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On 1/17/2024 at 3:09 PM, notanoperator993 said:
Get the feeling shred doesn't like Turkish guns huh...
3 hours ago, ddc said:There was a review of the MAC version of the Tisas in the recent NRA Rilfleman.
Fairly positive.
Seems like it could be a solid option in the Prodigy product space.
Edit: The reviewer never indicated the gun was a "2011 type gun" or a "2011 clone" or anything referencing 2011. Not sure what that implies about their credibility or background with the 2011 universe.
It implies nothing. Staccato owns the trademark for "2011." Nobody else can use it, so it's 2311, double-stack 1911, etc.
2 hours ago, Joe4d said:Yeh Benelli copies with crap metal.. About only good thing is if not out of stock you can fit benelli extractor
Seems every few years some new POS clone comes out of turkey, people ooh and ah, then find out the metal is junk, support nonexistant, specs not quite right, and you see them for sale used on the forums and auction sights then the fans or a new generation of fans move on to the next one.Can you be more specific, since there are multiple manufacturers in Turkey (just like the US)? What specific manufacturing or materials quality defect information do you have re: Tisas?
2 hours ago, notanoperator993 said:
actually, cheely, PT and JEM manufacture, in the US, a very large majority of the 2011 frames now used by most everyone. No need for overseas frame manufacturing anymore, unless your trying to stay at a certain price point.That's the point here, for sure. The value of the Lira vs. the USD makes these a slam dunk to import at much lower price points than US made guns. Tisas also has good aftermarket warranty service (where Girsan requires you pay shipping BOTH WAYS).
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10 hours ago, shred said:
But, based on what I know about 2011 manufacturers and manufacturing here and abroad, I'd be somewhat surprised if there were two completely independent manufacturers thereof in the area. The factories may have different names and they may say they make everything in house, but that is rarely the case. YMMV.
Girsan and Tisas are two different companies. Tisas is the production unit for MAC, based on MAC's specs, and they're each bringing out their own line of double stacks alongside what Girsan brought to market.
Girsan is very hit and miss and their production lines show it. The XX11 side of the house is ROUGH. Their Beretta 92 and Hi-Power clones are much, much better. Nobody I know with a Girsan 2311 got a great trigger out of the box... not at all.
Interestingly, Tisas reportedly makes some of the parts that end up in the Springfield SA-35.
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28 minutes ago, notanoperator993 said:
Get the feeling shred doesn't like Turkish guns huh...
He probably isn't up to speed on Turkish manufacturing capabilities. Lots is changing there quickly.
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On 12/24/2023 at 6:30 PM, shred said:
Looks like a rebranded Girsan 2311.
Girsan and Tisas are two very different manufacturers.
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19 minutes ago, GunBugBit said:
The Duramags have been solid for me so far.
Same here. No issues whatsoever.
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I have both and it feels like the slide is a little slower on the 5". The 4.25" felt right out of the box for me.
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3 hours ago, Bobjd said:
Looks mighty nice.
Thanks. Saw $900 all stainless guns then saw this at $450 and said "I can make that happen."
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2 hours ago, OpenshooterMclass4lyfe said:
The Tisas 1911s for the price are really nice. I had one that I changed all the internals out in it and milled it for a red dot then ported the barrel. I was using it for an idpa CO gun.
Typically they have a nice slide to frame and barrel to slide fit.
But I have come across some that were poorly fitted.This one was fantastic out of the box. 3.5# trigger and a tight fit. I'm down to 3# after a little sear spring bending and where I want to be.
Only thing I'm holding out for is the magwell MSH from Tisas. Should restock in a few weeks... and I want to keep it Tisas where I can just because.
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Wanted a stainless 1911. Tisas sells one that is mostly stainless with black parts. A couple of replacement parts later (plug, mag release) and some H-147 Cerakote by Scattered Rock Armory in Liberty Hill, TX, and voila... 99% stainless. Now I just need to figure out the grips I want. Not for competition... just a small pet project.
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No update from me, but after some work done on a Glock 22C, I'd have no problems sending it back to Green Tick Tactical to do.
https://greenticktactical.com/products/1911-optic-cuts
I ended up getting a matching .40, so I have a matched pair of 9mm/.40 cal Eagles now. Not sure I'm actually going to mill one anymore.
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44 minutes ago, Stafford said:
Hold up in terms of accuracy, felt recoil, dot/sights back on target quickly, etc.... in comparison to a heavier, steel frame, higher end 2011's against a timer.
