Tisas Raider: The Definitive Review

[@Milkman3572000]

Currently, for $8500, you can buy an original. Tisas is hitting home runs. That is a nice looking facsimile.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks! I think so too.

[@MrMark-hm9lk]

The OGs Colts were blowing slides at 1000+ rounds so to pay 8500 for junk is just foolish

[@hrfunk]

I’ve got over 1000 rounds through my Raider and it’s still going strong.

[@MrMark-hm9lk]

@@hrfunk It's beating the Colt already 🤠👍🏻

[@dependablepaul]

Back in the 70's, Bob Day (former USAF Pistol Team armourer) told me that running about 500 rounds of hardball thru a new 1911 helped to polish/break in the ramp and make them feed hollowpoint more reliably. I've done that with both my TISAS commanders (45 and 9) and haven't had any feeding problems with 185 and 200 grain jhp. Haven't tried any 230 gr jhp yet.

[@hrfunk]

Stay tuned for an update this Saturday.

[@jeffforbes70]

i bought a tisas match and it loosened up a lot .did you see the same?

[@hrfunk]

I would not say it loosened up a lot. My Raider has loosened a little. I’m hoping to have a 1000 round update posted next Saturday.

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

The Tisas Raider looks like a winner. In my 43+ years of 1911 ownership I've learned that more expensive doesn't always equal better. The most overrated 1911 I have ever owned was a $3,800 Alchemy (ACW) "Prime Elite", it was shiny and pretty to look at, but it didn't perform any better than my $1,800 Dan Wessons. Live and Learn...

[@randywilson6068]

I have 3 Tisas 1911 pistols, including the Raider. I love all of them.

[@clemsonalum98]

I agree with you on the arched mainspring, never thought I'd meet someone who agreed with me. Everyone says I'm "wrong" for liking it (why can't they just say they prefer the flat?).

[@hrfunk]

I don't know. The arched MSH and short trigger are my favorite configuration. I think it's because my original training was on the. M1911A1.

[@fastford2128]

Like the Sonar Operator in Hunt for Red October said..when in trouble, it Runs Home to Mama. It's Muscle Memory and familiarity . Same goes for the A1 AR-15 variant.. with dozens of other options at my fingertips.

[@Desperado3248]

The arched mainspring point better . The flat mainspring , especially with the short trigger points low for me. Like the look of the arched one as well. My steel Parkerized Colt Commander came with the flat which I replaced with a steel arched Wilson housing.. Think I may be going for the 1911A1

[@bjdog42]

I like the arched housing & short trigger too. The arched housing seems to push my hand as far up on the gun as possible when I grip it fairly hard. Nice to know I'm not the only one that likes them as well.

[@frankhinkle5772]

I agree; arched MSH and short trigger. I have smallish hands and I just like that trigger better.

[@crumply5959]

For a combat handgun, 5 pounds is desirable for me personally. I really like tisas for filling in that void that colt has left for collectors. This was also a really detailed and professional review.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@patricktx3357]

My experience with Tisas pistols, if you can take apart the frame and clean everything really good you will likely drop a pound in trigger pull. Remove any burs or rough spots from the trigger bow and other areas you may get it better.

[@roykiefer7713]

For some reason, I really enjoyed this video and I again am convinced that Tisas designs and manufactures excellent quality and performance 1911’s. Further, I’d wager that - with time, shooting, perhaps some minor feed-ramp polishing, and maybe a projectile with a slightly different ogive - JPH’s will function perfectly. However, with all this sincerely said, I already own more good 1911A1’s than I realistically will ever need. So, I won’t be purchasing one, BUT, were I beginning to accumulate !911’s now, I absolutely would buy a Tisas . . . imho, it’s an excellent 1911 period . . . and a great deal for the money. THANKS, Howard (and I smiled ridiculously when the second “tack driver” round was on target).

[@hrfunk]

Ha, ha! Thanks Roy. So did I!

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

What I’ve learned about buying more budget priced 1911’s that have a lot of features that higher end 1911’s offer is you’ll need to upgrade parts to get the best out of it. It’s still a win because you still come out way cheaper even after the upgrades.

[@kxkxkxkx]

Tisas are all properly made right from the factory 👌Most aftermarket parts will be a downgrade, and probably poorly fitted and installed ☝️

[@teelowteelow356]

@@kxkxkxkxlmao you think Tisas parts are better than Wilson Combat bullet proof stuff? How cringe

[@Chud9737]

​@@teelowteelow356he's coping

[@SoloDallas]

Absolutely delightful video. FIRST OFF I appreciate you served in the Corps (Semper FI!). I served in Italy (Italian military) when I was residing there. But secondly, I really love the pace of your videos. Subscribed. You're ONE of the FEW I don't want to skip; no boring, given phrases - all the truth expressed with simplicity and class. Thoroughly enjoyed!

[@hrfunk]

Thank you so much! Welcome aboard!

[@TheOkami1]

The Tisas Raider is my first 1911 style handgun and I love it. Previously I've had a couple steel Witness double stack .45's that I loved. Ditched them about 15 years ago when .45 got real expensive and stuck with 9mm. Pockets are a little deeper now and .45 seems more reasonable so I gave her a go and now I'm looking for a IWB holster for carry. Thanks for the in depth review!

