Customer Reviews for TISAS Classic 1911-A2 45ACP 5 BLACK GRIPS

Really great 1911 pistol. Highly recommended.

Great 1911 for the money

I just wanted an inexpensive "Plain Jane" 1911 for nostalgic sake. I wasn't going to spend 800 to a thousand dollars on one because it wasn't going to be my carry or go to gun. So I done a lil research and I came across Hickok45's video on the Tisas 1911. It was just what I was looking for. Something that was inexpensive but reliable. After shooting some rounds thought it Hickok said it was reliable and well made for that price. So if it's good enough of Hickok then it's good enough for me. So I purchased the gun through BUDS and as usual BUDS delivered. I took the gun to the range and right off had about 3 failures in a row and I was thinking "oh well you get what you pay for". Well I remembered that I did not clean the gun before taking it to the range for the first time. So I took it home, cleaned it and when I went back to the range it worked just fine without any failures. So if you are wanting a 1911 and don't want to pay 800 to a thousand on it then I suggest you get the Tisas 1911.

This 1911 is very accurate it shoots as good as my friends Remington

I absolutely love this gun. It has become my daily carry, and has functioned flawlessly as designed. It is a cheap 1911 though- the trigger is crisp, but a bit heavy, the barrel bushing is a tad loose, and the finish wears easily. So it will be getting some upgrades, but I bought it as a project gun. Overall, buy it, it's worth every penny and then some.

Good cheap priced .45 only draw back is you can't easily switch out the sights for better ones.

I guess it's no big mystery why this gun is out of stock at this time. I waited to do this review until I was sure that this firearm was what everyone claimed. WOW! No, it doesn't have a great trigger and it does have GI sights that are fixed, However, this baby will release ammo down range like nobody's business! If you are on a budget and you have always wanted a 1911, buy it if you can find it! Thanks again to buds for the awesome service!

I give it 4.5 Stars. First purchase from Buds, and I was happy with all that. First 1911, happy with that too. Fit/Finish: Great! (better than I expected, the picture does not do the gun justice, imho it looks fantastic!) Plastic Grips: Great! I thought they would be slippery or cheap looking/feeling.They are not. I like them a lot! Thought I would replace them, but I'm not going to. The texture really does afford a decent grip. Accuracy: Great! At one point I shot 32 shots from 7 yards and put 24 of those in the same big hole. Reliability: Great/Good. Shot about 120 rounds through it and had I think two issues. Failure to feed I think. Could be break in period, cheap ammo, or the fact that I experimented with it and lubed it with ALOT of PB blaster and it just got mucky after 90 rounds. (which I don't do anymore. Sticking with rem oil for now) Sites: Average. GI Sites. It is what it is, it's advertised that way, can't knock points off for it. Not bad, not great. Slide: Good/Great. A little stiff, not a problem for a man, but my wife probably wouldn't enjoy racking it a lot. Will probably break in and get smoother with time. Trigger: Average/Bad. I don't have a way to check the weight of the trigger, but it is HEAVY! I have a hi-point c-9, sig 938, glock 26, and Taurus .357 magnum snubby (DA/SA), and this has, by far, the worst trigger. My guess would be 10-12 lbs. It's SUPER heavy (especially after shooting 75 rounds) It does have the firing pin safety, which I'm pretty sure explains my next complaint. It has two stopping points, (creep? Grit?) I think the first one is when it pushes up the firing pin safety, and then second is when it goes off. Takes a long time to shoot accurately because of the shaking, extreme weight of the pull, the travel (which isn't too far. It is a 1911 SAO) and the gritty, creepy, stopping point along the way before it fires. Is it the worst trigger ever? No! Is it good? NO it is not! Average at best. (note: I'm cheap and probably won't do it for a while, but at this price point you definitely could get a trigger job done on it) POU (Philosophy of use) Conceal carry gun: NO WAY (Way too big and heavy). Home Defense: Sure! .45 acp is a great HD round and it shoots well/reliably. (but you could also get a ton of other guns for less for home defense. Like a shotgun for half the price) Range Toy: Yes! fun to shoot (except the trigger) and accurate. "A little piece of history" or "Second kind of cool" (to quote Nutnfancy) YES! That's why I bought mine. It's a piece of American history (made in Turkey = that is in countless wars and movies carried by good guys and bad guys all over the country (and world) I think a 1911 is necessary for even a minor gun enthusiasts collection. (my $.02) So that's why I gave it 4.5 stars. Summary: If you find a Tisas 1911 for $330, GET ONE!

