TISAS 1911 A1 (First Impressions)!

[@ghostdog9656]

Just bought one today and went over to my friends house and I showed his grandfather the 1911, he told me "hold on a second" and retrieved a ammo box and gave me all 6 of the original mags for my 1911 and told me "take care of them knuckle head merry Christmas" I said "yes sir I will"

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very cool! Thanks for the comment

[@larry1824]

Good stuff mate let the old warrior snap off some rounds!!!!!!!!!

[@RagingCajun985]

Love that comment that’s some American shit there.

[@Godzilla691138MW3]

I hate how people say you're a fudd for liking a classic. I admire the modern stuff but there's nothing wrong with taking a liking to a classic.

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

If it ain't broke don't fix it

[@FirearmFreedom]

I couldn’t agree more can’t beat a classic design!

[@tylerfarrey4673]

yeah I really like the S&W revolvers of yesteryear and 1911s

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@tylerfarrey4673 definitely another good choice 🤙🏻

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

This firearm is the birthright of every American. Real shame it took a foreign company to make it so accessible. This gun has been ridiculously overpriced for far too long, and in it's most basic form presented here is exactly what you need. I do kinda feel the sights are much too small, however.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I completely agree I wish it wasn’t so ridiculous at times with price point and more companies would just come out with a bone stock A1

[@105Flintrock]

@@FirearmFreedom , the Auto Ordnance 1911A1 is American made and not that much more.

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@105Flintrock good point

[@Zestypanda]

@@105Flintrock Not that much more? The Auto Ordinance 1911a1 is nearly $600 more. Idiot.

[@WannabeWoodsman]

@@Zestypanda I found it for $439.97 which is about what I paid for my SDS at sportsman's guide for $427.49.

[@Lomeli_Armory]

I purchased one a few weeks ago and put 100 rounds through it without any malfunctions. Mine came in a very nice case and 2 magazines. I've since upgraded the grips to wood grips. Very great purchase.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Glad to hear it’s working well for you 👌🏻

[@wooddawg4868]

Tisas is a company like many others that use CNC machining. The CNC machining process makes it hard to get it wrong because if a 1911 manufacturer gets it wrong their out of the aftermarket game period. Tisas also if proof you don’t have to be a big boy name brand to get it right.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Great points man 🤙🏻 thanks for watching!

[@dlbracer56]

January of 2023, I bought a Tisas M1911A1 (WG) as a companion piece for my CMP acquired service grade, 1943 Remington Rand. It is a very respectable representation and very good shooting pistol. I put 150 rounds through it with ZERO failures to feed or fire..

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! That’s great to hear, I have yet to experience an issue with mine

[@hardball107]

First handgun I shot was a 1911 when I was 14, since then I have spent many years shooting and building them, 50 so far. I own Govt. models and Commanders, IPSC stock class pistols and I just finished a 5" Super 38 for carry. At my local smiths shop I was asked if I had ever seen a Tisas. I hadn't but my smith said they were selling like hotcakes and he had a 9mm Commander and when he told me it could be mine for $390 I wasn't impressed until I found out it had a forged frame and slide and it fit tight. The bonus was the trigger, crisp and breaking at 3.5 lbs. I had to try it out. Not a big fan of cheap 1911's I consider the Ruger SR1911 to be a starting point, you can't imagine my surprise after my first mag in the Tisas. I can't build one that cheap and it shot as well as anything I had in my safe. After a week of shooting it I returned to purchase a 5" Govt. Model 45 with the same outcome, very impressed and happy. IMHO the best bang for the buck out there and that "Tanker" 9mm model just speaks to me.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you so much for that excellent data point! I appreciate the comment

[@MrKingArthurhk]

I own a 1911 and I am not a “Fudd,” or a “Boomer.” It is okay to own a 1911.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Lol oh I know that, that comment was more of an inside joke 😂😂

[@hmw6237]

Well. I am a Boomer and I unashamedly love this gun. My Dad carried one as his service weapon in Vietnam.

[@TacticalTerry]

Oh noes, a Moomer! (Millennial "Boomer" lol) :] It is definitely ok to own a 1911. Sometimes it's awesome to own more than one

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Millennial here, I have 3. Only one striker fire plastic gun.

[@la_old_salt2241]

I am a Fudd dammit. And I carry a 1911.

