Tisas 1911 Pistols vs Rock Island 1911s The differences you NEED to know about

[@dougmac9955]

I have been fascinated with the 1911 since my grandfather handed me his when I was 8 years old. I just recently turned 73 and I have 17, 1911s in my collection. I have 1911s from Colt, AMT, Iver Johnson, Springfield Armory, Taurus, Llama, Rock Island Armory, Browning and just recently added a 9mm Tisas Stingray. I haven't had an opportunity to take it to the range yet. But a comparison of the Tisas to several other 1911s in my collection shows me that the Tisas is the equal or is superior to any of the other 1911s in my collection even the two Colts in fit and finish. I have 3 RIA 1911s a nikeled 45, a 38 Super and a widebody 22TCM/9mm. The Tisas definitely has a higher standard of fit and finish. I will note that the 9mm barrel from the 22TCM/9mm combination, works just fine in the 38 Super that shows me that RIA is holding their tolerances pretty close.

[@BoomStickTactical]

1911s are a true classic

[@tomdobrokhot7300]

Check out Bul Armory. Would make a great addition to your collection!

[@dolphincliffs8864]

I wish you had a Norinco as well.

[@dylanammons1952]

⁠​⁠@@tomdobrokhot7300I agree Bul Armory makes one of the best 1911. The Magnum Research 1911 as well, although I believe they are made by the same manufacturer.

[@AzrealMaximus]

Low priced doesn't mean cheaply built. RIA and TISAS are great bargains for someone on a budget. As long as the malfunctions are nil, i'd depend on either in self defense. 230gr is going to make you a believer. My old rattle frame GI Joe issued pistol never failed me, again i'd trust these.

[@timd729]

How would you compare the accuracy and reliability of a RIA and tisas to an old colt 1911? My brother has a Taylors and company 45 which is made by RIA.

[@AzrealMaximus]

@@timd729 from my buddy's RIA it's quite accurate compared to GI Joe. More slop in government models than other makers.

[@BoomStickTactical]

There are a lot of companies making some great 1911s today. Thanks for watching and please subscribe.

[@AzrealMaximus]

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[@lintlicker4178]

​@@timd729I have a RIA my son has a Tisas our friends have Taurus, Remington, Colt 80, I'm going with Rock Island over all of them, I would however like to have hands on with Springfield

[@damon9408]

I have the Tisas 1911 service grade. Black oxide, with Houge finger grips. I like it. Functions flawlessly

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas makes some of the best 1911s. They recently signed a deal with the cmp. Check out my videos on it.

[@josephmarsala8645]

The RIA 1911 is made on Colt machinery, because they bought and renovated an old plant the US used for additional production of 1911's and Winchester M1 Garands, located in the Philippines

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're a good gun but I think Tisas may have them beat

[@REBELSCL]

Interesting. Have they decided to do anything with the Garand portion of the factory? I’d love to see a Garand they built….

[@CapoKabar]

This is true. I have been there. The machinery is in immaculate condition

[@tylerbennett3057]

I was hoping someone did a thorough video on this comparison, and here you are uploading it 4 days ago. Perfect timing, and thank you for mentioning series 70 on both brands. I prefer it over 80.

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[@terrywadsworth5645]

​@BoomStickTactical Thanks for the video. The differences are the lowered ejection port which saves on digging ejected brass and might slightly enhance increase ejection reliability. The magwell is slightly beveled for easier magazine insertion. Of course the the inscriptions are different. From a few feet away,the differences don't matter. The only thing I did was to change out the grips to a wood grips w/chekering and "U.S." Good enough for MY work. These are fantastic..

[@granddad-mv5ef]

Because, and ONLY because you asked, my opinion is to stay with the Tisas. My first modern 1911 was the RIA GI. It was adequate and nothing more at $425. About two years later, an email from CDNN was selling the Tisas SS45 Duty, stainless steel, rail, ambi safeties, Novak-style sights, skeletonized hammer and trigger, G10 grips and a way better trigger pull. For $450. No turning that down. Sometime in there I purchased the much more expensive RIA Rock Ultra 10mm HiCap, which was then, and still is the most unreliable handgun I have ever owned. To this day, I watch every new video I can find on this pistol and if RIA has ever corrected the problem, I have seen no evidence of it. I have, however, made it a point to check out the Tisas Match 45; it has some hand fitting and NO mim parts. In my mind there is no comparison.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I'm a big fan of Tisas

[@nathanstack2951]

Currently own the RIA 1911, was just telling someone I wanted to buy a Tisas next lol. I have no issues with the ria, I was a bit hesitant because of some things I had heard but… happy with the firearm. I’m just now getting back into firearms, sold everything I had many yrs back (with very few exceptions, e.g. family heirlooms) when I was starting my trucking business. So… that said I have been BUYING up firearms & really enjoying the “experimentation” of the cheaper brands while building my collection back up.😁😁

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas makes a great 1911

[@freewheelbrainfarm232]

I have a rock island rock standard when I got it. The factory mag spring blew right out I bought Chip McCormick mags and the gun runs flawlessly. I love my Rock Island 45 1911

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[@EC-mc7vg]

I snagged a new Tisas 1911 Carry SS45R for $439, it just arrived yesterday, excited to shoot it. I wasn't looking for another 1911 but stumbled upon the deal and for the money couldn't pass it up. The gun is gorgeous and flawless in appearance and it came in a nice lockable hard case with two 8 round magazines. Been enjoying your 1911 videos.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making great 1911s at an affordable price.

