Comparing Tisas 1911 Pistols to Kimber 1911s The differences you need to know

[@jdp1956]

I own a Tisas and I gutted out the entire gun and rebuilt it using all Wilson Combat internal parts including the barrel and the full length guide rod. Now it shoots like a dream for under 1K total. It shot well when I first got it but now the groups are way more tighter. I might want to add that I invested close to 500.00 dollars with the WC parts. Didn't want to spend close to 5K in a Wilson Combat 1911. Thanks for your wonderful and informative video.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making some great 1911s. Thanks for watching and please subscribe. More videos to come.

[@lenzielenski3276]

Kinda like hanging the chandelier in the outhouse, huh.

[@leifhoklin2681]

@@lenzielenski3276 I wouldn’t say that at all. What I would say is that this a golden era for modifying 1911s. Several great makers, tons of parts available. Guys back in the 70s and 80s could only dream of this market.

[@chuckconnors7516]

With the Tisas I like the affordability, simplicity and no nonsense functionality. With the Kimber I know that it would cost me a 'pretty penny', and would be a work of art. Each has their place and I thank you for your comparisons. God Bless

[@BoomStickTactical]

Yes they do. And Tisas is coming out with more models all the time.

[@jayabramson6702]

@@BoomStickTactical And the Stainless Duty is beautifully finished. Maybe not a BBQ gun, but still very nice!

[@veiledzorba]

Just bought a Tisas "Service" 1911 - ran flawlessly 1st time to the range, using both the supplied as well as several NOS GI mags. Love it!

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're great

[@MJ-om8nw]

I have about 10 1911s. I always change my guide rod to a full leith, if not already equipped with one. Just my preference. Also i will replace my plastic mainspring housing with steel. Kimber....colt..to me that is an insult to sell a 1911 with any plastic on it. Especially from manufacturers such as colt and kimber. Big credit goes to Tisas and rockisland for example for not doing that .

[@BoomStickTactical]

1911s are like potato chips. It's hard to have just one.

[@ronaldsluder7341]

I always change full length to GI.

[@lakesidemfg3552]

Full length guide rod caused malfunctions in three sprinfields. Went back to the stubby and never had issues

[@joshsteuterman2363]

Your reviews are excellent. Your videos helped me make my decision to buy my Tisas, along with a lot of my own research. I appreciate the info. And… I love my Tisas.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks. I'm glad to help.

[@jaydee5156]

I own two of the models featured in this video, one each from Kimber and Tisas. The Kimber Two-Tone is gorgeous with the brushed flats on the blued slide and the brushed finish on the frame, finished of with some nicely styled wood grips. A pleasure to shoot and nice to look at as well. The Tisas Service Model that I own has more a green finish with appropriately styled grips. The plastic grips are actually authentic to the WWII originals. A fine functioning piece that pays respectful homage to the original 1911A1.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I'm glad to have mine. Lots of fun to shoot.

[@ghostwolf4354]

I've enjoyed every Kimber I've owned, and they have all been problem-free - but I don't own any right now. For whatever reason when it comes time to trade a pistol as part of another purchase, the Kimbers are always the ones getting traded off. My current 1911-pattern pistols are a Colt Commander and a Staccato P (2011, but the internals are still 1911); when I go to purchase a Government model, I'll be going with one of the Tisas based on the fantastic reviews they have ben getting.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I couldn't imagine trading any of my kimbers.

[@timwalsh715]

@@BoomStickTactical I love mine, never fails, ALWAYS goes bang and if I don't hit the center bull then it is on ME!

[@swkohnle08]

Great video. I love my Kimber 1911's in .45 acp. My daily carry and the gun I have taken training classes with is a Kimber TLE II in .45. I have been thinking about getting a Tisas 1911A1 base model as I really want to have something that mimics the WWII M1A's. Looking at the CMP for actual WWII 1911's I have worried that while historically important, many have been through the arsenal many times with a mix match of parts. Thinking that the Tisas might be a good option for a WWII clone to enjoy shooting one. Thanks again for your video content.

