Tisas Bantam 9mm 1911

[@GBGuns]

Article with where to find one: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/tisas-bantam-1911

[@eduardohermoso150]

Back in the late 70s, my elder relative mentioned the importance of a 9mm Colt Commander as a carry gun. No one reacted because everyone in the room wanted a Colt Commander in 45 ACP. During those days, the govt banned the ownership of 45's for civilians but restored the privilege during the 80s. It took almost 5 decades for the 9mm Commander type of pistol to be popular here. Sadly, my relative was no longer around to see this. By the way, the Tisas looks as if it was customized by a gunsmith. It is well designed. Nice video GB!

[@cliffordmurdock2407]

i didn't know Tisas made such a nice 1911. it has a lot of nice features.

[@That1_CopDude]

Go back to grahams videos from 2017-2018, he’s got numerous videos on Tisas. He might have actually been the OG youtuber that showed Tisas first.

[@billdont2458]

I bought a basic one and loved it so much I bought a second much nicer one. I love shooting mine. Both are .45 and have great triggers.

[@cliffordmurdock2407]

can't wait to see the shooting impressions on this one.

[@Gerryy100]

My Tisas 1911 US Army 45ACP came with two Checkmate mags. They have run amazingly smooth for 450 rounds of Blazer 230g FMJ. No hickups from day one.

[@GBGuns]

Thanks for the feedback. We must have gotten some bad mags. There's now way a company would chose mags that run like these

[@wbwills2]

@@GBGuns I got a surplus Beretta 81 October 2019 I think it was. before Biden & c19 .they must have had a bunch of the. I was saving up for one ,watching the reviews,good & bad,add up at a pace that was making me nervous.under $200 I think.anyhow,when I got the $ together & started the order,the price went up twice within a day &1/2. $10 + another $10 .didn’t go with hand select option.$ was tight right then.think it wound up at $229+ tac/transfer.got one of what must have been the last of them.got a really good one..then they were gone.LOVE that 32. Had recently replaced grips or just rarely shot. Sprung for the black & red wood looking LOK thin checkered grips. Like that modern/Clasic look on the older guns I have. Point is,spotted a Tisas equivalent of that gun in a little fishing /hunting shop on the way to the coast next door to the ABC store we stop by to get a bottle most times we take that trip. The finish was different & it may have been a 380 .can’t remember. Liked the old Beretta better but the Tisas was nice..high 300-$400ish. Was just looking.getting a 84 when I get a chance. Recently got a hankering for a 1911. Thinking about a Garrison GI 45 but like this. Really like the butt & mag release groove on that grip. & the other stuff you like about it. NOT GOINGTO HAVE A “idiot scratch “on what ever I get. Was wondering…how do you decide what guns you get to review. Really like your taste in guns. LMK pls. Curious.. thanks Burke Wills (My daughter got ahold of my phone or somehow changed my ID to her name..?. Thx again. GP is most likely going to come before a 1911 bantam or high Value 45 GI but It depends on what I get ahold of 1st. Take care & hey to your better 1/2.

[@wbwills2]

@@GBGuns also about the mags..any other options if those are duds. I will go read your article on this & whatever I’ve missed ASAP.Later.

[@InGratitudeIam]

When I worked at Ruger in Prescott, AZ (in the range), we used Checkmate mags as a replacement for Mec-Gar because some people complained that using Mec-Gar prevented Ruger from claiming that the gun was "Made in the USA." All I can say is that Mec-Gar was 100% reliable. After the dismal experience we had with Checkmate, we went back to Mec-Gar. YMMV.

[@damonmclain4752]

Those checkmate mags are junk for a bantam. It will not feed hollow point or flat nose rounds. I ordered some mecs, hopefully they fix the issue?

