I've been carrying a 1911 - both as a professional and a civilian for five decades. I keep my skills up on my backyard range and with monthly Defensive Pistol matches. To me, its familiarity and timeless design, as well as the .45ACP chambering, make it the ultimate handgun for self defense. All this modern fascination with "capacity" is a fetish borne of watching too many action movies. My most carried pistol is an Ed Brown Kobra Carry. It is supremely accurate and, in over 10,000 rounds, 100% reliable.
I keep going back to the 1911 simply because it feels like I'm holding and carrying a gun, not some toy. I've had all brands of polymer pistols, and they're reliable for sure but there's just something about an all metal pistol, single stack that just feels right.
Your Tisas is in remarkable condition. I’ve been carrying mine as an edc for almost 2 years. I train with it all the time and it has about 4,000 rounds through it. The finish is worn off significantly. It still functions beautifully though!
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I wouldn’t call it a debate. It is the same mentality that the younger generation has with many things. Their opinion is declared as facts. It should be apparent to everyone that indeed the 1911 is very relevant, they are being made in mass numbers after well over a 100 years. Some technology has advanced from its design. The top two examples people give that they believe the 1911 lacks or is a deterrent is the capacity and weight. It’s a very personal opinion. The 1911 is one of the most used pistols in the history of firearms. It has in my opinion the most comfortable angle in the grip and out of all the pistols I’ve shot, it’s the original safest semi-automatic pistol ever built. It is famous for its trigger and design. So, really, the question of if it’s still relevant is not up for debate, the question is what do you prefer. Some like one type, some like another. It’s simple
"It is the same mentality that the younger generation has with many things." TRUTH! Even when I frequently beat them in our Defensive Pistol matches, they STILL deride my choice of a .45ACP 1911! Their self-centered and pedantic attitudes would be funny if they weren't so sad! You MUST carry a plastic 9mm with a red dot in AIWB. Anything else (like my iron-sighted .45 1911 carried at 3:30) and you are a "Fudd." Yet nearly every top shooter is running either a 1911 or a 2011. The basic Browning design has really never been surpassed.
The 1911 Colt was my second handgun back in the early 1980s. I practiced, did some different competitions and later on carried one. Today I carry a Glock because I really need something lighter to carry. I still have several 1911s, including an Officers model that will always be a part of my collection. Carry whatever you feel comfortable with and practice as much as you can with it.
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After over 40 years of shooting lots of brands and types, my observation about the 1911 is that the out of the box Colts don't have problems if I stick with 230 ball. Ican name names but I won't as to the brands that have had lots of issues. Also, my buds over the years have been fussing with their modified race guns and their ultra defensive ammo. The five 1911 types I have owned - all Colt - have NEVER malfunctioned with 230 ball ammo. Three of them were rattle traps, well past being worn out. Two were Combat Commanders. All were Series 70. I still have one CC that'll never sell.
It's the trigger with the 1911 that really keeps people buying them .. Even a lot of modern stuff can't come close to that trigger .it looks good to . Practice is everything with any gun.
Good video. I have two identical Kimber TLE II's in .45 acp that are my primary carry guns. Have for a long time. Both have over 2000 rounds through them and I have taken training classes and regular range time with them. Never a single hiccup and I trust my life to them. They have Wolf Springs, Wilson Combat magazines, GI guide rods from WC. Otherwise stock. The only JHP I use in the is Federal HST 230 grain with 8 plus 1 in the gun. As long as I do my part, these are accurate and reliable 1911's. I live in a non-free state with a 10 round magazine limit so for me .45 acp is the way to go. Thanks for your video content.
"is the 1911 still relevant?" is BS question. The hammer has been around for centuries. Do they get better, ie polished, padded handles, claws, ball peens, etc? Yeah, sure. Same thing. If you had a 300 year old hammer you could still use it to drive a nail. They, obviously, are still relevant just as general manual of arms, sight picture, hold, etc are all still relevant. I'll go as far as saying that yes, its important to train with your carry arm but training IN GENERAL is just as important. I don't care if the nearest gun is a Smith, Glock, Springfield, Colt or Stacatto. I can grab the nearest one, load, fire and operate.
"basically a range toy"? I shot probably 50K rounds in competition with military sights, including out to 25 yards. And yes, I had one real world gunfight using a 1911, and it did just fine. You repeat that it is required to train extensively with the 1911, but apparently not with any other defensive handgun? In addition, all the flat range training will NOT prepare you for how fast and violently the fight develops. It will not be the type of pistol or caliber (within reason) that keeps your azz intact. The first "rule of a gunfight" is not have a gun. It is: don't get hit.