[@BoomStickTactical]

The Tisas A1 is great. I've looked at the kimber tle myself and came close to getting one

[@humpy936]

You can buy four or five of the Tisas for the price of a crappy CMP non matching rusty parts model, the CMP 1911s are not worth the price, and in my opinion are not collectible.

[@serpent645]

The Military issue M1911 was designed to be disassembled for operator's maintenance, without tools, and with frozen fingers. It was a dark day when they took away our M1911s, and issued the M9 Beretta.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've heard a lot of guys say that. What do you think of the new Sig?

[@Blakgun]

@@BoomStickTactical Regarding field stripping and maintenance it couldn't be easier.

[@timwalsh715]

Honestly . . .if you have not personally LIVED it and been forced to apply real world tactics then well . . .you have no room to stand on

[@Ideo7Z]

Beretta field stripping was EVEN more easy than 1911. Didn't have worry about lining up barrel link to the frame to get the slide stop in or the spring plug flying into the dark ground at night. Also by 90 when I was in those still in arms rooms were on their last legs condition wise. We didn't get M9s until 1991 in our unit. The youngest 1911 in inventory in our arms room was older than my father at the time.

[@serpent645]

I'm not all familiar with it, but my friends still on active duty think it's a pretty good platform@@BoomStickTactical

[@budgetgungeek9027]

Great video, i have a quite a few turks and love them all, Canik, Sar, Girsan, & Tisas all make great guns, just recently purchased my first Tisas 1911 cant wait to get it to the range.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas makes a great 1911

[@yankeecornbread8464]

I always take a few moments to admire the stylish beauty of my Kimber after each failure to feed.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Get better mags. I've not had any issues with any of mine since I got a few hundred rounds through them.

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

My Tisas 1911 A1 US Army shoots better than my Mom's Kimber and just as well as my Dad's Colt.

[@Keithrrr]

yankeecornbread8464, same 😂

[@yankeecornbread8464]

Turkey has been a USA ally since at least 1952, and has a decent economy. Tisas is an indicator of Turkish machining. Look at comparisons between Springfield mil-spec and Tisas A1.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas are great. I plan on doing a video comparing these to Springfield in a future video

[@winnon992]

Isn’t Turkiye a member of NATO ?

[@JohnDoe-in9lc]

@@winnon992. Yes

[@leifhoklin2681]

@@BoomStickTactical would much rather see a comparison between Tisas and a springer than Kimber.

[@mr.2d749]

My Tisas (Zig M 1911), is pretty accurate weapon for a $350 1911 A1 style knock-off. The only negative comment I have about is the crappy safety. Great video

[@garys5540]

Thanks for the great review Boom! Stay safe and healthy Buddy!

[@BoomStickTactical]

You to my friend. Did you get your T-shirt? It was either you or someone with the same name as yours who ordered one a while back.

[@garys5540]

@@BoomStickTactical Sure did Boom, fit great and looks great also. I gotta keep supporting the channels I enjoy. Just a little show of appreciation for wht you do buddy! Keep up the great work!

[@terrence946]

I had a couple of the Tisas and i was very happy with it. No breakin period with it. Shot reliable for the start. Ive watch several videos on Kimber's and they always lead with this thing needs a breakin period.

[@winnon992]

Another Great Video ! My stainless Tisas carry the safety doesn’t feels mushy and clicks a little more positive I think. I wish you could do a Video on the Tisas D 10, the 10 mm. I’ve got one on order now ! It should be at my FFF’s Monday !

[@BoomStickTactical]

I would like to get a few more of them in my collection but the bank account says no right now. Maybe in the future

[@slypperyfox]

Owned seven 1911s: Sig, Ruger, Springfield, Rock Island Armory X 2, Taurus, Citadel. Springfield in 9mm, all others 45 Auto. Had been looking at adding 10mm to my 1911 stable and did that yesterday. Bought the Tisas 1911 D10 in 10mm. Got it for ~ $725 at my local GS. Comes with 2 stock 8 round mags but supplementing those with a couple of 9 round Chip McCormick mags. And this thing is TIGHT! No movement whatsoever between frame and slide. I spent about 30 minutes oiling the frame-slide and was racking like it was on glass; no hesitation or stuttering. Looking forward to getting it to the range and won’t be surprised if I have any issues.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas makes some great 1911s.

