My Tisas is the A1 US Army combat pistol, I use MetGar and Colt magazines, has never balked once or stuck, misfire, anything, it just works and keeps on working. For 400 bucks it can't be beat, by far the best gun for the money, hammer forged parts, real parkerize finish..
First time channel watcher here. Nice recoil control. Most people have more muzzle flip on a 9mm and you are shooting 45acp. You should do a video on your grip, arms, and stance if you haven't.
Very nice review. I ordered Tisas PCS 9x19 1911 stainless steel version with rail about month ago. Here in Slovakia, Europe cost me 949€. I love 1911s and i cant wait.
so - on the mags, I had the same issue with mine running Wilson combat magazines and flat nosed ammo. it was far more prevalent with the ten rounders, as opposed to the eight. because I have autism, disposable time, disposable income, and sheer fucking will, I deep dived into this. like, wayyyy deep dived. looked at original GI specs, forum posts, even got to the second 😳page of google... shocking, I know. from this, I discovered several interesting things, but the two that apply most to this is how you load your magazines, and what you load them with. thankfully, the second part is more easy to diagnose and shift. the semi-round nose looking offering from Hornady(the 185 grain FTX critical defense to be exact) has worked flawlessly in all 150 rounds of it I have fired through mine(rip my wallet), and for 90% of people, this fix would be the end of the story. not for me, no siree - I wanted to figure out what I needed to do to get mine to run regular HP ammo, such as Speer gold dot, Remington golden saber, etc... eventually, after coming across an article by a man far more autistic than myself, I found that on a lot of magazines, the first, second, and sometimes third round can bind just enough to nosedive into the feed ramp if not loaded into the magazine exactly correct. and boy, do I mean exact. like, "use the force Luke" levels of precise. what we're trying to avoid is the rim of the case being loaded into the chamber locking onto the rim of the cartridge just underneath it, because with the wad-cutter type of magazines that are part and parcel to 1911's today, under the full spring tension the angle of the round just underneath is far more flat than the round going into the chamber . Now, unfortunately I can't post diagrams to a youtube comments section, but loading my magazines with just a moment's more care to ensure they weren't snapping into the magazine wrong fixed the issues I was having with flat-nosed/HP ammo.
This is probably the most well thought out and through comment I've gotten so far. Rizz em with the tizm. I'm gonna have to try that out next time I'm loading.
@@Gruntreviews If you've loaded a mosin with stripper clips before, it's kinda like a less exaggerated version of that. just a little bit of extra upward tilt when loading the flat hollowpoints. I'm not sure how much of it was me crossing the 1k round mark and it being broken in, and how much of it was actually the technique, but it worked for me, and of the hundred or so golden saber and gold dots I had left to send, they all cycled perfectly in fully stacked mags when they would not before. good luck with yours, bud!
Had one of these. The only mags I could get to fed reliably were Springfield 7rd. They are like saint browning had intended and have a small round thing right in the middle of the follower like the original 1911 mags
As commented before, it need broke in. Plus the original mag wasn't great. But once I put some CLP on the mag with the rounds in it, it fired just fine. But now that I have Wilson combat mags, it runs like a champ. Specially after being broke in. Now every time I run it with any rounds, it is flawless. Put a compensator on mine too. Good video and great review though! Will subscribe.
It's either the camera technology.........or the ghost of John Browning allowing people to hear the delicious sound of a 1911 doing what a 1911 does best.
Once you break them in the Tisas have no feeding problems. Most 1911’s need at least 250 rounds thru them to be broken in. Maybe more. After mine were broke in mine ran flat nose just fine, Mecgar mags. I believe that’s who makes the factory mags.
Looking at some vidS Jan 2023 on the low end 1911 guns, SDS RIA TISAS and lots of talk about probs feeding with diff mags, esp oem MAGS I have two new RIA Armscor pistols from Christmas 2022 and expect prob with the KCI mage the guns shipped with. Must get some diff mags to test, even thought many good comments about thses guns from Phillipnes and Turkey
I got the Duty, ( black) for 325 $ with a case that is nicer then my Dan Wessons or high end Sigs. With that being said, I feel I stole it. Never had a problem with feeding though it does eject the casings all over Hells creation.
