Tisas 1911a1 Accuracy Testing

[@John1911]

Needed to do a little testing to decide if I need to drift this rear sight a little bit. I am going to say yet. It’s not crazy off, but does start to show up past 7 yards. No, it’s not shooting low left. Just left. -Marky john1911.com/tisas-1911-accuracy-testing/

[@hob976]

According to an old 1940's Army shooting instruction video ( according to JaredAF speaking about it ), the sites are meant to rest at 6 o'clock on your intended grouping. Also - those GI style hand grips might as well be covered in butter, they're so smooth and slippery. I put a pair of $7 walnut grips (same style though) on my Tisas 1911a1 and they're like sandpaper ...in a good way. And they look great. They're even grippier than the diamond style grips that came on the gun.

[@John1911]

Yeah, they are pretty slick now that you mention it. Marky

[@kwixx]

ok, video, maybe it is your 1st not sure. but (1) Steady your target, the wind keeps moving yours (2) I am not sure what the timer was for, it would go off, you slowly drew and slowly made your shots. for videos like this, just ditch the timer. (3) we saw the target before hand, what did it look like after your shots. (4) did you accomplish what you were trying to show us? I don't mean all this is a negative way, I would just liked to have seem some of what I mentioned. I did subscribe. Happy Shooting Johnny.

[@John1911]

You are very kind. Regards, Marky John1911.com

[@Constitutionalist1791]

In your opinion, what would be a solid starting point 1911? I shot a Dan Wesson A2, which shot amazing for me but they have discontinued those and its a bit much for me. Ive watched your videos for some time now and just would like to have your input. Stay safe and god bless you, sir. 🇺🇸

[@John1911]

I need more info from you. What “starting point” are you at? A training junkie who goes to gun classes, and CCW’s? Or a “gun guy” who wants a 1911 because reasons? The former, I would point you towards a 9mm 1911, with a rail and if possible a RDS cut. If the latter, the Tisas USGI guns are a pretty good value. Now in neither case did I say the Tisas is a top shelf gun. It ain’t. But it certainly not a junky Taurus. Something to also consider is the used market. Most “gun guys” don’t really shoot that much. Even if they think they do. A used DW A2 is probably more doable price wise and is still…mechanically…a new gun. Even 1000 rounds isn’t “really” used. That’s 1-2 days of shooting for the pros. What role is this 1911 supposed to fill? Regards, Marky

[@Constitutionalist1791]

​@John1911 I'm a gun guy but I try to shoot as much as I can within a month, roughly two weekends a month. I want something I can depend on when or if crap goes sideways. I like 1911's chambered in 45 auto but 9mm wouldn't be a deal breaker. I appreciate your feedback.

[@usualsuspect5173]

Why are you even needing your sights at 3 to 5 yards?

[@John1911]

1. You should master your sites at all distances. 2. This is a skills drill and mechanical test. 3. At 3-5 yards making a hostage rescue shot, shooting a possum, or otherwise needing to hit a small target; sights are the way to go. Regards, Marky

[@donne9768]

Plenty accurate for self-defense. I just ordered the Service Special version. Slightly better sights and a ring trigger. If there's a $320 handgun that's a better value, I haven't found it.

[@joelbabcock2952]

I have one of those too. What a fabulous 1911. My 2nd Tisas 1911 and both are excellent regardless of the price. The other is the Duty B45.

[@John1911]

Tisas provide good value at the bottom end. But I have noticed their upgraded models and price MSRP’s creeping up significantly. That is a hard pass for us. The max we would look at are the Raider (M45) USMC clones. Getting above that and things get questionable with Tisas. Marky

[@donne9768]

@@John1911 Agree. Prices go up exponentially when you get to features.

[@John1911]

@@donne9768 full featured 1911’s that are properly fit are called semi-custom. Full featured 1911’s that aren’t properly fit are called Kimber. Any Tisas that is drifting above 700 dollars is fast approaching the Kimber business model. (Not a compliment) Sub 400 USGI clones from Tisas is interesting. The Tisas USMC and CAG clones are somewhat interesting since it’s a one-stop solution for that market. But this idea that Tisas are fit well is a mistake. They absolutely are not. Cheap 1911s with good “finish” is where the value is at with Tisas. Any Tisas that cost more than a RIA is a ripoff. Regards, Marky

[@Denver1976Man]

I put a little white enamal on the front sight. Helps a lot and doesn't do any damage.

[@John1911]

I typically do a safety orange, yes. -Marky

[@BrianGalloway-y3u]

Loose the mask cannot understand your words, thanks for review

[@John1911]

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[@smilingbiter]

One of the thing I notced with my TISAS Duty is the front and rear site are very close to gether. Very little opening beteen the front site and the rear site, I thing thiis gives me a tight shot present. (I have a Colt and a Ruger 1911 .45 Government style)

[@John1911]

There are some aftermarket sights that will address that. Depending on what cut your slide has. Unfortunately I am not familiar with Tisas models. Regards, Marky

[@patrickkelly1070]

​@John1911 Tisas sight dovetails are proprietary, meaning whatever sight you choose won't be a direct fit. I sent my Tank Commander off to John Harrison for a gold bead front and his retro rear sight. The "Gl" dovetail isn't and the mortise the front sight rests in isn't standard either. It took a lot of work. Too much for John I guess, since he won't do any more. So, sights like the Harrison Retro rear and the 10-8 National Match rear will be far from a simple fit. Their Novak cut is a Novak "style" cut. Any sight meant for a Noval cut will hang over the back of the slide. They're supposed to be changing to true Novak specs after so many complaints.

[@John1911]

Thanks for the informative info, Patrick! For the 1911 upgrade people, that is bad news. Luckily for us, we have zero intention of touching the sights. It’s part of why we bought it. I also expect all this kind of stuff to be upgraded and fixed by the time Tisas starts making 1911’s for the CMP. Regards, Marky