[@bkgnkprt]

The first 1911 i’ve ever used was the long barrel tisaş zig 1911 (same color and grips as your short barrel one). Such a wonderful gun. Extremely accurate, awesome trigger and i love how heavy it felt in hand compared to glocks and Canik’s.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making some great 1911s.

[@vandidandi]

I had both, I sold the Kimber and kept the Tisas, I honestly don't know how the Tisas is able to make such high quality guns for such low price. Zero malfunction, shoots all kind of ammo, wide variety of models , great fit and finish, forged frame and slide , what else I could ask for a 1911?

[@BoomStickTactical]

I'm waiting for one of the new Tisas double stacks to hit the market. They're great pistols.

[@vandidandi]

@@BoomStickTactical A double stack would be a big hit for the market, with the price a quality of Tisas guns, I will certainly get one too.

[@danmarcell3167]

They're not high quality and slave labor is how they keep those prices cheap There are more than 1.3 million people living in modern slavery in Turkey, which ranks fifth among 151 countries in which modern slavery is the most prevalent, according to the results of the 2023 Global Slavery Index. The study, which concerns data in 2021, was produced by the Australian-based human rights organization Walk Free and released on Wednesday. In the index modern slavery is described as covering “a set of specific legal concepts including forced labor, debt bondage, forced marriage, slavery and slavery-like practices, and human trafficking.”

[@vandidandi]

@@danmarcell3167 These sounds like things that is happening at the US. and Europe.

[@danmarcell3167]

@@vandidandi you're right ... there are countries that will get away with making really cheap knockoffs using slave labor and they know nothing will be done about it

[@leifhoklin2681]

Just because you and I don’t have the ability to drop 3k to 8k on a single 1911 doesn’t mean Kimber is “high end”. They aren’t. They aren’t even that good. I’d rather they focused on qc over aesthetics, accuracy, and so on. They’ve got great marketing though. That’s why the rubes buy them. Can’t remember the last time I saw a nice custom gun based on a Kimber.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Kimbers work well after some break in

[@leifhoklin2681]

@@BoomStickTactical yeah, my Tisas runs good after some break-in. Doesn’t mean it’s high end.

[@enricollanes7655]

My first 1911 was a Kimber Warrior that had some breaking in problems. After spending some considerable time with it, I started learning more about 1911 production. For the price of a Kimber, I would spend my money on Dan Wesson instead. Of course there are other brands that surpass DW quality but there is this thing about "diminishing returns".

[@mattmcdonald6267]

Kimber is mid-level or maybe entry-level (custom) I would say. Then it goes up from there, Some Springfield models (TRP) are a step above then Dan Wesson, Ed Brown, etc.. The high level would be Nighthawks and Wilson Combats. Had to send my Ultra Carry II back to Kimber for feeding issues, after the 500-round break-in, They repaired it and sent it back within 1 week. Works great since. My Dan Wesson which was $1000 more than my Kimber I also had to send back to CZ-USA for warranty work (out of the box) for a thumb safety issue. They got it back to me in 2 and a half months and after sending me someone else's gun. It works great but the turn around time sucked bad. Support-wise, I would buy another Kimber over a Dan Wesson any day. Love them both though :)

[@BBDragon66]

I plan on picking up a Tisas to compare to my Kimbers. Likely the Stingray. For the price, I may get both 9mm and 45. Still about same price as my Aegis Pro for both. I love the feel of the bobtail grips.

[@BoomStickTactical]

For the price they're great.

[@Aviation_Professional]

Had the Tisas Service A1. Tore up my XXL hand webbing, so the next purchase is an upswing grip safety for sure. Average hands should not have that issue, imho.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I don't get as far up on the grip because of it. It can pinch.