[@richardlinares4616]

Tisas 1911 A army reliable durable affordable. This great review of one.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Couldn’t agree more they are solid!

[@jimiandersonblackknight7554]

The tisas now comes with colt internals, including a hammer, forged 5 inch barrel that can be swapped out for a threaded one, the original colt trigger, and the springs have been upgraded since the first release the front side post now so it’s a little bit lower, making it easier to get a target acquisition, it is a 100 yard gun reliably! They have stepped their game up with the 1911 A1 model they have a cheaper model and they have the 9 mm model but the 1911 A1 if you check with the new ones that are out today 2022 much nicer much better feel and are only limited to the shooter

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will have to check them out, thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@joedelgado8467]

I am a fan of 1911’s and this is a very beautiful pistol, I love how it resembles the old style colt with no markings or badging on the slide, like the color and old look grips

[@FirearmFreedom]

I agree they did a very good job with this pistol!

[@garymiller3754]

Kentucky gun company $319.00 free shipping, over 300 in stock 2 8rd mags in plastic case with manual.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice, can’t beat that at all!

[@barcelona2170]

I don't like it's not American made. However this is a phenomenal gun. I have the all black version. This was my introduction to 1911s. I'm going to be buying one of the upgrade Tisas models.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I completely agree they really are solid pistols. Thanks for the comment!

[@barcelona2170]

@@FirearmFreedom I subbed. Simple but cool review. Keep it up. Side note when I got mine I decided to check out their website. They sell really inexpensive spare parts and you can actually start out with base model and then by upgrades that fit. Some may say waste of money, but you can have spare parts in case.

[@kentwilliams3326]

Absolutely. Mil Spec 1991's really nail me. Just recently ordered two Tisas 1911's and will be ordering El Paso Saddlery's 1911 holsters and magazine pouch next month. They are great for point shooting, ie. shooting without reference to sights. I personally notice a GREAT difference between series 70 and series 80 trigger pulls. FWIW, 2" at 25 yards is a great group, especially with the standard sights. My agency's specs were a max of 3" at 25 yards for .40 S&W side arms.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! I agree I think there is a noticeable difference between an 80 and a 70, glad you picked a few up!

[@brianwallin7945]

I have 2 1911's (including one from the 1940's). Couldn't resist the price of this one. I was very surprised as to the fine quality of this model. I've already put 500+ rounds through it without a single mechanical problem. If you are an "old School" 1911 fan, you won't be disappointed.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@aukula1062]

The ejection port has been lower. There also a slight bevel on the magazine well. Mine is ceracoted. US surplus bakelite grips fit no problem. Green hue on some US firearms was uneven heat in the phosphorus tanks and not changing the phosphoric acid enough.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true thanks for your comment!

[@2Aknight762]

Bought mine prepandemic for $300, added Hogue double diamond wood grips and it looks awesome. Reliable and very accurate considering its crude sights. Trigger reset about 1/16 inch.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Thanks for the comment glad yours is running well!

[@dirkderolf4021]

Been shooting 1911s a very long time. I am not a Fudd, and make no apologies to anyone. Browning got it right, and these Tisas are really nice.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Totally agree there thanks so much for the comment!

[@allanfranklin9615]

I'm really out of the loop. What the hell is a Fudd?

[@Styxswimmer]

The 1911 is 110 years old. While Glocks and modern guns are great, the 1911 is a classic. 1911 is to guns what the Godfather is to films. Old? Yes. Dated? Maybe. But it's a classic. It's art.

[@greatBLT]

Still shoots better than any of those guns, too.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Valid points 😂 thanks for watching!

[@Canjo45]

Agreed I think the 1911 paved the way for modern pistols that we have today

[@Trump145]

I am in that same boat with you brother, I have been in love with the 1911 45 since the seventies when Starsky and Hutch was on TV years before most of these cats were born and before there was such thing as a fucking polymer gun. Never apologize for what you like.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Without a doubt man they are great guns!

[@hmw6237]

I just found a Tisas 1911A1 at my local shop and purchased it based off of your review. I can honestly say that I like it! It's as good as any of my 1911's at 2x or 3x the price. With a bit more practice/break-in it will be my car gun. I prefer this over my CZ since I won't cry as much if someone breaks into my car in a parking lot and steals it. I have no regrets with this purchase. Thank you for your informative review.

