I'm not a 1911 expert, but years of mechanic work and working with firearms it appears that it might need a stouter spring to to get her back into battery and running smoothly. That is a really nice looking slide on it, I blacked out the cocking serrations on a 1911 stainless Commander, looks great. Good luck with the pistol and the TYRANTS there in Washington state.
It's a shame.That,s a pretty gun.I have a Tidas Tanker that eats everything and has never had any issues.Hope you get it sorted.Make them give you a new one.
i did a custom polish on my 1911 in 45 when i was having problems and now it feeds everything. Polished the rails and feed ramp to get that friction down because i was having similar failures with hps. would never dare to do that on a 2k 1911 but on my 300 ria i tried it... now its my most reliable 1911.also make sure the mags are worked in... i have seen newer mags cause failures until theyve been through a few hundred rounds. and as stated above a stronger spring topush it into battery. sometimes with these cheaper 1911s youve got to do a little hand work to get them 100 percent.
Both of my Tisas 1911's had feed issues also, it turned out to be the mags, on top of the follower there is a small metal nipple that I filed down, that corrected the issues.
Sorry you’re having trouble. I have a Tisas D10 with no problems. Try a stronger spring and let us know how it goes. I don’t know what spring is in my D10 but it’s extremely hard to rack the slide. A seriously heavy spring.
I agree...my d10 has been flawless. Only thing that I changed was put a flat spring in and an Ed Brown trigger. Oh, and an Ed Brown mag well. Love my D10
I might get flamed but that is a magazine catch, not release. You pull the slide back and release it like a slingshot. That was drilled into me since my academy days. The mag catch is very difficult to find and use during a high adrenaline rush in a fight. I would also use a higher weight mainspring. I had one of my 10mm Tisas 1911’s do similar so when I changed to a couple pounds higher I never had another issue even with my reloads and that several thousand rounds now.
I have a Tisas 1911 in 45acp and it's been perfect shooting gun so far. The only problem I've had with it was that the slide was cracked in front of the rear sight and it took me over 3 weeks contacting them and trying to tell them that it wasn't just cosmetic. Would I buy another one, yes I would.
I have a 10mm 1911 and its spring is very strong and I have never had a problem with it cycling. Mine is a Taylor and co. out of the Philippines but that would be where I would look.
see I own the Tisas D10 which is a full size 10mm, I haven't had a problem with it. I have shot everything from magtech (similiar to 40 specs) to a buffalo bore heavy loads and she has ate everything.
I haven't seen the first video yet. I had a 9mm I sent back to get adjusted. I had 6 o'clock ejection pattern among other problems. It preferred 147 Gr. I received it back and it has been flawless. I know you used a Wilson Mag. Do you have any others? The thing I've found on 1911's for new mags is to load them up a few days to a week ahead of a range trip. I still suspect your extractor tension. I would also suspect the recoil spring. Don't know if you have those kind of parts laying around to swap in. How many rounds have you managed so far? I would call them and send it again. Be noisy until you get results. It is quite possible you have a Friday or Monday built gun. Sorry you're having problems here. The rest of the story is the fix and running properly.
Damn shame about the Yukpn. I've had excellent luck with Tisas guns but the ones I've owned or tested have been 9mm or .45. Yeah, Ferguson is a piece of work, ain't he? Kind of stuck here though; the kids and rest of the family are here.
I own 2 of their 1911's a .45 and the d10 in 10mm I haven't had any issue with the D10 or the raider (which is the .45). I wonder if the yukon is having issues because of springs or because it's a commander model with a 4.25 inch barrel?
I never heard on the video if you were shooting any other loads than 180 grain bullets. I have a Springfield Black Stainless 1911 and reloading using 200 grain flat point with 5.0 grains of Winchester Super Target (always check your reloading source). Which has worked very well over the years for my 1911 and another plain Jane government model A1 model.. I am wondering if the smaller weight and shape of bullet is hanging up on the insert of the round. Sometimes auto pistols just don’t like certain shape/weight of bullets. Just a suggestion if working up another load. Best to you on problem solving!
so theres a video on youtube of how to fix tisas 1911s to run all day. Something to do with the feed ramp angle being slightly off and being milled. look up tisas 1911 fix
Grease the slide rails. If the slide fitment is particularly tight, I'd use some lapping compound on the rails and work the hell out of it. You have to keep in mind the Glock only has about a quarter the slide to rail contact that the 1911 does.1911's do need break-in.
