1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[Formidilosus]

Got some more rounds down the tisas 1911 this evening. No failures and really enjoying shooting it. I am interested in changing out the sights. From what I’ve seen a big u notch black rear and big fiber optic dot seems like a go too. What brands are a good recommendation and when it comes to size what are most people doing as well?

I don’t prefer, and would not suggest a U notch rear sight.

Dawson Precision black rear and FO fronts are about the best overall combo available.

 

[Bc45]

I don’t prefer, and would not suggest a U notch rear sight.

Dawson Precision black rear and FO fronts are about the best overall combo available.

When it comes to height and size what do you recommend?

I noticed on there website it has a guide calculation does that work well?

 

[Formidilosus]

When it comes to height and size what do you recommend?

I noticed on there website it has a guide calculation does that work well?

Yep- buy what they recommend, then you can shoot it, see if there is an offset, call them and they will send you a corrected height front sight.

 

[Bc45]

I don’t prefer, and would not suggest a U notch rear sight.

Dawson Precision black rear and FO fronts are about the best overall combo available.

Thanks I’ll give them a try. This the one your talking about?

 

[Formidilosus]

Thanks I’ll give them a try. This the one your talking about?

That’s the combo. I prefer a .100 or max a .115” wide front. But, I lean towards speed precision.

 

[Sandstrom]

Threads like this make it hard to save money! I was looking at two different Tisas double stack 9’s. One has the traditional bushing set up for, the other has the bull barrel similar to the staccato. Is there any reason to pic one over the other? They are both roughly the same price.

 

[Reddish]

Threads like this make it hard to save money! I was looking at two different Tisas double stack 9’s. One has the traditional bushing set up for, the other has the bull barrel similar to the staccato. Is there any reason to pic one over the other? They are both roughly the same price.

In theory if you shoot it enough to wear out a bushing, you can easily replace the bushing. Or fit the bushing for more accuracy. Whereas a bull barrel if you wear the slide out, you’ll have to have it machined for a bushing or retire it.

 

[alpine_troop]

The allure of the 1911 is strong - finally succumbed and joined the club. I decided my first one ought to be classically styled and in .45 ACP:
Springfield Armory Loaded Government 5”
Swapped to a G.I. recoil spring plug, VZ grips, and added the Stan Chen SI magwell. A stack of Wilson Combat mags and a case of 230 grain ball. Runs great.

Biggest smile from a new gun…probably ever.