[@hrfunk]

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@ms.annthrope415]

Les Baers come in a cardboard box! Back in the 1990s, Walther top of the line 9mm P88 came in a cardboard box and they cost $1,000 back in the early 1990s. Thanks for a great, calm, informative review. You have one of the best channels.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@patricktx3357]

You did good. I wouldn’t buy an original M45 either but for reasons other than price. 2 of the 3 of the colts I have owned were not nearly as reliable as my Tisas. My Gold cup went straight from new in the box to a Smith for a trigger and safety job. Now the Goldcup is as good as my Tisas. Next 1911 on my list is the Tisas Stingray.

[@lynch6642]

Always wanted one of these since the Marine Colt M45A1.... Hey thank you !!!! Went to Bud's and ordered one And if you want the UID tag on the MK 25, it's from Carolina laser works

[@MichiganSilverBack]

Agree too with short trigger and arched mainspring housing!

[@YourMiddleBroPhil]

I am probably one of the last people who has an "expert 45" Qual on their NSIPS the Colts we had jammed like crazy because maintenance with Recon was bad on the handguns and the Wilson combat mags were full of dip spit and dirt. When it shot however, it was great! I wanted to own one for awhile but as a lowly junior NCO I don't make m45a1 money. This seems perfect and am picking one up soon.

[@GuilePatrick]

Thanks! Totally supporting you sir...

[@hrfunk]

Thank you Gulie!

[@GuilePatrick]

@@hrfunk I hope I can do more... More power to you sir...

[@raghnallmacaodh3220]

Looks nice. Don't underestimate the "budget" 1911. If made well they will work. I own several from RIA, Springfield, Kimber and Colt... they all have had issues with some hollow points and their own peculiar quirks. If maintained they work.

[@nomikes4392]

A lousy 1911 trigger is easier to shoot than most others

[@TheRealZJE313]

So when did SA have a problem? Besides the prodigy that was just released.

[@TheRealZJE313]

Sents I Ben into 1911s SA have never had a problem with there 1911s .my frist 1911 was a colt 1991 series 80 and a Commander 1991 series 80. This was around the year 1997 when I did know shit about 1911s. U til I was at the GUN SHOW later that year and a dealer told me how junk colts are. Plastic parts series 80 horrible quality control issues the he actually pointed out on the colts I had. So I sold al my Colts. Then a friend told me about SA 1911s. my first SA 1911 was in 1998 the stainless steel loaded champion that I still have today and now I have a few different SA 1911 and never had any problems with them.and I found out a few years ago about how good the 1911s are coming out of the Philippines. Like the Metro arms 1911s bob cut and the American classic 2. And the fit-and-finish puts any cold to shame for the price.

[@kxkxkxkx]

Tisas manufacturing is superior to all those wonky brands ☠️

[@TheRealZJE313]

@@kxkxkxkx not as good as in the Philippine like. Metro arm or Shooting Sports arms

[@cheehoileong]

Nice shooting HR. You always have us at the edge of our seat when it comes to the tack!

[@hrfunk]

Me too!

[@ms.annthrope415]

Bought one 2 weeks ago. Felt really good. The slide to frame fit is excellent. The slide is fitted to the frame with no overbite or under bite. The extractor head is blended to the slide as well as my Ed Brown. The front of the slide has a slight bevel on the corners and edges. The trigger isn't bad. Not superbly crisp like my Les Baer, but very livable. I cleaned and lubed it. Greased the slide and frame rails. I experienced numerous failures to lock into the battery. Took it to my gunsmith who polished some of the internals, polished and radiused the extractor, and highly recommend that I just use light coat of pil and not grease on the rails. The thumb safety was not very positive, and felt a bit loose. So i ordered a plunger spring and plunger end tubes, installed it, and it clicks on and off very well now. Took it back to the range. It didn't like my wilson 10 round magazines but did fine with the wilson 8 rounders. The 10 rounder mags always had the first round flip nose up and jam the slide. It appears that the higher spring compression was at fault as the 8 rounders worked just fine. So i will just use my Ed Brown 7 round mags. I bought this as my truck gun. I dont expect perfection like my Les Baers or Ed Browns, but i won't have a coronary if i scratch or ding it.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Another outstanding review! And thanks for the heads-up about the accessory rail, Chief. As a fellow Marine I really wanted the Colt, but as a Southpaw, holster selections are already limited. The Tisas makes even more sense to me now, too. 👍👍

[@hrfunk]

You're welcome. If you get one, let me know what you think of it!

[@TheRealZJE313]

I am not a Marine but why would you want a JUNK COLT ?

[@65stang98]

@@TheRealZJE313 tisas makes great pistols love my 1911a1 from them.

[@TheRealZJE313]

@@65stang98 yes.thats y I am trying to figure out how is the Tisas making better 1911s than COLTS

[@Phelps1247PD]

My tisas 1911 I had gotten when I turned 21. I loved it so much that I got another tisas 1911. I haven't had any issues and I am planning on getting a 3rd one soon.