See, I read "hold up" as asking about durability and fitness, not performance. It's a lighter gun, so slightly more felt recoil, but I resprung mine to 10# with a shok-buff and 128-130PF loads. Very controllable. That's going to change per person, though, based on load, speed, etc. It's functionally the same platform as a 2011, so tunable to most degrees.
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17 minutes ago, dapribek said:
My buddy is shooting one in USPSA and says it’s almost like shooting an STI or an older Para. He loves his.
I'd compare it favorably to an Eagle, for sure.
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3 hours ago, Stafford said:
For those that have a Platypus, are you shooting it in USPSA, etc...? How does it hold up competitively compared to higher end 2011's?
Hold up how? Goes bang every time, puts bullets where the dot says to.
If I'm being honest, I like the full, rougher 2011 grips a little better, but HandleIt has the gritty carbide sticker grips for the Platypus now and that helps a lot. The aluminum, even with the dimple texture, gets slippery when sweaty.
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15 minutes ago, dapribek said:
I’ve heard that the grips need a little something. Ordered from here, precut for Platypus.
https://www.handleitgrips.com/product-page/stealth-arms-platypus-gun-grip-enhancement-gun-parts-kit
Well crap. I bought their 1911 one because it was "close enough." Now I should go back and replace them.
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Mine's run like a buttered hog... great gun. Very happy so far! I did add more grippy stuff to the grip.
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I predict higher-than-normal DQ's.
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My custom holster for my M&P 5.7 w/TLR 1 + optic came in today. "Elephant gray" leather, OWB, with a one-way snap thumb break and one-way snap belt loops (to prevent rip-away from belts). Designed to fit a little higher than mid-ride and close-in, it'll be my EDC holster either under a cover shirt (usually), IDPA-style, or simply open (in places where that wouldn't be uncommon).Built by Ronin Leather, we went through a drawing/design process, leather choices, reinforcement choices, etc. before I committed and he built. Took about 4 weeks or so with some minor delays for "just life things," but nothing unreasonable from a custom maker.
It's got a break-in procedure and I've started through that - will take a couple of days of sitting/drawing before it's ready for carry. Very, very, pleased with the quality and process.
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Never replied to this. Got my prescription updated, ordered both a Gold and Ruby pair. Got them and got to try them - night and day difference, very comfortable and no issues with fogging (even wore them at an all day range event).
Used my FSA to pay for them. VERY pleased. Looking at a non-safety pair of AktivBlu for regular use (driving, fishing, etc.).
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45 minutes ago, konkapot said:
USPSA is not three guys sitting around a table at a gunshow. It's a multimillion dollar organization with highly paid staff. It's reasonable to expect the staff to be doing their job and doing it in a reasonably civilized manner.
That's exactly the point of the suit, it seems. That doesn't appear to be happening today and it's having effects on individual members in what's alleged to be a capricious manner, along with not doing the things that constitution running the organization in a reasonably civilized manner. Will be interesting to see what comes out of this.
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1 minute ago, GJM said:
By now, USPSA's counsel will have advised all directors and employees to not destroy and maintain all email, text messages, other documents or social media posts relevant to Cameo and the terminations. This is going to be expensive and uncomfortable, and all should consider settling this.
Discovery of text messages from personal cell phones should be fun, as should personal emails between board members, AD's, etc.
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42 minutes ago, BritinUSA said:
Whether USPSA continues under a different name, we would still require a USIPSC.org that operates under the IPSC ruleset as they would be unlikely to accept a new org that used a different rulebook.
Wonder who owns that domain. Registered late last year through a private hosting/registrar company. Not me.
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3 hours ago, IVC said:
What does the tax status or any corporations code violation have to do with a suspension of a member?
There's a good reason this site doesn't allow distractions with legal and political systems.
Because a void corporation may not have standing to act against a member of the organization.
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https://www.harborfreight.com/screw-extractor-and-left-hand-drill-bit-combo-set-10-piece-63987.html
The smallest bit and extractor in there would be what you need. #6 screws are .138 wide, 5/64 = .078. You don't need to drill far - just enough to get the extractor to bite.
Heat it up with a heat gun or torch (slowly) first to loosen the loctite.
Who's stoked about the new Tisas Night Stalker 2011?
in 1911-style Pistols
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It'll be my fourth, so I'll be more than happy. And I'm not planning on replacing any parts considering the only potential MIM part is the recoil plug. My last two Tisas came sub 3.5# and crisp out of the box. One other was about 4.75, easily tunable with the existing sear spring.
Could care less about being dismissed as a fanboy for simply not agreeing to crap on new things. And my comnments re: Girsan should have clued you into that, but bias can be a bitch to overcome... so I get it.