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Tisas 1911 A1 Tisas 1911 A1
Tisas 1911 A1 Tisas 1911 A1
4
  • Forged frame and slide
  • Affordable
  • Small GI sights
Editor’s Note:

The Tisas 1911 A1 is a faithful reproduction of John Moses Browning’s classic 1911 pistol. A curved mainspring housing, gray Cerakote finish, GI-style sights, and Turkish walnut grips complete the classic WWII styling. These guns boast a forged frame, slide, and barrel while maintaining an extremely consumer-friendly price.

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Tisas 1911 A1 Specs

Action
Semi-Auto
Barrel Length
4.85 in
Magazine Capacity
7+1 rounds
Caliber
45 ACP
Overall Length
8.5 in
Width
1.29 in
Height
5.75 in
Weight
2.4 lbs
Price
$329.99

Tisas 1911 A1 Features

Forged carbon steel frame and slide
5" cold hammer-forged barrel
70-series internals
GI style sights
Turkish walnut grips and plastic grips included
2 7-round magazines
Barrel bushing tool

By The Numbers - Tisas 1911 A1

Accuracy
Not match grade accuracy, but delivers solid groups.
Reliability
All three models I have run have had zero issues out of the box with no required break-in.
Customization
It is a fairly standard 1911 so you can swap some parts out, but there is no accessory rail and the dovetails are cut for standard GI sights.
Ergonomics
This is going to be preference for some. If you like the curved mainspring housing and classic 1911A1 feel, this has that in spades.
Overall
For under $400, these are reliable guns that look and feel the part of the classic wartime 1911s.

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The Rock Island Armory 1911 GI Standard MS (Mid-Size) is a commander-length 1911 that stays true to the original GI combat-issued 1911s of the past. Its shorter 4.25-inch barrel helps keep the gun more compact and concealable while still retaining the accuracy the 1911 is known for. The GI Standard MS holds 8+1 rounds of .45 ACP and comes with a crisp 4-6 pound trigger, wood grips, low profile GI sights, and a smooth parkerized finish.

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Springfield Armory’s Emissary 1911 is where classic meets modern.  It functions just like an old school 1911 but has modern touches such as the full-length guide rod and a heavy-profile, bushingless bull barrel.  This gun looks and feels quality.

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final verdict

These GI-style guns from Tisas have excellent build quality, good triggers, nice finish, and they come with two sets of grips, two magazines, and a barrel bushing tool. On top of that, they run exceedingly well and at under $400, they are the best value in 1911s right now. It is perfect for those who just want to dip their toes in the 1911 pool.

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