Tisas is Cooked - Both 1911s Confirmed BROKEN from the FACTORY (Raider and Government)

Published on July 28, 2025
Duration: 16:13

This video details the extensive factory repairs performed on two Tisas 1911 models, the Raider and the Government, both chambered in .45 ACP. The manufacturer admitted to numerous issues, including improper Cerakote application, sear peening, grip screw failures, and problems with the feed ramp and barrel throat. Both firearms required significant part replacements and internal polishing to meet operational standards, suggesting potential manufacturing inconsistencies in Turkey.

Quick Summary

Tisas 1911 pistols, including the Raider and Government models, were found to have significant factory defects. Issues included improper Cerakote application requiring slide replacement, sear peening due to poor heat treatment, and problems with feed ramps and barrel throats needing polishing. Tisas USA admitted to these issues and performed extensive repairs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tisas 1911s Confirmed Broken
  2. 00:19Guns Returned from Tisas Factory
  3. 01:26Tisas Raider Repair Details
  4. 03:11Tisas Raider: Admitted Fixes & Issues
  5. 05:47Raider: Slide Stop & Trigger Fixes
  6. 07:12Raider: Summary of Repairs
  7. 08:24Tisas Government Repair Details
  8. 09:01Government: Disassembly & Cleaning
  9. 09:32Government: Extractor & Safety Fixes
  10. 10:26Government: Feed Ramp & Recoil Spring
  11. 11:32Government: Cerakote & Trigger Raceway
  12. 12:23Government: Summary of Repairs
  13. 12:49Customer Service Experience
  14. 13:31Manufacturing Standards: Turkey vs. USA
  15. 14:11Summary of Both Guns' Repairs
  16. 14:43Recommendation: Buy Tisas or Not?
  17. 15:14Future Testing: Burn Down Series Continues
  18. 15:55Conclusion & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific issues were found with the Tisas Raider 1911 from the factory?

The Tisas Raider 1911 had its entire slide replaced due to improper Cerakote application. Additionally, the sear was replaced due to peening, four grip screws were replaced because they wouldn't stay tight, and the feed ramp and barrel throat were polished.

What factory repairs were performed on the Tisas M1911 A1 Government model?

The Tisas M1911 A1 Government model had its extractor chamfered and tuned, the feed ramp and barrel throat polished, the recoil spring replaced, and excess Cerakote removed from the trigger raceway. The safety was also fixed.

Did Tisas USA admit to manufacturing defects in their 1911 pistols?

Yes, Tisas USA admitted to several issues, including improper Cerakote application on slides and slide stops, sear peening indicating poor heat treatment, and problems with feed ramps and barrel throats requiring polishing on both the Raider and Government models.

What is the overall assessment of Tisas 1911 quality based on this video?

The video suggests that Tisas 1911s may have significant manufacturing inconsistencies originating from Turkey, requiring extensive factory repairs to meet operational standards. While customer service was reportedly fast, the initial quality is questioned.

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