M45A1 Clone for 1/3rd the price? Too good to be true?

[@danbasham9207]

Thanks!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you Dan!

[@pyeitme508]

@@Militaryarmschannel RAD!

[@familyman1110]

​@Military Arms Channel what are your thoughts on 2011's and which is your choice if you pick one?

[@ms.annthrope415]

Bought a Raider this morning for a truck gun. Very impressed by the fit and finish. No overbite kr underwater in the slide to frame fit. No extra material in the extractor. Perfectly flush. No movement in the barrel or sloppy bushing fit. Gave it a complete strip down, clean, oil, and lube. Reassembled. Swapped out the recoil spring for an extra power Wilson 17 pound flat wire spring, replaced the long trigger with a short trigger, replaced the grips with all black rubber grips, and replaced the grip screws with stainless steel hex screws. Fits my Streamlight weapon light and all my 1911 railed holsters. Fits all my 1911 Wilson Combat magazines. Double checked the trigger with my trigger scale after a thorough clean and lube. 4.5 pounds. Very acceptable with very little creep that is not even noticeable. The hammer felt a little gritty when I git it out of the box, but disassembled the main spring housing, greased the tunnel a bit, and reassembled. No grit anymore. The grips are VZ G10 so no cheap replacements. 2 magazines made by MecGar. Not quite like Wilson's but perfectly usable. So no off brand junk. I haven't shot it yet but I am fully confident it will not fail.

[@glockfan40]

My son was fascinated by the 1911 so I bought him a Tisas .45 in black. Broke it in for him with 250 rounds and a couple cleanings and I was impressed! I immediately purchased myself a WWII clone TISAS. I was a USMC MP from 1985-1989 that fielded those WWII .45’s until the Beretta took over. These TISAS .45’s are solid handguns. I think I’ll pick one of these up!!

[@russiachinanorthkoreastatetv]

I used the beretta as an MP … glad they upgraded .. the 1911 higher capacity is an amazing product … I don’t like having single stack … the grip of a double stack mag feels much better & it’s nice insurance having a few more rounds

[@JM-gp2vh]

They are decent, I like mine a lot! Good to hear you passing on the 2A to your son as well!😊

[@societyisboring]

Wish my dad bought me a m1911. Lol he did buy me a single shot shotgun. I did recently buy my first handgun earlier this year at the Age of 22. I bought the RIA m1911 a1 gi Midsize in .45 auto. The tisas was the other brand I was looking at however when I went into the store and saw the ria I fell in love and felt it calling to me. Here's to many years of your boy with his m1911. I know I don't ever plan on selling mine

[@societyisboring]

​@@russiachinanorthkoreastatetvthat's where I'm opposite I don't like double stack. But that's why we have single stacks and double stacks of m1911s, Glocks, sigs, FNs, walters. All brands you know. I also don't like 9mm don't Hate it I just prefer how 45 acp feels and shoots

[@robertterry8018]

@@russiachinanorthkoreastatetv I was a Marine Corps MP from 1985-1989. I carried the .45 and IIRC the Beretta was adopted just as I was leaving active duty. I drove old jeeps when in Korea and Okinawa, but transitioned to the Humvee when I returned stateside to Pendleton.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@SergeiMosin]

I've had several good experiences from Tisas so far. I think it's an artifact of the 1911 market being so heavily flooded, that in order to get any sort of attention they have to make a good product at a solid price.

[@sds_arms]

We appreciate the support!

[@chaff5]

How does this compare to some of the other Tisas 1911s? Is this just one of their regular run of the mill 1911s with a tan paint job for an extra $100?

[@65stang98]

i love my basic run of the mill GI 1911a1 from tisas got is for 350 its accurate and runs smooth. one of my favorite handguns to shoot.

[@societyisboring]

The entire gun market is flooded. But not many companies offer budget m1911s. Ria and tisas are the top 2 for a reason. Even if they produced on American soil they would still be those prices

[@to520fan]

I inherited my grandfathers 1944 production US Army 1911a1 that was also carried by my father in Vietnam. Needless to say that while I love shooting that pistol, it is becoming too valuable to be a carry much less a regular shooter. I picked up a TISAS WWII clone and it’s great. Fun to shoot, it’s virtually identical to the actual Colt, and seems very well built. I’m totally happy with my purchase.

[@jongruen7854]

I purchased a Tisas 5" stainless steel model a year ago. Currently at about the 400 round count. I performed my own, correctly executed trigger work, at 4 pounds. Currently, I have five Mec-Gar 8 round magazines, flawless. The quality, fitment, accuracy, and function of this pistol have been flawless.