[@leonotthelion]

Extended beaver tail is a must!

[@NickeryNelson]

I actually have both. Just purchased the Kimber. I am truly impressed with the Tisa as well. It actually came with 2 Mec-Gar (8) round mags. I like them more than the Kimber mag, as they look and work better, so I use them in the Kimber! I decided to purchase a few extra mags so I went with the Mec-Gar 8 round black. Excellent mags that make the Custom II look even better, with the black slide and black extended butt!

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks for watching.

[@skabetty97]

Just bought a Tisas “Tank Commander” 4.25 inch Love it Makes me want to get another in stainless !

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're nice

[@vincedee6607]

Great video, Kimber custom 2, nice looking pistol.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and check out my website at boomsticktacticalgear.com/

[@doranmaxwell1755]

I bought an early Kimber custom 2 and it has been fantastic. guys ask me for recommendations on handguns. I went by my gun and some guys who bought later ones were........ 'Disapointed' My Kimber is in my top three or so of the most accurate handguns I own. in .... my.... opinion 1911's today are way more sorted out than even 25 years ago. I have never shot a Tisas.. I have shot half a dozen other brands tho.. They all are flawless with good triggers and good to excellent accuracy My load is a cast bullet SWC coated with HT and running around 950 fps... Not all that long ago it was a round that would only feed in 'some' 1911's Seems they all feed it these days. which is great as it is a hard hitting and accurate 45 acp load.

[@BoomStickTactical]

There's been an incredible incredible in machining precision that's made things much better.

[@jerrybranham1401]

I love that kimber hero custom..I wish I could find one locally to me in good shape..

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're getting harder to find around me also.

[@winnon992]

There was that sold on Gunbroker. I bet you can find one there pretty quick.

[@tootallairsoft8694]

Found one by me for 675 bouts scoop it up Thursday I used to have a custom 2 and miss it so much but also considering a tisas

[@apriliaguy4life198]

I fit Wilson Combat thumb safeties to most of my guns, including my Tisas Carry. Makes a world of difference, takes little time and not much cost.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Wilson makes some great components and guns.

[@waynecastleman1363]

Really well done video! A few months ago I purchased a Springfield Garrison 45 classic and a couple days ago I found a Sig 1911 45 Fastback Carry with Rosewood grips and guys we can spend a lot of money on any brand of firearm but for the coin both these pistols just grin with quality and both are just improved original design that you will really appreciate, no over done makeup , check em out.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've got a Springfield Operator but not a Sig. It's been on my list though. Great guns.

[@Marky-j3o]

I too love my kimbers and tisas and mill spec llama.very good firearms. ❤

[@BoomStickTactical]

1911s are addictive

[@maxfit68906]

As of 2022, Tisas 1911 are forged with machined parts. No MIM. That says alot for a budget priced 1911.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making the best 1911 for the money in my opinion.

[@leefleck3598]

Well I have a custom tan 10 mm Kimber and indeed it took awhile to break it in almost 800 rounds before it would battery every time I've got a little over 3,000 rounds in an hour not one single issue after the 800 and then all those 3,000 rounds I never had a single malfunction no stove pipe nothing the pistol work flawless excellent trigger I am extremely happy with my Kimber.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and check out my website at boomsticktacticalgear.com/

[@granddad-mv5ef]

Good talk! I purchased a Kimber Stainless II five years ago, and immediately took a dislike to it because of unreliability. Fortunately, with experience, I quit using the very good-looking Kimber mags and went to Wilson. Because I have several (like you, I suspect) 1911s, I have widely experimented with mags and found a few that work for me no matter which pistol is in use. Yep, I dislike that Kimber so much, I bought another one. LOL! And my ultra-inexpensive Tisas Duty SS45 is complaint-free. Except for a RIA double-stack 10 , all of the ones I didn't like are gone.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Mags make a big impact on 1911 reliability

[@timwalsh715]

As with anything mechanical it's all about what works! Magazines are a huge part of the 1911 functionality!

