[milprileb]

The OP is specifically asking about Tisas.

DSK...you did read what I posted..if not , re print is here:
Every RIA and every Tisis 1911 that I've fired works flawlessly with 230 Gr RNFMJ ammo.

To go further all were out of the box and on their first range trip
with fellow gun member.

I got one Tisas and I test fired it one magazine...out of the box no issues but
that isn't a real test fire to validate that particular pistol. I gave it to my son
and my test was only to be sure I was passing a operational pistol.

 

[Faulkner]

Over a thousand rounds through my Tisas Tanker without a single hiccup. Only thing I've done to it is change the grips.

 

[FDM1]

I don’t own a Tisas but the ones I see at the range seem to have some extractor issues… nothing that can’t be fixed. I have seen some with magazine issues. Saw a couple Kimbers which were jam-o-matics. As I have stated before my Colts ran out of the box. My two WC guns run like well oiled machines. My EB is 100% reliable since day one. My very first two Armscor guns bought years ago were both great 100% running guns too. Guess I am lucky or blessed.

 

[JBabcock]

I own 4 Tisas 1911’s

1. Tisas Service Special. About 400 rounds through it, Ball and HP’s. Not one FTF or jam. Not one.

2. Tisas B45 Duty. Sensitive to magazines. But runs great with Wilson and Magtecs. Doesn’t like Wilson 10rd mags.

3. Tisas D10. First couple of magazines I had a couple failures to feed. The only ammo I’ve run through it is AAC 180 HP’s. Since those 2 mags it’s ran perfect. Love that pistol.

4. SDS JSOC. I’ve run about 200 rounds through this one. Not enough to make a decision but it’s ran great so far. A couple bobbles with the first couple of mags but it’s been trouble free since. I also really like that pistol.

I compare these 1911’s to my SA TRP. That is a really nice 1911. Never a problem with it. Accurate, reliable, I love it. Are the Tisas in the same league? No. The D10 isn’t far behind it though.

I think Tisas 1911’s are great pistols, that just happen to be a great value.

Edited to say that the B45 likes the Mec-Gar mags.

 

[billt]

My Tisas 1911 G.I. has run flawlessly since I first took it out of the box and fired it. It fed from both magazines, and held the slide back on the last shot. I tried several Wilson Combat magazines in it as well. All ran well with zero issues. I changed out the grips with some Rosewood grips that I had. Now it looks as good as it shoots. Damn hard to beat for the money. ($299.00).

 

[Doubs43]

Since 2015 I've owned five Tisas 1911 pistols. I still own four including a double stack 2011 type. The one I sold was a Series 80 action which shot well but I'm not a fan of the firing pin block.

All of mine have been fine out of the box and other than change grips and touch up the triggers to lighten the pull weight, I've had to do nothing to them. They work and work well. I sent one off to be cut for an RMSc optic. The 1911 DS comes optics ready. Below are pictures of my first Tisas 1911 purchased in 2015 and the first target I ever shot with it. The SWC designed after the H&G #68 feeds as reliably as round nose bullets. The second 1911 is the one I had cut for an optic and seen before and after with a target I shot. Before being too critical of the group, I was 80 when I shot it at 22 yards standing. In 2015 I paid $383 for the first one and in 2023 I bought the "Blem" for $350 total. The "Blem", as far as I can tell, was a mismatch in color between the slide and frame.

 

[ether]

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So, did you miss the first time, or did you manage to shoot him in the neck before he ducked?

 

[theprofessor]

I have several:
Colt M1911A1. CMP purchase
Springfield Armory Ronin 1911. 9mm

Both very reliable , accurate

 

[Doubs43]

So, did you miss the first time, or did you manage to shoot him in the neck before he ducked?

It was a warning shot and he ignored it.

 

[ken98k]

I stopped by a poorly lit range to test fire a brand new 9mm Aviator. It wouldn't cycle properly. I thought maybe the extractor needed some tweaking, When I got home and field stripped it, I discovered it was dry. I cleaned and lubed it and returned to the now dark range, and with only headlights to see by, it went through both mags that came with it and it has never missed a beat since.