Please before you shoot a new gun CLEAN AND LUBRICATE IT FIRST...often they have a layer of cosmoline for long term storage and of course rust prevention which will gum up and cause jams which will be nearly eliminated with a simple cleaning and lube.
The failures you showed at 4:30 and 6:30 looked to be related to the slide lock being activated. To "clear" the failure you didn't manipulate the slide, you simply depressed the slide lock to release it. Aside from that, I have purchased 1911s at much higher price points (USA name brands that I don't want to mention) that have spent a lot of time being sent back to the factory for repairs. I have two Tisas and neither one has had any problems at all and will run great with a variety of magazines and ammo types. Isn't it funny how the 1911 is like that?
A lot of the issues appeared to be magazine related. I didn't do a tear down, but I'd imagine a lot of the other issues would clean up with some time and some polishing.
@@Gruntreviews Thank you for the response. I have no doubt about any of what you said, as that has been the general rule for me with 1911s. Ironically, the only 1911 I've owned that has never given me a single misfeed or failure of any kind, from the very first round fired, was a Tisas 1911A1 US Army clone for which I paid $320. It's a great pistol. It feeds all profiles of FMJ and JHP without a stutter for the past 1200 rounds. The only problem I have with it are the sights, but those are just the old standard military sights. My eyes are the real problem there. LOL
@paranrs these, like the RIA pistols, are a good economical starting point if you're willing to do some work yourself. The trade off in price is reduced QC and finishing.
@@Gruntreviews I hear ya and understand you where testing out of the box . But I've got high points to shoot like S&W lol I want a Kimber but can't afford one so I was watching reviews on these . I'm still torn I've seen some good reviews and about half say buy it and half say don't 🤔
My Tisas is the A1 US Army combat pistol, I use MetGar and Colt magazines, has never balked once or stuck, misfire, anything, it just works and keeps on working. For 400 bucks it can't be beat, by far the best gun for the money, hammer forged parts, real parkerize finish..
It's definitely a lot of bang for the buck, pun intended.
You should not rely on a 1911 to defend yourself. It's just too unreliable. Get a glock or ramped barreled Kimber.
First time channel watcher here. Nice recoil control. Most people have more muzzle flip on a 9mm and you are shooting 45acp. You should do a video on your grip, arms, and stance if you haven't.
Thank you for the kind words. I hadn't considered doing a basics video. I may have to do that.
Have it and love it. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the comment
Very nice review. I ordered Tisas PCS 9x19 1911 stainless steel version with rail about month ago. Here in Slovakia, Europe cost me 949€. I love 1911s and i cant wait.
Let us know how it runs for ya.
Your technique is flawless, you have a new subscriber now.
I appreciate the subscribe. Thank you.
so - on the mags, I had the same issue with mine running Wilson combat magazines and flat nosed ammo. it was far more prevalent with the ten rounders, as opposed to the eight.
because I have autism, disposable time, disposable income, and sheer fucking will, I deep dived into this.
like, wayyyy deep dived.
looked at original GI specs, forum posts, even got to the second 😳page of google... shocking, I know.
from this, I discovered several interesting things, but the two that apply most to this is how you load your magazines, and what you load them with.
thankfully, the second part is more easy to diagnose and shift.
the semi-round nose looking offering from Hornady(the 185 grain FTX critical defense to be exact) has worked flawlessly in all 150 rounds of it I have fired through mine(rip my wallet), and for 90% of people, this fix would be the end of the story.
not for me, no siree - I wanted to figure out what I needed to do to get mine to run regular HP ammo, such as Speer gold dot, Remington golden saber, etc...
eventually, after coming across an article by a man far more autistic than myself, I found that on a lot of magazines, the first, second, and sometimes third round can bind just enough to nosedive into the feed ramp if not loaded into the magazine exactly correct.
and boy, do I mean exact.
like, "use the force Luke" levels of precise.
what we're trying to avoid is the rim of the case being loaded into the chamber locking onto the rim of the cartridge just underneath it, because with the wad-cutter type of magazines that are part and parcel to 1911's today, under the full spring tension the angle of the round just underneath is far more flat than the round going into the chamber . Now, unfortunately I can't post diagrams to a youtube comments section, but loading my magazines with just a moment's more care to ensure they weren't snapping into the magazine wrong fixed the issues I was having with flat-nosed/HP ammo.