[@danielcornejo8973]

Can you let me know what mecgar mad you used im new and dont knoe which mec gar 9mm will work in my bantam

[@Lawrence64]

Pretty good looking piece. I have to add it to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardmorrison1495]

I have run Checkmate mags quite a lot in 9mm and 45. I found them very reliable and long lasting. The company guarantee on them is good as well. Ver good quality.

[@GBGuns]

Thanks for the feedback. I think we got a bad pair.

[@hopewilliams6705]

I wish they would produce a double stack and Dot ready model

[@oldwarmonger8750]

I have a tisas for a beater shorter and 22,000 rounds later it’s still real good

[@Lakanen263]

That’s a nice looking 1911 thanks for sharing.

[@user-jetmachinist]

Tisas is topnotch wnen it comes to1911 . I have a Tisas A1 tanker and its a gem. That gun is a beauty .

[@user-jetmachinist]

Nice to see you at James Reeves’s channel testing out FBI hand guns

[@robertpagel8951]

Man I picked one up and in my local gunshop when they were released and I regret not buying it. As a 1911 enthusiast this thing had all the features of a gun 2x the pice or more. Slide to frame fit was fantastic, trigger was excellent especially for carry, even got to check the tension of the extractor and it was good. At the time it had a sticker of $799. For that price, this will always be the one that got away.😥

[@jcosburn4818]

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[@markyoung2981]

Very nicely done review, thank you for your time posting this information.

[@triggerman1092]

Put the spring on the guide rod when reassembling. That way it wont fall like it did

[@andreawhalen4142]

i would opt for the stingray carry they sell over this, which is literally the same pistol without all the lightening cuts for half the price. The Bantam and stingray carry parts will exchange between the two pistols.

[@TheMikeharris7]

It looks like Tisas discontinued this model unfortunately. I just picked up a 9mm carry version that Tisas calls the Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry Pistol on their website. The online dealer I bought it from didn't label it Stingray though. Good looking gun and I took it to the range and it seemed to shoot accurately and I had no failures in the 150 rounds I have through it so far. The only thing that kind of bugs me is there is a bit of a rattle in the slide/frame fit when you jiggle the gun. Seems kind of similar to what you got around the 6:45 mark of the video. I'm new to 1911's so I'm not sure if it is anything to be concerned with. Just none of my other semi auto pistols have that issue. Cool thing is the Stingray is a lot less expensive. I got mine for well under $500.

[@GuilePatrick]

I decided to get a G3 this week to replace my EDC 1911....til I saw your review .. Damn it hard get away from the 1911...such a beautiful design..

[@The1jonnyz]

I bought a used Tisas 1911 45 Carry for $305. I don't think the thing was ever shot. I had to tear it apart when I bought ig to do some polishing etc. This is a great shooting pistol and very accurate. Not quite as accurate or tight as my Bul Armory Government 45 but man it is a really nice shooter Love your videos and will definitely check out the Tisas 9mm!

[@bakkencutter189]

I just ordered one. Not a fan of the silver magazines in an all black firearm. Looking forward to seeing you run other mags in it so I can get a black magazine

[@TPaine1776]

Awesome looking gun. I have their 45acp 1911.

[@specialist0270]

Awesome knowledge of the round drop in the chamber I didn't know that thank you and I just bought on eof those bantams and love it

[@GBGuns]

Ours ended up (see our Shooting Impressions video) not being quite right, but it's not unfixable, and the features and looks of the gun are solid. It's cheaper to tune a 1911 than it is to make it look and feel this good so I consider it a win.

[@johnhowe4211]

Great Video Bruh. Wish find one of these.

[@solarflare1008]

Does it come in 38 Super? Really nice.

[@ricardobbblanco]

Thanks for showing.

[@crp9347]

Nice looking pistol

[@oruwatching]

Even the case reminded me of a Springfield EMP. Interesting that it has a safety for lefties, but they did cut the grip on the right side like they did on the left side.

[@That1_CopDude]

Ahhhhhhhwwww shit, been waiting on this one.