[@billdont2458]

I have 4 of the Tisas 1911's. Love them. All have been flawless and 100% functional. And great triggers to boot.

[@DeathN0cturnal]

why would you buy 4 of them

[@SCAR16L]

@@DeathN0cturnal Maybe he just likes it?

[@Grizzlyman420]

I snagged the TISAS 1911A1 a few months back and man it’s nice! Best 45 I have for half the price! I put actual GI grips on her and feeds everything. Federal HST +P in 45 are just nasty

[@adrianflores5506]

@@DeathN0cturnal some people have 20 of them

[@JKCullens]

Tisas has been killing it with the 1911s here lately.

[@fn6266]

No complaints with the Tisas 1911’s from my end. Picked up the US Army WWII GI clone. Great quality for the money and absolutely no fear of jeopardizing collector values that’ll likely never inflate (I assume).

[@thoughtsofanoldSoldier]

Bought my son-in-law one. Shot it along side my Auto-Ordance 1911, performed flawlessly.

[@oneofthoseguys2019]

Half of the ammo brought in the us came from Russia I'm sure you buy the cheap shit yet you have a different opinion if it comes from turkey

[@thoughtsofanoldSoldier]

@One of those guys whatever dude

[@firesupport162]

And most of the good entry replacement parts should slide in just fine I think it's a matter of metal quality

[@LaputanMachad]

​@@oneofthoseguys2019 I don't get it, do you think he hates Russians or Turks or what?

[@daleclark3138]

Getting a Tisas .45 Tanker today. Great quality for the price. My second pistol was a Mk IV Series 70. Always liked a 1911 and for the price Tisas can't be beat. Good overview of the Raider

[@Andrew_NJ]

More TISAS reviews please, it is always nice to see well made affordable firearms.

[@BoomerTactical]

The relationship with TISAS started in 2010 when Interstate Arms out of Billerica, Mass contracted TISAS to built the Regent. It was difficult early on to get the dealers through out the US to purchase the Regent so the right's were sold. I told the owner he was making a really bad mistake, but it happened and here we are now...

[@JZMartinez]

My buddy did the procurement for this. Was told the Commandant of the Marine Corps got serial #1.

[@kenstirling5348]

I’d love to know why the Marines were even interested in the Colt. There’s plenty of guns that are cheaper and more reliable and basically just better in every way. Whoever decided to order the M45a1 was an idiot

[@usnchief1339]

@@kenstirling5348 please don't say Sig or Glock. Other than capacity, the 1911 still is king.

[@DUTYGRADE]

@@usnchief1339 literally nobody uses the 1911 anymore. Its literally only glock and sig. The 1911 is outdated and has no place on the modern battlefield.

[@masada1776]

@@kenstirling5348 better 1911s than colt now. Beretta makes the best handguns, sig is 2nd. Glock is with lo point on the rankings 😂😂😂

[@garyfullmer4353]

​@@DUTYGRADE I don't know about the battlefield but I don't knock anyone who uses the 1911 for self-defense. It is still very viable handgun. To each his own. I don't consider myself a fudd, if you don't want a 1911 cool. But it's still a great little gun.

[@ricks.1092]

I just got a Tisas 1911 A1, clone. It looks just like the original...which I have. The Tisas clone, didn't parkarize the gun, instead they used Cerakote, probably to keep cost down. But it shoots well. I got it for $380 out the door. My brother like it so much, he got one. And ordered 4 more for his FFL store.

[@sds_arms]

We have Park guns coming this summer

[@radiowaveguitarist1332]

Mac, I bought my Tisas last year. Mine is the Duty model. It costs almost half as much as my Springfield Garrison. I think it's a tremendous amount of VALUE for little money. I still love my Springfield pistols!

[@Colorado970]

Being a Marine Veteran, I'd love to get my hands on a decommissioned Colt m45a1, but this Raider looks legit. AWSOME VID!

[@MattDonkin430]

10k though can buy so so so so so much ammo... and the clone....or an ammo plant from Dillion with enough left over to buy a decent AR lol.

[@geofftimm2291]

To put the 1911 back together, pull the unspung slide all the way to the rear and the toggle will line up, then move slide, insert take down lever and pull slide forward to complete assembly. Geoff Who was a US Army Small Arms Repairman 1972.

[@Bobsbargainbasement]

That’s the way I do it !

