Tisas Bantam 9mm 1911

Published on July 7, 2022
Duration: 14:33

This review covers the Tisas Bantam 9mm 1911, highlighting its lightweight construction due to an aluminum frame and machined slide, and its compact size with a bobtail grip. The video details the included accessories, the firearm's features like lightning cuts and a fiber optic front sight, and provides a step-by-step field stripping guide. It also touches on the 70 series internals and the price point for an imported 1911 with these features.

Quick Summary

The Tisas Bantam 9mm 1911 is a lightweight, compact 1911 featuring an aluminum frame, a machined steel slide with lightning cuts, and a bobtail grip for improved ergonomics. It utilizes 70 series internals and comes with G10 grips that have a functional thumb relief channel. Field stripping involves removing the barrel bushing, then the takedown pin to separate the slide from the frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction to Tisas 1911s
  2. 00:15Introducing the Tisas Bantam
  3. 00:25Included Accessories
  4. 00:34Cleaning Cloth and Manual
  5. 00:41The Tisas Bantam Firearm
  6. 00:42Magazines and Disassembly Tool
  7. 00:48Lock, Brush, and Cleaning Rod
  8. 01:069mm Caliber Discussion
  9. 01:14Barrel Length and Velocity
  10. 01:21Fun Factor of 9mm
  11. 01:27Manual Review
  12. 01:37Gun Overview and Cuts
  13. 01:49Magazine Ejection
  14. 01:56Checkmate Magazines
  15. 02:03Magazine Reliability Importance
  16. 02:08Mag Compatibility Test Preview
  17. 02:18What is a Bantam?
  18. 02:33Bantam - Lightweight Aspect
  19. 02:41Aluminum Frame and Machining
  20. 02:48Barrel Fluting for Weight Reduction
  21. 02:54Lightweight Feel
  22. 03:001911 Feel vs. Anchor Feel
  23. 03:11Ed Brown Bobtail Cut
  24. 03:16Bobtail Comfort
  25. 03:30Forged Frame and Slide
  26. 03:3270 Series Internals
  27. 03:46Hardened Before Machined
  28. 03:59Price Point - Around a Grand
  29. 04:03Price for Imported 1911
  30. 04:07Price for Features
  31. 04:12G10 Style Grips
  32. 04:17Thumb Relief Channel
  33. 04:24Functional Thumb Relief
  34. 04:38Other Gun Features
  35. 04:43Traditional Bushing
  36. 04:46Fiber Optic Front Sight
  37. 04:48Unrailed Slide
  38. 04:53Traditional vs. Modern
  39. 04:56Lightning Cuts
  40. 05:01Grip Over the Top
  41. 05:06Styling Cuts
  42. 05:15Undercut Trigger Guard
  43. 05:17Skeletonized Trigger and Hammer
  44. 05:21Trigger Pull Demonstration
  45. 05:26Trigger Break
  46. 05:32Trigger Reset
  47. 05:41Trigger Weight Assessment
  48. 05:46Carry Weight Trigger
  49. 05:54Carry Size and Weight
  50. 05:56Front Strap Checkering
  51. 06:03Grip Texture
  52. 06:08No Beveling
  53. 06:11Back Strap Texturing and Cut
  54. 06:15Grip Safety
  55. 06:22Grip Safety Issues
  56. 06:32Setting Aside Grip Safety
  57. 06:34Slide to Frame Fit
  58. 06:44Rattle from Grips
  59. 06:52Sight Setup
  60. 06:55Fiber Optic Front Sight
  61. 06:56Rear Sight
  62. 07:02Sight Picture
  63. 07:05Field Strip Preview
  64. 07:08Field Stripping 1911
  65. 07:12Addressing Disassembly Criticism
  66. 07:16Old School Field Strip Method
  67. 07:20Definition of Field Stripped
  68. 07:26Clear Check
  69. 07:28Removing Barrel Bushing
  70. 07:32Using Disassembly Tool
  71. 07:35Pressing Down on Bushing
  72. 07:41Bushing Removal Caution
  73. 07:45Bushing Spring Out
  74. 07:48Slide Back to Notch
  75. 07:54Notch Above Slide Stop
  76. 08:03Pushing Takedown Pin
  77. 08:06Beveled Takedown Pin
  78. 08:09Custom Option - Takedown Pin
  79. 08:16Slide Off Frame
  80. 08:21Short Guide Rod
  81. 08:23Barrel Removal
  82. 08:29Bushing Removal Revisited
  83. 08:36Inside the Slide
  84. 08:3870 Series Confirmation
  85. 08:42Manual Safety
  86. 08:46Action Feel
  87. 08:51Not Super Slick
  88. 08:55Break-in or Lubrication Needed
  89. 08:58Oil on Rails
  90. 09:02Starting Tight
  91. 09:04Old School 1911 Break-in
  92. 09:10Four and a Quarter Inch Barrel