I bought two of these as gunsmith project platforms, and I couldn't be more pleased. For this price I couldn't have bought stripped frames and slides, and these guns are built right. At this price point I had pretty low expectations, but I really can't say enough good things about them. For a no-frills 1911, you won't be disappointed. I came back to buy two more, but they're sold out (again)! I built these two as identical tactical carry guns for a Gunsite class, but now my buddies want to buy them. Do yourself a solid, buy a couple and have a spare. At this price and quality level you really can't go wrong. - Perfect mil-spec dimensions down to .001", more accurate than the last three Springfields I've built. - Fitting custom parts is a breeze, they almost fall together with drop-in parts. It's like laying hands on a brand new WW2 Colt. - 100% reliable out-of-the-box, I put 500 rounds through both of these before laying a tool to them, and they work great. I've got one of them on my hip right now, so I'm betting my life on it. - More accurate than I am, and that's saying something. - They work great with almost all magazines EXCEPT, ironically, the craptastic Mec-gar mags that come with them. Buy some ACT 8-rounders or Wilson Combat 47Ds. - The slide-to-frame fit on these is exceptional, barrel-to-slide lug lock-up is good, and barrel-to-bushing fit is good. - The parkerized finish is smooth and even, and very tough. Blued parts don't match, but look good against the deep black parkerizing. - If you reload, the ejection port will need to be lowered and flared to keep from dinging your brass. Otherwise, perfectly reliable as-is. - These have a standard Colt-style Series 80 firing pin block safety. All Colt series 80 parts will interchange. - The mil-spec sights are horrible. Decide now whether you want to have the slide machined for a dovetail front sight or just stake in a new one. Trijicon makes nice night sights for the mil-spec narrow tenon front and Colt dovetail rear sight arrangement. Factor new sights and installation into the price of ownership, you WILL want them.

Love it, got me in the 1911 camp. My gunsmith was impressed. Trigger does need work.

Fast service, and gun is everything I expected. Put 40 rounds in a 3 inch hole at 10 yards.

Buds delivery was everything i expected which was excellent and fast! I looked the gun over at my ffl and everything looked nice and crispy new.At home it was super clean but seemed a bit dry.All i did was spray the slide with Rem oil and took the pistol to the range.It performed flawlessly through about 70 rds.It's my first 1911 and i was hesitant being used to a glock 17 as my primary shooter.I'm sure it's not the best 1911 you can buy,but when you consider cost,it will sure be near the top.I like the Duracoat type finish and the black grips were fine.I replaced them with acrylic pearl just for grins.Im happy with my purchase and will continue to deal with Buds.

I had been wanting a 1911 .45 ACP for a while and gave a lot of thought as to what pistol to buy at Bud's. I finally settled on this Tisas from Turkey based on descriptions from Bud's and reviews by others. When I received it, I could not be happier. The Tisas is a fine weapon that is well-made with a great finish. For the money, I just can't believe you can beat the deal Bud's gave me on this pistol. As always, Bud's has the best prices, availability and superior customer service. When ever I have dealt with them (and I have purchased many guns and accessories, I have always been satisfied. If you are looking for a real nice 1911 at a tremendous price, the Tisas will be a great choice. Thanks again, Bud's from a happy Team Buds member!

Better pistol than the price tag would indicate.

First purchase from Buds, flawless process. Was so impressed with the quality of this gun. Can't wait to go shoot it! I will purchase more items in the future!

Amazing gun. Replaced sear spring as well as trigger and recoil spring. After a complete cleaning, I got the trigger to 4 pounds. Yes the sights are basic, but hey... aim small miss small. Probably one of the most accurate 1911 ive ever shot.

This gun is a BEAST!!!! I can not believe it cost $300 for a 1911... I got this gun on 2/2/17 & 2 days later went & shot a local firing range & probably ran 200 rds thru this gun & it shot accurate & on point from 15ft to 40ft!! I was still hitting the target over 40ft but the grouping was wider. Buds is great as always & if this gun comes back for this price or anywhere close I will buy a 2nd!!