I guess im just lucky I have a Tisas 45 stingray, a DS9 and a Yukon 10mm I jave put a out 300 rounds through the Yukon if I use the mags it came with it seems to function fine if I use some of the mags for my other 10mm 1911's it has had a couple issues. My assumption would be the mag spring and recoil spring are not matched well enough. Recoil spring is an easy thing to change and may fix your issue. If not a reputable gunsmith can definitely fix it.
Have you check the spring tension? Or looked to add a quality spring? Sorry to see the problems I love my Yukon Carry 10mm. I only say this because it seems to have more recoil than mine, and seems to not have enough power to return to battery.
Seems I'm not the only one to see an issue with the recoil spring. Its not that expensive of a part to replace with a better version. Springs are a very fickle object. They can seem correct in every way, yet fail to function correctly for no apparent reason. Feed ramp was polished, extractor tension dropped and using different mags to have the same failure to feed issue. If you aren't hearing grinding or feeling a gritty sensation during the actuation of the slide while in motion, generally it is safe to assume that it is not binding. While they are an allbeit cheap brand, that does not always equate to bad tools.
Send it back to have them fix the slide scratches. That is disgraceful. As for the malfunctions, it would be nice if Tisas would have said what ammo they used to test it. Also the person that tested it probably has perfect form with their grip and recoil control. I saw that at a range that I taught at, one guy could shoot 99% of the malfunctioning customer 1911's without getting a malfunction. His grip and recoil control were that good. The people saying a different recoil spring, that might work. Without shooting it and just watching it looks to have too much slide drag and a stronger spring might help until it wears in. Take a close look at the slide and frame rails and look for uneven wear that could show high spots. It may be just the Cerakote that need to wear off a little. If you aren't lubing the face of the hammer, you might try that. Check the play with the mag inserted. If it moves up and down noticeably you might want to try the EGW raised mag catch. You can also try pushing up on the mag when you shoot and see if works better and if it does, get the EGW raised mag catch. best of luck to you.
I have 2 of the 'tank commander' 1911s in 45. They're super cheap and the factory recoil springs kinda sucked. I just put in a Wilson #18 and they run well.
Nothing disgusts me more than sending a gun back for warranty repair, waiting several weeks & some "gunsmith"/moron can't get it right. I had that experience with a pricey Henry Big Boy 44 Mag rifle. It wouldn't feed. When I got it back from Henry, it was worse than before. Henry offered me a replacement rifle, but I just traded it for a Marlin......that worked.
Further, you could also try the chepest ammo out there and that might also solve the issue. I used to have a Regent 1911 that absolutely would not cycle decent or good ammo, yet would run cheap ammo like a freight train. Just fruit for thought. I know we all have our preferences when it comes to brands but sometimes those very preferences can be the problem as well.
Your story has me puzzled. I also have had good luck with TISAS, and there just isn’t that much to go wrong. Forgive me for asking, but did you by chance directly chamber feed a round or two into gun? Your Glock love made me think you might not know that will bend the extractor in a 1911. On the off chance you did, take your gun to a 1911 buddy, tell him you loaded the chamber that way, and ask him to check the extractor. It will likely take him about 5 minutes to fix your problem. And yes, I know you are having feed problems, not extraction, but the extractor helps guide the feed into the barrel, and if it’s bent too much, it could intermediately cause your problem. If I make the bold assumption the gun ran when it left TISAS, this is the only scenario I can visualize that could develop so quickly other than an ammo or mag issue. Good luck.
I honestly have not used the 4 wheeler enough to give a thorough review of the box. I only have 13 miles on my Kodiak and have not taken it deep into the woods and put it through it's paces yet. The metal on the box is a little thin, and the door chains are weak. But it seals up well and no dust or water has gotten inside. I'm happy with it, but will have to do more trips in the woods to really judge it.
