1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[RockAndSage]

Damn man, that's a jaw-dropper. The only time I've seen pistol barrels get leaded up badly, is some variation of it being cast-lead with an alloy that's too soft, and/or the bullets not being lubricated. If those bullets are jacketed, I'd have to suspect the manufacturer used some pretty soft lead in the core, with the base exposed.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Not jacketed. Just that hightek coating on the lead. Supposed to just be a 124gr @ 980fps. So thinking super soft lead or undersized

I shoot a lot of lead. Never an issue prior. Dont think I ever noticed this stuff. As, as shitty as it has been, I've just been burning a handful or two at a time, trying to get it used up. I suffered through about 200-225ish rounds today.

 

[ztc92]

Made a few minor upgrades to the Tisas Carry B9R I picked up a while back. Short trigger, wood grips and the Wilson bulletproof extractor.

Next up is Dawson Precision sights and then finding a good range holster that is made for a 4.25” 1911 with a rail. For now, a holster designed for a full size 5” 1911 with a rail seems to be the best option I’ve found.

 

[Bluumoon]

Made a few minor upgrades to the Tisas Carry B9R I picked up a while back. Short trigger, wood grips and the Wilson bulletproof extractor.

Next up is Dawson Precision sights and then finding a good range holster that is made for a 4.25” 1911 with a rail. For now, a holster designed for a full size 5” 1911 with a rail seems to be the best option I’ve found.

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Wood caliber? Is that even allowed on a Tisas? . Looks good!

 

[Braaap]

I also bought a Tisas a few months ago based on this thread and it has been eye opening. I’ve pretty much only ever shot Glocks, and I’m not much of pistol shooter anyway, but I’m a believer in 1911’s now. My wife and I both shoot this way better, even against full size G17. Per Forms recommendation I added the WC extractor, magwell, front strap, and Mecgar magazines. The grips were my idea but somewhat necessary with the magwell and front strap. I only have around 250 rounds through it but it hasn’t had any issues.

 

[Bc45]

Made a few minor upgrades to the Tisas Carry B9R I picked up a while back. Short trigger, wood grips and the Wilson bulletproof extractor.

Next up is Dawson Precision sights and then finding a good range holster that is made for a 4.25” 1911 with a rail. For now, a holster designed for a full size 5” 1911 with a rail seems to be the best option I’ve found.

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I debated getting Dawson precision sights for my Tisas, but was told when talking with them they don’t make any that will fit. Let me know if you end up getting some and if they just need some modification to fit.

 

[RockAndSage]

I debated getting Dawson precision sights for my Tisas, but was told when talking with them they don’t make any that will fit. Let me know if you end up getting some and if they just need some modification to fit.

Most of the dovetail cuts on 1911s fall into just a couple of categories (Novak, etc), so determining which cut the Tisas uses will tell you what your sight options are, and then it's just a matter of googling sight manufacturers building to that cut.

 

[Bc45]

Most of the dovetail cuts on 1911s fall into just a couple of categories (Novak, etc), so determining which cut the Tisas uses will tell you what your sight options are, and then it's just a matter of googling sight manufacturers building to that cut.

Yeah what Dawson said is tisas is a “Novak“ style cut. It’s not the exact same fit as a standard Novak cut but its own variant. So I’m sure they just told me it won’t “fit” because there would need to be some modifications to make it fit.

 

[kad11]

Yeah what Dawson said is tisas is a “Novak“ style cut. It’s not the exact same fit as a standard Novak cut but its own variant. So I’m sure they just told me it won’t “fit” because there would need to be some modifications to make it fit.

I've put Dawson fiber optic fronts on two different 1911s and each required a decent amount of filing to get them to fit. They're pretty awesome once they're on there, though...

 

[ztc92]

I debated getting Dawson precision sights for my Tisas, but was told when talking with them they don’t make any that will fit. Let me know if you end up getting some and if they just need some modification to fit.