[@EC-mc7vg]

@@BoomStickTactical It would seem so, if this one shoots as good as it looks I have a real winner.

[@joshsteuterman2363]

I have had great luck with my Tisas, so far. Love it.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Me also. They're coming out with new ones all the time.

[@chrislang5659]

I have an earlier Rock Island 1911 A1 9mm and shoot it better than any of my others. They're great!

[@BoomStickTactical]

Rock makes a good gun

[@Brandon_obs_ls]

@@BoomStickTacticalwhat has a better fit tisas or rock island?

[@BoomStickTactical]

@Brandon_obs_ls Tisas in my opinion

[@dragdragon23]

The 1911 is a legend still to this day, I have a few. A couple rock islands, one of which is the 22CTM and it's in the shop for the second time, I had an earlier model that the 22 CTM barrel was lost from a robbery in my home five years ago. I have a colt officers model, I have a Tisas and used to have a crown city arms 1911.

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're addictive

[@adrnacad3434]

I have both. I like the look of my Tisas U.S. Army but my Rock Island G.I. feels more robust than Tisas.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Both are great. Tisas is catching a lot of attention.

[@direwolf8703]

Are the sights replaceable on the tisas?

[@ronniebaughman1666]

I just bought a Tisas 1911A1 service special it is 45 ACP but it has a flat mainspring housing like the standard 1911 and sights stand up a little taller than the standard 1911 and it has a commander hammer on it. It was a tight pistol when I first got it but after firing it now has that traditional 1911 rattle with the hammer pulled back and and the magazine out. The series is 70 much simpler and I do like it better .

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're great guns

[@jmcrae825]

I got the Tisas Stakeout 1911 45. Extremely nice pistol for the money!

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas makes great 1911s.

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

Great video! My 1st 1911 was an RIA similar to the one you show. I liked it so much I purchased a Tisas exactly like the one you show. I purchased a 2nd RIA very similar to the Tisas. I like the 1911 platform so much that I purchased a Tisas tanker (4 inch) and a full-size 5 inch edition both in 9mm. Rounding out my collection is a Colt/Walther (made in Germany) 1911 in .22 LR.

[@BoomStickTactical]

1911s can be addictive

[@JuanGonzalez-cl4md]

I have the rail gun version and love it. Also helps me with cheap training and plinking.

[@DogtownTradingCo]

I own the rock island 1911cs. It eats everything I feed it without even a hiccup. The biggest difference between Tisas & RIA, is that Tisas uses ceracoat for a finish, abs RIA actually Parkerizes their guns. Big difference....

[@BoomStickTactical]

RIA makes a great gun.

[@cslate36]

I have done 460 Roland kits on both. The Tisas came apart, the ria has over 3000 rounds on it and is still in great shape.

[@jasonlehman2090]

Rrrrright...

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[@alpalmieri8644]

The Ria has cast steel frame and forged slide,the tisas all have forged barrels frames and slides like the original Colt 1911a1

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making great guns

[@nickbush2300]

We have a WW1 issued 1911 that was issued to my great grandfather in my family. He was a supply sarge and kept it mint. It is the most accurate semi automatic pistol I’ve ever fired. The traditional sights are surprisingly accurate, like, shockingly accurate.

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[@Renaldo135]

I have a AUTO ORDINANCE GI model I paid like 500 bucks for which was a steal and it shoots like a freakin DREAM. The only negative thing that happened was when I was shooting it the front sight came off and luckily I found it then secured it back on the frame and added some orange fingernail polish to the front sight. The groups it will shoot are amazing.

[@BoomStickTactical]

They make several nice 1911s.

[@keithplymale2374]

People who do gun reviews have said that the only difference between the Tisas US Army version and the Governmental model was the markings and the expanded ejection port. That is because every single modern 1911 has the larger ejection port. I prefer the series 70 internals. As far as I know that is the closest we can get to the original internals.

[@BoomStickTactical]

The Tisas 1911 A1 is about as close as you can get to the original.

[@edwardpate6128]

I'll go with the RIA all the way. Never an issue with mine after close to 10 years shooting it.

