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Caleb 10-01-2013 09:42 PM

Project "Dirty Hands"
 
I purposely purchased this 1911 so, that I can get my hands dirty with some smithin'. I did not want to start filing, sanding, grinding, ect on an expensive 1911 so, I bought this. It's a Tisas (Turkey made) sold from Bud's. Got it for $450ish with one 8rd Mec-Gar mag. I have read nothing but good reviews on this pistol (although, not many out there) and hope it was a wise choice. I have a list of mods/enhancements I want to do to this thing but, first things first. I will give it a good break-in with as many different types of ammo as possible before I change anything on it. Here are some (lots, lol) pictures as shipped from the factory.

http://i.imgur.com/37rvQWB.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/tvQrES1.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/BwrJiW1.jpg?3

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Caleb 10-01-2013 09:42 PM

http://i.imgur.com/rcaH8Pf.jpg?2

http://i.imgur.com/oR2UVuo.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/w4mSpEq.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/sZYpLih.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6N5AeE8.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1oeiwIQ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ejvrZwf.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/9yZ62Fu.jpg?1

Caleb 10-01-2013 09:43 PM

http://i.imgur.com/HOdaPwn.jpg?2

http://i.imgur.com/Lw9oZE2.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/3nuyt7w.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/A3ER60u.jpg?1

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http://i.imgur.com/0KkqqMw.jpg?1

Caleb 10-01-2013 09:44 PM

http://i.imgur.com/dkAXxOx.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/GycPQqd.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/IbJHae3.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/mG5EZp9.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/lR12yqg.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/qcZzrfI.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/TZowUj8.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/fKGJk4X.jpg?1

Caleb 10-01-2013 10:07 PM

First impression..............not bad. The slide to frame fit is pretty tight with very little movement up and down, I'm sure it will loosen up a bit after it gets shot a bunch. The beaver tail fit is .....ok. MSH fit is tight with no wiggle but, as you can see in the pics.....the bottom has a big gap. Not worried about that because, that is something that will get changed later. The barrel bushing fits nice and snug although, I can still field strip with only my hands (no bushing tool needed). The sights are a nice three dot as seen on most EDC pistols. I will upgrade them to a target style later. The trigger...well, it sucks. The pull weight is averaging around 6lbs......ugh! The trigger also moves up and down as well as side to side quite a bit. That will be changed for sure. The magwll has no bevel in it so, the mags are a bit difficult to change fast (at least for me). The mag release is also a bit stiff and I have to really push on it to release the mags. Not sure if it just needs break in or the spring needs to be lightened. Over all, I am happy so far. The finish is excellent and looks "tactical". Has a flat look to it and was applied nicely. These pics do not do it justice. That's it for now.....dinner calls so, I gotta go. Will update once I get some rounds through it.

MajO 10-01-2013 11:01 PM

Looks good. Best of luck with it. nanner

DaFadda 10-02-2013 06:51 AM

Enjoy modifying your new toy!! Keep us posted on the changes as they go?
DaFadda

AutoMag 10-02-2013 08:26 AM

Nice looking 1911!!:)

Riverpigusmc 10-02-2013 11:23 AM

Good deal

Riverpigusmc 10-02-2013 06:47 PM

Okay, Doc, what the hell is a "Regular Mimber"? :confused:


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