[@johnsurguy3845]

Great review again, thankyou for your time and effort in making these videos. I purchased a Tisas 1911 Gov model about 6 months ago and like you I really impressed with the Quality and Accuracy. I purchased a Tisas 9MM Stingray last week and I'm very happy to say the same about it. If you can get your hands on one it be a great review compared to your Springfield Ronin you reviewed last year

[@amack1996]

Very nice 1911 and great shooting by HR as we’ve all grown to expect! Take the wind out of it and the 25 yard freehand group was setting up to be the best group of the day!

[@hrfunk]

That's the way my luck goes. Thanks for watching!

[@robertchute1984]

I was surprised that it worked as well as it did. I was not surprised with the hollow point ammo results. If you want to fuss with this pistol a little it could be great. If you don't want to fuss with it it's good enough.

[@pebarr8085]

USMC 1981-1985. I had a standard 1911A1 during WESTPAC '85. Used it during Shore patrols in Subic Bay Philippines and Busan Korea shore patrols. Great gun. Always trusted it and have owned 3 standards and currently a commander.

[@hrfunk]

Semper Fi Marine, you got out just about the time I went in (85-91). Even so, I was issued the 1911A1 (as well as the M16A1) during my entire time in the Corps.

[@frankhinkle5772]

I'm a 1911 guy. I've carried a 1911 basically everyday sine 1977. I'd carry this gun! I like it's features and I expect that some of what HR experienced was simple break-in issues that will work themselves out. In 200 rounds this gun might be eating up hollow points, and the shots might be even more centered. I bet that the shots going left is more a roughness in the trigger than HR. Nice gun, excellent shooting.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks Frank!

[@fauxpa61]

You continue to give the most detailed reviews of anyone on the channel. Thank you for that. As an old Navy guy, however you could rein in a little the Marine Corp stuff!! Anxious to hear about your Girsan after coming back from BH Spring Solutions.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

I found the 185g hornady critical defense ammo runs great in the standard tisas 45.

[@SWIGGITYSWAGWIGGITYWAG]

Agreed

[@paulscountry456]

Really those are hot and no reason to use a bigger bullet and they won't plug , great energy and ups the old 45 to 40sw energy.I carry the 165 in 40 and I have shot every boutique round.

[@MartinLaforce]

This is going to be one my upcoming purchases, I'm impressed by Tisas lately

[@sammyg4806]

That’s a beautiful gun. The colt is pretty pricey as you say. The tisas is about half the price. Great in-depth review as always!

[@hrfunk]

Thank You!

[@miniaturefarmer464]

Federal Defensive punch 230 gr. hollow point is round like the ball ammo.

[@rodjerger3928]

Nice vid, as always. I just subscribed. Thank you for shooting some paper. I’m tired of guys running around in the gravel pit displaying accuracy by volume. Keep up the good work, Marine.

[@hrfunk]

Will do. Thanks for the sub. Welcome aboard and Semper Fi!

[@Gerryy100]

Excellent video! I have the US Army 1911 from Tisas. The Raider is going to be my next purchase!😎

[@matthewtroutman1711]

I really appreciate your review approach. Measured, detailed, very informative and no frills. Bravo 🙌🏻

[@hrfunk]

Thank you Matthew!

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

Quick observation here, this gun is basically the same as my tisas B45R duty with a few small differences. The raider has the lanyard loop, a flat trigger, 1 extra rail slot, and it’s desert tan. Other than that it’s identical. My B45R is super tight with no wiggle anywhere. Full disclosure on my B45R though, when I got it I had 2 problems. 1st, I had to file down the inside nub of the slide stop because it was slightly too long and making contact with the bullets and causing premature lock back with rounds still in the mag. I could see a lot of copper on that part of the slide stop and also there was no jams, just slide stop was engaged. Once I went over that nub a few times with a stone the problem was gone completely with 100% reliability. However I ended up replacing it with a Wilson combat bullet proof slide stop just because I felt it was a part worth upgrading. 600 rounds after that still no malfunctions. My second problem was the thumb safety engagement/disengagement. While it was functional it didn’t have that positive click I like on my 1911 thumb safeties. Guys in forums said to file “this” and file “that” on the thumb safety to make it have that positive click. I thought I would just replace the plunger tube assembly with a Wilson combat part for $4 before i did any filing and tweaking the thumb safety. Wise choice because that was the fix I needed, it now clicks as positive on and off as any quality 1911 I’ve ever experienced. Upon comparison of the springs of the plunger tube assemblies i noticed the Wilson combat spring was noticeably longer and stronger. I also replaced the recoil spring with a heavier Wilson combat recoil spring. I never experienced any feeding malfunctions with ball or the 30 hollow points I’ve run through it but I thought that was an smart upgrade as well. I still plan on upgrading my barrel link with yet another Wilson combat part in future just because that’s one of the weak point of 1911’s over time and I feel Wilson’s parts are way higher quality since his aren’t mim. So I paid $449 for my tisas and put another $80 in it and now it runs and functions as good as 1911’s that cost 2-3 times as much. It’s amongst my most accurate handguns I own and even a guy who was shooting a nighthawk 1911 next to me on one visit was impressed, especially for the price and said he was gonna buy one to tinker with. Also I believe the mags that come with these B45 variants are mec-gar, or at least they used to be. That’s what came with mine. I order a couple more and 3 Wilson mags and all are 100% reliable. Tisas offers these guns for an excellent price but to do so they will need to be upgraded with about $100-150 worth of parts in my opinion. The springs on these guns seem to be part of the cost savings corner tisas cut and should be replaced asap in my opinion.