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[@garyK.45ACP]

All imported handguns must pass a "drop safe" test. While these are "Series 70" _design,_ (no mechanical firing pin block) they accomplish the drop safe feature by using much heavier than normal firing pin springs and a heavier than normal hammer spring (main spring) to overcome the heavy firing pin spring and prevent "light primer strikes". At the price point of these guns, two springs is a much more economical way to achieve this goal than a mechanical system like the "Series 80" (as Colt calls it) or the other systems used by Kimber, Ruger, etc. The bad news is that whatever imagined advantage there is to a Series 70 handgun is lost in overcoming the heavier trigger pulls caused by the heavy mainspring. That spring is putting a lot of tension on the sear. That tension must be overcome to fire the pistol. It also causes the pistols to be harder to "rack"...cock the hammer by manipulating the slide. So how do you "fix" it? Simple. Replace the heavy firing pin spring with a standard 1911 firing pin spring (this also makes it much easier to remove and replace the firing pin retainer, firing pin and extractor for cleaning) and replace the 23-27 lb. mainspring with a 15 lb. mainspring. I purchased a "kit" of mainsprings with 15, 16, and 17 pound mainsprings from Wilson Combat. I use the 15 lb. spring in my "Charles Daly" branded Armscor pistol (who also makes RIA and Citadel pistols). Use the lightest spring that gives 100% reliability. I also use a recoil spring rated for the ammunition I am using. (I keep several different weight recoil springs for different ammunition, from light target loads to heavy +P defense loads) To keep the "drop safe" feature, replace the firing pin with a Titanium firing pin. I used a Wilson Combat "bulletproof" titanium firing pin. I also replaced the extractor with a Wilson Combat extractor...but that's optional. Be sure to measure the diameter of the tip of the firing pin before ordering a new one. The Armscor pistols take the mil-spec standard diameter firing pins, but some makes may use a smaller or larger firing pin. Firing pins are available in different sizes. This whole process takes less time than I used to explain it, minimal tools (and tools which any 1911 owner should have anyway) and about $60 in parts. You get a true Series 70 with the added advantage of being "drop safe" and an easier to manipulate pistol and somewhat lighter trigger pull. I own 6 1911s, 3 Colts, 2 Kimbers and the Charles Daly Armscor which I purchased for an "I can't go wrong price". The Armscor pistol has been great, and was the best value for dollar of any of them.

[@BoomStickTactical]

1911s are addictive

[@jasonlehman2090]

My Tisas Night Stalker comes with a Titanium firing pin as do a lot of Tisas models now.

[@garyK.45ACP]

@@jasonlehman2090 Great. That's the best way to pass the drop test for importation but it is a little pricier for the manufacturer than a couple of springs. Colt never needed the whole "Series 80" nonsense, all they ever needed was a titanium firing pin.

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show and thanks for the info 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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[@jeejay98]

No Tisas’ in California roster you could buy so we don’t know them here. We can’t have an opinion on how that brand go so far in comparison with RIA. Thank you for you video that we are able to see what other good production low budget 1911s are out there. Hoping the roster would get struck down soon.

[@BoomStickTactical]

You guys need to take your freedom back out there?

[@virgilpalmer2427]

I have the tisas 1911a1 army, it's unbelievable how good they are for the price. Shoots perfect. .( but, you can get a malfunctioning gun from any manufacturer. ). If you get any of these guns, make sure you get some good quality mags, and it will always help.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making some great 1911s, especially for the price. Thanks for watching, please subscribe and check out my channel. Also visit my shop here: boomsticktacticalgear.com/

[@alpalmieri8644]

Good video,arched or flat mainspring housing my man.Since the early 80s my buddy and I built our own 1911s fit every part by hand and we built really really good shooting pistols.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Cool

[@arthurchadwell9267]

I liked the old "ARMSCOR" logo personally. Of course, I think the old NORINCO logo was cool.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I'm glad it isn't as large as it was. The smaller the better in my opinion.

[@64samsky]

I have the Tisas Duty, it's a beautiful firearm!

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas 1911s are great

[@scottthompson5855]

I purchased the Tisas government model in 9 millimeter. Great looking and functioning pistol. Price was jaw dropping good.

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[@bobbydianuzzo9173]

I have the exact tisas on the left and I carry it everyday everywhere I go and it is comfortable to carry and I haven’t had any issues at the range either aside from a few misfires on the initial break in other than that I love it

[@BoomStickTactical]

It's a great gun.

[@mausercal65]

I’ve got both and I think Tisas is a little better. Also have a Taurus it’s a newer version and I’m very pleased with it .

[@BoomStickTactical]

Yes, the Tisas is much better in my opinion.

[@swkohnle08]

Good selections and video. I have both series 70 and series 80 and quite frankly, I can't tell the difference in the triggers. My daily carry is a Kimber TLE II in 45. Kimber has a grip safety fire pin block. I love my vintage series 70 Colt, but for everyday carry, it's a Kimber for me. Thanks

[@BoomStickTactical]

Kimber makes some nice 1911s

[@Ekalb2000]

Kimber's firing pin block is released when the grip safety is depressed vs pulling the trigger to disengage the block, thus allowing for the smooth trigger pull. Making this style a superior series 80 design.

