1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[NSI]

A couple of reviews online showing functionality issues with Girsans.

For a comparatively small jump up in cost compared to quality received, perhaps take a look at Bul Armory. I have one and am impressed so far.

Have a Tisas on order for another use, so will be able to post comparison observations here in a few weeks' time.

Trying to figure out if the upcoming Bul Tac Comp Pro will be a scaled design or a larger 2011 grip. All else equal I’d rather support Bul than the Turks, but a threaded black DLC Full grip Acro Staccato C is headed my way for serious work.

-J

 

[Dobermann]

Trying to figure out if the upcoming Bul Tac Comp Pro will be a scaled design or a larger 2011 grip. All else equal I’d rather support Bul than the Turks, but a threaded black DLC Full grip Acro Staccato C is headed my way for serious work.

-J

@Formidilosus posted earlier about a slim-mag Bul, but all of the schematics I can see on their site are either single or double-stack ...

 

[Southernfried]

Since we talked about the Sig P320 and the grip from Brouwer grip module in this thread, I thought I would update the latest news. According to Colion Noir, Sig M18 the airmans M18 in fact did not discharge on its own, his friend pointed it at him, accidently pulled the trigger, and then got his buddies that were there to lie for him. Since then, he was arrested, charged, and later, killed himself over it. All because they were playing around with a loaded firearm....

 

[Dobermann]

Since we talked about the Sig P320 and the grip from Brouwer grip module in this thread, I thought I would update the latest news. According to Colion Noir, Sig M18 the airmans M18 in fact did not discharge on its own, his friend pointed it at him, accidently pulled the trigger, and then got his buddies that were there to lie for him. Since then, he was arrested, charged, and later, killed himself over it. All because they were playing around with a loaded firearm....

Glad I gave you heads up in August? (https://rokslide.com/forums/threads...ions-specifically.406722/page-15#post-4273410)

 

[jkoehle1]

Since we talked about the Sig P320 and the grip from Brouwer grip module in this thread, I thought I would update the latest news. According to Colion Noir, Sig M18 the airmans M18 in fact did not discharge on its own, his friend pointed it at him, accidently pulled the trigger, and then got his buddies that were there to lie for him. Since then, he was arrested, charged, and later, killed himself over it. All because they were playing around with a loaded firearm....

Ya dont say. Weird.

Its too bad that clickbait guntubers and glock riders will be defunded of likes and clicks.

 

[Southernfried]

One of the better interviews of Sig a couple of days ago Colion Noir interviews Sig on the 320......Im still waiting lol

 

[Dobermann]

My Tisas 1911 Raider is in. Haven't had it out to the range yet, but initial reactions are a mixed grill: it's more tight-fitting, and well-made all round than I think I was expecting.

But while my Bul 1911 initially felt 'agricultural' (my only references were a CZs), the Tisas feels significantly clunkier than the Bul. And having shot the Bul more, I'm more used to it / the 1911 'feel', manual of arms, etc overall.

So, after handling the Bul, the Tisas feels rougher, less refined, and slightly unbalanced. The thumb safety's top rear section protrudes slightly towards the grip and causes a hotspot if riding the safety. It would need grinding down for frequent and/or high-volume shooting.

The slide is significantly heavier to cycle manually - it needs a good tug, and is then sluggish on the return, pausing/skipping soon after slide release. This hasn't changed after a hundred or so manual cyclings / dryfire, and oiling. Will be interesting to see how it goes when actually shooting.

Overall, I'm impressed by the apparent quality for the money - as long as it functions well. But even if it does, from what I've seen so far, I personally am not likely to buy another Tisas, and will consider Bul my 'budget'-level 1911 manufacturer - I haven't had higher-end 1911s, but the one I do have works well so far, and is streaks ahead of the Tisas.

The usual caveats - not much range time so far, not many rounds, YMMV, etc etc.

 

[RockAndSage]

The slide is significantly heavier to cycle manually - it needs a good tug, and is then sluggish on the return, pausing/skipping soon after slide release.

This isn't uncommon in either rougher-machined guns, or really tight guns, including some done by top gunsmiths. It's a bit of a bell-curve that way, with the quality on either end showing that behavior. It's generally related to tight locking-lug lockup and the back of the barrel hood pressing against the breach-face, the friction from the bottom of the firing-pin stop where its radius is in contact with the hammer, and where the disconnector first contacts the bottom of the breach-face on the forward stroke of the slide. Stutters and the slide slowing down are often alleviated with wear and/or really good lubrication in these places.

If you can secure a lightweight grease in NZ, those are 3 spots that benefit a great deal from it being applied to them. TW-25B or cherry balmz are the best I've tried. You want it about the consistency of a lotion, so a #0 grease. You can also cut down a heavier #2 lithium-complex automotive grease by adding oil and stirring really well, to get it down to that consistency. Only thing to watch out for with that is if you're in really cold weather, to use a 0W-something oil, but in most climates you're good-to-go with whatever motor oil you're using in your vehicle. That same grease applied to all your friction surfaces will make it feel like a different gun.