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

Sorry not a very quick observation lol

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! I was already thinking of replacing the plunger to a spring with a Wilson, just to improve the safety function.

[@Sanguivore]

Excellent rundown, HR. I just recently picked up the 1911A1 from Tisas, and this one is next on my list.

[@troyspurling1910]

Fun video HR! Congratulations on the tack. 45 ball works just fine. A lot of 45 hollow points don't expand anyway, not enough speed.

[@andybreglia9431]

Enjoy seeing reviews of M1911 pattern pistols. I also like the .45 ACP cartridge (God's pistol cartridge). Mine started as a well-worn M1911 with a flat housing. A pistolsmith pointed out all the worn parts and suggested a complete rebuild. What I got back was essentially a new pistol, functions like a dream with service ammo. I realize that the normal drill people use is to second-guess the pistolsmith and keep f###ing with it until it no longer works. The only thing I did was a rear sight insert that was easier for me to use. I tried other pistols with arched housings. I happen to like the flat housing because I'm USED TO IT. I don't know if I would like arched if I STARTED with it. Flat works for me. Thinking of building another gun, this one in .45 Super. This requires a fully supported chamber and recoil spring with more hair on it.

[@hrfunk]

Best of luck Andy. I hope it all works out for you!

[@zogger5281]

Nice video. I will always watch a video on a 1911. They are just the best handguns to shoot. A video idea: A shoot off of all of your 1911 45s. Compare them for accuracy, 2 shot drill speed/accuracy, failure drill, etc. Plus we get to see all you 45s at once!

[@jeremye6516]

I’m glad you’re happy. Makes my job worth doing to see happy shooters.

[@garyglenn5233]

Back in November 2020 I got a little cash from a family land sale and decided that I was going to get myself a high quality handgun to replace the cheap one that I was carrying. I had my heart set on a Ruger GP100 357 with a 4"barrel but that wasn't happening in my small town. The only 357s that I could find were Taurus snubbies and that's a hard pass. There were polymer 9mms from pretty much every company but I simply don't trust a 9mm to save my life without using several rounds and that just adds legal problems to the situation, so I saw that my shop had two Springfield Range Officers in 45 acp, one steel frame full size and one aluminum frame 4" compact brand new for $850.00. I decided to come home and research the RO series and see how good they were. I must say that I was impressed by the performance. The Springfield 's were outperforming even $1500.00 Kimbers. The next morning I headed back to grab the full sized model and just my luck, it was already gone, so I got the 4". I love that pistol. 100% reliable and extremely accurate. The only regret is that I'm limited to standard pressure ammo. I really want a full size steel frame so I can get a 460 Rowland conversion kit for it. People that think the 10mm is powerful should do some ballistics research between the two. The 460 is putting out over 1200 ft/lbs plus of energy. The 10mm can only dream of that kind of performance, even with the hottest Buffalo Bore ammo. That would be my woods and hunting pistol and my 4" is gonna stay my EDC until I can afford a GP100 357. Since I open carry, size isn't a problem except for the weight and I'd rather be a little uncomfortable with a heavy handgun than carry a small, light polymer pistol in a barley capable caliber with 15+ rounds. With proper shot placement, a single 45 or 357 HP bullet will stop a threat better than a half dozen 9mms. And there's plenty of data available to back up that fact. Thompson and Legarde have already proven that the 45 is the best caliber for human defense way back in 1904. And the 357 is even better at one shot stops since it's introduction in 1935. The 9mm has only been popular in the US since the late 80's when the military adopted the M9. And it wasn't for it's stopping power, but just to make NATO and the government happy.

[@johnrodriguez5277]

Just bought the tisas tanker. I love it and it's very reliable. It makes a great truck gun! I'm going to get one of these!!! Thanks for the informative video!!! 🙂👍

[@hrfunk]

My pleasure. Please let me know what you think of the Tanker.

[@JoshMaerker]

It's refreshing to see a no-nonsense review of this pistol! I have 2 Tisas 1911s (the US Army model that I've left stock, save for a set of Rosewood grips that were transplanted from my late grandfathers USGI 1911, and the gen 1 Duty in stainless) and, to be blunt, I'll put them up against Colt and Kimber any day of the week and twice on Sundays. The quality is superior and the tolerances are what you would expect from a high-end name, but without the higj-end price tag. You certainly earned me as a subscriber! -- ET2(SW), USN 95-99

[@hrfunk]

Thank you, and welcome aboard!

[@4mrholsterco981]

I’m with you on the short trigger, but I prefer the flat mainspring housing. I love how this tisas, in the price range, is both cerakoted and has the trigger guard undercut.

[@chrisblake1918]

Exactly so!!!!!