[@coppertopv365]

Q- @3:46 A- 70s were a major change designed to improve accuracy, from Colt In the early 1970s. This change was a collet-style barrel bushing with four flexible fingers

[@BoomStickTactical]

The 1911 is a classic with many companies adding their own twist.

[@WestGeorgiaProductions]

Ive been trying to find a good carry gun perfect for me for the last year.. love glock, smith, tried the Taurus platform, only to finally realize that i just want to carry a officer sized 1911.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Shoot it enough to know it's reliable

[@ms.annthrope415]

Series 80 utilizes an firing pin block deactivated by an extra lever from pulling the trigger. Gunsmiths have complained that it messes with a good trigger job. That is untrue. It's been around long enough that most competent gunsmith ought to he able to deliver a crisp, clean trigger job. I've had 2 series 80 1911s, one tuned by a local gunsmith, and one tuned by Terry Tussey Gunsmithing, both with super nice triggers. Series 70 does not use a firing pin block. Springfield Armory uses a titanium. Firinf pin to reduce the mass and potential for an AD shoukd if be dropped in its muzzle.

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[@kato1224]

Although their prices are pretty good I'll still go with Springfield Armory and Kimber because I feel that I can trust my life with them, the 1911 that I would never buy is a Smith & Wesson due to a horrible experience with one of their so called expensive models.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I own Springfield and Kimber also. These aren't as tight fitting on some components but they're still very good.

[@alanlee9552]

A great informative video, Thanks!

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks for watching Alan

[@sgtjarhead99]

I'd like to give the Tisas and Tauruses a try if they ever become available in my police state. RIAs are available though I really like my GI model. Not as refined as my other 1911s, but the target doesn't care. Great gun.

[@BoomStickTactical]

The Tisas is the best of the bunch in my opinion. Better finish and better performance. Hopefully you guys can get some freedom out there.

[@bernardconeghen]

to let you know that if you want a full guide rod for the tisas GI model it does not use a standard spring you will have to get the right one from wolff springd

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[@waterhead1359]

If you're referring to a modern 2-handed thumps forward grip, everyone will get hammer bite on the original 1911. Depending on hand size some will get hammer bite on the a1 also.

[@BoomStickTactical]

That's one of the advantages of the newer features

[@cfeemst]

Have both, no issues with any.

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're great guns

[@cfeemst]

Same!!

[@RogerKeney]

I sold all my series 80 colts because I had two threw out the years that gave me a problem. I'm only buying series 70 from now on. I have a tisas u.s. army and I can't believe what a gun it is. That's series 70.

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Tisas is making great 1911s. Thanks for watching and please subscribe.

[@MrDoakster]

Good work there, I can stare at a 1911 pretty much all day, but a glock I have to hide in a drawer.!!

[@BoomStickTactical]

1911s are a classic

[@w0rldv1raldaily]

Great Video

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks

[@archiemilagan383]

I thought you'll take them out to the range to make a comparison. That's what i was expecting.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I have range videos on them. This is a table top comparison

[@Aviation_Professional]

The Service tisas shot great but that grip safety tore up my XXL hand after 40 shots. Had to add moleskin to my webbing to save it. Sold it and looking for tisas with upswing grip safety!

[@BoomStickTactical]

They have a lot of different models.

[@NukeCult666]

My sds 1911 A1 is picky with hollow point ammo I had to go to wilson combat mags to get it to cycle reliably.

[@BoomStickTactical]

The gun isn't the problem. The mag is.

[@miltstone2]

Love the grips on the Rock Island ! I couldn’t fine them in your links, where did you purchase them from. Thanks!

[@BoomStickTactical]

I ordered them from Etsy. That shop doesn't exist anymore

[@jimchambers7548]

I like the Psalms grip

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks. I found them on etsy

[@jimchambers7548]

@@BoomStickTactical they look good on on the pistol

[@BoomStickTactical]

@@jimchambers7548 yep

[@KevinBower-xl7tm]

I have a question, your tisas a1 is it 9mm and if so have you had any malfunctions? You may have stated and I missed it. Thanks!! I love your videos.

[@TURKWING]

I use only Tisas 45cal M1911A1. Difficult to compare with other for me. Model 70's is original GI model that I prefer to save design 1911 not 1970s.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas are great 1911s

[@GPgundude]

I love my Rock Island series 70 1911. I also love both of my Remington R1 enhanced 1911s, one with the 4.25 inch barrel and one 5 inch barrel and also my Kimber stainless TLE 2 . The series 80 guns triggers are slightly heavier but the guns in general are better than the Rock Island. I have no preference as far as series 70 or 80.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Some 1911s like kimber use the grip safety to disengage the firing pin block. Helps keep the trigger better.

[@RockDog101]

Series 70 all the way. The original design and still the best for the trigger.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Prefer the series 70 trigger over the series 80

[@BoomStickTactical]

In most cases yes but there are exceptions.

[@mandibarcena6667]

RIA is a good gun. My only beef with them is the grip screw bosses are waay off. But my 1911 is from 2003. They might have changed it by now.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Most manufacturers have increased quality these days.