I picked up this pistol a few weeks ago and have already put over 200 rounds through it. I had one failure on the first mag but after that steel or brass the gun shot every round without issue. solid pistol for the price.

Buds Rocks !!!! This Gun is the best gun I have ever bought. The Gun came quickly and picked up at my FFL. It is a Meat and Potatoes Gun, meaning no Frills, but works better than some $1000 Guns I have Shot. Upon getting the gun I found it was shipped Dry as a bone. I took it home, and tore it down and oiled it. I Took it to the range the next day and WOW !!!! It shot so great !!! Really smooth action, no miss fires, and shot a consistent 3 to 4 inch pattern. It only came with 1 magazine but easily picked up another one at a local gun shop as this model and style ( G.I. 1911 .45acp ) is so tried and tested by time that parts and accessories are easily available and not that expensive. This gun is all the reviews I read said it was and I could NOT be happier with this purchase. For the money you can not go wrong. 5 stars all the way !!!! Thank you Buds for offering a Quality Weapon at such a great and affordable Price.

This pistol was my very first purchase from Bud's and I am really impressed with the entire transaction. I ordered it on 1/20/17 and it arrived at my FFL dealer on 1/26/17. All the correspondence via email was very clear & concise on the whereabouts on my firearm. So a big thumbs up to Bud's! I'll definitely be purchasing from them in the future. Now my opinion on this Tisas . This is my very first 1911, so I'm not a expert by any means. I've shot and handled my fair share of 1911's, varying from Colt's & Kimber's. Also in a variety of calibers ranging from 9mm, 38 super and of course, 45 ACP. At first glance, I was really pleased with it's quality. The slide to frame fit seemed pretty remarkable for a budget 1911. The barrel to slide fit is also pretty solid as well. The tightness of the bushing isn't so ridiculously tight that you need a tool to loosen it. It can be easily field stripped with just your hands. I prefer that because I believe with every weapon, you should be able to break it down without any tools. I would probably classify the tolerances of this firearm as a "Goldilocks" pistol. It's just right. The machining inside is also pretty impressive. Everything seems smooth and professionally done. I took it to the range today and firing it just put a big smile on my face. I shot a little over 100 rounds of just your run of the mill 230 grain Winchester white box and I only had one little hiccup. I was about 3 shot into a mag and the slide locked back like I had an empty mag. I'm pretty sure I didn't accidently engage the slide lock because I really have to reach my thumb out to actuate it. So I'm probably going to blame that on the magazine. I'm anxious to try some hollow points and a variety of different ammunition to see how it performs with that. All in all, I think this is a terrific pistol for the price. I was looking into getting a Springfield or a Remy 1911. I'm soooo glad that I went this route and still bagged my self a fantastic 1911 for half the price! Thank you, Bud's for the phenomenal deal!

Very easy company to deal with,super fast shipping.

I ordered a gun on 01/12/2017 for the price of $339.00 (order no. 1876513).The very next day the price was lowered to $333.00.You told me that Norton would care for my refund.I tried numerous times to contact Norton but no luck.Your customer service was no help.I will no longer be purchasing from BudsGunShop. JAH

what a great gun for the money, fit and finish very good. cant wait to take it to the range. the only problem I have is the hard case was damaged in shipment. I hope I can get it replaced.

I've had a lot of luck with these Turkish guns lately and the tisas 1911 is no exception. The only thing I don't like on this gun is the sights, very basic and kinda hard to pick up but a fantastic weapon otherwise.

Once again Bud's has delivered, a quality product at an unbelievable price. This Tisas 45acp is my second one, both weapons perform in an exceptional manner. This model is total black out, shoots as well as my old USMC model 1911, actually much better. Once I inspected, cleaned, and familiarized myself with it, not real tough its a 1911 duh, I fired 300 rounds Remington UMC 230 grain FMJ into a an 8 inch target at 15 yards. i am happy to report I was able to put them all in a four inch ring after the first three rounds. i highly recommend this weapon to any shooter looking for a 1911 45 acp without spending an arm and a leg. Over all its a really fun weapon to shoot. I can not recommend BUD'S highly enough, they are truly the best there is.