[@chrispratt4516]

Great video as always! A thought on the hollow point ammunition. I have two 1911's, a much older Springfield Armory and a much newer Kimber. I was having issues with hollow point feeding with the Springfield, and found that Hornady Critical Duty and Critical Defense run just fine out of it, while other hollow point ammo did not. Probably because the critical duty/defense line isn't like a traditional hollow point, but just figured I would mention it as maybe it's something you could run out of the Raider.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks Chris!

[@zovaynezovanyari5442]

Nice video. Good review. I'm very happy with the 2 Tisas 1911s I have.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

Fabulous!! I have two of the govt 1911A1, cannot believe the quality, fit & finish for south of $400. 3rd LAAM BN at Cherry Point still issued the original 1911 to SNCO & Officers in the 90/91 Gulf war. I had a colt mk4 series 80 I bought in '89 for $680. In my opinion, for the money today, you cant beat the tisas line up! (Look up their manufacturing plant on yt, state of the art!)

[@hrfunk]

Thanks! I'll do that. Semper Fi!

[@patthegunsmith]

Great video. All I can say is the next 1911 based pistol I purchase will be a TISAS. They REALLY know what they're doing.

[@peterrussell798]

Thanks to your reviews, I know own a Tisas Raider. Keeps my Tisas Army and Carry company. The Raider has outperformed my Springfield Operator. Yes, I have a 1911 addiction. 😂

[@stoutdog56]

Excellent review as usual. I've always liked the 1911 and own 5 with 3 being Colts, including an M45 A1. Having some exposure to the Marine Corps, I wanted one when I first saw it in the pages of American Rifleman. My addiction might lead me to get one of these too, and you will be to blame. 😂🤣

[@americanmilitiaman88]

Just got a Hk45 compact tactical. Havent had a 45 auto in a while and grabbed it days before they are banned in WA due to it having a threaded barrel. I did have a Kimber 1911 Custom target 2 i bought from a friend when i turned 21. It was decent i just didnt care for the target sights and sold it to another buddy. I only heard of Tisas just recently and one came in to the shop i worked at part time. The GI model. It seemed well fitted and good quality. I want to get this model. If i can only have 10 rounds i may as will have 10 rounds of .45 auto. Ill save my standard capacity 9mm mags for a rainy day. Since they are also banned in WA.

[@aarongeisler]

I just purchased the Raider, took it to the range, and fired 50 rounds. I shoots great. Thanks for your review.

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome Aaron. Thanks for watching!

[@adamadams6740]

I really like the Tisas 1911’s they make a bunch of good options from cheep to nicer stuff.I got the 9mm Stingray and I’m planning on buying another 1911 from them.thanks for the video.

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome Adam. Thanks for watching!

[@cmonsterz]

Another great and thoroughly enjoyable video, HR!

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@mwedmonds]

Love the thorough review! Straightforward and clear, you’ve sold me!

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! I now have 2 updates to this review. You might find them informative.

[@OhioGunRunner]

Nice review. I guess I’ll be calling HOP in the morning to see if they still have that second Raider. Thanks for the heads up.

[@hrfunk]

My pleasure Bill. Best of luck!

[@thebronzetoo]

Great review of this seemingly great pistol, Howard!! I was in the Corps at roughly the same years as you (84-88 - 1/1 & 3/1) and I'm a former Copper to, so I really appreciate your reviews!

[@hrfunk]

Where were you? We may well have crossed paths.

[@thebronzetoo]

@@hrfunk Horno!

[@ramonesparza8707]

Excellent video/review. Am a Tisas fan and have had similar experiences with the 2 I own.

[@tpelle2]

Great review! Regarding the issue of pulling shots to the left. I bet it's the trigger length. I too prefer the short G.I. trigger and arched mainspring housing on my 1911s. If you take you hand and form it into the shape it would be when holding a pistol, go through trigger pulling motion, and watch how the trigger finger moves. The very end section of the finger, where you would contact the trigger, does not move independently. Try as hard as you can, but you cannot move the end of the finger independently from the rest. Also note the pivot point where the finger actually bends. Now, as you pretend to grip the pistol, start out with the joint of the finger bent nearly to a right angle, and as you pull the imaginary trigger you will see the tip of the trigger pulls straight back in line with what would be the axis of the bore. Now relax the bend in the finger, as if you were contactting a long trigger, and go through the trigger pull motion. You will see the end of the trigger finger moving in an arc out towards the left. Now do the same action with one of your 1911s with a short trigger and again with the new Tisas USMC style pistol. I bet you see the muzzle of the long trigger pistol trend towards moving to the left. It's the simple geometry of the trigger finger. I have ALL of my 1911s set up with the arched mainspring housing and a G.I. length trigger. On my Tisas Duty I used an actual Colt-made mainspring housing that looked brand-new (probably from a Colt pistol that some misguided soul had removed from his Colt to have it replaced with a flat housing). The G.I. length trigger actually came from the parts department at SDS, who is now apparently owned by Tisas. Worked great.