[@Life_Is_Torture0000]

I remember the first time I fired a WW2 production Colt .45. Ergonomic, accurate, pleasant to shoot. They really took craftsmanship seriously back then, even as they were frantically making guns as fast as possible. Same with the M1 carbine I tried.

[@NBXRacing]

I'm so glad you got around to reviewing this because I've been eyeing it up for a bit now. I couldn't believe the prices of the of the real ones so it's good to know these are great - not only for the price, but overall.

[@peterreily1490]

My Tisas m45 carry won’t cycle in any of my higher end 1911 mags and a half dozen different types of ammo. The grip safety is catching on something in the grip. It’s total trash.

[@johngriffiths118]

I think it was The Honest Outlaw that commended that guns at the cheaper end of the market can be characterised by patchy QC . Is what the two comments above illustrate ?

[@searchBLOC941]

The Girsan 1911's are decent too. I'm pretty sure those and the Tisas are made on the same line. I like the optics ready models from Girsan, I have their MC1911 with a red dot on it chambered in 9MM. Pretty cool for the price point.

[@stonefree1911]

I have a Tisas 45 Carry and a fullsize. A buddy has this same 45. They are VERY well made. Reliable, Accurate. I am deeply impressed with them. I used to be Colt or nothing (well, the Ruger SR 1911's are awesome too), but SDS/Tisas hit a home run with their 1911's.

[@michaell397]

@@peterreily1490 No, it only needs a simple grip safety adjustment. Only takes a few minutes. Also check the sear spring. Often they come bent and cause avery heavy trigger pull. KnifeMaker

[@gregwright392]

I have a Girsan Beretta clone. Very pleased with it. The Hi-Power and 1911 are next on the list. Can't beat the value!

[@hoffpbass]

I have the EAA Girsan fullsize 1911. I got the dual-tone black/silver coloring. Quality made and b e a utiful! I've found mine to be highly accurate, I noticed right out of the gate at the range, too. Best of all, I was under $500 last year. You'll enjoy one. Just have your local shop order one for you.

[@willbar1961]

I also picked up a Girsan Beretta clone but it is the Regard Six version. It's different enough especially the slide.

[@aceman1126]

Got a tisas "tanker" model... basically a commander size 45. Bought to build into a clone of my colt lightweight commander so I could blast away and not wreck my expensive vintage colt. So far after 400 or so rounds it's been perfect and actually a great gun. Highly recommend if you want a cheap but good gun for carry or range fun

[@bluejay117]

I have one of the cheaper tisas m1911a1 service model handguns and I have to say I'm IN LOVE with it. I'm very happy with what handguns come out of tisas and really like how tisas is filling the market with cheap, quality 1911s for the romance of the 1911.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

I’d say there just as good as about any production 1911. I really like mine as well, bought a ww2 reproduction belt/holster for it

[@Larry--qn4dd]

I own a Tisas 1911 A1 Service and it's great, got it for $ 449.00. One of my favorite sidearms.

[@aaronjohnson8575]

I've been very impressed with the quality of the Tisas 1911's. I've sold a bunch of them and the one I've shot ran and shot great.

[@stevezio99]

I bought the tisas 1911 a1 service and it is built like a tank. Great gun for fantastic price.

[@cheezwizambullard]

My Tisas 1911 has been fantastic! I dumped 3 Kimbers and continue to use my Tisas.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review. I purchased a Tisas 1911 A1 a few months back and it’s an outstanding gun, once broken it has worked flawlessly. I think it’s a great value for what you get.

[@tpelle2]

Good review! I have a Tisas "Duty" in .45ACP, which, except for the finish color and lack of the accessory rail on the dustcover, is pretty much the same pistol. Love mine. I did replace the plunger tube spring because my safety was very mushy. As I carry cocked and locked, a safety with a propensity to come out of the safe position is unacceptable. I purchased a new plunger tube spring from Wolff Gunsprings, and when I removed the stock spring it appeared to be about two coils shorter than the Wolff spring. By the way, I picked up a little trick that I saw on a Larry Vickers video to avoid the "dummy scratch" on reassembly. He takes a thin pointy object (he used a BIC-type ballpoint pen) to reach in through the ejector port to push the slide stop detent plunger into the plunger tube to easily insert the slibe stop. I tried it and it worked great! I actually took a short piece of wooden dowel, sharpened it a pencil sharpener then slightly rounded the point, and now I keep it in my pistol cleaning kit.

[@stonefree1911]

I did replace the safety plunger and spring with Wilson combat. It now has a perfect snicky safety. WC stuff is no joke.

