Tisas 1911 A1 Service Special - Test and Comparison

[@jaydee5156]

Nice review. I'm a collector and own all three of these firearms. I have a problem with the design on the Taurus and Sig. Taurus 1911s in the past were a sloppy mess. Since HQ moved to Bainbridge, they've really stepped up their game, however, the contour of the front is still grossly out of spec from the 1911 design. I do wish they'd refresh that. Other than that, mine have performed well. My issue with the Sig is the external extractor. It works well and the quality is definitely there, but the extractor looks as out of place as mud flaps on a Porsche. For the last 3 years or so, that model Tisas can be found for $300 plus/minus, any day of the week. This model of Tisas is not only their base model, but it's also the most accurate reproduction in this group. Tisas does offer other models with various levels of upgrades. The plastic grips are authentic. If your grandfather was issued one during WWII, his would have had plastic grips on it.

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@jaydee5156 thanks for watching.

[@BecomingDangerous0]

The Tisas is Series 70 correct, meaning that colt series 70 parts will fit. They are an OEM manufacturer of frames and slides for bigger companies such as Ed Brown and Springfield Armory etc. I’ve taken them and stripped them down and rebuilt when with Wilson combat springs because the factory springs are a bit weak. Overall Tisas make a good 1911.

[@jackofalltrades7822]

Great info. Thanks for watching.

[@aaronelgin4285]

Great review Ed. Very happy with my Tisas purchase

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@aaronelgin4285 I am looking at ordering one in 9mm just to be different. Thanks for watching.

[@georgelopez16]

5 star video

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@georgelopez16 thanks for the props and for watching.

[@gianpalacio5635]

Right on brother

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@gianpalacio5635 thanks for watching.

[@ShaneSkeim]

Nice review. Thanks

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@ShaneSkeim appreciated. I will be doing a Rossi r92 and a Henry big boy soon.

[@BV-vh2it]

Great information

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@BV-vh2it thanks for watching.

[@SteveChishamSr]

Cool stuff

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@SteveChishamSr thanks and thank you for watching.

[@wooddawg4868]

I have a stainless Springfield Loaded 1911 45 and I just bought a Tisas B45 duty model with ambidextrous safety because I am a lefty. The Tisas is a true milspec 1911, you can swap parts with other 1911s and so far function just as my Springfield at half the price. Tisas pricing is due to their economy which has nothing to due with the quality of their pistols tho. Prices are going to move up a bit but not much. Tisas uses top notch CNC machining so their production is that of many other overpriced manufacturers making 1911s robbing people.

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@wooddawg4868 thanks for watching.

[@armorist6570]

Went looking for a Tisas 1911 at BUDS Gun shop in Sevierville today. No luck :(

[@jackofalltrades7822]

I believe they have them on the website. Thanks for watching.

[@nonyabiz9487]

Ive had several Titsauce 1911s they are good but I dont care for any kind of cerakote type finish.

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@nonyabiz9487 that’s fair. For a beater gun it is functional.

[@gianpalacio5635]

I am one to believe a .45ACP FMJ can defend you from a bear. I don't understand why people think you need an RPG. I also don't think the animal would survive a magdump. I don't think that's how it works I think there are so many keyboard warriors out there.

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@gianpalacio5635 agreed. Thanks for watching.

[@propblast82nd]

Seems like a comparison with Rock Island would be closer in price range

[@jackofalltrades7822]

@@propblast82nd I wasn’t trying to be close in price. I was trying to to illuminate what you get for more money and if the Tisas was still decent for the low price. Thanks for watching.

[@dlam2864]

had one, it got hammer follow after less them 200 rounds, junk

[@Gun_Talk]

​@dlam2864 I've been shooting mine for about 2 years. No issues. I do have the A1 service model though.

[@jackofalltrades7822]

I have had name brand guns fail at a low round count, doesn’t mean they are junk. Thanks for watching.

[@towbar62]

If I remember correctly, Tisas had a recall on models for possible hammer follow. SDS fixed it. And if you don’t want to send it in for repair, it’s fairly easy to fix hammer follow oneself with replacement internals and minimal fitting. I own 3. No problems.