This is probably the most well thought out and through comment I've gotten so far. Rizz em with the tizm. I'm gonna have to try that out next time I'm loading.
@@Gruntreviews If you've loaded a mosin with stripper clips before, it's kinda like a less exaggerated version of that. just a little bit of extra upward tilt when loading the flat hollowpoints.
I'm not sure how much of it was me crossing the 1k round mark and it being broken in, and how much of it was actually the technique, but it worked for me, and of the hundred or so golden saber and gold dots I had left to send, they all cycled perfectly in fully stacked mags when they would not before.
good luck with yours, bud!
@@thesasszilla38 I appreciate the info. I'll give it a whack.
All problems were magazine related
I'd agree with that
Pleasantly surprised with this gun. Got it as a gift and have really enjoyed shooting it.
It performs well for the price.
Great review. Very helpful. Thank you very much.
Thank you for the kind words.
Had one of these. The only mags I could get to fed reliably were Springfield 7rd. They are like saint browning had intended and have a small round thing right in the middle of the follower like the original 1911 mags
It's definitely mag picky.
As commented before, it need broke in. Plus the original mag wasn't great. But once I put some CLP on the mag with the rounds in it, it fired just fine. But now that I have Wilson combat mags, it runs like a champ. Specially after being broke in. Now every time I run it with any rounds, it is flawless. Put a compensator on mine too.
Good video and great review though! Will subscribe.
Thank you for the kind words!
When you were shooting, those cicadas shut the hell up lol.
It's either the camera technology.........or the ghost of John Browning allowing people to hear the delicious sound of a 1911 doing what a 1911 does best.
Wilson Combat mags? Try those?
Great video
Thank you for the kind words.
Just shoot ball as God and Browning intended and we won't have any problems.
I definitely heard this in Clint Smiths voice as I read it.
Try the Tripp Research Cobra mags, they seem well made and run smooth. Tisas makes a good pistol for the money. Good review 👍🏻
Thank you for the kind words. I’ll have to check into those mags.
I've heard good about mecgar
Once you break them in the Tisas have no feeding problems. Most 1911’s need at least 250 rounds thru them to be broken in. Maybe more. After mine were broke in mine ran flat nose just fine, Mecgar mags. I believe that’s who makes the factory mags.
I been looking at and kinda want to buy this tisas 1911 when I turn 21 soon, you have any pointers or just info I should know lol?
Buy once, cry once.
@@Gruntreviews LOL ....
When you start down the 1911 rabbit hole...and you're buying your 13th one....Lots of tissues. 🤑🤑🤣😂
@@robertrosenberg6354 then you move to the 2011 rabbit hole. I know that struggle.
@@robertrosenberg6354 thank God I am not the only one who tries to buy every 1911 I come across lol.
Looking at some vidS Jan 2023 on the low end 1911 guns, SDS RIA TISAS and lots of talk about probs feeding with diff mags, esp oem MAGS
I have two new RIA Armscor pistols from Christmas 2022 and expect prob with the KCI mage the guns shipped with.
Must get some diff mags to test, even thought many good comments about thses guns from Phillipnes and Turkey
It definitely seems to very picky on mags
Low end price, not really a low end gun. Pretty high quality! A step up from Rock Island by far !
Are you going to review the Springfield Armory Prodigy? Would love hear your take on it
I’m looking to get my hands on one to review.
@@Gruntreviews. Awesome
I got the Duty, ( black) for 325 $ with a case that is nicer then my Dan Wessons or high end Sigs. With that being said, I feel I stole it. Never had a problem with feeding though it does eject the casings all over Hells creation.