@@BoomStickTactical Ruger is another mid range 1911 that is reliable.Some guys say it's because the tolerances are just a bit looser out of the box.The Tisa cannot be beat for the price.
For me, in a state with a 10 round magazine restriction, there’s really no point in a “ high capacity” modern hand gun when you can have a deadly accurate and powerful 1911 that holds the same amount of bullets as your Glock…..and I still think there superior to modern handguns in safety because of the grip safety!
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If it works, is reliable and accurate, then its relavant. No matter how old it is.
I've been carrying a 1911 - both as a professional and a civilian for five decades. I keep my skills up on my backyard range and with monthly Defensive Pistol matches. To me, its familiarity and timeless design, as well as the .45ACP chambering, make it the ultimate handgun for self defense. All this modern fascination with "capacity" is a fetish borne of watching too many action movies. My most carried pistol is an Ed Brown Kobra Carry. It is supremely accurate and, in over 10,000 rounds, 100% reliable.
you could say the same thing about revolvers
"backyard range"!!!!
@@encinobalboa God bless Arizona. 😎👍
The 1911 is like the Ma Deuce it’ll never go away ! Not for a long time anyway .
I keep going back to the 1911 simply because it feels like I'm holding and carrying a gun, not some toy. I've had all brands of polymer pistols, and they're reliable for sure but there's just something about an all metal pistol, single stack that just feels right.
so just get a revolver
@johnnnoise I have several revolvers.
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Your Tisas is in remarkable condition. I’ve been carrying mine as an edc for almost 2 years. I train with it all the time and it has about 4,000 rounds through it. The finish is worn off significantly. It still functions beautifully though!
I don't carry this particular one except around home when I'm going to the range. It's a very nice clone of the original. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and Visit my shop: boomsticktacticalgear.com/
I carry a tisas 1911 commander from time to time it has been very reliable for me even with hollow points.
I wouldn’t call it a debate. It is the same mentality that the younger generation has with many things. Their opinion is declared as facts. It should be apparent to everyone that indeed the 1911 is very relevant, they are being made in mass numbers after well over a 100 years. Some technology has advanced from its design. The top two examples people give that they believe the 1911 lacks or is a deterrent is the capacity and weight. It’s a very personal opinion. The 1911 is one of the most used pistols in the history of firearms. It has in my opinion the most comfortable angle in the grip and out of all the pistols I’ve shot, it’s the original safest semi-automatic pistol ever built. It is famous for its trigger and design. So, really, the question of if it’s still relevant is not up for debate, the question is what do you prefer. Some like one type, some like another. It’s simple
"It is the same mentality that the younger generation has with many things."
TRUTH!
Even when I frequently beat them in our Defensive Pistol matches, they STILL deride my choice of a .45ACP 1911! Their self-centered and pedantic attitudes would be funny if they weren't so sad! You MUST carry a plastic 9mm with a red dot in AIWB. Anything else (like my iron-sighted .45 1911 carried at 3:30) and you are a "Fudd." Yet nearly every top shooter is running either a 1911 or a 2011. The basic Browning design has really never been surpassed.
The 1911 Colt was my second handgun back in the early 1980s. I practiced, did some different competitions and later on carried one. Today I carry a Glock because I really need something lighter to carry. I still have several 1911s, including an Officers model that will always be a part of my collection. Carry whatever you feel comfortable with and practice as much as you can with it.
I'm a fan of 1911s. Tisas is making some great ones, especially for the price. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe, share and visit my shop: Visit my shop: boomsticktacticalgear.com/
I have carried the 1911 on duty, off duty and in retirement since 1978. It may be my favorite handgun. Thank you for the video.
After over 40 years of shooting lots of brands and types, my observation about the 1911 is that the out of the box Colts don't have problems if I stick with 230 ball. Ican name names but I won't as to the brands that have had lots of issues. Also, my buds over the years have been fussing with their modified race guns and their ultra defensive ammo. The five 1911 types I have owned - all Colt - have NEVER malfunctioned with 230 ball ammo. Three of them were rattle traps, well past being worn out. Two were Combat Commanders. All were Series 70. I still have one CC that'll never sell.
It's the trigger with the 1911 that really keeps people buying them ..
Even a lot of modern stuff can't come close to that trigger .it looks good to .
Practice is everything with any gun.
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This video simply provides a few blinding flashes of the obvious, none of which have anything to do with the title of the video.