[@FirearmFreedom]

That’s so awesome to hear! Thank you so much for watching and taking time to post that comment!

[@dene1196]

Dude , don't leave guns in car.

[@la_old_salt2241]

@Den E If you can't carry at work, you have to lock it up in the car.

[@hmw6237]

@@la_old_salt2241 You got that right. Or when I periodically have to go to the courthouse.

[@la_old_salt2241]

@@hmw6237 Yep, any government building.

[@keithplymale2374]

I have three of JMB's master piece. A 1943 Ithaca one that my dad's oldest brother carried in W W II. A Springfield Armory Military Model I got in the mid 1990's. A Tisas Special Purpose I got about two weeks ago. The older Springfield and the Tisas are equal quality as far as I can tell. The Special Purpose is not quite a true A1 because it has the 1911 flat main spring housing. Getting the arched main spring housing from SDS. Already put double diamond wood grips on the Tisas and they look so good and feel so much better than plastic to me I may go ahead and put them on my older 1911.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! They really do make solid guns

[@armorer94]

Got mine for $319 on a black Friday sale. Classic firearms.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Can’t beat that at all!

[@soylentgreen7074]

I have one of these also their weak spot is the hammer. It’s mim and the ridges don’t seem sharp. I changed all the springs out for a wilson combat kit, added a wilson shok buff, a colt custom shop 1911 sear spring and colt reproduction 1911a1 hammer(you can get from numrich). Lastly i added new old stock usgi 1911a1 grips that were never used since the tisas ones were a little too light in color vs originals. It’s amazing what the hammer change and spring/sere spring combo did. Now the trigger is amazing. Under $60 to make a good gun great. I bought a pile of usgi mags as well for cheap. One of my favorite range guns now. Edit: I see you mentioned the grips in the video. There’s ones on ebay for $12-$18. And usgi mags for $15-$18. I have a pile of wilsons as well but love using the usgi ones with this one.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks so much for the comment man I’m sure a lot of folks will get some use out of it, glad you got one and it’s working well! And I agree the GI mags in this are tough to beat 🤙🏻

[@megatrends]

I love mine ... have about 2000 rds through it and no issues yet. Never had he hammer follow thing you described happen, not once. Grips that came with it look like cheap chocolate so I got some authentic GI style grips. Darker brown and looks like the original WWII versions.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Good to hear yours is running well man! Ya the grips are the only thing I wish they did a slightly better job on

[@h.r.puffnstuff8705]

You still running the stock springs that came with it? I've owned and driven alot of 1911s over last 50 year's. The tisas has impressed the heck out of me so far

[@megatrends]

@@h.r.puffnstuff8705 Yes, same spring in it. I bought a spare for when it needs changing but so far so good. No problems at all using standard ball ammo at 230gr. I've run a bunch of Russian steel case and Winchester red and white box mainly brass casing standard stuff.

[@24roughing76]

Have you run any self-defense ammo through it? If so, what and how did it perform? Thanks

[@krazyjojo1]

I love my Tisas but check the sear. Mine had a funky uneven edge to it so I replaced it. Lighter springs and a good polish of the internals. Got the trigger pull down to 3.5 lbs it’s a tack driver.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Ya I haven’t had any issues with my dear yet but I will definitely keep my eye on it, thanks for the comment!

[@josefabdon]

I think this will be my second 1911. They’ve got a newer version coming out that will be about $20 more. But for that price you get a second magazine, wood grips, and a hard case. Just a great value.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Oh very cool I didn’t know they were coming out with another model thanks for the heads up, and for taking the time to comment!

[@cliffschannel8036]

Great gun, fired 100 rounds out of the box, 100 rounds next day…no problem mi amigo!!!! Feels and shoots like my military 1911 YEEYOUZA!!!!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Can’t beat that! They are sweet pistols for sure!

[@joshuamorris9050]

I love 1911 there is a reason they are still made

[@FirearmFreedom]

I agree they really are great pistols!

[@rafaelmadrigal1534]

Tisas makes the best 1911 A1 handguns I ever bought. Proven for over 100 years from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, etc.. Its design has survived to this day. I have the 45ACP and 9mm and both are great workhorses I can rely with my life. Easy to clean, right on target; new out of the box.