[@Narong3430]

Awesome information about 1911 I just pick one old one up and I didn’t know anything about this till now.

[@ditchdigger93]

I recently bought a Metro Arms American Classic .45, lightly used for $325.00. Made in the Philippines. Surprisingly accurate and well-made 1911, tighter and with more features than a lot of Colts I've owned at over twice the price. Unbelievably good trigger pull. There are a lot of good 1911 clones out there.

[@slickwillybudgetking]

They must have improved. Last metro full size I wad was sloppy and accuracy all over.

[@Mockturtlesoup1]

I remember when the Remington R1's came out(I think they were called?) They had an were selling for/had an MSRP of like $1100. Very soon after you could get them for under $500. And it's my understanding that they were pretty good guns, especially for the price. Not something I'd buy(maybe if I could get a $1200 Springfield for that price...), but still a good deal, assuming they did in fact run well.

[@richstone2627]

Who cares ditchdigger93. This is all about Tisas not your metro junk.

[@kinch613]

The only weakness is the takedown pin its a MIM part so he careful and dont tap it if its tight. Ive has several break. But youre right very tight fitting solid 1911 frim Metro Arms

[@MattDonkin430]

I still miss my Charles Daily 1911-A1 I got as the first gun I ever bought over 20 years ago... shot so well and never malfunctioned... I let a buddy borrow it before COVID and ended up having a falling out... well my loss is his gain...

[@phx4closureman]

*I just bought one!!! My biggest problem is that you can't put a fully loaded mag into it. Other than that, I love it so far especially that FDE finish, grips, rail, etc. Also surprised to learn that TISAS has been in business for 30 years!! 1993-2023!!*

[@sds_arms]

Give the mags a good scrubbing sometimes that packing oil gets sticky.

[@ChaplainBobWalkerBTh]

Wilson mags

[@MattDonkin430]

@@ChaplainBobWalkerBTh +1 on the Wilson mags... all the mags that come with my 1911s stay in their oil and are put away just in case...

[@michaelurban2841]

I picked up a Girsan mc1911 reserve (Turkish made if I remember correctly) chambered in 45 acp. Awesome gun. Dead on accurate. Very reliable. Only issue I ever had with it was the magazine it came with. Feed jams, failure to feed, and lock open. Switched to Wilson Combat mags and never had another problem since.

[@Brett235]

I like it. I sold all of my 1911's but they still have a special place in my heart. Some of these budget 1911 pistols are a very good alternative to the real deal.

[@shook0002]

I have the Tisas 9mm 1911. Such a smooth shooting gun. No issues. I will be buying this one asap.

[@EvendimataE]

i dont care about the marking, history etc....of the gun...i only care about how the gun looks like and how it performs

[@KillerRedVine]

Yeah thats the same reaction I had when the Girsan P35 Hi-Power clone came out. Its a really nice pistol for half the cost of the current reproductions.

[@leroyjenkins4811]

This gun is made in Turkey and I have some reservations about buying it. While I don’t have a problem with the Turkish people themselves, I do have a problem with their leadership and government. Turkey is supposed to be a NATO member and US ally but they have some very strange attitudes when it comes to the US, utilization of their war materials and territory in support of NATO’s causes, and it seems like they’re favoring Russia in certain things. There’s even some speculation that Turkey might actually leave NATO. I don’t want to spend money with nations that are unfriendly to the US. Saudi Arabia is a perfect example. The US gave Saudi Arabia so much in military aid (fighter jets, weapons systems, joint training, money), yet they’re conspiring with Russia and China right now to build a new currency to replace the Petrodollar, which would ruin the American economy. My point is this, stop trading with foreign companies and countries that obviously hate the US. You’d only be enriching our enemies. As much as I don’t like Springfield Armory, I’d buy one of their 1911’s before I buy a Tisas.

[@EvendimataE]

@@leroyjenkins4811 that history is different......the history im talking about are those ones that make things super expensive

[@curtism-w6b]

​@Leroy Jenkins the government doesn't own Tisas...

[@mattmorrison9379]

​@@EvendimataE right man, prices on certain items are just crazy imo.

[@VincentRangelJr]

I have a Tisas stock 1911 that I got for Xmas 3 years ago, it performed great right out of the case!👍

[@HSmith-uk9hl]

I've owned four Tisas 1911 pistols. One was a series 80 type and after 6 years I sold it. Today I own two in 45acp and one in 10mm. I had one of the 45acp models milled to take a Holosun red dot and I couldn't be happier with all three. They are well made, solid, reliable and accurate pistols at a great price. If I wanted another 1911, Tisas would be top of my list.