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Let's see your cool videos then!
Agreed. 3 verticle dots, Don't recommend Chanel.
@@jeremyadams4820 ???
I carry a Tisas 1911 on my rural property. I do use more modern 8 rounds magazines. It sits on my bed side at night.
I open carry my Gi!!! A little white and orange paint and those sights are perfectly usable!! My Auto Ordnance Gi is super reliable!!!
Auto Ordinance has some cool designs
I have a good collection of handguns that includes Colt gold cup Browning HP in (mm and 40 S&W, and 3 Berettas, but I have yet to include a Glock.
Good video. I have two identical Kimber TLE II's in .45 acp that are my primary carry guns. Have for a long time. Both have over 2000 rounds through them and I have taken training classes and regular range time with them. Never a single hiccup and I trust my life to them. They have Wolf Springs, Wilson Combat magazines, GI guide rods from WC. Otherwise stock. The only JHP I use in the is Federal HST 230 grain with 8 plus 1 in the gun. As long as I do my part, these are accurate and reliable 1911's. I live in a non-free state with a 10 round magazine limit so for me .45 acp is the way to go. Thanks for your video content.
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My experience with Kimber has been terrible, and I can't explain why. They're very nicely made.
Great video man thank you. I carry a Baby Rock 1911.
As far as the use a pistol in a defensive situation, how much of a factor is the use of the sights?
"is the 1911 still relevant?" is BS question. The hammer has been around for centuries. Do they get better, ie polished, padded handles, claws, ball peens, etc? Yeah, sure. Same thing. If you had a 300 year old hammer you could still use it to drive a nail.
They, obviously, are still relevant just as general manual of arms, sight picture, hold, etc are all still relevant. I'll go as far as saying that yes, its important to train with your carry arm but training IN GENERAL is just as important. I don't care if the nearest gun is a Smith, Glock, Springfield, Colt or Stacatto. I can grab the nearest one, load, fire and operate.
"basically a range toy"? I shot probably 50K rounds in competition with military sights, including out to 25 yards. And yes, I had one real world gunfight using a 1911, and it did just fine. You repeat that it is required to train extensively with the 1911, but apparently not with any other defensive handgun? In addition, all the flat range training will NOT prepare you for how fast and violently the fight develops. It will not be the type of pistol or caliber (within reason) that keeps your azz intact. The first "rule of a gunfight" is not have a gun. It is: don't get hit.
If it ain't broke don't fix it!
Thanks, very good video. I watch and enjoy any/all 1911 vids. One of my favorite pistols. 👍😎🇺🇸
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1911 in 38 super 11 rounds best overall handgun
Way more reliable the 45 acp too…
Well this video was pretty much a jumbo nothingburger.
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For the price and features the Tisas is an excellent pistol.
Agreed and they're reliable also
@@BoomStickTactical Ruger is another mid range 1911 that is reliable.Some guys say it's because the tolerances are just a bit looser out of the box.The Tisa cannot be beat for the price.
I have two of them, the Special Service and the 1911A1 he is showing in the video.
Ronin Springfield 4.25 inch barrel Kimber LW Tisas duty Ruger SR 1911 auto ordnance Trump 1911
Anyone who trains will 99.9% of the time be better than someone who doesn’t train 🤷🏽♂️. Thanks Captain obvious 😂
Modernized 1951 Colt Government model still relevant in 2024! EDC
i like 1911s i collect them i also like glocks and sigs too
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For me, in a state with a 10 round magazine restriction, there’s really no point in a “ high capacity” modern hand gun when you can have a deadly accurate and powerful 1911 that holds the same amount of bullets as your Glock…..and I still think there superior to modern handguns in safety because of the grip safety!
While polymer wonder nines have taken over, steel feels nice and weighty in the hand. They shoot great too.
Another great video Bro
Thanks Terry. More coming
You really need to put the proper surplus 1911A1 grips on your Tisas. It makes the pistol look much more like the real thing.
For me, a polymer framed gun with a 3-4 inch barrel takes more training and practice than the 1911. It’s easier to shoot.
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In 1880’s at a gun show, $80 for a Glock but $500 for a Colt 1911.
you need to look at the rock island 1911 with double stack mag
Cool story 🙄 now, do one about the difference between 1911, 1991, and 2011 bro🤷
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Agreed!
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great boomer gun, but better options today.
Alone the hammer outside would make the 1911 a choice for me as the German P38 form WW2.
thank you captain obvious
You need to stop calling this weapon a 1911 and correctly identify it as a 1911A1.