[@andrewbonifacio2914]

Got the 9mm model last year 400 rds and no problems love my Tisas 👍

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! That’s good to hear

[@oldwarmonger8750]

I got 2 of these and the guns are straight up reliable and flat out smokes RIA

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very good to hear man thanks for the data point!

[@JohnDoe-xu6uu]

I couldn't agree more. I have a tisas and a RIA and the tisas a1 army is better of the two hands down.

[@sonicpopospeedpig7806]

Very nice video, as a 1911 Colt Commander (pre series 70 steel frame) I would love to give this piece a try out. Thanks for the detailed info.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I would highly recommend it, it’s a great gun! Thanks for the comment.

[@tlgeorge59]

45ACP and 38 SPC/357 mag are still extremely popular caliber handguns in America. These tend to be house guns for home defense these days but still popular.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will agree on that I still think they hold quite the following.

[@albertmcmichael9110]

Trying to get my hands on a Tank Commander in 9mm.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Those are sweet too!

[@jaydee5156]

Since the release of this video, the Tisas SDS 1911A1 ships in a plastic case and two magazines. Amazing value. I really wanted the Cimarron, with it being a pre-A1 clone. I found one with a blued and polished finish. Gorgeous. My problem is the area around the rear of the trigger guard is disturbingly inaccurate, at least to me. That was a hard pass for me.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Totally understand why you passed that one up man. Thanks for the comment!

[@Sneedmeister]

just picked up a tisas 1911a1 TANKER today for my first 1911 and i've fallen in love. i know TURKISH guns get a bad-rap, and deservedly so, but I think Tisas has really hit it out of the ballpark with their "tanker" model. hammer forger frame, slide AND barrel? yes please. not to mention the frame and slide are cerakoted and the barrel is chrome covered AND lined. tisas even managed to get the "barely noticeable green tint" look of the ww2 1911's to their cerakote. Tisas creates a really solid "retro" 1911 if you're into that sort of thing.

[@AmmoShockTroop]

I just bought one this weekend and it's a 1911, with a 9mm fix instead the usual 45 auto. It's the birth right of All pistols.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Lmfao it is definitely a great pistol 🤙🏻

[@thecouldntbe]

Canik, Tisas, & Sarsilmaz are all Turkish firearm manufacturers and they all make quality firearms.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I would agree they definitely make solid pistols 👌🏻

[@everyonepoops6371]

Don't forget Stoeger! I loveeeeeeee my str9c.

[@thecouldntbe]

@@everyonepoops6371 Stoeger is Italian I believe.

[@everyonepoops6371]

@@thecouldntbe No they're a Turkish company owned by Benelli. They're still from and operate out of Turkey.

[@thecouldntbe]

poops tour you're right.

[@jonathanhines2441]

I have one and love it. I am in my 50's,, so call me old if you like, but the 1911 is part of America's history and one of MANY handguns that are great without being polymer or tricked out. They have been proven effective and they still work. This gun, as is, was the easiest to shoot accurately among several pistols for both myself and a friend of mine who has extensive experience with firearms. Great gun at a fantastic price. One thing to note, I did get some hammer bite.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nothing wrong with that, thank you for the comment I’m glad the gun ran well for you!

[@alantoon5708]

It is Cerakoted. I have owned one for a year and a half.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I definitely felt like that was the case and that’s not a bad thing but I do wish it had a good park job

[@nonyabiz9487]

I actually talked to SDS about the finish on these 1911 pistols and they said they do both parkerizing than they cerakote them. They said they believe that gives a finish that will last a lifetime. Im not sure how well it will hold up but it would be nice to get a 1000 round review from you about this gun. Its a damn good gun but Im now more interested in the longevity of the gun. The frame and slide seem to be very solid and well forged. However I replaced a few parts on mine that I know would be a problem. Mostly the MIM firing pin stop. I dont like MIM firing pin stops and I recommend to everyone getting a Wilson Combat forged steel firing pin stop unless you enjoy your firing pin shooting back in your face when you least expect.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ahh very interesting I really appreciate the comment man I was really wondering what it was and I will do my best getting it out quick if only .45 wasn’t so brutal right now lol

[@xjcrossx]

I just picked one of these up the other day, and I barely ever said it down and when I do I just look at it. Such a cool gun and one of my favorites.