1911’s and 10mm don’t mix well. They can… but it’s not a great combo. You should really stick with 45 or 9mm and go no shorter than a 4.25” barre. With 9mm being ideally paired with 4.25” and 45 being ideally paired with 5”. Though each handles the other plenty good.
What a shame. I'd be very upset with the scratches made by the factory. That's totally unacceptable along with the poor reliability. It's a beautiful looking pistol but if it's not reliable it's just a range toy that's not going to be much fun. It needs to run all ammo not just a couple types and it should run them with any decent quality magazine. I'd try a heavier recoil spring. If it works great, if not the spring is very inexpensive from Wolfe Springs.
So you say you have the SA XDM in 10mil but when it comes to the 1911 you went out cheap and got a Tisas? HA HA HA HA HA HA. should have gotten the Springfield Ronin 1911 in 10mil
I've heard the Ronin's were jammo matics as well. I have a Springfield RO Elite 10mm that wouldn't run until I took it to my gunsmith I've put over 1k rounds through it since without a single issue.
And that's why ya gotta spend 2-5K on a 1911 that'll work, and they're still not guaranteed. You're way better off with a Glock, Glock clone, or a revolver.
I'm not a 1911 expert, but years of mechanic work and working with firearms it appears that it might need a stouter spring to to get her back into battery and running smoothly. That is a really nice looking slide on it, I blacked out the cocking serrations on a 1911 stainless Commander, looks great. Good luck with the pistol and the TYRANTS there in Washington state.
It's a shame.That,s a pretty gun.I have a Tidas Tanker that eats everything and has never had any issues.Hope you get it sorted.Make them give you a new one.
i did a custom polish on my 1911 in 45 when i was having problems and now it feeds everything. Polished the rails and feed ramp to get that friction down because i was having similar failures with hps. would never dare to do that on a 2k 1911 but on my 300 ria i tried it... now its my most reliable 1911.also make sure the mags are worked in... i have seen newer mags cause failures until theyve been through a few hundred rounds. and as stated above a stronger spring topush it into battery. sometimes with these cheaper 1911s youve got to do a little hand work to get them 100 percent.
Both of my Tisas 1911's had feed issues also, it turned out to be the mags, on top of the follower there is a small metal nipple that I filed down, that corrected the issues.
Sorry you’re having trouble. I have a Tisas D10 with no problems. Try a stronger spring and let us know how it goes.
I don’t know what spring is in my D10 but it’s extremely hard to rack the slide. A seriously heavy spring.
I agree...my d10 has been flawless. Only thing that I changed was put a flat spring in and an Ed Brown trigger. Oh, and an Ed Brown mag well. Love my D10
Sorry you are having issues. I have been very impressed by my Tisas pistols. I own the PX9 Duty and the PX9 Carry and both are excellent.
I might get flamed but that is a magazine catch, not release. You pull the slide back and release it like a slingshot. That was drilled into me since my academy days. The mag catch is very difficult to find and use during a high adrenaline rush in a fight. I would also use a higher weight mainspring. I had one of my 10mm Tisas 1911’s do similar so when I changed to a couple pounds higher I never had another issue even with my reloads and that several thousand rounds now.
Quit wasting ammo and take it to one of the many Gunsmiths who know how to make a 1911 run.
I have a Tisas 1911 in 45acp and it's been perfect shooting gun so far. The only problem I've had with it was that the slide was cracked in front of the rear sight and it took me over 3 weeks contacting them and trying to tell them that it wasn't just cosmetic. Would I buy another one, yes I would.
Try a EGW high shelf mag release, it lets the mag seat a little higher moving the round higher on the feed ramp and no more problems.
I have a 10mm 1911 and its spring is very strong and I have never had a problem with it cycling. Mine is a Taylor and co. out of the Philippines but that would be where I would look.
see I own the Tisas D10 which is a full size 10mm, I haven't had a problem with it. I have shot everything from magtech (similiar to 40 specs) to a buffalo bore heavy loads and she has ate everything.
