I first saw the Tisas 1911s at the 2020 SHOT Show. I stopped by SDS Imports, their importer, and looked at the samples on display. I remember remarking to a colleague that if the 1911s delivered looked as good as the display guns, they were going to be a big hit with the American market. Made in Turkey, the Tisas 1911s feature forged frames and slides and a Series 70-style frame. SDS imports several different Tisas 1911 models and I received a copy of the 1911 Duty B45R. The gun features deep, wide cocking serrations fore and aft, as well as ambidextrous extended thumb safeties. It also has a high-sweep beavertail grip safety, and the frame is undercut at the junction of the triggerguard and frontstrap. Together those features help the shooter in obtaining the highest grip possible to control muzzle rise.
The B45R’s dust cover is railed for the addition of a light/laser, and both the frame and slide are given a matte black Cerakote finish. Tisas throats the stainless steel barrel and polishes the feed ramp to aid in feeding all ammo. During our testing, the gun never choked and displayed better than expected accuracy for a budget-priced 1911. Average group size for the three loads tested measured under 1-inch. I understand that not everyone can own a custom 1911 gun worth thousands of dollars, but the Tisas Duty B45R is a viable alternative for a shooter on a tight budget. I’m favorably impressed with the quality of the Turkish import and found it to represent the best value for the money of any of the guns tested. Visit sdsimports.com to see which Tisas fits your needs the best!
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