This my new Tisas 1911 a1 US Army. I traded for it. I am really surprised I was able to find one. I have seen a couple for sale in California but were to far away. I have a pic. but the gun itself is still in the ten day quarantine. I am anxious to shoot it. All the reviews about this Turkish made 1911 have been so positive.
My new Tisas 1911 A1 us army
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Gary Blakely
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I bought the 1911 A1 Service Special last year and am very happy with it, I have only had it to the range twice but no problems and accuracy was very good for me. This was my first and only 1911 pistol and far exceeded my expectations, I had seen a number of positive reviews on it which inspired me to get it.
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I'd imagine it is a nice "starter" 1911.. shoot it, enjoy it.
You may find as you shoot it more, you'll want better ( easier to see) sights, maybe a smoother, lighter trigger, to shoot it more accurately.
Then a front strap, checkered..so it's easier to grip & control movement from recoil...
Next thing you know, you'll have spent (invested )more $ in improving your pistol than it cost...or would ever be able to sell it for to someone.
This is a common experience in those starting their 1911 addiction.
a suggestion I'd make is.. before modifying the pistol ( beyond a grip change ) if you decide you like shooting a 1911 ( who doesn't ? ! )
either sell your Service Special and buy a 1911 that has features you want.. ( or buy a 2nd 1911 as an addition to your collection)
a suggestion for a 1911 with most desirable features would be a Springfield Loaded Target, ( bargain if you find a nice used one) or a BUL Armory 1911.
Those are just a couple I own that while under $1K, have many features that would be quite expensive to add to your Service Special, and also made of Stainless steel, an additional bonus, IMO.
You may find as you shoot it more, you'll want better ( easier to see) sights, maybe a smoother, lighter trigger, to shoot it more accurately.
Then a front strap, checkered..so it's easier to grip & control movement from recoil...
Next thing you know, you'll have spent (invested )more $ in improving your pistol than it cost...or would ever be able to sell it for to someone.
This is a common experience in those starting their 1911 addiction.
a suggestion I'd make is.. before modifying the pistol ( beyond a grip change ) if you decide you like shooting a 1911 ( who doesn't ? ! )
either sell your Service Special and buy a 1911 that has features you want.. ( or buy a 2nd 1911 as an addition to your collection)
a suggestion for a 1911 with most desirable features would be a Springfield Loaded Target, ( bargain if you find a nice used one) or a BUL Armory 1911.
Those are just a couple I own that while under $1K, have many features that would be quite expensive to add to your Service Special, and also made of Stainless steel, an additional bonus, IMO.
The only change I plan on is changing the grips. I bought a pair of military contract plastic grips. They are new not issued. This is not a starter 1911 for me it is just the way I want it. I have other 1911's That have all the bells and whistles. Beavertails, sights and such. This Tisas US Army was made in 2022 so there are no Mim parts in it.
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Now I did put the Wilson combat 316G spring kit in mine, it's a cheap investment and It did wonders to the safety and is fun to do. Also you could polish some parts.