[@96rtdcdujvgh]

Both are better than colt these days. Both are better and tougher than old service pistols built in ww1 and ww2 by factories with sub par equipment compared to todays equipment. Collectors can have all the ww2 and ww1 guns. Rich people can have all the custom unnecessary stuff. Smart ppl can have 3-4 nice tisas guns that will perform just as good or better than all of the above.

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[@steven3379]

Thanks for sharing! Im thinking about a 10mm version.. 👍

[@BoomStickTactical]

Cool. There's a lot of people getting 10mm

[@Passportbro33Mark2]

After all my research, it looks like the Tisas is the way to go over the RIA. Now the question is Taurus or Tisas???😮

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[@Aviation_Professional]

Would love to hear info on Bul Armory

[@BoomStickTactical]

I would love to have one. Came close to getting one a while back but the price wasn't right.

[@andreawhalen4142]

The buls are a more polished pistol but they have cast frames where the tisas, girsan and springfields are forged. I have a bul armory, a girsan 3 tisas and 2 springfield armory 1911s. I have customed my girsan and got it as polished and as accurate as my buls and springfields but at that point i was at the 1200 dollar mark so i have learned to just save and buy the more polished units. My 3 tisas are the commander length bobtails 2 aluminum forged frames and one steel. The tisas have zero front and back strap checkering and their barrels arent as good as the bul and springfields (accuracy). The springfields are emissarys 5inch railed in 45 and 4.25 inch commander length in 9mm. My bul armory is more a kin to a 2011, it's the double stack sas2 ultralight 3.25 inch 9mm. These are all quality pistols but the most accurate are the emissaries and the bul. If price point is a factor, you can indeed buy a quality 1911 for 500 bucks and in some cases less. I highly recommend Girsan simply because it came out of the box with a trigger as good as the more expensive guns and with bolt in simple mods it shoots and groups as tight as a big buck 1911, mine is the mc1911s, and its a winner.

[@Aviation_Professional]

@Andrea Whalen awesome feedback. Thanks so much for taking the time to do that. Gave me plenty to consider for my next purchase.

[@andreawhalen4142]

@@Aviation_Professional if it where me over again I'm looking no further than the Girsans, the ria pistols are loved by many but those and the metro arms models gave more issues than has the Turkish makes. At times I see ATI sell 1911s for super low prices, I bought a used one awhile ago and although it was reliable it shot below point of aim even when I installed a lower number barrel link so I sold it

[@Aviation_Professional]

@@andreawhalen4142 gonna definitely keep my eye out for Girsan !!! Great feedback

[@vinceruland9236]

Im not sure on the specs of the RIA, but the Tisas 1911's are forged frame, slide, and barrel and only 1 mim part.

[@BoomStickTactical]

RIA use cast frames on their guns.

[@vinceruland9236]

@@BoomStickTactical interesting. Did not know that. Casting is not a bad way of manufacturing firearms. Bill Ruger perfected that decades ago.

[@NortheastSurvival911]

I have both. I've got a pair of tisas M1911A1 GI model... And several Rock Island armory full size models one of which is a standard GI model and a pair of them are the A1 hybrid Patriot Brown. I say hybrid because the A1 model does not have a flat mainspring housing but the Patriot Brown RIA does. I have no complaints for either. I've put several thousand rounds through all of them and honestly I've never had a single malfunction. No stove piping no failure to a jack no failure to feed. But then again I baby the hell out of the 1911s and I always take them apart when I get them and I do some light polishing on the inside. If I had to pick one of the two... As far as the companies... I would go with Rock Island armory. They have a better overall reputation. And I believe that they are of a slightly higher quality overall. But again don't get me wrong here...tisas does make a very solid product. And honestly... I always end up taking the insides out of these budget priced 1911s and I replaced them with the bulletproof line from Wilson combat. And I mean everything on the inside including the barrel bushing on the end. some of the stuff does require some fitting. But with a little bit of patience... Trust me you can do it. The 1911 at first might seem like a very intimidating gun because it comes apart into quite a few pieces. I'm talking complete slide disassembly and complete frame disassembly. Yeah it is intimidating at first but if you just practice putting it together taking it apart and taking your time and paying attention you will get comfortable with it eventually. When it comes to the 1911... All modifications whether cosmetic or internal components I'm comfortable enough with my own abilities to never need a gunsmith for anything. With the 1911. Not other pistol platforms. But then again I've been shooting the 1911 and modifying them on my own for the better part of 25 years now. I have full face in both manufacturers mentioned in this video. At the end of the day what's really going to matter the most is how well you take care of your weapon. The 1911 tends to be a bit finicky. If you're going to be shooting hollow point ammo out of it... Make sure that the tips of those bullets have a slight curve to them do not get a flat top hollow point. The 1911 is not designed to fire bullets like that. Just make sure you keep it properly lubricated and cleaned and it should give you a lifetime of service. Reliable service. I trust my life and my children's life to the 1911. And I pray I never have to use one against another human being. But if it comes down to it... Whatever it takes to make sure my babies are safe. And the 1911 it does now come in every caliber you can imagine. I won't purchase a 1911 if it's not a 45 ACP. I like to stick with the original caliber. Anyway this is a great video it's very well done. And thank you to anybody that's still reading my rant. Stay safe out there and God bless.