I spent about 2 hours reading all kinds of forums to figure out what the closest fit would be. I settled on Novak Low-Mount for the rear and plain Novak for the front. I anticipate both will need modifications with a file to fit properly and most likely will bring them to a local gunsmith. I’ve also heard the “pin” on the front sight can be a real pain to get out on Tisas and saw many reports of people struggling to do the sights themselves without proper tools.

I’ll be sure to report back and show some updates with how it goes.

 

[RockAndSage]

I spent about 2 hours reading all kinds of forums to figure out what the closest fit would be. I settled on Novak Low-Mount for the rear and plain Novak for the front. I anticipate both will need modifications with a file to fit properly and most likely will bring them to a local gunsmith. I’ve also heard the “pin” on the front sight can be a real pain to get out on Tisas and saw many reports of people struggling to do the sights themselves without proper tools.

I’ll be sure to report back and show some updates with how it goes.

I do a lot of tinkering and parts swapping in my guns, but...I take great joy in offloading sight replacement on my gunsmith. If nothing else, they have the tools and experience I don't, and are less likely to break/bend/mar things I would in learning to do it myself.

 

[Dobermann]

Wood caliber? Is that even allowed on a Tisas? . Looks good!

I had a CQB instructor who, like many who've been in the martial arts for a long time, had his own ideas about what some would regard as 'esoteric' topics.

His take was that he always chose knives with wooden handles rather than plastic, and swapped pistol grips out to wood also. His take was that wood, being more natural, helped with the body's energy, while plastic sapped it.

His saying was 'Wood is good'.

 

[RockAndSage]

I had a CQB instructor who, like many who've been in the martial arts for a long time, had his own ideas about what some would regard as 'esoteric' topics.

His take was that he always chose knives with wooden handles rather than plastic, and swapped pistol grips out to wood also. His take was that wood, being more natural, helped with the body's energy, while plastic sapped it.

His saying was 'Wood is good'.

Oh boy...that sounds so 1990s, Steven Seagal...

 

[RussDXT]

 

[Dobermann]

Oh boy...that sounds so 1990s, Steven Seagal...

I was going to say "Not even close", but then the instructor I referenced was quite well known in the 90s, and had done some cross-training in Aikido.

I think it's less of a 90s thing and more about how many who train for a long time end up seeing links between power and energy, the physical and what might be called 'non-physical realms', and so on. And this guy had the practical skills to back him up - as just one example, he would prove his abilities by taking on every one in the class, and beat us all.

But your comment reminds me another story from a while back: one of my instructors in Japan was once asked about Seagal by a newbie. He paused, said simply, "Ah. Seagal-san. I taught him once. Strange man." ... and then continued with the class. Gold.

 

[Formidilosus]

1911’s because….

 

[Dobermann]

1911’s because….

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Especially if it has wooden grips.

 

[Formidilosus]

Especially if it has wooden grips.

It’s the only way.




If you aren’t using wood, you better be using real Burner grips.






Though have strayed at times….

 

[Bluumoon]

I had a CQB instructor who, like many who've been in the martial arts for a long time, had his own ideas about what some would regard as 'esoteric' topics.

His take was that he always chose knives with wooden handles rather than plastic, and swapped pistol grips out to wood also. His take was that wood, being more natural, helped with the body's energy, while plastic sapped it.

His saying was 'Wood is good'.

I had a CQB instructor who, like many who've been in the martial arts for a long time, had his own ideas about what some would regard as 'esoteric' topics.

His take was that he always chose knives with wooden handles rather than plastic, and swapped pistol grips out to wood also. His take was that wood, being more natural, helped with the body's energy, while plastic sapped it.

His saying was 'Wood is good'.

Wood Caliber is a brand someone around here recommended. I had a slight hiccup w some ironwood grips (my fault) they are resolving so that my 1911 can be whole. .

 

[id_jon]

Grip tape is my go to lately. Going to get this one cut for a dot and try out some brass grip panels on it