[@seanoneil277]

@tpelle2 -- Good point about how our fingers work. I have two thoughts on that from my work on trigger control. First is semi-blasphemous (depending on one's perspective) -- you don't have to operate the trigger with the "pad" of your index finger, and it will be more reliable for some folks to use the first distal joint/hinge, rather than "pad". It varies depending on anatomy. Second is, everyone has different finger dexterity. Hold your fingers straight out and try to articulate each segment of your index finger. Some can only bend it at the "big" joint / first knuckle, and have a hard time independently articulating that last hinge. Piano players and guitarists and musicians who rely on dexterity often work on finger articulation exercises. So one's firing finger work can be improved through those.

[@fastford2128]

I'm an A1 Arched Mainspring Housing guy...as that was the deal from 1924 through 1985. The original Flat Housing became popular because What's Old is New Again syndrome crept in , as it does. I own nearly 30 1911's is various configurations. My preference is what's known to me. I like my Tisas Raider, it's more gun than your wallet says it is. The Girsan variant and even the Colt M45A1 are less than what your bruised wallet says it is. My one Tisas gripe is my Barrel Link was not cleanly machined or polished well enough. But compared to the jagged internals of the Girsan?...its a Custom build. I know many others have hammered Colt over its Customs Shop level of work being horribly absent in the M45A1. Count me among that number. I'm enjoying my Raider and the Tisas 1911A1WG...both Home Runs at a Doubles price.

[@hrfunk]

I completely agree. Thanks for watching!

[@ElainesDomain]

30? That's what I call a boatload. Have a favorite?

[@fastford2128]

Favorite?.....my 1944 GI Remington Rand that started it all , regarding stuff I've paid for. I have Custom builds , Double Stack 2011's . But a fun to shoot piece is FrankenGun. FrankenGun is an Original AMT of Arcadia California frame mated to a WWI era Colt 1911 Slide with Zero Original finish..I bought the Pound Mutt and ended up with a great companion full of NM parts. My favorite is the Wider WWI era Colt Hammer...Only Tisas even tries to replicate that piece...and they do a respectable job doing it. I have 2011's with High End parts , Colt Slides , to include a NM Gold Cup Trophy Slide, one mated to a Para Ordnance of Canada Frame...another mated to a Rock Island. I love them , P14 Mags and all.

[@fastford2128]

I'll tell you one more Tactical I like. The Springfield Armory MC Operator...that an a basic load of 7 , 8 Round MecGar Magazines and you are cooking with Gas.

[@theepicgamerultimate4831]

I see you're happy with yours as I am with my b 45 carry, I don't mind my flat mainspring housing, my only 2 dislikes on mine aesthetic the forward slide serrations and the ambi safety. Overall I consider it a huge step up from the GI model, especially the sights.

[@MSG_T]

Great review. I like Tisas pistols. I like the fact that you can purchase the Raider in either 45 ACP or 9 mm.

[@Bensonboyish]

Have been waiting for a comprehensive review of this pistol. Thank you! Interestingly, mine shoots a bit to the left as well.

[@Mr.T711]

Great video. I’m not a 1911 owner but appreciate reviews featuring different manufacturers to gauge their relative quality. Thanks.

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome!

[@michaelmagee410]

I've been looking for this one. I ended up picking up a Tisas B45 Duty a few months ago, nice pistol for the money.

[@cfzippo]

I’m with you Chief. I like the arched mainspring housing as well. My first Series 70 I got in 1985, and the pistols issued to me in Desert Storm with the 101st came with the arched.

[@hrfunk]

I'm about to order one for my recently acquired Iver Johnson .38 Super. They just feel better in my hand.

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

My mid 2000’s vintage Colt Commander 1991 model preferred JHP’s with a more rounded profile. It ran fine with the old style Federal Hydra-Shoks

[@hrfunk]

You’ll see some of those old time Hydra-Shoks in my update video.

[@Whiskey.Tango.Actual]

Holy crap you lost a lot of weight! Nice! Haven't watched your channel in a while

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@derekbeasley3982]

lol, order a wilson combat spring for my Tisas raider I bought on your recommendation. Two and a half months later I'm on hold trying to get a refund since it never showed (I've since got one from Midway). I like giving you the credit using the discount code but Optics Planet's customer service leaves something to be desired. Thank you for the recommendation on the Raider. I love it!

[@hrfunk]

You’re welcome! I still love mine, too!

[@Offcamera11]

Wondering how many rounds you fired in the new pistol before trying the hollow points? My first Tisas I put eight rounds of hollow points and five jammed. Shot about 100 ball ammo then back to hollow points with 100% reliability. 1911s still need a break in in my opinion. Try the HOP again after some more ball.

[@hrfunk]

About 50 rounds of ball before the HP's. I haven't ruled out some break-in.

[@donaldlivingston970]

Loved your reaction when you nailed the tack on the 2nd shot. Nice shooting.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@sds_arms]

Again Sir, thanks for such a great review and deep dive into our pistol!

[@hrfunk]

My pleasure. There will be an update this coming Saturday morning at 0800 (Eastern)

[@mikehyatt7215]

Excellent informed content that any one can use. Love the tack driving.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks Mike!

