus ammuniton or frankenguns thrown together for sale at gun shows as "originals."

Part of the problem is that there are so few true, unissued originals floating around these days, and few people are willing to actually shoot them more than just enough to prove function...if even that...that almost nobody under the age of 70 knows what they were truly capable of.

But, I remember.

 

[Chuckman]

In the early days of NM competition...pre-AMU...new, unissued pistols were test fired at 50 yards with match ball ammunition. After throwing the first round away, those that broke into 3-inches from a machine rest for the remaining six were set aside for armorer preparation.

That old myth of "minute of pie plate" and such was largely the result of people firing well-worn examples with WW2 surplus ammuniton or frankenguns thrown together for sale at gun shows as "originals."

Part of the problem is that there are so few true, unissued originals floating around these days, and few people are willing to actually shoot them more than just enough to prove function...if even that...that almost nobody under the age of 70 knows what they were truly capable of.

But, I remember.

I certainly do not have the long-standing institutional knowledge that you do in this area, sir.

Aside from owning them as John Q Citizen I was issued the MEU(SOC) 1911 when I was in the service. It was a great gun, which I never had a single problem. It was also lovingly taken care of by our armorers, and they were a mishmash of different parts, and no two were alike. The frames were world war II-era frames, but that was about where the similarities ended amongst copies. But they were damn reliable, and very accurate.

 

[mseymour67]

These are not bad for the money. May want to upgrade the trigger and safety, but they are reliable if you use upgraded magazines. The mags provided are hit and miss.

 

[falconew]

Seen this on another forum. Damn that’s bad 😂😂😂. Tis but a flesh wound

 

[Burt Gummer]

In the early days of NM competition...pre-AMU...new, unissued pistols were test fired at 50 yards with match ball ammunition. After throwing the first round away, those that broke into 3-inches from a machine rest for the remaining six were set aside for armorer preparation.

That old myth of "minute of pie plate" and such was largely the result of people firing well-worn examples with WW2 surplus ammuniton or frankenguns thrown together for sale at gun shows as "originals."

Part of the problem is that there are so few true, unissued originals floating around these days, and few people are willing to actually shoot them more than just enough to prove function...if even that...that almost nobody under the age of 70 knows what they were truly capable of.

But, I remember.

 

[Damn_Yankee]

My 1911A1 service model has been great. You're welcome to borrow it for awhile. It's in .45.

I don’t know how I missed this reply. Thanks for the offer. I’ve actually been shooting my neighbors Springfield 9mm. I like it a lot.

 

[Dirtydirtysouf]

Seen this on another forum. Damn that’s bad 😂😂😂. Tis but a flesh wound

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It's the Lucas gun oil that did it

 

[august1410]

Took mine out for the first time today. Shots go where I want them. Pistol feeds my reloads. That’s about all I need out of a gun. The Tisas M1911A1 Army does what it’s supposed to do.

 

[Charles]

Didn’t even see this thread before I ordered a Manta Ray. I love bobtailed 1911’s but always wished someone would make one with a 5” barrel. To my surprise, I finally found one, the Tisas Manta Ray. For the price, I really couldn’t say no. I expected to receive basically cheaply made junk for the price. To my surprise, I picked it up yesterday, and I’m impressed. It certainly doesn’t have the quality, or feel of a cheap 1911. I won’t say it’s anywhere near WC, Nighthawk, Les Baer, or Ed Brown quality, but no one should expect that from a price point this low. I will say that the forged slide and frame were a huge surprise, expected a cast frame. And no MIM internals.. it keeps getting better. Side by side, I do prefer it to my Kimbers, and would place it somewhere between a Kimber and a Dan Wesson for fit and feel. Haven’t had a chance to get to the range yet, but will soon. I’m not going to waste time with the cheap mags it came with (appear to be Mec-Gar), but will run it with Wilson 47D’s. The slide to frame fit does have me a bit worried that it may actually be TOO tight, but time will tell. First impressions, I’m extremely pleased with my purchase. They have no business being this well built at this price point.