[@Largo5441]

İyi bir Türk silahı Türkiye'den selamlar

[@happycup9017]

I have heard a few good things about checker mags. My question is...does that bobtail really make a difference? I guess it would. I'm gonna have to try it.

[@TACNERD1]

Can you do a comparison with the new Tisas Stingray?

[@GBGuns]

We don't have a Stingray to compare with.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Man, that's a nice 1911! Tacti-Kitty say's...feed me!!

[@bigsimms75]

Awesome little pistol, what's bad is they now have it as discontinued on the website.

[@GBGuns]

Ours had some issues, uncharacteristic of Tisas's normal standard. Maybe there was a bad run.

[@bigsimms75]

@@GBGuns that's what I'm hoping for. I purchased the stingray from tisas and so far its been flawless through 400 rounds of 9mm. Nice quality for a $500 1911 commander.

[@LLadnarr]

This video shows a Para/Clark ramped barrel. I have seen one other disassembled review (not on youtube) that showed a standard (not ramped) barrel. The product description on SDS (Tisas) website doesn't call out a ramped barrel. The other review was older (Jul 2021) so I am wondering if they have started including the ramped barrel or what the deal is? Anyone have any idea? It would be a bummer if I ordered one and it didn't come with a ramped barrel. update: After more research, I think the 9mm has the ramped barrel, maybe to try and help some of the feeding issues with 9mm 1911? I still can't find anything specifically stating there is a ramped barrel. that is odd to me.

[@קירילסגדין]

beautiful!

[@petermonck5448]

Should be fun to run your tests. 😎👍

[@GBGuns]

It was an interesting experience. 1911s, especially 9mm ones can be ammo sensitive, but not as much as they are magazine sensitive!

[@tanduong8378]

Có bán về Việt Nam không bạn

[@daryldexter3924]

really nice 9mm

[@thekeytoairpower]

Bantam is also a weight class in combat sports esp boxing

[@GBGuns]

Yes, the small scrapy guys that fight the hardest

[@retiredboxingref7620]

I now weigh 165pds. Gosh, I miss those days!

[@richardlinares4616]

Here thing little disappoint how this handgun perform in what for dinner test. I own plain jain Tisas 1911 army work great in 45acp. I am, really think own brand new Tisas Tank commander in 9mm witch flat out copy of 1970 commander at much lower price. If pistol was issue cheap magazines in 9mm would replace them with some better ones from after market??? When get my Tisas Tank commander in 9mm should I do same thing???

[@GBGuns]

Magazines are disposable. You may get some good ones, may not.

[@settleschris1965]

Do these take full size grips but bobtailed?

[@jamesboothjr8783]

Bantam was a weight class in boxing.

[@winnon992]

Named after the Rooster. Small mean fighting chicken.

[@jimhovater8755]

If you install the guide rod AND the recoil spring together, you won't have issues with the guide rod dropping out of place.

[@GBGuns]

Yup, I later did that off camera, it's been a while since we've had a traditionally-built 1911 on the channel!

[@jimhovater8755]

@@GBGuns As an instructor and former LEO I enjoy your videos. I've recently 'gone back' to EDCing a1911, from having spent the past 2+ years flirting with 'tactical plastic'. There's just 'something about' a 1911 that 'feels right'.

[@GBGuns]

@@jimhovater8755 I respect that. The ergonomics and "feel" are pretty unique, and something just speaks to you when wielding a 1911. Capacity is the detractor that turned me elsewhere. I'd rather have leftovers than run out.

[@jimhovater8755]

@@GBGuns All of my 1911s are in 9mm. I have (10+1) rounds. I'm counting on my extensive training to help me maintain 'fire discipline', as well as prioritizing targets, in a SHTF scenario (I know... that's asking for a lot). Col. Cooper said it best: 'A handgun is for fighting your way to a long gun'.

