Tisas 1911 Service Special Unboxing & First impressions 

They're "affordable". They're not cheap by any means. Highly underrated guns.

I just got this exact same gun less than a week ago. Very impressed with the fit and finish. I put some premium elk stag grips on with a galco speedmaster 2.0 full grain leather holster. Long live Longmire!

I purchased the same model in December after seeing it advertised on sale at FFF... I had originally wanted the GI spec WWII version, but this was the model they had in stock and on sale... I researched Tisas 1911s beforehand and found lots of positive feedback, so I decided it was a deal I simply couldn't afford to pass up.... and I was right, this pistol is an absolutely incredible value. It's not cheap, it's a high quality piece at an insane bargain of a price. The WWII version differs from the Service Special in the roll marks, spurred hammer. the thumb safety, the curved mainspring housing with laynard loop, non flared ejection port, and sights... Though my SS has an anomaly, the rear sight is the WWII low profile version while the front sight is the serrated slope, like yours is and all Service Specials... The Service Special really is just their regular 1911A1 Service model, with a rowel hammer and the GI cerakote finish, which I really dig... as opposed to black finish, chromed barrel and spur hammer... At the end of the day, they're all coming out of the same factory and being finished to specification... Tisas makes a very solid 1911 and I'm blown away by the quality. I wanted just a bare bone, plain Jane, GI spec 1911, and I got it and couldn't be happier with it. Still kinda want that curved mainspring housing just for the aesthetic, but flat is fine... Nostalgia aside, think the Service Special features are actually an improved modern bare bones service style 1911, with the flared ejection port, rowel hammer and slightly larger thumb safety... and 8 rd mags. I suppose the sights too, but mine is mixed. Great video, I been waiting for someone for put one up for this model and you nailed it.

I have 3 of Tisas' 1911's, the Govt. in 45, the SS Commander in 45 and the 9mm Commander...the Govt is lethal accurate! added a beveled mag well, extended slide release, full length guide rod and a National Match barrel bushing polished to a mirror finish (it worked great with the factory bushing and recoil spring, I just had the parts on hand!) Remarkable pistol! The 9mm had extraction problems so I replace it with a Wilson Combat, it too has a guide rod, beveled mag well and extended slide release, runs like a rabbit now. And my favorite is the SS Commander with the same additions as the other two, it's an absolute Beast! this money was well spent, some people had difficulties with early models but these 3 have been total Home Runs for me! I also changed the grips on them because the factory ones are simplistic and can be slippery if your hands get sweaty. The price for each pistol is what really made them worth it!!!

Those magazines are made by Checkmate Industries, Tisas used to import them with Mec-Gars, but have recently switched to Checkmate

I went to a Gun Show the first part of this year looking for this pistol. The only one I could find was the parkerized commander. I bought it, Two mags, case and accessories for 349. I shot it first with hardball and then 230 gr HP and had no problems. I did put in an extended slide release and extended mag release. I am very impressed!

Got mine a few weeks ago for 299.99 and love it.

I like the small hammer !!! No hammer bite

Nothing wrong with the grips that come with it. But, easy to switch out as many others will fit. Great weapon and a fair price.

I got mine about 2 weeks ago. The Zig thing is gone from under the bottom. I bought wooden double diamond grips for mine. Also going to change the flat main spring housing for an arched one. My magazines don't have any marking either however I read on the SDS sight that they come from Mek Gar. I bought a third magazine from them and it looks just like like the ones that came with it.

That is nice for the price point. Just for future reference, dry slamming the slide is not a good idea. Thanks for the video.

Love the finish

Good deal on 1911.nice.

Just picked mine up, just came with just the black grips and spur hammer instead of commander hammer. Did have 2 Mecgar magazines, labeled on the heel plate. Mine was $329 from PSA

I am a 45acp nut I love anything 45 or AR 15 love all of them new sub.

Just ordered one too, same idea as you go inexpensive for first 1911 then go with something more expensive/premium for the second one.

Do not get a Kimber. Stick with Colt or Springfield Armory if you want a more expensive 1911. Kimbers are plagued with issues. And it’s important to note that the Tisas will run side by side with Colts and Springfields. Tisas makes an excellent 1911!

What kind of mags can this run just any standard 1911 ones

Just bought my 1911 2/16/23 magazines both say Mec-Gar. But no cheap lock or grips. But don’t need no children all grown and gone.

There great guns for the money... I haven't had any problems with it.

Bought mine 2 weeks ago. Comes with everything inna video. Haven't had time to fired it yet.

Beautifull gun. Great 1911.

plenty of inexpensive grips on eBay. I love the basic GI 1911s.