[@Oooooherecomestherooster]

Thanks for the review man just got a Tisas 45 republic of texas for a pretty good price

[@BoomStickTactical]

Cool

[@jimchambers7548]

Nice pistols 👍👍

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks

[@Team_BW]

Anyone says a 1911 doesn't require a break-in clearly doesn't know what they're talking about

[@BoomStickTactical]

Exactly

[@blankeny]

I recieved a Tisas M-1 A-1 for Xmas 2022 and it broke after 8 rounds, a production issue that Tisas & SDI preferred to ignore. I also received a Kimber Target II. The kimber is flawless, however I purchased a Tisas U.S. Army 1911 later in March & it has been a good firearm. Mind you not as good as the Kimber...But, if you bite me I might not fully trust you again...

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've never had any issues with any of mine

[@j.a.shepard1312]

I have the Tisas Tanker & the Tisas Enhanced..both are solid winners...I heard that some say they wouldn't own a Turkish gun..well , that's because they've probably never checked one out...they are quality guns and very reliable , so go ahead and pay double or triple for the big name brands...I can buy two Tisas's for your one Kimber and get just as good a gun...Turkey does good precision work...

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas makes some great 1911s.

[@mikes6961]

The continuing fascination with the 1911. Something I've known for 50 years and others for 114.

[@BoomStickTactical]

1911s are cool.

[@michaelmosberger1245]

Check out the Tisas stingray or sunray for carry. I have the stingray. Only problem I had was the magazines. They sent me two new ones at no cost to me.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've been watching for them to show up in my area. Nothing yet.

[@gregbmcdonald]

Bought a 1911 A1 Sevice 2 failures to feed in the first 50. I was using Federal 230 grain ball. I believe it is the magazines

[@BoomStickTactical]

Magazines have a big impact on them.

[@deweydewey]

I have 3 love them , shoots as well as my Dan Wesson

[@BoomStickTactical]

Nice

[@NickeryNelson]

Not being off-topic, but Kimber still as of this writing continues to have quality issues, not so much with the traditional 1911, but more so with the micro 9, which mimics the 1911 but in a smaller 9mm foot print. I have both the models you show, with the black on grey and the micro 9. Now to get back on track, I will add that I have so far had zero problems with the (Custom II). It is absolutely my best pistol so far. It shoots incredibly straight! I also own the Tisa and it is great but as you mention, I did get bitten by it when I first shot it at the range, and so did my Son. It is very unforgiving in how you grip it...

[@BoomStickTactical]

Kimber are as close to a custom 1911 as you can get and take a bit of breaking in before they're smooth as silk.

[@NickeryNelson]

@@BoomStickTactical Yes. Kimber has a 45 acp model named (Custom II). I have had excellent performance with it. I just wish I had not purchased the Kimber Micro 9. With the price of ammo, it is ridicules for Kimber to expect a consumer to spend hundreds of dollars on ammo, range time, travel, etc., before they feel comfortable carrying the pistol. I wish I had done my research. I got caught up on how attractive the Micro 9 setup is, but after several hundred rounds, it is still having failure to feed issues, even after I sent it in and had it repaired. Terrible mistake on my part.

[@EndOfThings77]

Springfield should " learn " from Tisas how to fit and blend the slides and frame of 1911s. Most Springfield I've owned (5) and seen in gun stores have large gaps in the rear, and the extractors are clocking, loosely fitted, and protruding way out.

[@BoomStickTactical]

There's a few companies that could learn a few things.

[@rudytarde828]

Ayyy hero custom!!!!

[@BoomStickTactical]

It's a great gun

[@feskymaloon1439]

I’ve researched and found out that Kimber no longer uses forged frames. Their frames are all investment cast.

[@BoomStickTactical]

No they're not. They're forged.

