1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[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

 

[Dobermann]

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. .

Thanks for the lead!

For everyone else: https://www.woodcaliber.com/1911-grips.html

 

[RockAndSage]

1911’s because….

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Lol, Form just doxxed Form!

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

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'.

Sounds like the instructor that your wife told you not to worry about.

 

[RockAndSage]

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.

Oh, there's definitely something going on non-physical, including non-local consciousness. It just struck me as the kind of thing an early 1990's McDojo "master" would have said in an open setting. Some of the most serious, effective dudes I've ever worked with semi-consciously tapped into some of that stuff in different ways.

 

[Dobermann]

Oh, there's definitely something going on non-physical, including non-local consciousness. It just struck me as the kind of thing an early 1990's McDojo "master" would have said in an open setting. Some of the most serious, effective dudes I've ever worked with semi-consciously tapped into some of that stuff in different ways.

For sure. One of his training events I attended also included some guys fly in from active duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, undercover cops, FBI, CIA, and the personal protection guys for some household name companies ... they weren't worried about the occasional 'woo-woo' content at all ...

 

[Dobermann]

It’s the only way.

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

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Though have strayed at times….

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But your gripscrews aren't clocked.

Heathen.

 

[Dobermann]

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. .

Aaaand ... ordered. One of my fastest purchases from a Rokslide lead yet at sub 5 minutes. Thanks again @Bluumoon!

 

[Bluumoon]

Aaaand ... ordered. One of my fastest purchases from a Rokslide lead yet at sub 5 minutes. Thanks again @Bluumoon!

I trust they’ll work well. I can’t comment beyond the fine looking/feeling craftsmanship and very generous customer service.

 

[24valve]

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.

Tisas double stack with dawson sights, front is a novak dovetail that took a little filing and the rear is a Glock dovetail.