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

Brings back memories of my first 1911. A Norinco 1911 A1. Just under $300 back in about 1995. Fitted a beaver tail and other fancy parts and got to know the 1911 pretty well. Used it in IPSC matches and did fine with it. One thing that really struck with me was the genius of John Browning. The interplay of the parts is remarkable. Was not long before I wanted a better one which turned out to be a Springfield Trophy Match. Won quite a few matches with that one and had at least 30k rounds through it. Gave it to my eldest son and replaced it finally with a Garrison in 9mm. Put some Wilson parts in that along with their excellent mags and it is a fine shooter. I carry it in a Busted B Leather Texas Body Guard holster and it conceals easily under an untucked shirt and is comfortable while driving. Thanks for the fine review!

[@talkingrock7011]

This is the second positive review I’ve seen , thanks MAC

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

Nice!! I picked up the Sig Nightmare Fastback 1911about 3 years ago. Got approx 450 rds through it and have had zero failure to feeds, or any other issues. Came with (2) 7rd mags that are well made and have been 100% reliable.

[@tnbass2833]

Both of my tisas 1911s have been excellent. I like the fact they have a forged slide frame and barrel for basically the same price as a rock island.

[@hirampritchard5588]

I have a Tisas 1911 a1 and a Girsan High Power 9mm and the fit, finish and function have been spot on. No hesitation buying hand gun from Turkey for me.

[@MerihemXx]

Tisas, if you're listening. Colt/Springfield MEU-SOC M-45 clone with Pachmayr grips. All you need to do is make a down swept beaver-tail to fit a Commander-style hammer and you're in business. No one else does it for cheaper than $5k!

[@wooddawg4868]

Nobody is really out here paying 5k for a metal 1911 45. Even in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s those built during that time didn’t cost that to build so it’s basically unwarranted pricing. Tisas makes high quality 1911’s at Glock prices. With multiple makers producing 1911 style pistols using quality steel and CNC machines no one in my opinion can justify high prices on a milspec pattern.

[@aarongeisler]

I have had a Raider for a few weeks and really like it. I also have Colt, Springfield, and Ruger 1911s.

[@sds_arms]

Thanks for the support.

[@captainskippy6622]

We’ve received numerous Tisas pistols in our shop and overall the fit and finish is very good. I’ve considered buying one of their HiPower clones due to the low cost. But you are absolutely correct about the Turkish shotguns. Absolute trash. We’ve had nothing but problems with them.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

It depends. My CZ Bobwhite is made in Turkey and is a wonderful shotgun for the price. Functions perfectly, excellent fit and finish. Very hard to beat for a side by side at $700 out the door. I can't speak to the Turkish semi autos because I only have 1970's Model 1100s.

[@brianb900]

I have the M45A1 custom shop version with front strap checkering, it’s a very good shooting pistol with an excellent trigger for a series 80. It’s a step below my Wilson combat and nighthawk custom but not by much.

[@kaig453]

I’ve got the Tisas 1911 US Army and the Bantam, both in .45 ACP. I am very impressed by both and that’s not even factoring in their comparatively low prices. Fit, finish, reliability, and accuracy are incredible. I will be getting the Raider. Of note, I also have a 1911s by Colt, Springfield, and Kimber so this is not a case of Tisas being all that I know.

[@richardturk7162]

I have had 2 Tisas 1911s both were the early A1 version and no complaints at all they were great pistols

[@caddilacjim]

I have a Colt rail gun,I absolutely love that 1911.I even had Copper Custom cerakote it in OD green.I would give Tisas a try.Why not?It's about what I paid for my RIA Rock 1911,haven't had an issue with that one.

[@herschelbuck882]

I have a Tisas B45R Carry (4.25" railed) and it has been a fantastic pistol. No malfunctions and had run all types of ammo, including Speer Gold Dot JHP, which was what I carried on duty. I would love to have one of these raiders because I love tan/green pistols and even more so on 1911's. I have 2 Springfields (EMP 4 9mm & a Loaded Stainless and Blk CQB 5" Govt) and can honestly say my Tisas at approx. a 3rd of the price shoots and performs just as well. As far as I'm concerned, you can't go wrong with Tisas 1911's

[@Peacekeeper01A]

I carry a Tisas 1911-A1 tanker as an EDC. That thing lives up it it's namesake. I ran 500 rounds of mixed brass, aluminum, and steel cased ammo without cleaning it. At the 500 round mark, a few extra drops of CLP, ran another 50 before it got finiky. For defensive ammo, it likes federal premium 230gr Hydra-shoks.

