Stag grips on new 1911

[GunnyGene]

A couple years ago I won a forum drawing for a very nice set of Stag grips for a 1911. Thought y'all would like to know that I finally found a home for them.

This is the TISAS (Turkish clone) 1911 .45ACP "Tanker" model - 4.25" barrel that arrived today. I chose this based on a couple of criteria: First, is that the stag grips had to fit on the pistol, which immediately ruled out any 1911 pistol with an ambi safety. Second, is that I wanted a 1911 in the original design, not something claiming to be the latest and greatest whiz-bang custom. That essentially narrowed the field to either an original 1911 or 1911A1 - both of which turned out to be way more expensive for one in good condition than I was prepared to shell out.

Enter the TISAS. I did a lot of research on this gun, including talking to a couple local people who own one, and it's generally well thought of. First field strip, inspection today did not reveal any obvious negative issues.







I haven't shot it yet, but likely will tomorrow.

[North Country Gal]

Love genuine stag grips on a handgun. Those look great on your 1911.

[Rifletom]

That does look good Gunny. Range report ought to be fun.

[BrokenolMarine]

I like stag grips on handguns. I've had several set up that way. I had a snazzy 9mm Colt lightweight Commander in the late 70s with Stag Grips from Eagle Grips on it. Loved that gun, and I shot it well. Unfortunately, one of my buddies, a LT assigned to shot it really well too. The LT got a special assignment with the DEA in the Keys. before his departure he begged and he pleaded for me to sell him that compact little Colt. "His life might depend on it," he cried.

His whining fell on deaf ears. "Build your own "Custom Commander," thought I. He doubled his offer. My hearing suddenly improved.

I still regret it to this day.

[Rifletom]

Gunny, I took a lookat the TISAS web site. Those seem to be pretty nice pistols. Like that US Army version. Even at MSRP, those prices are good.
Thanks for the post. Now, go shhot that 1911.

[GunnyGene]

Gunny, I took a lookat the TISAS web site. Those seem to be pretty nice pistols. Like that US Army version. Even at MSRP, those prices are good.
Thanks for the post. Now, go shhot that 1911.

To be honest, I had my doubts about a $400 1911 from Turkey. But after the research I've done, and hands on comparing with other makers, I have to say I'm impressed with it. Forged steel frame (full size) and slide, excellent fit and finish, etc. They did a very good job with these. The biggest problem seems to be making enough of them to satisfy demand. Could not find a single one in the past month or so in any of the local shops, and a couple of buddies told me they were very popular with folks looking for an exact copy of JMB's design for a reasonable price. They are imported by SDS. Ordered this one from the AF Base Exchange (AAFES) a week ago. I originally had my mind set on a 5" barrel, but those just were not available, and I didn't want to risk missing out altogether.

[BrokenolMarine]

Will look forward to your range report if you intend to shoot it.

[Travlin]

Nice looking pistol. Do they make it in a true A-1 configuration and I mean with the arched grip?

[GunnyGene]

Nice looking pistol. Do they make it in a true A-1 configuration and I mean with the arched grip?

Yes, but very hard to find one. Here's the site:

https://www.tisasusa.com/Tisas-USA-1911 ... -s/141.htm

[GunnyGene]

First target. 20 rnds, mix of Blazer 230grn aluminum, Fiocchi 230grn brass, and Hornady 185grn XTP. Had one feed jamup and that was with the Hornady. Probably my fault. Otherwise no problems. I definitely need more trigger time with this gun.

10yds:

[BrokenolMarine]

Not a bad target for first time out, the gun has to settle in, for one thing. You have to get used to the trigger, and the gun's nuances. I'd be good with it for a start. I've always heard it takes a couple hundred rounds to knock the rough edges off...

... Otherwise, you happy?

Consistent ejection?
Recoil manageable with the weight?
Sights pick up quickly?

I like the look of it.


Don't tell Tina.

