The photos don't do it justice. The color-shift from blue to purple depending how the light hits it is just gorgeous. The floral engraving is clean and crisp. The only imperfection in the finish that I noticed is from drifting the rear sight back in which I'm not sure could be completely avoided. It's very minor, and you have to look close to even notice it. Overall very happy worth every penny over a stock P365.
I have both the Bud's Exclusive Tisas MCO and the Springfield "Loaded" Marine Corps Operator. What can I say, I'm a sucker for OD green. I say almost as good, because I have yet to experience4 a single malfunction from my Marine Corps Operator. No break-in period at all. The Springfield and Bud's spec Tisas MCO seem to share a lot of features, ambi-thumb safety, pic rail for lights, Pachmayr wrap around grips. Both pistols are aiming for that late gen MEUSOC M45 aesthetic and feel. I am happy to report that the Bud's Gun's MCO nails the aesthetic and feel. The Tisas MCO punches well above its weight class, and may be one of the best value propositions on the 1911 market. There does seem to be a bit of break in period with this pistol. I run a pretty precise lubrication protocol on 1911s and after an initial clean, I ran my protocol on the MCO and still had a few minor hiccups, failures to feed, failure to battery. This happened initially with my TIsas Raider too. However, it is as accurate as any other 1911 I own, the trigger is decent, and aesthetics are great. If the MCO performance irons out, which I expect and it isn't bad already after only a 100 rounds through it, this will be a solid addition, worthy of carry trust. This isn't just a nice pistol for the price, it's a nice 1911 period. If I have any really issues, it is that Bud's spec'd this thing out and twisted my arm into getting it! Seriously though, I think Tisas, could make their thumb safeties have a little more positive engagement. The retention isn't terrible, but it does feel a. bit mushy. I'd like the positive click and pressure of a Springfield, or Colt here. But it isn't the end of the world. The grip safety is on Tisas is really well tuned. Easily the equal of any Colt or Springfield. I've started recommending this to people looking for their first 1911.
The finish on the barrel and the quality of the wood on this rifle is the best I have ever seen. Unbelievable for the price. Bought this for a show piece to go into my rifle case/rug made from a Hudson Bay 4 point traders blanket. Nothing is disappointing about this rifle!
This rifle is the next best thing to an original 1873. The fit and finish on mine is really nice. I bought this for a conversation piece and it sure is that.