[@ericokurowski]

No offense, but that seems like a horrible carry choice in 2023. 1923 is a different story,

[@Peacekeeper01A]

I travel a lot, and some states have magazine capacity restrictions. I just carry extra ammo and make sure I'm proficient with reloading.

[@Gator69420]

HST in my 1911A1 GI model Wilson combat 47D mags Those Hst Are a lot better 👍🏼

[@4d4Spl]

There are people that won't buy products from certain places. It's governments that have problems with each other, not people.

[@Frank7G]

Great timing on this video. I was wondering about these 1911's. I wasn't sure if they would be worth the buy. Now I'm thinking about adding a 1911 to the collection.

[@sds_arms]

Do it!!!!

[@Frank7G]

@@sds_arms full send 🫡

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh6073]

you should bring back the torture test videos, those were a lot of fun.

[@user60521123]

It looks like Raider uses those nicer magazines. Colt has never updated their 1911 mags with the competition. Anyway, very cool that you have that rare Colt M45 with the USMC marking. I’m a bit jealous.

[@talkingrock7011]

Not jealous just grateful to see a original Colt

[@pb68slab18]

Bull! Colt hasn't made their own mags for ages. The past few decades they've outsourced mags from Metalform and Checkmate. They will have an M or C respectively stamped on the upper righthand corner of the baseplate. They have modern feed lips for HP and SWC bullets.

[@stevendee2831]

Bought the B45r model 2 years back . Ive added wilson extended slide stop & 97DE mags, EGW custom thick bushing and recoil plug with egw buff shok, and trijicon HD sights. Brilliant EDC. Looking forward to getting the Raider also.

[@brianedgett2134]

I like 1911s, and have thought about doing. One as my take on the M45A1. Using Caspian parts.

[@brentwinkelman1990]

A Tisas GI clone is on the wish list but having 5 1911's already ill prob wait for a while yet...glad to see this model is just as good as other reviews ive seen. Keep up the great videos MAC!!

[@ericbergfield6451]

I have Tisas's Beretta 84 clone (.380 ACP), which is made on licensed tools. It's got a great fit & finish, I've only shot about ~110rnds through it, so it might still be breaking in, as my only gripe with it, is that it's picky about feeding some ammo.

[@stonefree1911]

I had their BDA/84 clone and it was pretty nice. I always sand the feed ramp with wet 600 grit paper and polish it with Flitz and a Dremel polish tip. It REALLY helps feeding ammo.

[@ericbergfield6451]

@@stonefree1911 I've looked at the feed ramp, & it looks fine, it seems to be grumpy about feeding a lot of different ammo types. ...This past Monday I tested some Ammo Inc 100g FN cartridges that all fed w/out issue! Other than that ammo, it only fed Barnes 80g TAC-XP defensive ammo which is around a $1.25/rnd. My guess is that the brass' sharp (non-polished) cartridge lip is getting snagged on the feed ramp. As ammo that has the brass lip smoothed down (like the Barnes ammo) feed like butter!

[@tominva4121]

Interesting info on the USMC marking. I own a couple of .22 training/target rifles stamped with the USMC marking. My favorite is a Remington 40X so marked - one of a reported thousand so made and marked.

[@ms.annthrope415]

Just subscribed and a thumbs up. Good, informative, unbiased reviews, no attitude, no smart ass comments.

[@limitlessbydesign]

Wow Mac is actually wearing eye protection in this video. Crazy times we live in now

[@Lester.M]

Tisas has been doing great in the 1911 market. Bottom line, they work. I had a pretty expansive Kimber that didn’t.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

I’ve seen more jammed kimbers at matches than any other manufacturer

[@jamesbasaldua100]

Good overview about the hand weapon sir. Take care and be safe. See you on your next video.

[@raghnallmacaodh3220]

Hrfunk has one and has been putting up accuracy vids... so far for the price range.. its not bad....

[@vernvoetberg7774]

I have a Tisas 1911 45 Carry model. And I love it. I have well put over 2000rd through it and never a feed or ejection problem. Yes it is my everyday carry.

[@scottwinand5946]

I have 4 Tisas 1911's in both .45acp and 9mm. Excellent firearms. Especially for the money. If it's well made and I can get a good deal, I'm all in.