[@joewest2560]

I like the feed ramp on the barrel regardless

[@BoomStickTactical]

It's a good design

[@Gator69420]

My tisas US 1911A1 GI model is awesome! For less than 400$ in my opinion you’re getting a better gun for “cheaper” I use the Wilson combat mags and feeds federal HST and Speer Golds

[@BoomStickTactical]

Yep. Tisas is making some great 1911s, especially for the price.

[@byronwalters4414]

I like the idea that kimber makes there guns so tight that you need a break in period! Colt is no different!!

[@BoomStickTactical]

That works well until you get them dirty. That's when you will have issues with a tight gun.

[@easyfiveOsink]

I own a Kimber Stainless II and two Tisas 1911s. The Kimber is good, but frankly the Tisas guns are better value for the money. As to the made in America statement for Kimber that may be the case now, however early produced Kimber 1911s had parts like frames and sights made by the Israeli owned BUL company which is fine, I'm not political about where quality come from, but it's not the case that all Kimbers are 100% American made.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I'm a big fan of Kimber and Tisas but the Tisas is definitely a great value.

[@canjo4588]

Ideally, for best accuracy, the bushing should be hand fit to the slide, and be just a bit tighter than can be turned without a wrench

[@BoomStickTactical]

Yep

[@Jedi391]

My 1 inch 25 yard guarantee Wilson CQB would beg to differ, easy to turn with just a finger. Crazy accurate from a rest and does not come close to needing a wrench to turn the bushing.

[@canjo4588]

@@Jedi391 as long as the bushing is doing its job your Wilson combat should be just fine a bushing is to to keep your barrel properly aligned too much slop one way or another then Your barrel will move thus loses accuracy

[@alexdarcydestsimon3767]

Nice !

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks.

[@alexdarcydestsimon3767]

The Tisas 1911 A1 is nice but the small Defender size Kimber is nice too.

[@TheRangerBob]

The 1911A1 was used well after WW2. Replaced in 1985.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Some units carried it past then.

[@brandondavis4306]

I just picked up a tisas raider and I was very surprised with the quality of the firearm and when I shot her she ate everything I fed her even from a wilson combat 10 round mag, But i was also running 230 grain ball pmc bronze ammo.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas makes a great 1911

[@elislostinthewoods]

These days, Kimber is charging boutique prices for guns that run worse than EAA 1911s

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've not had any issues with my kinbers.

[@elislostinthewoods]

@@BoomStickTacticalyou’re one of few. Across the board, they fail in more classes than almost any other pistol. Active Self Protection and a few other channels highlight this, particularly post 2012-ish when they went to MIM internals

[@70bonnevilleguy53]

My experience with Kimber hasn't been good at all, I've tried them twice. First, a 10mm GFO followed all the instructions and did everything possible and still had issues. Then I got a Rapide Black Ice .45, and it was a little better. However, it too, no matter what, ran pretty unreliably, I used Wilson, Kimber Pro Tac, and CMC mags. I followed break-in instructions to a T, ended getting rid of them both.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've not had issues with mine once they got through the break-in.

[@70bonnevilleguy53]

@BoomStickTactical I did not, and I really wanted to like the Rapide

[@timbrown5720]

You could put your own ambidextrous safety on that gun. They have to be fitted and you could make it fit as nice as you want. You seem like you could handle it. Bet you'll feel immense pride improving your firearm yourself. Safety is an easy starter project.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I don't usually modify my guns just because I want to keep them original

[@SAMSUN21]

Kimber is a better investment, and worth more down the road. Tisas abetter choice for first gun buy on a budget.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making great 1911s, especially for the price.

[@Skindiver986]

@@BoomStickTactical the qualifiers says at all

[@richstone2627]

Who makes those camo grips on the Kimber that's up front.?

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're the factory kimber grips

[@richstone2627]

@@BoomStickTactical Interesting. Thank you Sir.

[@tonymickens8803]

Can you compare RIA with Kimber Next Please, especially since they have a Factory Here in the US now? @BoomStick Tactical

[@BoomStickTactical]

I'll see what I can do

[@frankfontaine2906]

@BoomStickTatical What do you think of Colt M1911?

