Do NOT Buy the Tisas Regent BR9!!! Unless...

Published on August 3, 2018
Duration: 15:42

This guide details a critical DIY gunsmithing modification for the Tisas Regent BR9, addressing reliability issues stemming from a frame milling defect. The process involves carefully filing a specific frame edge that causes casing hang-ups, transforming the pistol into a highly reliable Hi-Power clone. The video emphasizes this fix is essential for carry purposes, as highlighted by TheYankeeMarshal's expert assessment.

Quick Summary

The Tisas Regent BR9 can suffer from feeding failures due to a sharp frame edge. A DIY fix involves carefully filing this edge to match a Browning Hi-Power profile. Upgrading the extractor and using 13-round Browning magazines can further enhance reliability, transforming it into a dependable Hi-Power clone.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Assessment
  2. 01:22Reliability Issues & Upgrades
  3. 02:32Barrel and Magazine Testing
  4. 04:38Technical Comparisons
  5. 07:21Identifying the Root Cause
  6. 09:19Post-Fix Validation
  7. 11:34Final Verdict and Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reliability issues with the Tisas Regent BR9?

The Tisas Regent BR9 can experience failures to feed, often caused by a specific sharp edge on the frame's milling that impedes casing movement. Upgrading the extractor and using different magazines can also impact reliability.

How can the Tisas Regent BR9's feeding reliability be improved?

A key improvement involves a DIY gunsmithing fix: carefully filing down a specific frame edge that causes the casing to catch. Testing with genuine Browning Hi-Power barrels and 13-round magazines also showed enhanced reliability.

Are the sights on the Tisas Regent BR9 compatible with standard aftermarket sights?

No, despite appearances, the sights on the Tisas Regent BR9 SS are not standard. They utilize a proprietary cut and are not compatible with common Novak sight replacements.

What is the recommended magazine configuration for the Tisas Regent BR9?

While the pistol comes with 15-round Mec-Gar magazines, testing indicated that 13-round genuine Browning Hi-Power magazines offered better feeding reliability in the Tisas Regent BR9.

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