[@2Aknight762]

Wind is a valid excuse. I've had days when the wind blew so hard that I could not stand still. I like the Hornady +P 200 or 230 gr hollow points, they're not so flat and square at the nose of the bullet.

[@nomikes4392]

I would save my excuses for a much worse group

[@jwc00789]

Excellent Video and Review! The Tisas 1911 design Pistols are garnering quite a good reputation. I'm considering the Commander sized Tisas 1911 Carry model. BTW, the standard Remington 185 grain JHP's feed very nicely in most 1911's without feed ramp modifications, and have a good stopping reputation.

[@hrfunk]

Stay tuned for an update on the hollow-point function.

[@dependablepaul]

I've got their Tank Commander in both the 45 and 9, both have been performing flawlessly. The 9 is super easy shooting and follow up shots are quick.

[@markhankins3023]

Another well presented, well edited and well filmed video on a popularly priced weapon. Excellent shooting 💨 I think it’s keeper. Semper Fi

[@hrfunk]

Semper Fi Mark!

[@arshooter1]

Great video, just purchased one and your info was very helpful. Semper Fi

[@GuilePatrick]

I've been waiting for a review of the Tisas Raider.. Glad I saw your review... Man I really want one..I hope my country will be selling that beautiful 1911... Thank you for the review sir...

[@hrfunk]

You're welcome. May I ask what country you live in?

[@GuilePatrick]

@@hrfunk The Philippines sir ..

[@hrfunk]

Thank you. I was just curious.

[@GuilePatrick]

@@hrfunk its all good sir.. I will be honest...I am really interested in getting the Raider ..seeing your review tempted me even more.. I hope it runs well in JHP ...well we will know after your review...

[@hrfunk]

Thank you Guile. I hope they appear there soon.

[@larkinoo]

Howard, You might try polishing the feed ramp on the Raider in an effort to improve hollow point ammo functioning ????

[@hrfunk]

Thanks Doug. Stay tune for an update on that subject.

[@roywayne5515]

I have the Tisas Tanker and it will run rounded hollow points just fine. Will not run Hornady Style ammo like seen on the video with the pyramid type straight edges. Hardball & rounded hollow points work great really interested in this 1911 great video.

[@bernardhayes4459]

I want one. Its match accurate with a great look. Feeds ball 100%

[@Danogil]

I have had several of the TISAS 1911's, and find them to be a useable firearm for most any situation that you would want/need a firearm for. The only drawback I have found is the limited round count of the magazine. But that just means you can't miss as much as most do with the Glock 21. I am currently using one of the TISAS 9mm 1911 and so far have found them to be a Very Good 1911. Good enough that I may change it into a .38 Super. I'm going to try and have a few of the .45 and the 9mm in stock in the future.

[@hrfunk]

If you make that change to .38 Super, please let me know how it goes.

[@Danogil]

@@hrfunk I will may take a few since .38 Super is a bit hard to find in Ok.

[@thinman8621]

I, too, prefer the arched housing and short trigger. Like to get as much of my support hand on the grip panel as possible and the short trigger makes me a little less prone to the right-hand shooter hitting low left when shooting at speed.

[@RedHuntsman]

The Colt M45A1 uses a dual recoil spring (one inside the other) vs the single on this Tisas. Not surprising, the M45A1 was spec'ed to used +P ammo exclusively, which may have been the reason for the dual spring. Colt also uses a dual spring on their 10mm Delta Elite. Hard to tell if the dual spring on my surplus M45A1 makes much of a difference though.

[@hrfunk]

I have that system on my Colt 1911, and I really don’t notice any difference on the recoil impulse.

[@sgtjoefriday2638]

Another excellent review. Thank you, HR. Keep up the great work.

[@andreawhalen4142]

i own three tisas 1911's they are the three non bantam bobtail models, 2 came with light triggers one is flat awful, in my experience the girsan 1911's are better, especially the triggers, but they didn't offer the bobtails i like so much. Tisas ships nice mags with their pistols, usually mec gars. I will say the materials the turkish use to build 1911's seem to be top notch and with upgrades they hang with some much pricier pistols, my stingray carry in 9mm hangs in there at the range with my Springfield emissary also in 9mm.

[@af22raptor23503]

Any holster that works for a Springfield Armory Operator will work with the Raider! I have G-Code Kydex holsters for the SA Operator.

[@charlesmullins3238]

You didn’t go wrong there chief…after seein 1911syndicates vid on the colt I’ll never buy 1 either and wanted one bad till then..my Dan Wesson specialist has trouble with flat nose stuff too but runs the xtp’s and nosler fine…

[@hrfunk]

Thanks Charles. I just got back from the range, I believe the issue I was having with those hollow points came from the magazine. Watch for the update coming soon.

[@charlesmullins3238]

@@hrfunk ah ha..should’ve thought of that. 99.999% of the ol warhorses hiccups…man this wind is brutal..I can shoot 250yrds across my yard into the bottom…6.5prc runnin 140 sierra tipped gamekings 3070fps…can’t wait to put 1 on a east ky whitetail…thanks brother. Matt. Charles is my first name after my ol man.

[@hrfunk]

@@charlesmullins3238 My pleasure Matt. We're getting some wind here to at the moment. I got back from the range just in time.