I haven't seen the first video yet. I had a 9mm I sent back to get adjusted. I had 6 o'clock ejection pattern among other problems. It preferred 147 Gr. I received it back and it has been flawless. I know you used a Wilson Mag. Do you have any others? The thing I've found on 1911's for new mags is to load them up a few days to a week ahead of a range trip. I still suspect your extractor tension. I would also suspect the recoil spring. Don't know if you have those kind of parts laying around to swap in. How many rounds have you managed so far? I would call them and send it again. Be noisy until you get results. It is quite possible you have a Friday or Monday built gun. Sorry you're having problems here. The rest of the story is the fix and running properly.
I have a tisas br9 with 3000 rounds through it 0 issues
Damn shame about the Yukpn. I've had excellent luck with Tisas guns but the ones I've owned or tested have been 9mm or .45. Yeah, Ferguson is a piece of work, ain't he? Kind of stuck here though; the kids and rest of the family are here.
I own 2 of their 1911's a .45 and the d10 in 10mm I haven't had any issue with the D10 or the raider (which is the .45). I wonder if the yukon is having issues because of springs or because it's a commander model with a 4.25 inch barrel?
I never heard on the video if you were shooting any other loads than 180 grain bullets. I have a Springfield Black Stainless 1911 and reloading using 200 grain flat point with 5.0 grains of Winchester Super Target (always check your reloading source). Which has worked very well over the years for my 1911 and another plain Jane government model A1 model.. I am wondering if the smaller weight and shape of bullet is hanging up on the insert of the round. Sometimes auto pistols just don’t like certain shape/weight of bullets. Just a suggestion if working up another load. Best to you on problem solving!
so theres a video on youtube of how to fix tisas 1911s to run all day. Something to do with the feed ramp angle being slightly off and being milled. look up tisas 1911 fix
Grease the slide rails. If the slide fitment is particularly tight, I'd use some lapping compound on the rails and work the hell out of it. You have to keep in mind the Glock only has about a quarter the slide to rail contact that the 1911 does.1911's do need break-in.
I guess im just lucky I have a Tisas 45 stingray, a DS9 and a Yukon 10mm I jave put a out 300 rounds through the Yukon if I use the mags it came with it seems to function fine if I use some of the mags for my other 10mm 1911's it has had a couple issues. My assumption would be the mag spring and recoil spring are not matched well enough. Recoil spring is an easy thing to change and may fix your issue. If not a reputable gunsmith can definitely fix it.
Hey buddy I don't know your budget but get yourself a Dan Wesson 10mm. I love mine. Not one issue in four years! 😎
Have you check the spring tension? Or looked to add a quality spring? Sorry to see the problems I love my Yukon Carry 10mm. I only say this because it seems to have more recoil than mine, and seems to not have enough power to return to battery.
I have the Tisas double stack 9mm and it tossed brass back in my face.
Seems I'm not the only one to see an issue with the recoil spring. Its not that expensive of a part to replace with a better version. Springs are a very fickle object. They can seem correct in every way, yet fail to function correctly for no apparent reason. Feed ramp was polished, extractor tension dropped and using different mags to have the same failure to feed issue. If you aren't hearing grinding or feeling a gritty sensation during the actuation of the slide while in motion, generally it is safe to assume that it is not binding. While they are an allbeit cheap brand, that does not always equate to bad tools.
Try Chip McCormick 10 mm magazines
Send it back to have them fix the slide scratches. That is disgraceful.
As for the malfunctions, it would be nice if Tisas would have said what ammo they used to test it. Also the person that tested it probably has perfect form with their grip and recoil control. I saw that at a range that I taught at, one guy could shoot 99% of the malfunctioning customer 1911's without getting a malfunction. His grip and recoil control were that good.
The people saying a different recoil spring, that might work. Without shooting it and just watching it looks to have too much slide drag and a stronger spring might help until it wears in. Take a close look at the slide and frame rails and look for uneven wear that could show high spots. It may be just the Cerakote that need to wear off a little.
If you aren't lubing the face of the hammer, you might try that.