[GunnyGene]

Not a bad target for first time out, the gun has to settle in, for one thing. You have to get used to the trigger, and the gun's nuances. I'd be good with it for a start. I've always heard it takes a couple hundred rounds to knock the rough edges off...

... Otherwise, you happy?

Consistent ejection?
Recoil manageable with the weight?
Sights pick up quickly?

I like the look of it.


Don't tell Tina.

Overall pleased with it. No ejection problems, recoil is a bit more than my 9mm, but perfectly manageable. But for people not accustomed to that little bite between thumb and forefinger from the grip safety fang, it would likely be unacceptable. Sights would be ok for somebody who had better eyes than me. I need new lenses.

I think many folks who get a 1911 original design have unrealistic expectations about them. JMB designed this gun with the singular goal of creating a combat weapon. Not competition, general plinking, BBQ's, or hunting. That means it's a piece that is designed to take a licking in the mud and the blood, and keep on ticking when it counts.

Who's Tina?

[Shakey Jake]

Looks good!
Jake

[BrokenolMarine]

Not a bad target for first time out, the gun has to settle in, for one thing. You have to get used to the trigger, and the gun's nuances. I'd be good with it for a start. I've always heard it takes a couple hundred rounds to knock the rough edges off...

... Otherwise, you happy?

Consistent ejection?
Recoil manageable with the weight?
Sights pick up quickly?

I like the look of it.


Don't tell Tina.

Overall pleased with it. No ejection problems, recoil is a bit more than my 9mm, but perfectly manageable. But for people not accustomed to that little bite between thumb and forefinger from the grip safety fang, it would likely be unacceptable. Sights would be ok for somebody who had better eyes than me. I need new lenses.

I think many folks who get a 1911 original design have unrealistic expectations about them. JMB designed this gun with the singular goal of creating a combat weapon. Not competition, general plinking, BBQ's, or hunting. That means it's a piece that is designed to take a licking in the mud and the blood, and keep on ticking when it counts.

Who's Tina?

She's well known to many here. My best friend of thirty years, financial advisor on how to spend my retirement income. Miss T, aka: The Wife.

[Headhog]

Very nice pick up there Gunny and those stag grips are a touch of class. Against that dark frame they really set the pistol off. I love the classic look of the GI 1911, but 5 rounds and I'd be dripping blood from the hammer bite. I just grip way to high and so all my 1911's have a beaver tail. Not traditional, but it keeps me from getting chewed up.

Paul

[Travlin]

The 1911 does take some time to master. I still have trouble understanding why almost all of them made today have the flat mainspring housing. I have two and the one with the arched housing is a lot more natural for me to shoot than the one with the flat one. The army made the arched housing, shorter trigger and scalloped sides next to the trigger because of the experiences during the "great war". The fact that Colt made their first National Match pistols as A-1's should have been a clue for the future.

[GunnyGene]

The 1911 does take some time to master. I still have trouble understanding why almost all of them made today have the flat mainspring housing. I have two and the one with the arched housing is a lot more natural for me to shoot than the one with the flat one. The army made the arched housing, shorter trigger and scalloped sides next to the trigger because of the experiences during the "great war". The fact that Colt made their first National Match pistols as A-1's should have been a clue for the future.

Production costs are higher with the A1 style, which cuts into the per unit profit margin unless they raise MSRP to compensate, and consumers are generally very price conscious. Which results in a smaller market for the A1. All about the money. You don't want to compete against yourself, especially when you are competing with Glock, etc.

[Travlin]

Good point. That is the first time that it has been explained to me in that way , thank you. I guess that I had better hold on to my 1937 National Match with it's honed action and arched housing.

[BrokenolMarine]

I have a couple nice 1911s, and they aren't going anywhere. I wish I was comfortable selling guns, I would let go of the extra glocks, keeping only the ones we actually shoot. (I had extras for teaching...). Then I could add a few other cool things to the collection.

[GunnyGene]

Good point. That is the first time that it has been explained to me in that way , thank you. I guess that I had better hold on to my 1937 National Match with it's honed action and arched housing.

Yeah, keeping that NM would be a good idea.