TISAS 1911's ... any good?

[taroman]

Rather than bragging about the high end gun(s) I own, I'll stick to the subject at hand.
I have a Tisas 1911. The basic GI model.
It runs perfectly. Never a bobble of any sort. No adjustments needed. GI trigger 4.5-5 pounds.
Nice CheckMate mags, identical to what they make for SA.
For the price (and probably a bit more) IMHO it can't be beat.
Of course, YMMV.

 

[TTSX]

Rather than bragging about the high end gun(s) I own, I'll stick to the subject at hand.
I have a Tisas 1911. The basic GI model.
It runs perfectly. Never a bobble of any sort. No adjustments needed. GI trigger 4.5-5 pounds.
Nice CheckMate mags, identical to what they make for SA.
For the price (and probably a bit more) IMHO it can't be beat.
Of course, YMMV.

Nice humble brag

 

[red442joe]

I have three in 45 ACP.
No problems with them.
I do like that they come with short triggers.

Joe

 

[Certaindeaf]

They're good if they will function reliably and accurately for 10-50,000 rounds without a parts breakage.

 

[terdog]

I have a Girsan Hunter 10mm, absolutely love it, it shoots great and it has an incredibly smooth action. My current favorite of my 10mm pistols...

Mine was the least accurate gun that I have ever owned. At 15 yards it was hitting 18" @ 8 o'clock .

 

[Croat]

Sorry Terdog, can't help you directly since don't own a Tisas. As a general comment, however, I can say that Turkey has a first-class weapons industry (including the TAI TF Kaan, a fifth generation fighter) and that quality standard is reflected in my appreciation for the Turkish firearms I do own. They are very reliable and accurate, just plain work without fault. As a more external endorsement, I would also note that Weatherby has at least some of their shotguns manufactured in Turkey, which is saying something. I have absolutely no problem buying a Turkish firearm, and even recommend them. Others, of course, may see it differently.

 

[shibbershabber]

I picked up a railed one not too long ago. Not a ton of rounds through it yet but its every bit as solid as my Kimber, nicer than the Rock Island.

No hesitation in getting another. Really wanting the GI for $300... But I have so many 1911 already

 

[freewayflyer]

I love 10mm 1911's. Or anything 10mm.

Seen a couple Tisas in basic state and 45 acp. I was impressed with the apparent quality, trigger and price. I like their 10mm offerings, especially the YUKON. Even though they are a seemingly great value, thats dependant on how they shoot.

I saw the thread by member "joken", but theres not much else.

Anyone?

I just fired a Yukon today 120 rounds . 100 S&B 180 gr flat point . I had 2 FTF out of those 100 . I fired 20 rounds of Sig Sauer 180 grain V- Crown with no issues . The checkering on the front strap is really nice and helps allot . Overall the fit and finish is great and is very well built . Best 620.00 I have spent in a long time

 

[doninoregon]

I have one, I'm happy with it. Especially at $330.

They're inexpensive because of low labor costs and the favorable Turkish Lira / US dollar exchange rate. Not because of low quality.

 

[terdog]

I have a Girsan Hunter 10mm, absolutely love it, it shoots great and it has an incredibly smooth action. My current favorite of my 10mm pistols...

Guess that I found the worst ones ever.

 

[terdog]

I just fired a Yukon today 120 rounds . 100 S&B 180 gr flat point . I had 2 FTF out of those 100 . I fired 20 rounds of Sig Sauer 180 grain V- Crown with no issues . The checkering on the front strap is really nice and helps allot . Overall the fit and finish is great and is very well built . Best 620.00 I have spent in a long time

Where'd you get it for that price?

 

[freewayflyer]

Where'd you get it for that price?

Family Firearms online . 20.00 shipping priority mail . I have bought from them 5 times in the last year . They are very good to go

 

[terdog]

Dang. Wish I'd known.

I just bought 1 from Battle Hawk Armory. $609 + $29 insured shipping.

 

[freewayflyer]

Dang. Wish I'd known.

I just bought 1 from Battle Hawk Armory. $609 + $29 insured shipping.

sales tax ? I ordered wed afternoon and received it Friday . When they have to drop from a distributor I have it in three days . they ship second day

 

[terdog]

sales tax ? I ordered wed afternoon and received it Friday . When they have to drop from a distributor I have it in three days . they ship second day

They did not charge me sales tax. I've had past FFLs NOT charge me sales tax, but we'll see what this new FFL does.

 

[freewayflyer]

They did not charge me sales tax. I've had past FFLs NOT charge me sales tax, but we'll see what this new FFL does.

They won't

 

[terdog]

My FFL says that she's in his hot little hands.
Battle Hawk shipped that fast!

I'm out of town for Xmas. But I'll get her Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[FourTeeFive]

They won't

If the mail order dealer didn't charge WA sales tax when shipping to WA, your local FFL will. The state makes sure they get theirs, regardless.

 

[FourTeeFive]

I've got a few different Tisas 1911 in different calibers. None of them are the basic GI version; all have beavertails, etc. VERY nice guns for the money.

I'm not a big fan of ambidextrous safeties, so I've ordered non-ambi replacements for them and will be having a fitting party one of these days.

 

[terdog]

I'm in Idaho. If they do, so be it.

Death and taxes. Right?