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[@konaboss83]

I’m sorry I’m sure u get this a lot but who did u have make those grips

[@BoomStickTactical]

It was a shop on Etsy that made them. Unfortunately, the are no longer there. I've checked back several times because I wanted to get them to make me a few others as well.

[@blujakson9917]

in my opinion, Tisas is made with a little more care.. wouldn't touch a Taurus 1911.. lol RIA is cool..

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is a much better 1911 than Taurus.

[@michaelsmith-rh4yt]

Which guns have the best slide to frame fit Mr Boomstick ?

[@BoomStickTactical]

That's a very long list. Custom gun makers like Nighthawk, Wilson Combat STI and others will all have very tight fittings. Mass produced guns won't be as tight.

[@jakewerth9614]

I went with a Tisas because the fit and finish was better then the rock islands I have handled. Also If rock island would use a better finish I would be more inclined to buy one.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas makes great 1911s

[@justinmielsch5924]

You can always refinish it. Its not a 1200 dollar colt

[@jakewerth9614]

@@justinmielsch5924there is a ria I really am interested in. The tac ultra 9mm 22 tcm combo single stack.

[@ericjohnson9080]

I thought you would do a comparison of MIM Parts on these.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Most guns these days have them and there hasn't been any real issues with them either.

[@alexdarcydestsimon3767]

Yes !

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks for watching and please share the video

[@MrMark-hm9lk]

Is sds imports the same as tisas or is that two different companies?

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is the manufacturer. Sds is the importer.

[@ryanranard5187]

I think TISAS is a lot better then RIA.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I would probably agree. Tisas makes great 1911s

[@randyc5650]

Do they all have forged frames and slides?

[@BoomStickTactical]

Yes as far as I know.

[@Bill308A10]

I read somewhere that RIAs have a forged slide but cast frame. Doesn’t bother me in the least bit but some folks are inclined to disagree with me in hopes of not tarnishing their snobbery.

[@chadcampbell2302]

Is the magazines interchangeable

[@BoomStickTactical]

Yes

[@NoNameNoFace-rr7li]

from the two i own the Tisas is superior to the rock island...

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[@ILykToDoDuhDrifting]

Are the mags universal between them?

[@BoomStickTactical]

Yes

[@jerrybranham1401]

I’ve owned several 1911’s over the years..the ruger sr1911 was probably one of the worst ones I ever owned..I have owned countless rock islands and never had an issue with 90% of them..I have had several kimbers also and they are my favorites by far but I bought a Tisas 1911 service 5” 45 awhile back and I haven’t got it to the range just yet but I’m impressed by what I’ve heard and what I seen when I inspected it new out of the box!

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're making some great 1911s. They have a couple other models I'd like to get.

[@jerrybranham1401]

@@BoomStickTactical yes sir, I want a raider and maybe even the 1911 match or night stalker..

[@timd729]

What was wrong with your Ruger 1911?

[@jerrybranham1401]

@@timd729 i honsetly dont know i didnt own it but maybe 2 hours total. When it didnt shoot it went right back to gun store and was traded in. I was young at the time and didnt know anything..i still dont but i know a little more about 1911s now.. i would assume it had a fitment problem in the bushing or barrel to frame one..,it just shot a 18" group at 5 yards..,traded it in for a kimber ultra carry and went back and shot a hole for hole group same distance same ammo.. less than an inch.. ive never seen a ruger sr1911 that would shoot tight tight groups

[@NortheastSurvival911]

Excellent video but I mean both of those Tisas models are different from the RIA. Rock Island armory makes an amazing GI model that holds true to the 1911 A1 is well. They Rock Island armory that you're using in this video as comparison definitely is not the GI style I mean there's no doubt about that. If you ever get your hands on a Rock Island armory g i model... I'd be interesting to know what your thoughts are in comparison with the g i model from Tisas. Amazing video and thank you. And thank any of you that have read my rant. Much appreciated. Stay safe out there, keep carrying and God bless 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks for watching.

[@NortheastSurvival911]

@@BoomStickTactical you are quite welcome. And thank you for the video. 🇺🇸

[@CapoKabar]

Tisas is not a perfect 1911. They have had quality issues where the front slide broke off after a few rounds. This is well documented on KZbin and online. They have since switched the steel and manufacturing processes to correct this issue.

[@BoomStickTactical]

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[@stephenurban9880]

Hammer bite is NOT from holding the pistol "improperly".

[@BoomStickTactical]

Then exactly how do you prevent it? You hold the pistol properly. What is the opposite of properly? The answer is improperly.