Check the play with the mag inserted. If it moves up and down noticeably you might want to try the EGW raised mag catch. You can also try pushing up on the mag when you shoot and see if works better and if it does, get the EGW raised mag catch.
best of luck to you.
I have 2 of the 'tank commander' 1911s in 45. They're super cheap and the factory recoil springs kinda sucked. I just put in a Wilson #18 and they run well.
Nothing disgusts me more than sending a gun back for warranty repair, waiting several weeks & some "gunsmith"/moron can't get it right. I had that experience with a pricey Henry Big Boy 44 Mag rifle. It wouldn't feed. When I got it back from Henry, it was worse than before. Henry offered me a replacement rifle, but I just traded it for a Marlin......that worked.
Im currently having a problem with smith and wesson. It went back again and i dont care if its fixed im trading it in
My tisas is excellent. Runs like a combat pistol
@02:32 never shot a 10mm but that’s a lot of recoil.
They do have some kick especially when you hand load and can go a little hotter than most of the factory options.
Further, you could also try the chepest ammo out there and that might also solve the issue. I used to have a Regent 1911 that absolutely would not cycle decent or good ammo, yet would run cheap ammo like a freight train. Just fruit for thought. I know we all have our preferences when it comes to brands but sometimes those very preferences can be the problem as well.
Well that sucks. I was hoping they fixed it
Your story has me puzzled. I also have had good luck with TISAS, and there just isn’t that much to go wrong. Forgive me for asking, but did you by chance directly chamber feed a round or two into gun? Your Glock love made me think you might not know that will bend the extractor in a 1911. On the off chance you did, take your gun to a 1911 buddy, tell him you loaded the chamber that way, and ask him to check the extractor. It will likely take him about 5 minutes to fix your problem. And yes, I know you are having feed problems, not extraction, but the extractor helps guide the feed into the barrel, and if it’s bent too much, it could intermediately cause your problem. If I make the bold assumption the gun ran when it left TISAS, this is the only scenario I can visualize that could develop so quickly other than an ammo or mag issue. Good luck.
Trey, someone at SDS Imports will contact you soon to resolve this issue to your satisfaction.
Good morning. I'm interested in the 4 wheeler video. Specifically the toolbox. Please tell the pros and cons related to that box?
I honestly have not used the 4 wheeler enough to give a thorough review of the box. I only have 13 miles on my Kodiak and have not taken it deep into the woods and put it through it's paces yet. The metal on the box is a little thin, and the door chains are weak. But it seals up well and no dust or water has gotten inside. I'm happy with it, but will have to do more trips in the woods to really judge it.
Suggest you contact Fusion Firearms and talk to Tyler or his Dad Bob. They have a variety of spring weights and are experts in diagnosing problems.
Change all your springs.
They scratched your weapon?
Lemon laws for guns.
1911’s and 10mm don’t mix well. They can… but it’s not a great combo. You should really stick with 45 or 9mm and go no shorter than a 4.25” barre. With 9mm being ideally paired with 4.25” and 45 being ideally paired with 5”. Though each handles the other plenty good.
Recoil spring brother. It's pretty obvious
What a shame. I'd be very upset with the scratches made by the factory. That's totally unacceptable along with the poor reliability. It's a beautiful looking pistol but if it's not reliable it's just a range toy that's not going to be much fun. It needs to run all ammo not just a couple types and it should run them with any decent quality magazine. I'd try a heavier recoil spring. If it works great, if not the spring is very inexpensive from Wolfe Springs.
Recoil is ok with you?
So you say you have the SA XDM in 10mil but when it comes to the 1911 you went out cheap and got a Tisas? HA HA HA HA HA HA. should have gotten the Springfield Ronin 1911 in 10mil
I've heard the Ronin's were jammo matics as well. I have a Springfield RO Elite 10mm that wouldn't run until I took it to my gunsmith I've put over 1k rounds through it since without a single issue.
Get a Springfield armory garrison better quality.
And that's why ya gotta spend 2-5K on a 1911 that'll work, and they're still not guaranteed. You're way better off with a Glock, Glock clone, or a revolver.
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