Tisas 1911 DS or SA Operator 9mm

[shootersix]

Not likely my friend! I’ve put about 750 flawless rounds of all types with fantastic accuracy through this brand new to me Colt without a hiccup. I saw no need to buy once and cry once at the extreme level in your picture because there is absolutely nothing wrong with the performance of the Gold Cup National Match especially considering the price difference versus performance ratio. Besides most buyers of the brand in your picture use it as a “barbecue gathering “ gun just to show it off. You know, like a pair of Gucci loafers.
The other brands you listed were never on my list of possible contenders for a 1911 in the buy once cry once dilemma.

I‘ll stick with the Colt as it is the closest relative to the original 1911 created by JMB; the greatest gun designer of all time.
Why buy a pretender?
Not an argument just a different point of view.

I couldn’t get 6 thru mine without a jam!…kinda hard to jam a revolver…but yep “quality makes it a Colt!” had more jams than my Taurus 1911!

Sent it back 3 times for them to fix it, and after the third time I got it back and it jammed, I traded it off to a dealer at a gun show!

I do own a Colt revolver now, I detective special, made in 1968…I’d be cautious buying anything made from the mid 80’s up till cz took over! (My nightmare is that instead of cz improving Colt, Colt tarnishes cz!)

and don’t forget colts pythons!…the last step in the quality check department was “make sure it’s out of time!”

If my anaconda hadn’t been my first Colt, if I’d owned 10 colts that were flawless, I might feel differently, but being my first, that left a sour taste in my mouth! (The detective special was an offer too good to pass up, that’s the only reason I bought it)

 

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I couldn’t get 6 thru mine without a jam!…kinda hard to jam a revolver…but yep “quality makes it a Colt!” had more jams than my Taurus 1911!

Sent it back 3 times for them to fix it, and after the third time I got it back and it jammed, I traded it off to a dealer at a gun show!

I do own a Colt revolver now, I detective special, made in 1968…I’d be cautious buying anything made from the mid 80’s up till cz took over! (My nightmare is that instead of cz improving Colt, Colt tarnishes cz!)

and don’t forget colts pythons!…the last step in the quality check department was “make sure it’s out of time!”

If my anaconda hadn’t been my first Colt, if I’d owned 10 colts that were flawless, I might feel differently, but being my first, that left a sour taste in my mouth! (The detective special was an offer too good to pass up, that’s the only reason I bought it)

Same here. Can't say I'd own another one.

 

[mcapo]

Of the options presented....

I have been pretty impressed with Tisas and my LGS would say the same thing.

I would lean SA but wouldn't turn down a Tisas just out of hand.

The Springfield Prodigy versus the Tisas Double Stack might be a more similar platform comparison though...

 

[Born2vette]

Love my 1968 Colt Trooper 357 but would not even consider a new Colt 1911 after all I have heard and seen with them. Played with the ’new’ Colt cobra at a LGS and was totally unimpressed. What amazes me is that the same parent company makes utterly reliable CZ pistols and Dan Wessons that are tight, accurate and reliable but can’t seem to get Colt products back to a high standard.

 

[Robert B.]

OK, new here so please don't flame me and know I NEVER want to come across as if I have all the info or experience. So NOT true! However, I have to add a couple things (with the risk of getting trampled...oh well happened before...although that was a different sight...)

Here we go. I just got back a few weeks ago from the middle east, and actually did spend some time in Turkey as well. That was one of the MOST welcoming countries I have visited in a looong time. And not my first rodeo over there. Anyway, I also do know that the Turkish firearms quality control is VERY high. I mean, we have a lot of crap coming out of our own USA that is trash! Just saying. Having said that I also do always want to and will support US companies when I can, given my love of this amazing country we call home. I have lost friends in service of this country both home and abroad, and I could not love them, or this countey more! But to deny a lot of quality coming from Turkey would be ill-applied. I'm not saying it is top of the line Wilson, Springfield, or Kimber stuff (had to cough on that last one), but anyone into 1911s can't argue that even our beloved Colt has slipped a TON over the years. So what is machined on the slide is always only part of the story right?

So...yes, my name is J.J..and I own a Tisas. (*Hello, J.J.) A carry line 1911 in the Stingray bobtail commander configuration to be exact. And of corse, dumb thought you had there....yes of course in 45 acp. (As I always say, Gods caliber!)
And it has been flawless, affordable, and 100% reliable and very smooth. To be honest I did replace the trigger, fitted a new bushing and plug from EGW, and smoothed things up a bit...but I got this thing out the door for $399 total!! Total my friends! Oh, well, yeah I also added some thin grips and bushings but I would do that on just about any 1911 I would buy. All to say, this thing was affordable, BEAUTIFUL (not a visible matching mark, and NO battleship side markings at all! Totally smooth, clear and purty!) And I just like it for like 1/2 the price (or more) of others I own or have owned over the years. I think this is such a good option for anyone wanting to get into and TRAIN in the 1911 platform, it's hard to say no in my experience. Will I go by a Wilson Combat tomorrow if I can afford it...freakin yeah! But family, college, weddings, life all have their way of leveling the playing field. That's the gist of my post.

Wait? What cars are we driving and where are they from or even at the very least where are the parts coming from? Hmm....

Oh...and to reiterate, the Turkish people are some of the kindest people I have met.
Turkey has been our ally and one of the few friends we have in the middle east for decades and their enemies...well look it up. Their enemies are on the same list as ours. They aren't liked in the middle east by those who want to hurt us here in the USA, and I appreciate that. Having spent time over there it's hard to know who to trust and rely on. I'm not saying I'm all in, all Turkey, just saying we get a view of things sometimes (most all of the time from liberal media who should all burn in hell...OK, sorry got a bit visceral right there)...that we should see things a bit more at times from boots on the ground. The ground where we have friends, and where they are struggling, trying to survive this crazy world just like us. Things can change overnight I realize. But as of a month ago, those are my thoughts. Want a quality 1911 for very little money that you can learn, twek, and make your one for a lifetime...I wouldnt hesitate on a SDS Tisas.

I also own a TISAS, U.S.ARMY model and love it enough to be looking forward to buying a B45 Duty in the near future. Very well made firearms.

 

[venenoindy]

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the tac model has a bushing, this is a bull barrel, is there an advantage with a bull barrel?