GI model 1911s in45 vs. Taurus G2c or G3 for concealed carry?

Picked one up today.

I went my local gun store got great deal on mine.

I have one, a very nice gun all around

What’s the difference between the government model and the A1 US ARMY?

The plastic grips are accurate reproductions of the period grips of a WW2 1911a1. That’s what this gun is and why it is such a bare bones and almost primitive seeming gun. It’s not intended to be modern in any way (other than the way it was manufactured). When it comes to getting any other 1911s, don’t get a Kimber or a Colt. Their 1911s are crap (and really overpriced when it comes to Colt). Go with Springfield, Dan Wesson, Bul Armory, & Wilson Combat.

This is my CCW pistols I just upgrade the mags to Willson combat 8rd and 10rd

Wilson Combat 47DCB mags are where it’s at for any 1911! It’s all I use for my Tisas A1 or I wouldn’t own one.

I'm shopping for one now I've gotten two from this company that looks good for me and under review can't make up my mind

Those mags look like my wilson combat mags. Mine came with standard gi, i think mec-gar? But let me tell you something sonny, I bought a colt mk4 series 80 in 1989 for $686 bucks, its pretty and shoots well.. but for the money and performance, this $399 tisas wins hands down! I love mine.

How does colt allow this ?

I've been wanting to get one "cheap," but the exposure has driven the price up. Even second-hand pawn shop prices in the Florida panhandle are nearly the same as brand new ... SO, that's what I did. Ordered the "new" 1911A1 U S Army through a local store. The original SDS Tisas 1911A1 with the plastic grips is discontinued and replaced with "double diamond." Turkish Walnut wood grips. Other minor changes, but basically the same pistol with the same quality. Just more money. It will complement my CMP acquired Service Grade 1943 Remington Rand . M1911A1.

I picked up the same gun. I got the "Steakout" version. Chrome barrel and upswept beavertail. otherwise same exact gun.. I love my gun!

FYI: SDS Tisas. SDS is the importer, and you will not be disappointed with that 1911. I myself have 3 of them, 2 in 45ACP, 1 in 9mm.. They spit out anything you load into them, For the price point, you can't go wrong.

Just a tip… When you keep slamming the slide down without a round it causes the front of the extractor to smash into the barrel and will mess up the extractor tension and can hurt the firing pin retainer on the back of the slide…

Mine came with mec-gar mags but still switched to Wilson combat mags

I just opened my case I had only one set of grips I still love my gun

I bought same gun didn't get half of stuff you got didn't get extra clip extra grips

"Safety First!". In the owner's manual there is a warning that the Tisas 1911A1 not be used with 45 ACP +P ammo. The same warning comes with their 9 mm version 1911, as well as their copy of the Browning Hi-Power in 9 mm. No where on the gun itself is this important information marked. This has already been noted in the NRA periodical "The American Rifleman". Thanks!

I bought this exact gun recently. It is interesting that the manual or the Tisas website does not show this model, wonder if it is discontinued?

Those mags are likely Mec-gar or ACT.

I bought a Tank Commander and put Houge grips on it.

I love your firearm content. Not into airgun content. For what it's worth....

So, is the Beaver tail wider than the hammer or am I gonna get bit by the damn thing.???

Did the brown grips come with the gun when you bought it?

Where did you buy it so cheap ?? I live in California

The GI grips are plastic, not wood. It's an A1 but not accurate to true A1 specs that has an arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop and spur hammer, and original GI mags are 7rd without a base pad.

This is a heavy gun but nice

I have this gun I love it but same I hate that brow on her

That did not cost $200 or even 300

Does it come with a copy of the Koran ?

4:06 “SARA-KOAT” not Karakote. It’s Cerakote. But it’s pronounced like the first option.

…. Подскажите, где можно купить в России такую игрушку? …😊

What’s the point of price “point”? Just say price!

Alec baldwin safety check!🤣 Jman

Look at Me !!!! I bought 3 guns at Once !!!!!

PATENT… 😂 7:29

If you or anyone in the comments has this case and doesn't intend to use it, I'll take it off your hands. Mine came in the grey box, but I'd like this factory case. I contacted SDS to get one, but of course, you can't get just the case. Somebody help me out. T.I.A.

Those are Checkmate mags

Philippine rock island used to be the cheapest 1911!🤔 Jman

Say anyhow one more GD time !!!!!

Don't see anything cheap about it its better packaged than my expensive 1911 auto ordnance it came in on a cheap ass box. Lol

Promo'SM 👏

Grey caracoat lmao

If you drop that slide like that one more time, I am gonna shit a brick. Dude, education

All people that buy guns from an FFL does is waste money. ATF might visit you for purchasing so many pistols.