[@HSmith-uk9hl]

I've owned Tisas 1911 pistols since 2015 and they are gaining a well deserved reputation for excellent quality. It's my understanding that Tisas has now gone to 100% forged or bar stock parts; i.e., no more MIM parts. Have you looked to see if yours has MIM parts or not? Regardless, your new Raider will serve you well. Don't give up on the HP cartridges. After a few hundred rounds, it may function fine with them. As always this was an interesting and informative review. One question: I've always heard that two to the body and one to the head is the "Mozambique Drill". Why do you call it a "Failure Drill"?

[@hrfunk]

Well, there's a little bit of a story behind that. When I learned that drill many years ago, it was introduced to me as the "Mozambique". As I understand it, that name came directly from Colonel Cooper, who popularized the drill. Over the years, I have heard that drill referred to by several other names. (failure drill, body armor drill, two to the body-one to the head, etc). I always just referred to it as the "Mozambique", and never thought much about it. When I started producing KZbin videos, I still referred to the drill by that name. One day in the comments to one of my early videos, someone took great exception my use of that term. That person went on and on about how I was a racist for using it. At that time, I was still a working police officer. The last thing I needed was for someone online to tag me with that title. Since that time, I've used the term "failure drill" (as in - the two shots to the body failed to stop the threat, so the headshot was necessary). No one has ever called me vulgar names for using that moniker.

[@HSmith-uk9hl]

@@hrfunk Thank you for the detailed explanation. I fully understand your decision as a working Police Officer to defuse what could have become a serious issue. Racism is such an easy accusation to make, especially against someone who is vulnerable because of their position. After reading your reply, I became curious and did a search for the history of the Mozambique Drill. There is a nice article on the NRA site by Jim Wilson explaining how it came to be called that and why the name was changed to "Failure Drill". Interesting stuff. I'm an old (79) retired GI with a low tolerance for BS. It's why I favor your straightforward presentations. Keep making them.

[@hrfunk]

Will do. Thanks for watching!

[@99Racker]

Great reviewx. The 1911 design and product has been proven and time product improved. It has been shown it to be a great pistol. I agree with most of your comments. I am a straight versus humped main spring housing type. I appreciate that it comes with the lanyard ring as many companies do not include them. Three mags would be nice if they are reliable. I am sure you agree that a good .45 trigger job would improve the use. New guns in general need the work. My favorite use guns are 1911s; an old 1954 era 1911 Colt National Match rebuilt in the 1970s and a Sig 1911 tuned by the Sig factory that I still carry. Your RAIDER, I am sure will do the job. The 230 gr. Ball ammo has and I am sure will do the job if you don't have HPs. Good review.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@clintonlayne9253]

Howard , I want a Raider! lol. The matching grips and the extended beaver tail caught my eye. As Always Semper Fi !

[@hrfunk]

I wanted one as soon as I saw the Shot Show videos, so I understand.

[@clintonlayne9253]

@@hrfunk I recently acquired a Tisas Duty model . Maybe it needs a Raider to keep it company.lol

[@hrfunk]

@@clintonlayne9253 My Tisas US Army pistol certainly did!

[@plantguy100]

HR, I know you also have the Tisas 1911 Double stack, as well as the Girsan MCP35 (Hi-Power). The MCP35, as Hi-Powers will, has a heavy trigger, 6 lbs or more before removal of the mag disconnect, though some models without the mag disconnect are also at least that high. Of course I expect 1911s to have a much lighter triggers than Hi-Powers. You've pegged the Raider at 5 1/2 lbs and I measure my Tisas Double stack at just 3 3/4 lbs. I just watched a fellow measure the Girsan 1911 Untouchable trigger at 7 lbs which surprised me. I'm sensing a trend here. As I contemplate buying either the Girsan or Tisas single stack 1911, I'm thinking the Tisas may have a lighter trigger than the Girsan. Trigger weight isn't everything of course and I do not like sub 3 lbs triggers, but north of 6 really is too much, at least for accuracy at the range. The Tisas 1911 is quite close in design to the Raider and I'm wondering how you feel about the Raider's trigger and if it has lightened any over time.?

[@hrfunk]

It really never got much lighter. It might have lost half a pound during the course of cycling the first 1000 rounds or so.

[@817tactical5]

The arched main spring housing would be really nice.

[@hrfunk]

I think so too.

[@OhioGunRunner]

You may want to consider polishing the feed ramp as well.

[@paulscountry456]

I will not buy South American or Turkish guns, they look kinda rough and resale is another factor, but if people like the price and quality that's ok by me and I see lots at the range, those sights look real good.

[@favor4afavor823]

I personally greatly prefer the smaller print of the markings on this pistol to those shown in the stock photos.

[@talkingrock7011]

Nice finish on the 1911 and I really like the grip panels , congratulations

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@007Chancellor]

I'll bet it's the mags with the HP ammo. I look forward to the update!

[@galildog]

Great vid good clarity on the look of it.Have the Marine {Colt} U.S.M.C. Already, Had to get this model also. Every Leatherneck should get one.

[@hrfunk]

I agree! Semper Fi