[@FirearmFreedom]

It’s understandable with this pistol, they are sweet!

[@georgemon7387]

Just bought mine from Palmetto State Armory. On cell 329.00 plus tax and shipping 377. I enjoyed your video first time viewer of your channel

[@FirearmFreedom]

Not a bad price at all man thanks so much for watching!

[@Canjo45]

I remember the first tisas I purchased I was in my local gun shop walked by it and it had a price tag of 350 bucks I stopped walked back and asked the guy behind the counter if that price was correct he said yeah I never heard of tisas and wanted to see how well it performed for the price I was kinda wasn’t expecting much out of it but said what the hell wont know unless I try it bought it took it home took it apart to clean it and was impressed by the machining then took it out to the range and it ran flawless fired a whole box of American eagle with no failure and hit whatever I aimed at I was stunned for the price I liked it so well I purchased tisas the model 1911a1 service I’ve owned colts, kimbers Taurus and I trust this fire arm it’s very well made I’m not saying it’s a colt or any of the others but quality wise I would put it far up there who knows maybe some years from now the price of them may go up like everything else but tisas has made an excellent gun for the working man .

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! I’m glad you were able to get one they are seriously sweet pistols!

[@brucecamparmament3728]

The ejection port is not A1 correct (it has been lowered from A1 spec) and the internals are not series 70 (a series 70 has a 4 prong barrel collet and different barrel to match the collet).

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks for the info man I appreciate it 👌🏻

[@enriqueoliva6988]

You are one the few that knows what a series 70 means.The original series 70,not the reproduction ones has an accurize barrel and collet bushing.

[@enriqueoliva6988]

The reproduction series 70 should be called Pre Series 70.

[@jeffreythomas3904]

Mag well is also beveled

[@WannabeWoodsman]

This is my EDC gun. I'm 33 years old and this gun is an American icon. Also from what I've read it's a cerakote coating not parkerized. Just what I understand.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Yes I did find that out after the fact, thanks so much for the comment. I’m glad your enjoying yours!

[@jeffrefrig]

I had to buy one of these when they came out. I was lucky to find one "used" but never shot. Of course it was much less money than the MSRP since it was pre owned. I put different stocks on it, gold & black in color with gold colored screws. I really like the lack of any kind of billboard with the manuf. name on it. I bought an ATI a few years back, another inexpensive 1911, so I was ready for whatever. I have had no failure to do anything it's supposed to do. I will never get rid of this gun. (My son has my ATI.) I would recommend this Tisas over any low budget 1911. And it shoots where I aim it. The sights suck. Oh well.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! I’m glad yours is running well for you, thanks for the comment!

[@kentuckyarms68]

because turkiye can make them 3 times as cheap as us people mark them as a budget gun but they are anything but my tisas 1911 45ss is slick as nice as any of my other " brand name" 1911s

[@FirearmFreedom]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the comment.

[@HenryWilliams-g7o]

I have one and love it.

[@FirearmFreedom]

They are great 1911s!

[@pauldesmond5616]

Good, fair, and informative review. Nice job!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks so much man I’m glad you found the video helpful!

[@chuckst98]

Bought one today online! $329.00 plus tax n shipping $20 2-7rnd mags FFL will be $30 not bad.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Not bad at all! That’s a solid deal

[@johnnyrocko2933]

Nice pistol. 1911’s don’t get enough respect these days. Nice to see a objective review of one for a change.👍

[@FirearmFreedom]

For sure man! I’m glad you enjoyed the review I felt the same way about 1911s these days some I was happy to give it some screen time 🤙🏻

[@EDCtexan]

GI 1911s are so attractive cause it's straight forward firearm no fanciness just functions and shoots no red dots lasers all that stuff just you trigger and iron sights

[@JNS]

I picked one up about a year ago and it's great!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Good to hear it’s running good!

[@John-z8g9z]

Wow ! Great shooting! Fantastic 1911M1 pistol! Outstanding!!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you I appreciate the comment!

[@Jojo69869]

The slide and frame aren't parked i believe. I've seen where the bottom of the trigger had scraped the grey finish off in a powder and left a silver spot on the inside bottom of the trigger guard.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks for the comments man, ya after searching around this definitely appears to be a cerakote job.