  93. 09:14Lightning Cuts Inside Slide
  94. 09:16Tacticity Appearance
  95. 09:19Long Feed Ramp
  96. 09:21Polished Chamber
  97. 09:24Chamber Support Check
  98. 09:26Using Nozzler Match
  99. 09:30Nozzler Match Ammo
  100. 09:35Nozzler Replacement Ammo
  101. 09:41Nozzler Consistency
  102. 09:50Chamber Support Test Method
  103. 09:52Dropping Round In
  104. 09:55Plunk and Check
  105. 09:59Exposed Brass
  106. 10:07Chamber Support Measurement
  107. 10:12Teeny Tiny Bit Exposed
  108. 10:16Fully Supported Definition
  109. 10:22Comparison to Glock Support
  110. 10:27Reason for Chamber Support
  111. 10:29Brass Expansion
  112. 10:34Casing Failure Point
  113. 10:37Pressure Blast
  114. 10:42Good Barrel Assessment
  115. 10:44Aluminum Cased Ammo Caution
  116. 10:48Reloaded Ammo Caution
  117. 10:51Factory Ammunition Use
  118. 10:55Repeatable at Home
  119. 11:00Same Stuff Used
  120. 11:04Reassembling Barrel and Guide Rod
  121. 11:08Guide Rod Fit
  122. 11:14Slide Back on Frame
  123. 11:18Eyelet Downward Alignment
  124. 11:25Takedown Lever Hole
  125. 11:34Guide Rod Loose
  126. 11:40Reassembly Difficulty
  127. 11:52Upside Down Reassembly
  128. 11:58Successful Alignment
  129. 12:01Window Alignment
  130. 12:04Starting Pin
  131. 12:06Smiley Face / Idiot Scratch
  132. 12:12Pin Not Fully In
  133. 12:15Floating Pin
  134. 12:17Notch Alignment
  135. 12:22Notch Position Check
  136. 12:25Lining Up for Insertion
  137. 12:27Avoiding Frame Scratch
  138. 12:32Pin Inserted
  139. 12:35Tilting Up
  140. 12:38Dropping Spring Back In
  141. 12:42Different Reassembly Methods
  142. 12:50Forgetting Something
  143. 12:51Dirt
  144. 12:53Bushing Insertion
  145. 12:54Barrel Alignment
  146. 13:06Bushing Turned 90 Degrees
  147. 13:07Room for Spring
  148. 13:11End Piece Clearance
  149. 13:13Spring Seated
  150. 13:16Pushing Bushing In
  151. 13:18Flush Bushing
  152. 13:21Bushing Turns Over
  153. 13:23Reassembly Complete
  154. 13:26Functions Check
  155. 13:29Fire Trigger
  156. 13:30Trigger Reset
  157. 13:33Safety Check
  158. 13:35Gun Appearance
  159. 13:38Size and Weight
  160. 13:39Barrel Length Enjoyment
  161. 13:41Enjoying 9mm
  162. 13:43Range Preview
  163. 13:45Cold Shots First Impressions
  164. 13:50Full Mag Plus One Test
  165. 13:53Checkmate Mag Performance
  166. 13:55Checkmate Mag Experience
  167. 14:04What's for Dinner Test
  168. 14:06Spinner Test
  169. 14:08Crisp Trigger and Sights
  170. 14:09Muzzle Energy
  171. 14:12Barrel Length Energy
  172. 14:15Practical Accuracy
  173. 14:15Concluding Thoughts
  174. 14:18Bantam from Tisas and SDS Imports
  175. 14:23Thanks for Watching

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Tisas Bantam 9mm 1911?

The Tisas Bantam 9mm 1911 is a lightweight, compact 1911 featuring an aluminum frame, a machined steel slide with lightning cuts, and a bobtail grip for improved ergonomics. It utilizes 70 series internals and comes with G10 grips that have a functional thumb relief channel.

How do you field strip the Tisas Bantam 9mm 1911?

Field stripping involves removing the barrel bushing, then the takedown pin to separate the slide from the frame. The guide rod, recoil spring, and barrel are then removed from the slide. Reassembly reverses these steps, ensuring proper alignment of components.

What is the significance of the bobtail cut on the Tisas Bantam?

The Ed Brown-style bobtail cut on the Tisas Bantam provides a flush fit with the hand, particularly on the straight backstrap of a 1911. This design enhances comfort and control, preventing the gun from digging into the shooter's hand.

What caliber is the Tisas Bantam, and what are the advantages?

The Tisas Bantam is chambered in 9mm. This caliber is noted for being a load of fun to shoot in an all-metal gun, and the 4.25-inch barrel is said to provide extra velocity and power compared to ammunition designed for shorter barrels.

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