[@stephenurban9880]

@@BoomStickTactical You prevent hammer bite by installing a beaver tail. Why do you think they were invented...just to look cool? I spent over 17 years in the Marines (who know a thing or two about shooting) using 1911s for over half of that time. We were taught the "proper way" to shoot a 1911 was get as high of a grip as we could on the weapon. For anyone with large or meaty hands this meant the grip safety would be sunk into the fleshy web between thumb and pointer finger. Thus ensuring a hammer bite. I would end up bleeding after a day at the range for qualification. And in fact have a scar that is still visible after almost 40 years.

[@BoomStickTactical]

@stephenurban9880 yes, you are to get as high as you can on the grip buy if you want to shoot one of the classics, there are things you can do to help reduce the chance of getting it, like adjusting your grip slightly

[@alvarojterrazas]

Prices???

[@BoomStickTactical]

About the same as RIA only better.

[@Mississippi72]

I like my tisas

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're great guns

[@daver2492]

the one that doesn't get you killed

[@BoomStickTactical]

The best wat to know that is to get them to the range.

[@daver2492]

@@BoomStickTactical been there done that

[@gunsgonewilder5058]

I have a couple RIAs and just recently bought a Tisas D10. All still factory, and the Tisas has a much nicer trigger.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is making great 1911s

[@michaelsherfield3749]

I want a flush fit mag for my rock island that will work can anyone help me out with that?

[@BoomStickTactical]

Sic, Cobra and Wilson make great magazines.

[@jaydee5156]

I own handguns from both companies. That are indeed fine choices. I think Tisas has a slight edge over RIA in fit-up, finish and in materials. The frame and slide are forged on the Tisas whereas RIA uses a forged slide and cast frame, not that it really matters to the average shooter. I cringe every time I hear "Series 70" used when talking about 1911s. It's kind of like when someone takes our their cell phone to "video tape" something. There was a single part that was introduced in the Colt Series 70 that differentiated it from previous 1911s of all makes. The part was a collet-style barrel bushing that was intended to improve accuracy. It was soon discontinued and has not been used in 50 years. The Series 80 is indeed a modification is of the firing mechanism. Series 70 never was.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas is a great 1911

[@MaximRecoil]

"There was a single part that was introduced in the Colt Series 70 that differentiated it from previous 1911s of all makes. The part was a collet-style barrel bushing that was intended to improve accuracy." It wasn't just a single part. It was a two-part system: "Accurizer" barrel and collet-type bushing. The barrel had a slightly larger outer diameter on the muzzle end for the "fingers" of the collet bushing to grip tightly when in battery. It worked well to improve accuracy, but it was also more prone to breakage than a standard solid bushing, and made field-stripping more difficult. "It was soon discontinued and has not been used in 50 years." It was used for 18 years (1970 to 1988), and it's only been 36 years since 1988. Series 80 came along in 1983, supplanting Series 70, but Series 80 originally retained the Accurizer barrel and bushing in addition to having the new firing pin safety. In 1988 they went back to the standard GI style barrel and solid bushing, but of course they kept the firing pin safety.

[@jaydee5156]

@@MaximRecoil 1911s are a passion of mine and I own many. I've always considered the collet-style barrel bushing as the exclusive difference at the introduction of the Series 70. New rollmark aside. The accurizing barrel was really nothing more than fitting the bushing to the barrel. Surprisingly, my lowly Remington R1 Carry had the best barrel to bushing of any 1911 I own under $2000.

[@MaximRecoil]

​@@jaydee5156 "I've always considered the collet-style barrel bushing as the exclusive difference at the introduction of the Series 70." It's not a matter of opinion. The Accurizer barrel is, as a matter of fact, different than a GI-profile barrel, so there are two different parts that constituted the Series 70 changes, not just one. Like I said, the Accurizer barrel increases in diameter at the muzzle end (the section that's larger in diameter is roughly an inch long). A standard 1911 barrel has the same diameter for the entire length of the bore, like a pipe. It is very easy to demonstrate this even if you don't have calipers to measure it. With an original Accurizer barrel removed from the gun, and with the collet bushing slid onto it, you can easily see/feel that it grips the muzzle end of the barrel tightly, but if you slide the bushing toward the chamber, it soon loses grip on the barrel altogether and can slide and spin around freely. That's only possible with a barrel that increases in diameter at the muzzle end. There's even a video here on KZbin that you can watch that demonstrates this, if you don't have the parts to try it yourself. The title is "The Collet Barrel Bushing" on a channel called BATJAC J.W. "The accurizing barrel was really nothing more than fitting the bushing to the barrel." No, that would have defeated the purpose of it altogether. The idea behind it was to achieve a tight barrel-to-bushing fit while in battery, _without_ having to spend the man hours fitting each bushing to each barrel. The collet bushing's four "fingers" are springy, so they can grip tightly to a certain tolerance range of diameters, just like a rubber band can fit tightly around a range of diameters, so no fitting is required to achieve a tight fit when in battery.