[@Jojo69869]

@@FirearmFreedom i actually asked sds and they said its Sig grey cerokote.

[@wilf6384]

Just picked up the Tisas Commander Carry model, unlike my Kimber that never ran right for $1000 this thing was $650 and runs like a top. Stainless construction, quality build for the money and I think it’ll last longer than I do no problem

[@FirearmFreedom]

That’s great to hear man thanks so much for the comment!

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

I’ve never seen a kimber that didn’t jam, overpriced paperweights

[@nonyabiz9487]

All I got to say is im impressed with Turkish made guns. I was so impressed with my SDS 1911 I went and got a SAR 2000 CZ-75. Low and behold I found another jewel. If your impressed with the SDS than you need to check out the SAR 2000. Sar being one of the nicest pistol manufactures in the world and they are once again super cheap. Now I want to try out one of the Benelli M4 clones from Turkey too. I here Charles Daly makes a nice M4 for a quarter the price of a Benelli.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice man I will definitely have to check one out thanks for watching!

[@everyonepoops6371]

Stoeger!!!!!!!!

[@claytons7357]

I believe the finish is a type of coating not parkerizing. I picked one up last year for a range toy to go with my Garands.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I definitely don’t think it’s parkerizing I guess only time will tell, I’m really digging it so far!

[@pulpheroaudio8709]

I don’t think it’s Cerakote. No Cerakoted gun I’ve owned absorbs oil like this gun. If it’s not true Parkerized, it’s very close.

[@clips_actual5053]

Hey guys! I’m a little late watching the video. I just stumbled across it recently. Thanks for putting out such great content! I can tell you, from inside knowledge at SDS Imports, this 1911A1 model has a Cerekote finish. The newest 1911A1 models hitting the stores over the next few weeks will have an actual parkerized finish, though. Btw, Check out our new 1911 Duty and Carry models in 9mm that recently hit the shelves. Those are some sweet shooting pistols!

[@CA.0verview]

12:18 would you happen to know which one has less mim parts ?

[@FirearmFreedom]

Off the top of my head I don’t know but something tells me it’s gonna be the cimarron being rock island/ old colt tooling

[@cyberwolf77X]

I just purchased mine and can't wait to get it to the range.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Excellent, thanks for the comment!

[@zdub8438]

Grabbed my "army" 9mm about a month ago for $399 out the door. Great trigger and slide to frame fit. My next gun will be a matching .45.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Ya I really would love to take a look at the 9mm version 👌🏻 thanks for watching!

[@staceycooper1536]

Just got my tisass a1 tanker . I haven't fired it but It really feels good nice and tight . I have a Springfield 1911a1 and honestly the tisass is tighter well see

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Thanks for the comment, I hope yours runs well for you 🤙🏻

[@mrtrapper93]

Bought one and love it!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! They really are sweet guns!

[@cliffchilders5820]

I love 1911's ...... I own the Rock Island Arms myself!!! A very good gun!

[@FirearmFreedom]

I have heard nothing but good things about them, thanks for the comment!

[@PhyzDGamingNPaintball]

I just found one online for $369! Can’t wait to pick it up, always wanted a Old School GI looking 1911 very excited

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! You can’t beat that price at all for a great pistol. I hope you like it!

[@alpalmieri8644]

The ejection port is lowered.

[@FirearmFreedom]

This is true, one of the small changes they made for reliability.

[@New2Kendo]

The Ejection Port is enlarged

[@FirearmFreedom]

It is slightly yes

[@mohammedcohen]

...just ordered an SDS "Tanker" (reads Commander) 1911 from Centerfire Systems for an OTD price of $404...I have all the Wilson parts from Brownells to upgrade it - skeletonized hammer,, trigger, disconnector/sear, sear spring...Ed Brown magwell/straight 1911 style mainspring housing, etc...Wilson upswept beavertail...gonna look nice as my EDC...

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! That sounds like it’s gonna be a pretty sweet pistol, thanks for watching!

[@josephfreeman6083]

I love the Commander sized 1911. I have a Phillipeines version was reworked with performance enhancing parts. Bling don't mean a thing if it doesn't shoot when you need it.

[@GladioUmbra]

I just bought one of these a few days ago, waiting for it to arrive at my dealer. I have always wanted one, however, it has not been as practical to carry as my duty weapon is(Glock 17 G5) I picked it up new for $332

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! I hope it runs well for you!