 

[SMissCCJ]

Both of mine have been good out of the box. I’ve had the standard GI and the early Tanker, both worked great with ball ammo and a variety of magazines (factory, surplus, Wilson, CM, Ruger). I did not test any hp’s just because that design was not intended for hp’s. I understand modern designs may allow for it, but that is where I am. 👍🏻

 

[JeffG123]

My Tank Commander 45 ($419) has run without any issues out of box. Now, I later tweaked the extractor, not because it was non functional, but because I wanted it to eject the brass into the same general direction. I also have a Zig SS Duty 45 that occasionally nose dived the first round on a full 8 round mag with ball ammo, but after I'd had it at least 4 years, I sent it back to them. The sear was also bumping the hammer slightly as the hammer fell, and while it wasn't causing an issue, I didn't like it. I'd already adjusted the extractor and the tension was in their spec. They polished the frame and barrel ramp, replaced the hammer, sear and trigger, which took care of the issues. They sent it back, no charge, 3+ years out of warranty.

I started my return process via email and made no phone call. I told them facts, provided all the troubleshooting I'd done, what worked, what didn't, what was intermittent, what wasn't, etc. What I did Not do was send them an arrogant, angry message, calling it a POS, and telling them what I was going to do if they don't fix it. If there's one lesson I learned in my career of service, it was be gracious and ask for their help, not demand it, or else....

I'd buy another Tisa's in a NY minute.

 

[JimCullen]

Who has a Tisas 1911 that is reliable with no modifications, tuning, return to the mothership, etc?

The posts here in the Tisas forum unfortunately reflect my Stakeout experience, but people normally post in any gun forum to report issues or show off mods. Its boring to post "My Tisas has been perfect since day 1 and now has 10,000 round with zero malfunctions.

Own up, y'all - whose Tisas has been trouble free?

Andy

I've had my D10 for three years now, and it has been trouble free. Gun is un-molested but for sights. A big, bright orange tritium front sight, and rounded and re-blued the corners of the rear sight. Changed the grips too.
I use Wilson Combat and Mec-Gar mags exclusively. I've experimented with all kinds of ammo, from very light, high velocity stuff to the heavy rounds from Buffalo Bore No issues with any of them.
I live in the Florida Panhandle, hot, humid, salt air. I've shot it extensively in the dusty high desert in Arizona. Again, no problems. Great gun out of the box, and holding up very well. I've spent a lot more for guns that needed a lot more.

 

[mmorbid0000]

1911a1 gov, and it worked right out of the box... I adjusted the rear sight a little but that's a smuch ME as the gun. Other people shot it perfetly right oout of the box.

1911a1 tanker, worked right out of the box. Other people shoot it better than me.

 

[Ranger4]

WOW, Looks like a Tisas fan club. I do not own one, but based on these comments from 1911 experts would buy one without concern.

I do not trust online reviews, except for a couple. Buds I do trust because they let me post whatever I want. So, I looked at the stakeout.


Only one less than perfect review. His primary complaint is the magazines are hard for him to load and occasionally do not feed. However, like Bill Wilson says, do not return his $5000 gun until you have fired 300 rounds thru it.

So, apparently they are as perfect as any 1911 can be.

 

[Michael W Cuber]

I’ve had four that ran fine out of the box. Have a Service Model that needed an extractor tune, and a shim, and it now runs fine.

 

[ether]

Buds I do trust because they let me post whatever I want.

How on earth could you trust a shop like that? Do you think I would trust this forum if they just let me post whatever I wanted??

 

[Ranger4]

How on earth could you trust a shop like that? Do you think I would trust this forum if they just let me post whatever I wanted??

You did not read what I meant. I have posted derogatory comments and they let me do so and I see they let other people trash them also. I have tried to post derogatory comments about Palmetto and their customer service and they kill them. In fact on one handgun, they did not allow any comments after a particular date on that product. I no longer trust Palmetto.

I once had a problem with customer service at Sportsman's Guide and their customer service. They let me post it as written and then fixed the problem. Palmetto would not do that the jerked me around and would not let me post the review even though I cleaned it up and they would not deal with the problem.

And that is why I trust some and not others. If I see 19 good reviews at Buds, I trust them. And that is why.

Would you trust them if they censored your truthful reviews and completely banned them?

 

[ether]

Would you trust them if they censored your truthful reviews and completely banned them?

I was only messing with you. We're good!

I've already banned them from my Christmas card list. I might be a reason that they no longer purvey silencers.

 

[Gunner81]

What do you want me to say my 4 3-45s and a 9 have never missed a beat