That may just be an extractor that needs some tuning.
1911s are fun
Indeed
You should try Sig Sauer 1911 magazines. Hollow point issues solve.
May have to try that. Thank you
I’ve ordered this same Tisas. While waiting for it to come in I ordered 4 Sig1911 mags, hoping they fit?
I agree,my stock mags wouldnt feed critical def. To save its life but my sig mag has no issues.
Mag related, mainly because it wasn’t lubed up either, you have to break in 1911s
Indeed, some need a long break in, some do not. We test everything straight out of the box.
Wow, the cicadas are out of control there. Or is that my tinnitus acting up...
Crap load of cicadas
Please before you shoot a new gun CLEAN AND LUBRICATE IT FIRST...often they have a layer of cosmoline for long term storage and of course rust prevention which will gum up and cause jams which will be nearly eliminated with a simple cleaning and lube.
It's not our format, but it's good advice.
I like my Tisas 1911 duty. Only ball rounds
They do run ball well
The failures you showed at 4:30 and 6:30 looked to be related to the slide lock being activated. To "clear" the failure you didn't manipulate the slide, you simply depressed the slide lock to release it.
Aside from that, I have purchased 1911s at much higher price points (USA name brands that I don't want to mention) that have spent a lot of time being sent back to the factory for repairs. I have two Tisas and neither one has had any problems at all and will run great with a variety of magazines and ammo types. Isn't it funny how the 1911 is like that?
A lot of the issues appeared to be magazine related. I didn't do a tear down, but I'd imagine a lot of the other issues would clean up with some time and some polishing.
@@Gruntreviews Thank you for the response. I have no doubt about any of what you said, as that has been the general rule for me with 1911s. Ironically, the only 1911 I've owned that has never given me a single misfeed or failure of any kind, from the very first round fired, was a Tisas 1911A1 US Army clone for which I paid $320. It's a great pistol. It feeds all profiles of FMJ and JHP without a stutter for the past 1200 rounds. The only problem I have with it are the sights, but those are just the old standard military sights. My eyes are the real problem there. LOL
@paranrs these, like the RIA pistols, are a good economical starting point if you're willing to do some work yourself. The trade off in price is reduced QC and finishing.
Hey that's my gun!
Thank you for dropping a comment.
Since this is a budget 1911, what is the mainspring housing made from?
I believe steel, but I don't have it in front of me.
Steel
Should I buy one tho?
Depends how much you want to spend and how much work you want to put into it.
22 and up is the new stock?
Yes
merci !
je t'en prie
it looks like an OK gun
It's definitely decent for the price.
Which is the brand of the headphone?
Sport tactical 500
Can you add the rail to it?
This one has a rail on it already.
How much does this 1911 costs?
They're in the 400 range
I just got the Raider for $632- everyone get better deals than me.
Cicada killer?
If only I could afford the ammo to take them out one round at a time.
Is it better than a rock island that’s the million dollar question
Neck and neck
Much higher ! Fit and finish is way up there !
Them things 600$ now smh
Gotta love bidenflation
that was a waste of 3 minutes
My pleasure
@@Gruntreviews he’s just quoting every woman he has ever been with.
@@DocWhiskey1776 now that's funny.
@@DocWhiskey1776😊😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
I try not to donate money to my country's enemy.
Indeed. Iw would be nice to see an American company offering something at this price level.
Right now who isn't?
Polish the hell out of the feed ramp bro
It definitely needs some smith work. We test everything straight outta the box.
@@Gruntreviews I hear ya and understand you where testing out of the box . But I've got high points to shoot like S&W lol I want a Kimber but can't afford one so I was watching reviews on these . I'm still torn I've seen some good reviews and about half say buy it and half say don't 🤔
@@chupacabra4897 if you're willing to spend some time with it, these are a good option. If you want something perfect out of the box, look elsewhere.
@@Gruntreviews yeah I'm leaning more towards going with a Bul Cherokee compact
Bought a tisas. Took about 500 rounds to break in. The magazine breaking in was a big part of it.
Makes sense. The mags seemed to be the biggest hold up.