Tisas 1911 A1 Tank Commander 9mm

[filmjunkie4ever]

I got a great bonus this year at work so decided to treat myself to a new “Sunday go-to meeting” handgun. Thats my hillbilly way of saying that “the church wouldn’t like me coming to Sunday service with my Bisley Blackhawk on my hip so I carry this instead” gun!

Cycled perfectly so far with every weight of FMJ ammo that I have put through it. And the price point was excellent. The gun comes with a padded soft case, two 9-round magazines, an extra set of grips and a brass brush.

I will admit that it’s certainly sacrilegious to have a 1911 chambered for 9mm Luger but having 10 shots instead of 8 will always be welcome.

Love the Parkerized “G.I.” look. Am shopping for a holster, and will happily hear your suggestions though will probably go with a leather pancake style strong side draw variant.

Anyone else own one of these or a Tisas 1911 of any variation?

 

[JD338]

Beautiful handgun, congratulations.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Certainly is a handsome handgun. Maybe you can give us a range report soon.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Nice. Have seen their advertisement but you're first one I've read of a shooting report. Sounds like it will do you well. If you decide to go IWB carry I use a Urban Carry IWB that fits my Kimber custom compact stainless and Springfield Armory Elite Champion both with 4.25 in barrel. On;y difference is the compact has a officer size grip. They pack well in this holster. Not flashing or scaring the church folks.
Dan.

 

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

I don't have one, but one of my gunsmithing instructors spoke highly of Tisas 1911s. He considered it the best value for a 1911 some years ago. The slides at the time were not forged as I believe the original Colts were, but they used high quality centrifugal casting rather than the traditional casting method that many of the competing 1911s use. I think it should serve you well.

 

[RL338]

I would say you invested your bonus wisely.

 

[Thebear_78]

I recently picked up one of the Tisas Yukon in 10mm. I have been skeptical of the Turkish 1911s, and admittedly a bit of a snob when it came to 1911s. A friend of mine bought one of the tisas yukons and was extremely impressed with it. Knowing him to be another 1911 loony his recommendation held a bit of weight.

The Yukon came into sale on Palmeto state armory for 499 so I had to try it. I’ve gotten close to 800 rounds thru mine so far. It took a little polishing and a good break in period before it was 100% reliable. But it’s as close now with most ammo that I carry it comfortably as my EDC now.

Slim vz gator back grips have proven the perfect combination of grippy and not too rough on clothing. I’m tired of rubbing holes in all my shirts.

I’m sure your tanker will serve you well. As to holster the galco combat master is one of my favorites.

So far my Yukon has put down a moose a car hit the other night and kept a rabid bum from attacking me with a machete. It’s definitely been nice to have with me.