[@BoomStickTactical]

I like colt 1911s but it would depend on the price. Some of them have been very expensive simply because of the name. If you get a good deal on one you like, go for it.

[@michaelmosberger1245]

Is the recoil spring stronger on the Kimber? That would make the barrel bushing tighter?

[@BoomStickTactical]

The machining on the Kimber is tighter.

[@michaelmosberger1245]

@@BoomStickTactical thanks. I've been really getting into the 1911 world . The past couple of years. I really like my Tisas carry stingray. And I have others with bushings and bull barrels. Thanks for the information! 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@keithplymale2374]

It's great if you can afford a Kimber. But not every one can. For those people quality like Tisas should be available. For your Second Amendment rights should no more be denied by economics than they should be by politics.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Trust me dude, there's nothing wrong with Tisas.

[@charlesbaylis8650]

Im looking at the tisas d10 1911

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're nice

[@destroyingdadxx2274]

I have one. Can’t get more bang for your buck than a D10. Great gun, no issues at all.

[@bernardconeghen]

I did not know that military arms channel was givng out nonsense I myself do not own a kimber for a simple reason the 1911s I own did not cost an arm and a leg they are accurate an shoot great

[@BoomStickTactical]

There's nothing wrong with kimber

[@Jimmydeanmerica]

What is the difference in terms of the guts and small parts? Mim vs cast vs machined?

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is using all forged parts. I think the o ly thing that isn't is the guide rod button.

[@Jimmydeanmerica]

@@BoomStickTactical damn that sounds like a pretty good deal then. At that price point? Sounds like a no brainier. I’m glad I ordered one. Picking up today

[@Serenityindailylife]

Sometimes you need something to pinch you if you get too high...

[@BoomStickTactical]

True

[@Skindiver986]

I don’t understand the price complaint with Kimber they start at $500

[@BoomStickTactical]

Kimber makes some great 1911s

[@neckofthewoodsupdated7549]

When You say that a 1911 is a Nice Barbeque Gun, What did You mean by That???

[@BoomStickTactical]

It's common for people in many areas, including mine, to open carry a nice pistol when going to a BBQ. That's why we call them a nice BBQ gun.

[@neckofthewoodsupdated7549]

@BoomStickTactical ; Wow.... I guess that's Why I never heard of it.... 1. I originally come from a Blue State... 2. I'm new to the 2A Community. I should've joined it sooner. 3. I moved away from said Blue State 5 years ago. I now lived in a Blood Red State. 4. Lastly, I support America Of Course...

[@bobarganbright180]

My next 1911 will be a Tisas. A contender would be something in a 5.7, when the ammo cost becomes reasonable

[@dennyalvarez8580]

I have not bought my Tisas 9 mm yet trying to find them in my area and find a fare price what is a fare price

[@BoomStickTactical]

That depends on a lot of things including the model you get.

[@RespectTheChemistry]

I love my kimber custom 2. I just don't understand the nylon msh though. I suppose it saves a little weight, but come on. I don't want any plastic parts on a $1000 gun. Yes i can change it out, but i shouldn't have to. I haven't handled a Tisas before, but i bet they use a metal msh... and yes, I am fixated on something that is for all intents and purposes a small issue. It just bugs me.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks for watching.

[@roguemodel]

The comparison is somewhat apples and oranges. The 1911 GI represents the original Jphn Bowning design. It was designed to be taken apart by the GI in any weather or under fire and returned to service. The Tisas is a Turkish gun and is made cheaply. Not cheaply made. The Kimber is no match for an Atlas or a Nighthawk, again, very different guns. I love my Tisas, I love my Kimber.

[@BoomStickTactical]

The purpose of the video is to give people a better understanding of the differences they will see between the two if they cannot afford to buy both. The slide to frame fit on the Tisas is as tight as the kimber but doesn't have the same fitment on many of the accessories like the barrel bushing or safety. The Tisas is a great 1911 if you can't afford something more expensive.