[@GBGuns]

My thoughts are that regardless of caliber it takes 2-3 HITS to stop a fight per attacker. With groups becoming more popular, and despite my extensive training I know the stress of a fight causes misses. With 16 I should be able to at least get a few of them before they rake me out.

[@sukrukocak9959]

Türkiye Bu İşi Biliyor MAŞALLAH

[@deadeyeddanny]

like the sights

[@curte7739]

That is a very nice looking 1911 style pistol and I've never been a fan of 1911's primarily because of the size and not a fan of 45 in general. Reminds me a lot of a Wilson combat. Can't wait to see how it performs on the range, why aren't you there yet hurry! Just looked up the price and almost threw up. Horrible just a fuzz over $1,000

[@GBGuns]

Now find a comparable 1911's price. 1100 is very affordable for a gun with these features.

[@paulh6101]

1100 for a tisas 1911 is a horrible investment regardless of features. A springfield or ruger 1911 around 800 would be way more financially feasible.

[@GBGuns]

@@paulh6101 but the Springfield and Rugers don't have build features like this. That's my point. For a gun like this from anyone else you're looking at around 3k

[@paulh6101]

@@GBGuns right however u will take a bigger loss if u decide to resell your tisas with all the bells and whistles compared to a springfield or ruger. Not to mention the history of reliability from ruger and springfield compared to good ol tisas. On top of that ruger and springfield customer service. Theses really no argument here unless u have a bias...

[@GBGuns]

@@paulh6101 true. I've only sold a few guns in my lifetime, and never for a loss

[@jimhovater8755]

What other grips are available?

[@warrenrosen2326]

Willy Wilson gets reamed by Turkey😝

[@ShahinAmerian]

looks nice gun

[@lenturzo8350]

Dan Wesson copy. But I have to admit Tisas makes solid guns at a great price point.

[@billdubois5223]

I have a TISAS 1911 A1 in .9 mm and I love it .. this one looks beautiful , but I am not paying a grand for any gun ever .. maybe someday I can find one used for my price cap of 500 ..

[@GBGuns]

In the article we found these for much lower.

[@billdubois5223]

@@GBGuns thanks , but that is still more than I allow myself to spend on any weapon ..

[@GBGuns]

I've been there and understand. Have you seen out list of the best affordable guns we've tried so far? www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/the-16-most-affordable-handguns-and-where-to-find-them

[@dion1582]

Nice looking piece. I just HATE fiber optic sights! Much rather have night sights!

[@misssassycompany9950]

Hope a 10 round mag will work on this piece. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@GBGuns]

I believe we tested 8 different 9mm 1911 mags in the range video.

[@misssassycompany9950]

@@GBGuns Bul Armory 10 rounders or Springfield Armory ronin emp 10 rounders or any reliable 10 round mags will be good. Double digit is a must for me to carry.

[@arborist460]

I was hoping it was a little cheaper than my emp 4” at$1100 out the door but I’d pay the 100$ and get a Springfield…bull barrel…bobtail…aluminum frame…shoots killer and came with 3mags which are proprietary…

[@rotaman8555]

How does it shoot?

[@GBGuns]

This is a tabletop video. For Shooting Impressions take a look at our "Shooting Impressions" videos

[@tjamalsimmons3026]

Next time put the spring in to keep the rod in place

[@bigdaddy28173]

1100?? My local shop has them for 375

[@marknorwood7521]

$375??? Probably the Basic A1 model. Not the Bantam. (Lightweight Bobtail) These are over $900 at Buds.

[@joeyphillips1181]

I would rather get a fusion firearms or rock island 1911 for the money honestly.. if it was priced the same as those i would consider it

[@onechancecarefully6888]

Yea. !!!

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

No range time? That sucks.

[@GBGuns]

Not in a tabletop video. We do the shooting in out "Shooting Impressions" videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ6vm2udiK90jqs

[@hermanator74301]

"If you've ever shot 9mm out of an all steel gun" That's cute😀😀🥰

[@GBGuns]

A lot of newer shooters only know polymer.