 

[Ben Jefferson]

PFG from the what I hear.

 

[Frack N Cylons]

Didn’t even see this thread before I ordered a Manta Ray. I love bobtailed 1911’s but always wished someone would make one with a 5” barrel. To my surprise, I finally found one, the Tisas Manta Ray. For the price, I really couldn’t say no. I expected to receive basically cheaply made junk for the price. To my surprise, I picked it up yesterday, and I’m impressed. It certainly doesn’t have the quality, or feel of a cheap 1911. I won’t say it’s anywhere near WC, Nighthawk, Les Baer, or Ed Brown quality, but no one should expect that from a price point this low. I will say that the forged slide and frame were a huge surprise, expected a cast frame. And no MIM internals.. it keeps getting better. Side by side, I do prefer it to my Kimbers, and would place it somewhere between a Kimber and a Dan Wesson for fit and feel. Haven’t had a chance to get to the range yet, but will soon. I’m not going to waste time with the cheap mags it came with (appear to be Mec-Gar), but will run it with Wilson 47D’s. The slide to frame fit does have me a bit worried that it may actually be TOO tight, but time will tell. First impressions, I’m extremely pleased with my purchase. They have no business being this well built at this price point.

Im surprised to see that you don’t like the mecgar mags. The mecgars that came with mine were quite nice, nice enough that I found some on sale and bought more.

 

[august1410]

I neglected to mention that my reloads were not 230 grain ball, but 200 grain semi-wadcutter loads. For a gun that supposedly only likes ball ammo, it had no issues at all with the SWC.

 

[Charles]

Perhaps I’ll have to give the Mec-Gar mags a try. Had several issues with them, however that was in my Kimbers. Maybe it was the Kimbers that were the problem.

 

[Ben Jefferson]

+1 for Mecgar magazines.

 

[Frack N Cylons]

Perhaps I’ll have to give the Mec-Gar mags a try. Had several issues with them, however that was in my Kimbers. Maybe it was the Kimbers that were the problem.

I was mixed up and checked out my previous orders.

The 2 8rd mecgars that came with the gun are pretty nice and have given me no issues but they do have have plastic followers and base pads.

The mecgars I ordered were 7rd, all steel, and are really nice. They look nearly identical to my Colt 7rd mags.

 

[august1410]

Mine came with 2 7 round Mec Gars that work great. I have heard that, strangely, Wilson Combat and Tisas don’t always get along.

 

[John Travis]

expected a cast frame.

Assuming a good casting, the frame is neither here nor there. On the other hand, a cast slide is a concern. Cast slides don't tend to live long and prosper under hard use. Evereybody worries about the frame when it's the slide and barrel that catch all the hell.

 

[John Travis]

Seen this on another forum. Damn that’s bad 😂😂😂. Tis but a flesh wound

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It didn't blow. The slide fractured at the impact abutment. Material quality...bad machining, leaving sharp corners in the junction...or bad heat treatment can all be part of this.

 

[falconew]

And do it begins.

 

[Average Joe]

And do it begins.


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While not a total surprise as many manufacturers have had recalls. Including some of the biggest names in the industry. It will be interesting to see how they treat their customers before, during, and after the recall. To me this is what will decide to buy or scratch them off the list forever.

 

[falconew]

While not a total surprise as many manufacturers have had recalls. Including some of the biggest names in the industry. It will be interesting to see how they treat their customers before, during, and after the recall. To me this is what will decide to buy or scratch them off the list forever.

I think they came in too strong. Few years ago you didn’t hear about them. Then all a sudden BOOM. Tisas this and Tisas that. Probably produced too many too fast. Just to get the name out there.

 

[Average Joe]

I think they came in too strong. Few years ago you didn’t hear about them. Then all a sudden BOOM. Tisas this and Tisas that. Probably produced too many too fast. Just to get the name out there.

Sounds logical and very probable. When that happens quality control always takes a hit.

 

[92G]

Tank commander in 9mm. Haven’t had it to the range yet but it looks amazing for $350!

 

[rufrdr]

I want one!