[@josephkirklandsr9221]

I have a 1911CSS45R and a 10mm 1911 both are tisas. Never an issue, and both have had over 1k rounds. What i spent on both combined is less than a springfield operator. I carry the 10mm daily. Great video

[@torpedo58]

I don't have any hands on experience with Tisas firearms, but I like the looks of this slightly modernized classic 1911...hands down, my all time favorite handgun...and the one I trust me life to with EDC. I personally prefer the arched mainspring housing to the flat, but I would buy this pistol in a heartbeat. Good video!!👍

[@ChristianGrest]

Yup, I’ve been eyeing this pistol since I first saw it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with it Tim!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@PurePerspicacity]

I knew from the thumbnail it was gonna be a Tisas. Best trigger I've ever felt.

[@michaelinsc9724]

Excellent review! Thanks for doing it. From what I've seen, Girsan also makes good 1911s and they're coming out with a double stack 9mm very soon.

[@checkyoursixgaming]

I have a Zenith Turkish 1911 as well as a Tisas GI series 1911. Both are phenominal for me. The Zenith now has about 3K rounds through it since I bought it about a decade ago. Functions flawlessly for me. Wish they were still on the market but they aren't. I will say thogh with the Zenith, the main leaf spring was really messed up when I bought it. Was a simple and cheap replacement part and it has been perfect since. The Tisas I have is significantly newer. However, the tolerances on it are so tight there is literally no slop. I have only put a single box of 50 through it though. Don't have the time I used to have to go to the range all the time. Still for the 50 rounds it was an absolute pleasure to shoot. For comparison, here is my other 1911s that I have that I can compare them to. RIA 1911 tac ultra, Springfield prodigy, Sig Scorpion, and Remington 1911 R1. I don't own a colt 1911, but oh well. Love all the ones I have. The Turkish were both significantly cheaper and are just as good as anything else I own. Seriously the Tisas GI series for $300 was is so crazy for the price.

[@robertseafield5810]

I was an Army 45b20 1969 to 1972 in a depot shop. Looks good to me. I will have to check the shops and check one out. Thanks for this video.

[@knifeandfirearmreviews3661]

I have a 4.25 1911 in 9mm from Tisas, dot and finish are great and it has ran flawlessly for me.

[@cletustheslackjawedyokel6083]

I plan on picking up a Tisas WW2 so I don’t have to shoot my Remington Rand. From what I’ve seen everyone has been happy with them and I haven’t seen any bad reviews. I would be interested in the Raider as well, so thank you for telling us about it.

[@JohnHuntt]

Thank you a complete information on this Raider 45 acp handgun. Your presentation is done honestly and with kindness. Jh

[@terrysaunders2026]

I will get one of these Raiders. I bought a Tisas “Carry 4.25 inch” model last year. I absolutely love it. Some may think this sounds strange, but I would prefer the arched mainspring housing with the lanyard ring.

[@jamesshirley5875]

I have a couple of the Turkish handguns, I have no complaints. They allow me to explore many different options for a reasonable price!

[@roberta.6399]

Very informative review. You are an asset to the gun buying public. 👍

[@Logan2070]

I have an Rock Island Armory 1911 that's similar and it shoots great, for $500 on sale it was a steal.

[@BboyYellowFlash]

It looks like the only thing missing is colts Dual recoil spring setup, but you can snag those on brownelles, so unless you're a collector, or colt fanatic, it seems like the better buy all around. Plus mecgar makes the best mags short of wilson combat

[@robertcaccavalla6469]

Good review. I have one in stainless from them. It's about 5 years old, and I got it used. It did have feeding issues that I corrected. I like it. It's not going to replace my STI. or my Gold Cup, National match, but it was a good buy 5 years ago for 200 bucks.

[@1stSgtFritz]

I have a Tisas 1911A1 that I purchased a few years back. It’s just as good, and in some cases better than the M1911A1’s I carried in the Corps.

[@ElmCreekSmith]

Very nice review. I picked up a Tisas Model 1911A1 US ARMY in 9x19mm on Friday. Except for the caliber and markings it could be a new production model of the very worn WW2 production M1911A1s that I carried for 16 years on active duty in the Army before the government betrayed* us with the Beretta M9A1. The only difference I found internally is the ramped barrel. The magazines are MecGar and are, of course, top quality. Mine came with two sets of grip panels: one set being nicely figured walnut "double diamond," and the other being plain brown plastic fully checkered military style. The gun is more accurate than I am with the military sights, but I'm not anticipating changing them. I may paint the front sight with Neon Pop Traffic Cone fingernail polish from Salon Perfect just to help out my old eyes. (I use this same product on my older revolvers with fixed sights for the same reason.) *(The Beretta wasn't a "bad" gun; it was just bigger than was needed for the caliber. The reasons we were given included "The 9x19mm is easier for females to shoot." I never saw a female soldier shoot the M9A1 without hand-cocking the hammer in order to reach the trigger. To be fair, I often saw male soldiers doing the same thing.)