[@michaelhodges8312]

Just picked mine up today. Really a nice series 70 1911. A lot of gun for the price. I’ll take this over the Cimarron. Very nice video!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Couldn’t agree more man it’s a great gun thanks for watching!

[@rickyshiflett4707]

Hello from MobileSl. Recently came across your video after purchasing the Tisas Duty black in 9mm. Jusf as I do whenever purchase aftee all my gun purchases. Anyway What vest/belt is that and could I buy from your store??

[@FirearmFreedom]

It is a trex arms belt and I believe I had an HRT carrier in this video

[@alexhester1424]

Just picked one up today but mine is black and In 9mm the mag that came with it would only accept 3 rounds (not that stiff) I contacted the shop it came from and should be going back on Friday to get another mag. Overall the 1911 is outstanding for the price.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Glad to hear your enjoying it I have been really thinking about picking up the 9mm as well!

[@JoshuaDomoslai]

The only thing I wanna do to mine is put some ww2 style wooden gi grips on it. The stock plastic ones are like what they used as replacements during Vietnam, but way cheaper quality so they gotta go. That and don’t treat it like it’s fragile and let it get wear and petina this will looks sweet and be a perfect shooter VS bringing out more collectible ww2 ones I don’t wanna shoot a lot.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Couldn’t agree more man I am probably gonna do that to mine as well!

[@JOHNWICK-oq2ii]

Truly classic 1911.

[@FirearmFreedom]

🇺🇸👌🏻

[@sgtcote1]

Love my Tisas 1911 and I agree the finish does appear to be cerakoted. Regardless it's a fantastic 1911A1 clone and has never failed me.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I have verified now that it is cerakote but I am still very happy with it! Thanks for watching!

[@v.german11b]

It is Cerakote. Tisas has the certification and also the necessary setup on site in their factory.

[@vinceruland9236]

I don't understand how people still are confused about the finish. It's clearly stated on every website that sells the that it's cerakote. Do people not read anymore?

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

Cimarron is part of Armscor as well as Rock Island.

[@bhoward9378]

Thanks for this video.

[@FirearmFreedom]

No problem thanks for watching!

[@BigRooster616]

Me too Remington Rand Rock Island Remington , Springfield & now Tisas all GI 1911A1 style guns

[@darrellbounds9919]

I like the color of the coating

[@FirearmFreedom]

They really did a great job!

[@alpalmieri8644]

Mine came with 2 ,8 rd mags a lowered and relieved ejection port a hard case polished feed ramp and black cerakote finish.Way better than a Springfield armory 1911 a1 at 650 bucks.Cost 350 bucks.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I have been very impressed with these SDS pistols they are pretty solid for the money.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

I bought a RIA tactical full size 1911,45 great handgun.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Ya I have heard nothing but good things about the RIA guns

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

@@FirearmFreedom My next 1911, will be the Tisas similar to yours. I love the greenish classic finish.

[@steventhibodeau6893]

Cerakote is a great coating

[@FirearmFreedom]

Yes it is!

[@bobbyruth8201]

Thanks for the unbiased info

[@FirearmFreedom]

No problem man thanks for watching!

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

a 2 inch group center mass would still make for a very bad day for the bad guy ,its hard to get perfect groups off hand no matter how good you are at shooting anything

[@FirearmFreedom]

Very true lol

[@CA.0verview]

Are there any mim parts ? Or what parts are mim if any ?

[@richstone2627]

It's not a beaver tail. It's a standard grip safety.

[@FirearmFreedom]

That’s true thanks for the comment

[@javiervazquez2896]

Thank you....

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you for watching!

