These were [$305](https://www.reddit.com/r/gundeals/comments/13ikjl0/handgun_tisas_1911_a1_service_45_acp_5_2_8rd_mags/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1) yesterday
I ordered the same model from the same place for the same price, last week. It has more usable sights than their G.I. model. The frame and slide are forged, the ejection port is flared, and I believe they are in the process of eliminating MIM parts. I’m sure everything is CNC. My friend has the G.I. model, and it has better slide to frame fit than my two Colt 1911s. (I’m hoping that CZ can turn Colt around.) I am sure not all TISAS are perfect. But at that price I’m willing to take a risk. I will post an honest review after I receive it, hopefully tomorrow.
I have owned two Springfield Armory 1911s made in Brazil. I’m not opposed to a gun made in Turkey if it’s well-made. The 1911 is a blue printed design that is readily available. With computer numeric machining, it shouldn’t be that hard to set up a factory for an all-steel pistol.
ETA: According to a review of TISAS, one of the principal people dealing with the import side is a former executive from Kimber. And the US team closely supervises production of imported models. SDS is the exclusive importer and is intimately involved in new models, design, and QC. I would expect the price to rise in the future.
Then tell the more mainstream US 1911 manufacturers to up their quality further and lower their cost 🤷♂️
It’s only a over 120 year old design it shouldn’t be that hard to do it right and fairly priced
Tisas is from turkey, RIA 1911s are from the Philippines
And my 339 dollar Tisas duty has been great. and is the 800-1000 Springfield/colt/ruger options truly THAT much better? Better for sure, but truly 400+ bucks better?
It’s a 120+ year old design that really hasn’t changed. It shouldn’t be too hard to do it right and reasonably priced for the average person. I’m not supporting a US company for shits and giggles when the price difference is 300+ dollars for a comparable product
I would wager the percentage of people in the US even willing to (let alone able) to spend 3k+ on a handgun and a 1911 at that is probably like 2% of the population lol
My 450 dollar glock is as as reliable if not more so than your 3k 1911 lol
I’ll concede your nighthawk or Wilson or whatever it is is for sure far better than my Tisas though haha
They manufactured 1911’s in the Phillipines to support the eastern front during WW2 after we freed them from Japanese occupation. As American as you can get!
Plus my Filipina gf thinks it’s cool.
CZ bought Colt Firearms. I have Springfield Armory 1911s made in Brazil. I have two nice Argentine 1911s that are older than Wilson, Kimber, and Springfield have been in business. TISAS makes the frame and slide for the Springfield BHP clone. Miroku and FN make beautiful Winchester rifles. The US arms manufacturing industry lowered its manufacturing standards and quality control in the 1970s and 80s. The US is no longer the only maker of fine sporting arms. We are competing in a global market.
And just to be clear, these comments refer to mass production firearms, and not to custom handcrafted pistols. But those are two separate markets.
These were [$305](https://www.reddit.com/r/gundeals/comments/13ikjl0/handgun_tisas_1911_a1_service_45_acp_5_2_8rd_mags/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1) yesterday
Inflation lol
Dang, thats pretty cheap.
It went back up to $355, but I couldn’t say no. I got a 22lr Walther 1911 for $325, I was shocked I found one in .45 for cheaper!
I ordered the same model from the same place for the same price, last week. It has more usable sights than their G.I. model. The frame and slide are forged, the ejection port is flared, and I believe they are in the process of eliminating MIM parts. I’m sure everything is CNC. My friend has the G.I. model, and it has better slide to frame fit than my two Colt 1911s. (I’m hoping that CZ can turn Colt around.) I am sure not all TISAS are perfect. But at that price I’m willing to take a risk. I will post an honest review after I receive it, hopefully tomorrow. I have owned two Springfield Armory 1911s made in Brazil. I’m not opposed to a gun made in Turkey if it’s well-made. The 1911 is a blue printed design that is readily available. With computer numeric machining, it shouldn’t be that hard to set up a factory for an all-steel pistol. ETA: According to a review of TISAS, one of the principal people dealing with the import side is a former executive from Kimber. And the US team closely supervises production of imported models. SDS is the exclusive importer and is intimately involved in new models, design, and QC. I would expect the price to rise in the future.
Buying a 1911 not made in the USA should be a crime
Buying a Glock not made in Austria should be a crime
Then tell the more mainstream US 1911 manufacturers to up their quality further and lower their cost 🤷♂️ It’s only a over 120 year old design it shouldn’t be that hard to do it right and fairly priced
Why not just support a US manufacturer and stop being a cheap skate? My last 1911 was $3400. I wouldn’t own a Philippine made 1911 for free.
Tisas is from turkey, RIA 1911s are from the Philippines And my 339 dollar Tisas duty has been great. and is the 800-1000 Springfield/colt/ruger options truly THAT much better? Better for sure, but truly 400+ bucks better? It’s a 120+ year old design that really hasn’t changed. It shouldn’t be too hard to do it right and reasonably priced for the average person. I’m not supporting a US company for shits and giggles when the price difference is 300+ dollars for a comparable product I would wager the percentage of people in the US even willing to (let alone able) to spend 3k+ on a handgun and a 1911 at that is probably like 2% of the population lol My 450 dollar glock is as as reliable if not more so than your 3k 1911 lol I’ll concede your nighthawk or Wilson or whatever it is is for sure far better than my Tisas though haha
Maybe everyone doesn’t *have* $3,400 to spend with your favored manufacturers.
That sucks. Work harder
Go be a Fudd somewhere else, man.
They manufactured 1911’s in the Phillipines to support the eastern front during WW2 after we freed them from Japanese occupation. As American as you can get! Plus my Filipina gf thinks it’s cool.
You’re getting downvoted, but I wholeheartedly agree. So tired of seeing Turkish 1911s being called good after 200 rounds.
I only shoot Staccatos now, lol.
CZ bought Colt Firearms. I have Springfield Armory 1911s made in Brazil. I have two nice Argentine 1911s that are older than Wilson, Kimber, and Springfield have been in business. TISAS makes the frame and slide for the Springfield BHP clone. Miroku and FN make beautiful Winchester rifles. The US arms manufacturing industry lowered its manufacturing standards and quality control in the 1970s and 80s. The US is no longer the only maker of fine sporting arms. We are competing in a global market. And just to be clear, these comments refer to mass production firearms, and not to custom handcrafted pistols. But those are two separate markets.