[@rotadyma]

Great video! Extremely informative. I love what Tisas imported by SDS Imports is doing. I have a PX-9 Night Stalker Gen 3 9mm striker fired handgun and I also have an FDE PX-9 Gen 3. Amazing guns. Glock sights, Sig P226 magazines, phenomenal triggers. Also, just purchased the "republic of Texas" 1911 with ivory grips. And this Raider is on my wish list. Merry Christmas to me!!!!! Love the Tisas quality. Not a huge fan of Canik. I think they are now overpriced but the Tisas line is still very affordable. Also interested in the Night Stalker 1911 and breaking news, the Tisas 5.7 is coming out in 2024!!!!! Can't wait for that one.

[@jesscobb2279]

I bought the Colt 1991A1 80th anniversary addition in 2011 for 800 dollars in a small shop in CarringtGuage. Its a very accurate Colt. I've put every kind of metal casing through it and its never jammed. As for a Turkish shotgun I have yet to have an issue. I've put over 10k plus shells through my Escort Magnum 12 guage.

[@johnnolan6889]

Really wish Colt would do another run of these

[@connormarek1028]

Oh, me to. Even though the Combat Unit Rail Gun seems to be the same gun with different markings and a different finish, these are still so cool.

[@smokeylake6732]

Yes but for 2000 dollars or more.

[@OfficialMINIm]

I have a stainless 9mm tisas 1911. It is more reliable than fancy 1911’s that cost much more. They make great guns for the money.

[@trenacook7694]

Love it. Was really wanting to see this. Thanks

[@CoreyFPiazza]

I've had my eye on the Tisas WWII 1911A1 model for a pretty long time. This just furthered my intention of having one in my collection.

[@shook0002]

Buy one, you will not regret it.

[@ricks.1092]

@@shook0002 I agree, I just got a few days ago. And love it. And it only cost me $380 out the door. The A1 isn't parkarized, it's ceracoted. But doesn't matter to me. It looks like an original and shoots well. For the price you can't beat it.

[@marklewis2906]

Would be nice if Tisas got the color a little closer, I love the color of the Colt.

[@bfairfax8772]

It's nice to see a 1911 that's cheap enough to put lots of rounds though without feeling like your ruining it's value. may have to pick one up after the run on them caused by your positive review. Thanks for another good option from the vast number of variants out there on the market.

[@dlbracer56]

I bought the TISAS M1911A1 (WG) as a companion piece to my CMP acquired service grade M1911A1. A1943 Remington Rand with a National Match Hard slide and barrel. The Tisas fit and finish show a level of craftsmanship above some significantly more expensive 1911 clones. The Tisas shoots level and as accurate as the shooter. One ISSUE I had was with 1776 composite ammo. In a box of 50 I had five break off at the case and jam the piece of projectile in the chamber. After the fifth one I loaded them one at a time to shoot up the rest. I have even shot home made round nose lead .45ACP through it with ZERO failures. IF you want a quality military clone the Tisas is MONEY!

[@tylerfecho4454]

The m45a1 was the first gun I wanted and my introduction to your channel, getting Deja vu right now lol.

[@timberfallingcouple]

Funny, I just commented on your bad kimber 1911 video that you can't go wrong with a tisas and a tiny bit of gunsmithing. I bought a tisas .45 4¼" and a 9mm 4¼" and liked them so much I just bought another of the 9mm ones for myself. If a guy is willing to spend an hour of his life dropping some wilson combat parts into it and putting it back together, you've got an absolute excellent weapon for dirt dirt dirt cheap. 600 dollars or less for a damn decent range clunker

[@jimcombs6760]

Another great video, and my favorite weapons platform!

[@w_h_o_d_i_n_i]

I own a Tisas 1911 really great guns, I had mine since 2017 as a graduation gift and by now I have probably 1000 + rounds of ammo shooting throughout the years. The only problem I've had was using bad promag mags were the round would get stuck on the feed ramp. However if you tap the back of the slide they go right in. That's not the guns problem though it's how those mags are designed.