Guntube is Wrong about the Tisas Raider

Published on July 13, 2025
Duration: 31:53

This video details a 1000-round burndown test of the Tisas Raider, an M45A1 clone. The test documents numerous malfunctions, including failure to feed and slide locking back prematurely, even after lubrication and with various magazine types. The firearm also exhibited consistent low-left accuracy deviations. The overall assessment concludes the Tisas Raider is unreliable and a failure based on this extensive testing.

Quick Summary

The Tisas Raider M45A1 clone demonstrated significant reliability issues during a 1000-round burndown test, experiencing frequent failure-to-feed malfunctions and unintentional slide lock-backs. Accuracy was consistently low and to the left, and grip components loosened over time, leading to an overall assessment of unreliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:46First Malfunction Observed
  3. 01:01Expected Break-in Period
  4. 01:45Ammunition and Magazine Overview
  5. 03:03Accuracy Testing Setup
  6. 03:42Second Magazine Malfunction
  7. 04:34Malfunction #2: Slide Lock Back
  8. 04:55Malfunction #3: Failure to Battery
  9. 06:06Malfunction #4: Failure to Feed
  10. 06:38Accuracy Printing Low Left
  11. 07:23Malfunction #5: Failure to Feed
  12. 07:53Racking Slide Technique
  13. 08:14Malfunction #6: Slide Lock Back
  14. 08:39Malfunction #7: Failure to Feed
  15. 09:16Malfunction #8: Failure to Feed / Slide Lock
  16. 09:33Wilson Combat Magazine Test
  17. 10:04Malfunction #9: Failure to Feed
  18. 10:32Malfunction Count & Analysis
  19. 11:41Firearm Cleaning and Lubrication Status
  20. 12:50Malfunction #10: Failure to Feed
  21. 13:36Using Slide Stop for Battery
  22. 14:09Malfunction #11: Failure to Feed
  23. 14:55Accuracy Check: Low Left Continues
  24. 15:34Slide Stop Issue & Carbon Buildup
  25. 15:49Loose Grips Observed
  26. 16:14Tightening Grips
  27. 17:02Accuracy Re-evaluation
  28. 18:02Malfunction #12: Failure to Feed
  29. 18:22Malfunction #13: Failure to Feed
  30. 18:47Disappointment with Tisas Performance
  31. 19:41Round Count Update (600-700)
  32. 20:09Firearm Smoking
  33. 20:31Malfunction: Failure to Feed (Last Round)
  34. 21:09Malfunction After Slide Stop Use
  35. 21:32Malfunction with Springfield Magazine
  36. 22:20Malfunction: Failure to Feed
  37. 24:43Relubricating the Firearm
  38. 25:42Malfunction After Over-Lubrication
  39. 26:28Malfunction: Failure to Feed & Loose Grips
  40. 27:12Malfunction: Double Feed
  41. 27:49Approaching 1000 Rounds
  42. 28:06Complete Failure Assessment
  43. 28:33Malfunction: Failure to Feed (Last Round)
  44. 29:29Malfunction: Second Round Failure
  45. 29:48Firearm Smoking Again
  46. 30:07Malfunction: Failure to Feed
  47. 30:25Slide Not Going Forward
  48. 30:441000 Round Mark Reached: Conclusion
  49. 30:54Final Assessment: Accuracy & Reliability
  50. 31:22Call to Action: Support the Channel
  51. 31:40Debrief & Sign Off

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the primary malfunctions observed during the Tisas Raider 1000-round test?

The Tisas Raider experienced frequent malfunctions, primarily failure to feed where rounds would not chamber correctly. Additionally, the slide would often lock back unintentionally, even when not engaging the slide stop. These issues persisted throughout the test.

Did the Tisas Raider exhibit consistent accuracy during the 1000-round test?

No, the Tisas Raider consistently printed low and to the left on accuracy targets, regardless of the shooter's aim. This suggests potential factory issues with the firearm's sights or barrel alignment, as this was not observed with other comparable firearms.

Were magazine issues responsible for the Tisas Raider's malfunctions?

No, the test used a variety of magazines from reputable brands like Wilson Combat, Springfield Armory, and MetGar. Malfunctions occurred with all magazine types, indicating that the reliability issues were inherent to the Tisas Raider firearm itself.

How did lubrication and maintenance affect the Tisas Raider's performance?

The firearm was thoroughly cleaned and lubricated, even to the point of over-lubrication, with CLP. Despite these efforts, malfunctions continued unabated, suggesting that maintenance practices did not resolve the underlying reliability problems of the Tisas Raider.

What was the overall conclusion of the Tisas Raider 1000-round burndown test?

The 1000-round burndown test concluded that the Tisas Raider is an unreliable firearm. It suffered from numerous failures to feed, unintentional slide lock-backs, consistent accuracy deviations, and loose grip components, leading to an overall assessment of complete failure.

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