Tisas Regent BR9 Stainless Steel Hi-Power Clone Review

Published on August 27, 2018
Duration: 16:30

This review of the Tisas Regent BR9, a Hi-Power clone, highlights its stainless steel construction and value proposition, priced around $539. While largely a true clone, some parts are not interchangeable. The reviewer notes good fit and finish but points out a lack of checkering on the front strap and backstrap, potentially leading to slippage. The single-action trigger is described as having grit and slop due to the magazine disconnect safety, breaking around 8 pounds, but can be improved by removing the disconnect. The pistol demonstrated zero malfunctions over approximately 600 rounds.

Quick Summary

The Tisas Regent BR9 is a stainless steel Hi-Power clone priced around $539, offering good value. While it boasts good fit and finish, its grips lack aggressive checkering, and users with larger hands may experience slide bite. The trigger, around 8 lbs, has grit from the magazine disconnect safety, which can be removed to improve performance. It demonstrated zero malfunctions over 600 rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:40Introduction to Tisas Regent BR9
  2. 01:48Comparison to FN Hi-Power
  3. 03:38Included Magazines and Grips
  4. 04:29Safety and Hammer Features
  5. 05:02Ergonomics and Slide Bite
  6. 05:53Magazine Release and Slide Lock
  7. 06:08Dust Cover and Slide Machining
  8. 06:21Serrations and Extractor
  9. 06:48Sights: Novak Cut and Dovetail
  10. 07:12Front Sight Drift Issue
  11. 07:49Disassembly Procedure
  12. 09:51Trigger Performance and Grit
  13. 10:53Improving the Trigger: Magazine Disconnect
  14. 11:14Reliability and Malfunctions
  15. 11:40Hi-Power Reliability Overview
  16. 12:03Historical Lineage and CZ 75 Comparison
  17. 12:40Shooting Impressions and Ergonomics
  18. 13:37Conclusion and Manufacturing Origin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tisas Regent BR9 and what makes it notable?

The Tisas Regent BR9 is a Hi-Power clone, notable for its stainless steel slide and competitive price point, around $539. It offers a value-oriented entry into the Hi-Power platform, though not all parts are interchangeable with original FN models.

What are the ergonomic considerations for the Tisas Regent BR9?

The pistol's grips lack checkering on the front strap and backstrap, potentially causing slippage. Users with larger hands may experience slide bite and hammer bite due to the Hi-Power's frame size, affecting grip and shooting speed.

How is the trigger performance on the Tisas Regent BR9?

The single-action trigger breaks around 8 pounds but exhibits grit and slop, largely due to the magazine disconnect safety. Removing this safety is recommended to significantly improve trigger feel and crispness.

What is the reliability of the Tisas Regent BR9?

In testing, the Tisas Regent BR9 experienced zero malfunctions over approximately 600 rounds, using Mec-Gar magazines. The Hi-Power platform itself is generally considered very reliable.

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