A Tisas update, FWIW

Mike D · Aug 8, 2024

I just got off the phone with my gunsmith, he called to tell me a little bit of news on another Stingray .45. Seems one of his customers has been shooting one, trying his best to get it to fail. 30,000 documented rounds, the gun was disassembled, and given a full physical. absolutely no signs of wear, he cleaned it and put it back on the range. A bit on the cleaning, the owner doesn't clean it, he takes it to the gunsmith's shop and has it cleaned, after about 12 to 15,000 rounds. I have several of the Tisas models, and, as I've said many times on here, the dam things are amazing. I don't have anywhere near this kind of round count, but I have no reason to doubt his claims. This same guy has ordered the all steel 10mm from Tisas, and plans to shoot it the same way, so sometime in the future, I'll get an update on his attempt at trashing that one.

Blackbeard · Aug 11, 2024

Awesome! Thank you for this update.

Tommy Two Guns · Aug 17, 2024

Good to know, thanks. I've got three Tisas' that have been awesome so far. Hopefully I can expect that same durability.

Mike D · Aug 18, 2024

Blackbeard said:
Awesome! Thank you for this update.

I get a LOT of solid info from Dave, and he's a hell of a gunsmith! (also, a great shooting partner)

ratwhacker · Aug 19, 2024

I've got five, one each Stingray in .45 and 9mm, a 9mm Tank Commander, a D-10 10mm, and one of the Carry Double Stacks. All needed a little tweaking, but what 1911 doesn't? Still, all have been easier to get where I want them, than with a Colt or Springfield.
I am well satisfied with them all. Since buying the first Tisas, I haven't bought another brand. They're good pistols.

Mike D · Nov 16, 2024

Lately, I've been posting a lot about my recently acquired Sig Legion pistol, and by the way, I still have not had a failure of any type, but I realized I've been neglecting my 1911's. Yesterday, I was able to put some rounds down range with my Tisas Stingray. I haven't shot that one in quite awhile, but it jumped up and made that steel ring out. You just can't beat the feel of throwing those big slugs down and ringing the plates. It just never gets old! I've been a fan of the Tisas 1911's for a long time, and I have four here, all great shooters!

red442joe · Nov 19, 2024

I have three Tisas, and one Girsan.
I bought the first, cheap, so I could modify it, and wouldn't be out a lot if I screwed it up.
They are excellently built, work out of the box, and accurate.
The Tisas is all standard spec, the Girsan has odd frame geometry, and odd metric threads.
I am pleased with mine.

Joe

Fullautoarmalite · Nov 26, 2024

Tisas division of SDS Imports, the internationally recognized firearms manufacturer that provides high quality firearms at unrivaled value is pleased to announce a partnership with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Tisas is the first commercial manufacturer to build a 1911 pistol for CMP. The Tisas M1911 A1 is a museum-grade reproduction of a mid-war M1911A1 as it was issued during the Second World War, will also be available in the CMP version, which will have the CMP logo on it, and sold exclusively through CMP stores. "We are quite honored and very excited to have partnered with the Civilian Marksmanship Program on this project," stated SDS/Tisas USA CEO Tim Mulverhill. "Being able to take our historical accurate Tisas M1911 A1 and offer it in an exclusive CMP model is a great opportunity for Tisas to show their commitment to helping train and educate United States citizens in the responsible use of firearms."

"The CMP is pleased to announce our partnership with Tisas USA to provide this extraordinary CMP-branded, museum-grade replica of the M1911A1 to our many customers and competitors," said CEO, Jerry O'Keefe. "This pistol will make a great companion piece to the surplus M1911A1 pistols sold by the CMP or just a great pistol on its own to shoot or collect! This is part of CMP's effort to expand our pistol offerings both in sales and competitions. For example, on the competitions side we look forward to our second year hosting the CMP Bianchi Cup May 21st-24th in Hallsville, MO with the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club."

Tisas M1911 A1 CMP Specs:
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5 Inches
Accurate reproduction of WWII issued 1911
United States Property marked
Manganese Phosphate Slide, Frame & small parts
Reprofiled Ejection Port
Type E Hammer
(2) 7 round magazines
(2) sets of grips including Accurate reproduction brown plastic grips, and walnut double diamond checkered grips
MSRP: $479.99