[@jaydee5156]

@@MaximRecoil Look, you're wasting your time. I own the Colt we're talking about. It was the "New Coke" of 1911s and lasted just about as long. You can fluff it up all you want is that helps you sleep at night.

[@NortheastSurvival911]

So for those of you that don't know the difference between a series 70 and a series 80... The series 80 has an extra safety measure. It has what's called a firing pin block. It's just this tiny little rod that sits in a channel preventing the firing pin from moving forward... As you are depressing or squeezing the trigger it moves it out of the way and allows the firing pin to fall onto the primer. I personally have had a series 80 and I got rid of the damn thing. I do not like the extra safety measure I believe it is unnecessary in a 1911. There's enough safeties as it is. And the firing pin block is just one more damn thing to take apart when you're taking the slide apart. It's a personal preference thing. I will stick with the series 70. I will never own another series 80.

[@BoomStickTactical]

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[@georgelopez16]

5 star video

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks

[@mikes6961]

No one prefers a series 80. They bought the 1911 they likes and most don't know what it even means. I've felt some great 80 triggers and but I know what I want and if the gun isn't a 70, I make it one. Just never gonna get that pull from a slicked up 80 you will from a slicked up 70. My opinion.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Tisas 1911s are series 70.

[@mikes6961]

@@BoomStickTactical I know. So are the RIA's. Good starting points for a pretty nice 1911. I've owned a few RIA's and am in serious thought on a Tisas. Great price that I think will continue to rise as people get acquainted with them more and more.

[@BoomStickTactical]

@@mikes6961 go for the Tisas.

[@MaximRecoil]

"No one prefers a series 80." Wrong. I prefer Series 80. I've removed the Series 80 parts from my 1990 Colt Government Model, replacing them with a filler plate designed for the purpose, and I noticed no difference whatsoever in the feel of the trigger pull. Since I couldn't tell the difference, there was no benefit to removing that extra layer of safety, so I reinstalled it. Also, the Series 80 mechanism has a [probably unintended] benefit that most people are completely unaware of, i.e., due to the way the plunger part of it in the slide butts up against the extractor, it acts as an anti-clocking device for the extractor, eliminating the need for the extractor to be precisely fitted into its hole in order to prevent clocking. With the GI design, an extractor that isn't precisely fitted can clock/shift and that's a common cause of reliability problems. With Series 80, the extractor doesn't have to be precisely fitted, yet it still works as well as one that is precisely fitted.

[@bruceesterline3170]

Series 70.

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[@Joe-pu3qi]

My First 1911was sold to me by a USN Vietnam PBR vet. It was stainless, 38 Super with real Stag grips. I was 21 so I sold it. WHAT AN IDIOT I AM!

[@BoomStickTactical]

We all have regrets

[@Joe-pu3qi]

@@BoomStickTactical Where's the father mentor when you need one? A retired LHPD detective sold me his duty undercover 38 S&W snubnose revolver. Yeah, I SOLD THAT TOO! Did I ever tell you about my captured German 1942 Luger? I SOLD to a pawn store to pay a vet bill? Damn dog died on me anyways .......🐶

[@lintlicker4178]

Go Rock Island Tisas will probably break, don't know about Taurus 1911

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've not had any issues with any of them.

[@TheRealZJE313]

No no dude over there in the Philippines rock Island is at the bottom of 1911s . The Metro arms and shooting star are the top of the line over there. Y should go with Metro arms American classic government or there America classic 2 and the Bobcut. There fit and finish is way better than Rock Island.

[@BoomStickTactical]

The Tisas seems to be better than Rock but I don't own a metro

[@TheRealZJE313]

@@BoomStickTactical that's y I am saying the comparison should have been the Metro arms . But nice job .might want to look into a Metro arms. It's called the American classic government and American classic 2 or American classic Bobcut. I have al 3. I am waiting on the MAC line to be imported again. now that MAC line has everything a high end Dan Wesson ,kimber, Smith & Wesson,and Springfield TRP but for a fraction of the cost.

[@w0rldv1raldaily]

❤

[@BoomStickTactical]

👍

[@michaelsubi]

Hammer forged frame slide and barrel is superior to cast

[@BoomStickTactical]

Agreed

[@RaymondTornea]

Series 70's doesn't have drop safety system while the 80's have. Btw I love 1911's

[@BoomStickTactical]

It's extremely rare for a series 70 to go off.

[@tomnelson3362]

70

[@BoomStickTactical]

Most have a slightly better trigger

[@SonmerfieldWendell-e4q]

Taylor Ronald Lee Elizabeth Lee Nancy

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[@GroundZeroTactical]

I had no idea why this dude running his mouth.

[@BoomStickTactical]

Thanks for watching

[@michaelsubi]

Taurus makes a superior 1911 to what you’re showing

[@BoomStickTactical]

They're nice guns

[@ogarcia334]

Damn you Commiefornia.

[@BoomStickTactical]

They really need some freedom out there.