[@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs]

I like a decent budget 1911, as long as its forged, and built properly, it's a real solid firearm. Yes, its old school, but I like old school. Old school always works, tried and true. My Rock has always been faithful. You know I probably dumped 5-6,000 rds through it in the 10 years I've owned it and I can't say I've ever had a real serious non magazine related issue. Paid 500$ for it, and the old vet I bought it from even threw in a nifty leather holster. Not bad for a first handgun.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice man! That’s a great data point, ya I have heard really nothing but awesome stuff about Rock island guns

[@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs]

@@FirearmFreedom it was the first Rock Island I bought, and now I have 3. A 1911 in 10mm and a VR80 in 12ga. All three of them have never given me any problems outside of the VR80 needing a little breaking in due to a tight spring. But even that wasn't really anything, and I wouldn't even call it a "breaking in period" one box of cheap 3" later shes running like a champ. And the 10mm was a champ straight out of the box. The only thing is, you can't limp wrist it. I had a couple of ladies I took out, and their first few shots failed to cycle properly because of this. After they got the rhythm, it never happened again, but this can happen. Not really a firearm or manufacturer defect.

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs good to hear they are all running well for you, thanks for the comment!

[@johnnybagofdoughnuts4193]

Thanks for comparing these two. Based off of the series 70 set up of these two, would you recommend them over the Auto Ordnance 1911A1 (series 80)?

[@FirearmFreedom]

I would probably say yes but I have not actually had much range experience with the auto ordnance to say for sure

[@archeryfisher]

got one just recently from Palmetto state. And mine is marked less than yours is it seems Tisas actually watches the youtube reviews and has improved on its format. I love how clean the one I got is. No marking on the Slide release side. Only a Tisas Knoxville TN with import / serial number very small. Its the best Clone money can buy. And best get them before Uncle Joe bans the import of them

[@thehoneybadger8089]

They have finally admitted it is a Cerokote finish. And it should have come with two magazines, a case, and other accoutrements.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I had an earlier variation so unfortunately it just came with one magazine.

[@northeastohioed7239]

I just picked one up yesterday, excited about running it and getting acquainted with it. I love those little WWII correct safeties, but I'm a lefty. Does anyone know where I can get an ambidextrous safety in that style? I think it would be great, if not entirely accurate, to keep it as close to "original " as I could. As far as the finish, I'm seeing a lot of references on line to the effect that it's Cerakote finish, rather than Parkerized, although nothing from the manufacturer or from SDS.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I have heard that it’s actually parkerized and then cerakoted over top 🤷🏻‍♂️ I hope yours runs well I love mine!

[@v.german11b]

@@FirearmFreedom it is a Cerakote finish as per Tisas information. They have in their factory the whole Cerakote set-up and certification.

[@stefanfful]

Fantastic pistol.

[@FirearmFreedom]

I agree they are great!

[@murraykriner9425]

It is Ceracoated finish according to all I've read, but that is present technology, be it as it may, better or worse. One day it may be just as prized by owners for it's unique patterned patina.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the info!

[@dalepeel9924]

I’d buy it a good one

[@FirearmFreedom]

They are great guns!

[@ianstradian]

I bought one of these, I have a 8 round promag magazine that the gun does not like, but I have a few magazines I found at a yard sale, they are of dubious origins and they work in the pistol.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya I have definitely had some issues with pro mags in the past with all types of guns, glad it runs well with better mags

[@TracyLoop]

They used the 1911 in the old Dick Tracy comic books. Calling Dick Tracy come in Tracy. Ok I've read a few

[@FirearmFreedom]

I will have to check the books out thanks for the comment!

[@Aviation_Professional]

Highy recommend the versions that have the UPSWING grip safety for anyone with a larger hand to avoid bleeding from the web of the hand. ANd yes the sights are pretty tiny and most likely will be replaced. I bought the SERVICE version and sorry I did for that one reason. Pay the extra few dollars and you will be fine. I suppose you could wear gloves or use some mole tape to save your skin!~

[@FirearmFreedom]

For me I wanted to go with this model specifically for the similarities to the original models

[@Aviation_Professional]

@@FirearmFreedom Absolutely understand

[@nickraffone1598]

I just bought one and it jammed about 15 times in 50 rounds. Brought it back to gun shop I’ll see what happens so far not happy

[@FirearmFreedom]

Huh that’s the first time I have heard of anything like that with this pistol, what where the malfunctions? And was it all with the same mag or same ammo?

[@nickraffone1598]

@@FirearmFreedom they polished the barrel and feed ramp and told me to use Wilson combat mags. So far I’ve had better luck 👍🏼

[@turbolegend3976]

@@nickraffone1598 extractor might be too tight, mine came tight from the factory. So tight actually that I had to pull it out of the slide by force. Once I got it out and tuned it (bent it) the pistol works flawlessly