[Doubs43]

Other than replacing the grips and a home trigger touchup, this one is stock. I've owned it just over six years.

 

[theraptur]

Carry 4.25. Added a tighter Harrison SS bushing, Wolf 20# recoil spring and heavier firing pin return spring, and the G10 grips.

 

[ike838]

Just ordered SS Duty myself and that got me to start looking at lasers and lights for it's rail.
Came across the Hogue laser grips and thought they might work on my Springfield
RO but would be stupid on the Duty. Then on second thought I started wondering if a light AND
a laser wouldn't be overkill but actually an advantage for a do-it-all pistol.
Read some negative reviews on Amazon about the batties lasting for only a month or so.
Anyone know if this is really an issue withe the hogue grips?

 

[1boomstick2021]

Here's a pair sporting some Wilson Combat grips. Some might call it 'lipstick on a pig' but I call it damn nice shooting guns for a great price

 

[tpelle]

Here's my Tisas Duty .45.

I changed the original (too slippery) grips to Magpul grips - couldn't find any wood grips that would work with the original Swenson-style ambi safety. I also replaced the original medium/long trigger with a Tisas G.I. style short trigger just because I like the additional room in the trigger guard, and it fits my hand better. Finally I changed the plunger spring to one I purchased from Wolf's Gunsprings due to the original spring being a little too short and weak, which failed to retain the safety in the "Safe" position during carry.

This has become my favorite 1911, and is now my daily carry piece in either a Summer Special clone IWB holster or a UTG ballistic nylon shoulder holster.

BTW, mine has a trigger pull that started out at 5-1/2 pounds, but after break-in dropped to 4-1/2 pounds, which is perfect for a daily carry piece.

 

[kcruisin]

I've had good luck with these, but about every day, I feel less likely to send money to Turkey.

 

[theraptur]

My steel commander "B45 Carry" model.
Harrison fitted/contoured barrel bushing
EGW HD extractor
Greider V trigger @ 4.25lb pull
Wilson SS ambi safety
Tru Glo "U groove" night sights
Polished feed and barrel ramps
Polished trigger interfaces
Wolff spring set/18lb recoil
VZ thin G10 grips
I don't think I could beat this gun for the $$$ spent. Gun + parts less than 650.00 before taxes.

My current edc, Bantam model (lightweight commander).
Greider solid V trigger
Polished trigger interfaces @5lb pull
EGW oversize small radius fps
16# GM recoil spring cut to 24.5 coils

Sorry for the weird reflections in the pics.

 

[leo5517]

I have been a skeptic of these pistols due to not knowing a lot about them and was a bit apprehensive due to the foreign manufacture and the low price, Today I actually picked one up while shopping for a Colt and I was impressed with the looks and finish of these pistols. I was impressed so much that I bought an Army 1911a1 in 9 mm. After reading the posts on the forum and other reviews I probably won't be disappointed. I changed the grips to a pair of VZ G10 grips. Will go to the range soon.

 

[Manchu]

Tanker pulling some carry duty. Dressed up internals and sportin the faux ivory’s...

(from another thread)

 

[.45Tide]

Found a blued match to the factory Mec Gar mag for my US Army on eBay. Had it cerakoted and it came out pretty close.

 

[frankiestoys]

SDS 9mm

 

[.45Tide]

Hmm. My US Army came with a Checkmate mag, but they don't offer one like it on their website

I just bought mine a couple months ago. They’ve obviously have more than one mag supplier. I would imagine you’d have to go through SDS or do like I did.

 

[Faulkner]

Another fan of the 4.5 inch commander sized all steel Tanker. Stock except for the grips and I have run 900 rounds through it without a single issue, and enough Remington Golden Sabers down the tube that I'm comfortable it runs 100% with those JHPs as well.

 

[unixfool]

Newly acquired. Got it a week ago. It's already been to the range twice (320 rounds through it so far). It's my best 1911 by far!

I plan to carry the gun (I've never attempted to carry a 1911). I've been carrying a Commander-sized 1911 around the house to see how well the 5" will carry. I'm 90% sure I'm not going to have an issue with carrying a 5" 1911. I know it'll be heavy, but I've a good gun belt and I noticed the Commander less than I do my normal CC gun, which is a Canik TP9 Elite SC. This gun will carry better because it's far thinner.

D1911B45R - new wood grips

• unixfool
• Feb 19, 2022

D1911B45R - all cleaned up

• unixfool
• Feb 19, 2022

D1911B45R - new G10 grips

• unixfool
• Feb 19, 2022

 

[Magnumite]

45Tide, your pm blocks users. In reference to your question, I do not recall the grip maker, but Springfield is whispering in my ear.

 

[kcruisin]

I've got a black BR-9 that's not very dependable, these two run well.

 

[.45Tide]

45Tide, your pm blocks users. In reference to your question, I do not recall the grip maker, but Springfield is whispering in my ear.

I’m sorry, didn’t realize that. Thanks though.

 

[jonndoe]

Happy with my zig m except for the sights, there horrible 4" low from point of aim even at 10 yrds with 230gr ball go figure.

 

[.45Tide]

Happy with my zig m except for the sights, there horrible 4" low from point of aim even at 10 yrds with 230gr ball go figure.
View attachment 631973

I’ve not seen those markings or that color combo before.

 

[jonndoe]

As far as I know they quite making the "Zig M" It was the only marking on the slide on the right side on the frame It simply has " Made In Turkey Tisas" and the serial #. Of course this pistol Is 8 yrs old, I think I was one of the lucky few who got one with wood grips.