Review of the Tisas 1911A1 Service, “cheapest 1911 you can get”

[@thecrew2128]

Picked this up on palmetto for 299 couldn't beat the deal over Christmas

[@Conklikov]

299 ! That’s fantastic. Honestly at that price point i almost think every one should pick one up. If even to only have it as a curio slash fun gun at the range.

[@hks956]

I've had a lot of 1911s over the years. It's as good as the springfield loaded I had without the nice finish. Better than the Gi I had. 300 bucks is a steal. It's a good gun.

[@Conklikov]

Good to hear, I’ve hear really good reports for these guns. They are cheap enough that almost anyone can afford to add one to their collection

[@Gator69420]

I got the 1911 A1 GI model a few weeks ago from palmetto and it’s great! I see palmetto is sold out now so people are buying them up quick! With the Wilson combat mags this gun runs HST and Gold Dot 👍🏼 I’m glad I got one because they’re a steal Easily worth 7-800$

[@bunkstagner298]

The Tisas is NOT A CHEAP GUN. It is an inexpensive gun. Cheap refers to quality and the Tisas is very high quality that will match or exceed that of a lot of more American made expensive guns.

[@Conklikov]

Oh I agree quality is fantastic I was referencing strictly in terms of cost when I said cheap.

[@usualsuspect5173]

Piicked up that one about 3 weeks ago from PSA after tax and shipping it was $ 345 ..i dressed it up a little and it shoots like a high end match pistol...

[@Conklikov]

What kinds of things did you dress up on it

[@noapologizes2018]

This gun is a project gun. It's a blank canvas that a person can customize to suite their taste. And for little money you could own a jewel.

[@Conklikov]

You are very right, the only downfall is the stock sights are basic gi sights, which are fine but in terms of upgrades it limits a bit.

[@donne9768]

I just ordered one for $319 w/ free shipping. It appears they've went to the ring style hammer on the service model which is fine with me. Tisas sells nice checkered walnut grips for $19.99 + $6.95 shipping which I also ordered.

[@gonerydin4225]

I bought one on sale at a local "everything" store for $329 out-the-door. I wish now I had bought 2.

[@Conklikov]

I don’t know what I would do with 2 identical guns but you’re right for that price I’d buy two as well. I suppose one could get one to keep stock and another to practice tuning or modifying parts and build it up into an even nicer gun

[@mikecollinsjr7387]

I’ve had colts and kimbers and tisas , and believe it or not tisas 1911s are my favorite

[@Conklikov]

I can understand that, tisas is putting out really nice stuff

[@hasgunwilltravel6840]

As of 22 there is no mim. I love tisas so much I’m watching videos on them now and sharing that everywhere lol Oh and only thing not metal on that gun is the grips Oh in my opinion I wouldn’t buy any 1911 cheaper than a dan Wesson other than tisas. Don’t own a dan Wesson yet though lol

[@Conklikov]

Ya I’ve eyed a few Dan wessons at the gun store but can never pull the trigger on purchasing them. That said tisas in my mind has outshined rock island as a good entry level 1911. Everything on the tisas are better. I will be getting more in the future. Tisas also is not afraid to try new designs and models either

[@totljag1]

360 beans 🫘 on GunBroker

[@johnbohannon3910]

I have the same gun. Had trouble with the mecgar magazines. Once i swithched to Wilson combat no problems. Super accurate and reliable.

[@chelseamichaelwilliams3284]

Mecgar magazines are usually very reliable

[@Conklikov]

Ya typically Mecgar is good to go. But stuff happens I suppose. I have never heard ill of the Wilson combat mags

[@lawman466]

Just picked one up yesterday. Really excited about it and can’t wait to shoot it. I’m not a 1911 officianado but I know a well made gun when I see it. Fit and finish is excellent. Forged frame and slide is a plus. And for the price?? Couldn’t pass it up! By the way the word “cheap” connotes an inferior product. I prefer the term “inexpensive” in the case of the Tisas 1911 line as they’re certainly not an inferior product. IMO it is an excellent entry level 1911. No fancy bells and whistles, etc… just a “no holds barred” 1911 pistol that will perform as needed.

[@Conklikov]

Ya cheap is a bit of a misnomer, but probably affordable is best word to describe. I think you will really like this pistol as I have. I think the tisas service are great starter 1911. Easy to add a few creature comforts and you end up with a very compelling entry level 1911. I do wish tisas would offer an officer sized 1911 in the service line for an affordable 45 acp carry gun.

[@CTV_tactical]

Picked one of these up couple days ago haven’t shot it yet but it seems like a pretty good solid pistol for the money 😁

[@Conklikov]

Right on the money

[@totljag1]

Good review

[@Conklikov]

Thanks!

[@stefan6189]

Just got one it's really nice and really cheap can't go wrong 🎉

[@Conklikov]

Absolutely , and for the price I am very impressed . It makes me want to get other models by tisas because of their cheap entry level is this good, their mid level or higher end have to be fantastic

[@stefan6189]

@Conklikov I agree brother the quality it's beautiful on those I had 3 friends go and buy a tisas after they checked out my

[@davidavi8554]

This is exactly what I want for my 1st 1911 in .45, in black and all. PSA has them on Special Deals for three twenty-nine and I have failed thus far to jump on it, yet before the end of the year. I have a problem curbing my spending and collecting guns. It;s always something or another that I think I need to have. But how can I pass this deal up on a nice quality gun for the pricel? As they say. 'Just get it'

[@Conklikov]

Hey I can’t agree more. And you wouldn’t be disappointed in this tisas at all. Solid starter 1911. If your wanting one and don’t want to break the bank I’d go for it. To be devils advocate I don’t think you can get a 1911 cheaper. In time I am sure tisas will increase prices as better acceptance of them on the market.

[@fred8174]

As of 6/18/24- 45 government model $335 at Exile Armory

[@keithplymale2374]

I have a Service Special on my hip as I type this. I open carry because I live in a very rural area. I like so far. I put wood double diamond grips on mine just because I like that. I do want to get the US Army and M45A1 they make.

[@Conklikov]

That’s the cool thing about tisas they got cool models , built well, at an affordable price making them easy to collect

[@grantnoble9978]

I got one and the slide to frame fit is a loose mil-spec at .005-.007in. Very good trigger. Perfect finish but faint grind marks on frame flats under the finish. Good barrel fit but slight hood spring due to being a little loose vertically. Safety over travel when clicking off but works. Very good buy if you don’t mind a loose fit. Wear the finish off the slide rails, remove the magazine and cock it to check the slide fit. Mine felt much tighter when I inspected it new. I only have a box through it now. You may get a little better but they all aren’t tight.

[@Conklikov]

It’s definitely a good entry 1911 tho even being on the loose side. Now I know nothing about their other models in terms of fitting. That said I’ve had some rock series armscor 1911s that are really tight.

[@brettneville2351]

@@Conklikov I have their Stainless Duty 45 (railed) and fit seems better than my more entry 1911A1 Army (cerikote) and Duty 9mm (cerikote).

[@Rolexenforcer]

Looks very nice

[@Conklikov]

Thank you, it’s a good buy

[@dylanensminger7369]

Sights won 2 world wars 😂😂

[@Conklikov]

Hey I won’t dispute that lol only reason dovetails are nice is a bit more customizable

[@marktwo3160]

A fantastic box? Well heck. I am sold already.

[@Conklikov]

Box is good if you don’t have another case or bag to take to range or what not, compared to others it truly is a nice case

[@georgeworthmore]

the gun's not cheap. it's inexpensive

[@Conklikov]

I agree but cheap as in price not in quality