Can I Earn a President's Hundred Tab with the Cheapest 1911?

Published on May 6, 2026
Duration: 19:15

This video explores whether a budget 1911, specifically a Tisas, can be used to achieve a President's Hundred tab in bullseye shooting. The instructor demonstrates the course of fire, highlighting the challenges posed by the stock sights and trigger of the Tisas 1911 compared to a Glock 17. While the Tisas 1911 proved capable of scoring, its limitations in sights and trigger consistency were noted as significant drawbacks for competitive accuracy. The video also touches on essential bullseye shooting techniques like sight picture enhancement and trigger control.

Quick Summary

A budget Tisas 1911 can be used for competitive bullseye shooting, but its stock sights and trigger present challenges. The instructor found the Tisas's non-adjustable sights and inconsistent trigger inferior to a Glock 17's. However, the 1911 platform's upgradability allows for improvements like adjustable sights and trigger jobs, making it a viable option for serious competitors.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Intro: President's 100 Course of Fire
  2. 00:08Introducing the Tisas 1911 for the Challenge
  3. 00:21Tisas 1911: Bone Stock Modifications
  4. 00:47Ammunition: 185-grain Hand Loads
  5. 00:57Bullseye Match Prep: Dry Fire and Sight Corrections
  6. 01:47Slow Fire Stage: 10 Shots at 50 Yards
  7. 02:04Aiming Technique: Sub-6:00 Hold
  8. 02:59Shooting Technique: Single Eye vs. Blinders
  9. 03:33Defining Slow Fire: Knowing When to Put the Gun Down
  10. 04:36Reviewing Slow Fire Score: 83 with One X
  11. 04:42Understanding Scoring Overlays
  12. 05:20Second Slow Fire Stage at 50 Yards
  13. 06:00Recoil Impulse and Sight Return Analysis
  14. 07:111911 Sear Reset and Hammer Click
  15. 08:47Second Slow Fire Results: 83 with Zero X
  16. 09:11Transition to 25 Yards: Timed Fire
  17. 09:22Timed Fire: Two Strings of Five Shots in 20 Seconds
  18. 10:44Timed Fire Challenges and Score
  19. 10:53Tisas 1911 Trigger Feel: Rough and Inconsistent
  20. 11:311911 Sear Disengagement Issue Explained
  21. 11:54Reviewing Timed Fire Score: 90 with Two Xs
  22. 12:22Rapid Fire Stage: Two Strings of Five Shots in 10 Seconds
  23. 13:08Trigger Comparison: Tisas 1911 vs. Glock Trigger
  24. 13:59Rapid Fire Results: 90 with Zero Xs
  25. 14:28Total Score: 346 with Three Xs
  26. 14:39President's Hundred Tab Potential: 76th Place
  27. 14:52Bullseye Competition Tie-Breaking Rules
  28. 15:18Why the Tisas 1911 Underperformed Compared to Glock
  29. 15:30Mechanical Accuracy of Tisas 1911
  30. 15:51Key Limitations: Sights and Trigger
  31. 16:07Trigger Preference: Rolling vs. Crisp
  32. 16:41Safety Concern: Unintended Discharge Risk
  33. 17:02Planned Sear Fix
  34. 17:09Glock 17 vs. Tisas 1911 for Bullseye Beginners
  35. 17:221911 Platform Advantages: Upgradability
  36. 17:35Cost of Upgrades: Sights and Trigger Job
  37. 17:51Glock 17 Out-of-the-Box Performance
  38. 18:13No Need for Expensive Pistols to Start Bullseye
  39. 18:23Long-Term 1911 Upgrades: Re-barreling and Refitting
  40. 18:46Essential Upgrades: Sights, Trigger, Reliability
  41. 18:55Reliability with Hand Loads
  42. 19:03Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a budget 1911 like the Tisas be used for competitive bullseye shooting?

Yes, a budget 1911 can be used, but it has limitations. The Tisas 1911 tested had non-adjustable, small sights and an inconsistent trigger, hindering accuracy. However, the 1911 platform is highly upgradable, allowing for improved sights and trigger jobs to make it competitive.

What are the main drawbacks of the Tisas 1911 for bullseye shooting compared to a Glock 17?

The Tisas 1911's primary drawbacks are its non-adjustable, rounded sights and its inconsistent, rough trigger. The Glock 17, in contrast, offers better-proportioned sights (even when blacked out) and a smoother, more consistent trigger, making it a better choice for beginners in bullseye.

How can sight picture be improved on a 1911 for bullseye shooting?

You can improve sight picture by using a lighter to carefully black out the front and rear sights, creating a matte finish. This absorbs ambient light, leading to a cleaner sight picture and aiding in precise sight alignment, especially with rounded front sights.

What is the President's Hundred course of fire?

The President's Hundred course of fire is a competitive shooting event that typically involves slow fire at 50 yards, followed by timed and rapid fire stages at 25 yards, totaling 40 shots. Achieving a high score can earn a shooter a prestigious tab.

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