[@billwright9256]

I show my friends my Kimber. I carry daily a Glock 30 .45 acp

[@BoomStickTactical]

Glocks are great. I've got a Glock 30sf and it's great.

[@scottmelton9904]

Horrible experience with Tisas Tank Commander 275 rounds 15 plus double feed malfunctions sent back to Tisas

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've not have any issues with mine. Hopefully they get it resolved.

[@bernardconeghen]

sadly kimber is like ford you have a good one others are not that lucky lot of you tubers have stated kimber has a bad rep

[@BoomStickTactical]

They had QC issues years ago but they got them worked out.

[@tomgiorgini9154]

yes and you like them are repeating nonsense

[@bobford9490]

❤❤

[@BoomStickTactical]

👍👍👍

[@lenzielenski3276]

Buy a turkey, get a turkey. I'll take a Springfield, all day, every day.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I own Springfield, kimber and many others. Tisas makes one of the best, especially for the price

[@bwm3013]

Why do you keep saying “ok”?

[@BoomStickTactical]

To give people something to complain about

[@danmarcell3167]

This is really easy .. Kimber doesn't use slave labor in any part of the manufacturing of their firearms

[@BoomStickTactical]

Any of these are a good 1911. The Tisas factory isn't what you might think.

[@danmarcell3167]

@@BoomStickTactical In 2023 it is estimated there are 1.32 million modern slaves in Turkey today. Turkey is the leading slave state in Europe and Central Asia.

[@BoomStickTactical]

@danmarcell3167 that does not mean Tisas is using them.

[@danmarcell3167]

@@BoomStickTactical whom do you believe is bringing the ore out of the ground for the steel they use and seriously are you trying to make yourself feel better about buying from a country that's big on slavery

[@daleweller5193]

The Tessa has no mim parts the Kimber does.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making some great 1911s and they know people prefer having forged parts. Kimber is still a great 1911 also but it would be nice if they moved away from mim parts as well.

[@filoIII]

Looser fitting 1911 run trouble-free. Maybe not as accurate, but, like an AK, it'll just run.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Yes but it's possible to get both.

[@filoIII]

@@BoomStickTactical Kimber has a bad reputation as a tight tolerance unreliable pistol.

[@BoomStickTactical]

@@filoIII there's nothing wrong with kimber.

[@filoIII]

@@BoomStickTactical For there to be "nothing wrong w/ Kimber," sure seems there's ALOT of talk about their problems.

[@williamwatkins2538]

@@BoomStickTacticalkimbers won’t run dirty, just my experience. I carry my 1911 so it gets dirty.

[@D-A-1776]

Kimber is trash, youre paying for the name. Ive had multiple models and all had problems.

[@BoomStickTactical]

There's nothing wrong with Kimber. They make great 1911s.

[@johnp9402]

Turkey is in the NATO alliance at least

[@BoomStickTactical]

Because they make good guns 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnp9402]

@@BoomStickTactical I don't know could be!? All I know is they're the kinda the asshole country of NATO lol.

[@timbrown5720]

Who cares that it comes from Turkey this is a world economy we live in. My AK is not Russian it's Chinese. So what. My AR by Colt. Big world 🌎

[@BoomStickTactical]

And they make great guns

[@steveh5749]

Tisas terrible warranty service Dont buyone

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've not seen that.

[@That_1_Outcast]

That’s odd cause I have never had issues with customer service from Tisas in matter of fact when I bought my Tisas B45 Duty it came with a magazine that was no good and didn’t work straight out of the box and 2.5 days later I had a brand new one in the mail before I could send the faulty one sent out to them and they were very professional and courteous to me

[@Andrewlikesguns]

What is the difference between your standard Kimber and the ones that say Custom Shop on the slide? Is it just marketing or are they made differently?

[@BoomStickTactical]

There are some differences depending on the model you get. Different internals, slide cuts, grip safety or other things.

[@Andrewlikesguns]

@@BoomStickTactical Yeah I see. I got a Grand Raptor II which is the blue slide with stainless frame. I was just wondering if some had more gunsmith time than others.