[@hermanator74301]

@@GBGuns Yeah I know. It just ammused me because I'm so fu%*in old that I can remember when there were no polymer guns. I still like them all though. Polymer, steel, alloy. I like 'em all.

[@anthonycarabajal7575]

It's super chicken LOL absolutely beautiful pistol

[@larrymarsico4059]

🤙🏻👊🏻💪🏻🇺🇲

[@bluntman420ification]

Should have gotten the .45

[@GBGuns]

Why? Less capacity and ammo performing below the intended velocity? 45 is very velocity sensitive

[@marvinhagler4721]

I agree. More KNOCK DOWN POWER

[@alperbahadr2187]

Shooting ?

[@GBGuns]

Yes, that's what guns do

[@weemanhodges1]

Am I the only one that read that as Bat Man at first?

[@erockoutdoors633]

👍 🇺🇲

[@gtrfreak]

Who's gonna be the first one to cerakote it white and call it their star wars gun 🔫

[@sergeantwilliepete2252]

THIS GOES FOR $600

[@philliplatham4256]

👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🔫💯

[@t2brfu67]

Kitty :))

[@cloycespears9632]

I love your video's but your never going to win any awards for putting a 1911 back together.

[@GBGuns]

Lol, I just follow the user manuals

[@EveryoneIsFightingSomeBattle]

Great video. This has nothing to do with Baates, but gun makers for decades now continuing to call a 1911 that's NOT chambered in 45 ACP a 1911 - is total bullshit. It's like calling an AR-10 a 7.62 AR-15. Not that my opinion matters for shit, but a 1911 chambered in anything other than 45 ACP, ceases to be a 1911.

[@michaell397]

Apparently, you don't know your history. John Browning originally designed it as a 9mm and the War department had him change it. I wonder if my Remington 1100 rally isn't a 100 since it is in 2o Ga? LOL!!! Unless your going on nothing more that Machoism. Wait until you get older and have Aurthur so baa that shooting a couple hundred rounds of full house .45 hurts so much the next day that you can't use your hands! None other than Bill Wilson and Mr. Hackathorn have both switched. Hard to imagine tow more famous 1911 handgunner's than these two. But no doubt, your a lot more Manley. ;

[@EveryoneIsFightingSomeBattle]

@@michaell397 ​ I do know my history, and I stand by what I said smart guy. You have your opinion, and I have mine. I'll counter your 1100 statement by repeating - why is there an AR-10? By your logic it should still be an AR-15 even though it's 7.62 and not 5.56. And with the personal insult at the end about "being a lot more manly"? Remember before you reply - you started this. You could've simply disagreed with what I said, but instead you had to make it personal.

[@michaell397]

Watching you try to put it together was painful. But not as painful as the lamming a slide on a round in the chamber. Pleas learn a little about 1911's before you completely ruin a gun! You already scratched the spring plunger. That's NOT the way you do it!!!

[@GBGuns]

Lol, are you one of the fudds I always mention that thinks there's only one way to strip a 1911 and that metallurgy hasn't changed in decades? I swear I make a joke about this in every 1911 video.

[@kennethbrooks4425]

@@GBGuns I was going to give you a like for your review but since you saw the need to call someone a “Fudd” I changed my mind. No need to call names. If you’re going to be that sensitive, don’t have a channel.

[@GBGuns]

@@kennethbrooks4425 Sounds like you might be the sensitive one. Have you considered trying a less-real channel?

[@MrHotrod888888]

Nice gun but not worth $1,000!

[@007Chancellor]

Jesus...learn to field strip and assembe a 1911! That reassemby was really stupid.

[@GBGuns]

Ever read a manual? Half of them depict the way I do a 1911. There's more than one way!

[@007Chancellor]

@@GBGuns NO manual skips the bushing. 🤪😂

[@GBGuns]

@@007Chancellor I'll leave your comment up for others to enjoy.