A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!

Jun 21, 2025 · Who has a Tisas 1911 that is reliable with no modifications, tuning, return to the mothership, etc? Many of the posts seeking help here in the Tisas forum unfortunately reflect my …

Feb 20, 2021 · A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!

Jan 3, 2004 · Argentine Colts and Sistemas, 1914-1966 Part One BACKGROUND Argentina has been producing arms since the late 19th century and since that time has aimed toward achieving …

Jul 28, 2010 · I'm attempting to list all current and former 1911 manufacturers. It may not even be possible to create a complete and accurate list, given all the...

Jun 2, 2024 · I purchased a Tisas 1911 Duty Double Stack 9MM. I carry a Staccato CS for EDC but wanted a duty size double stack. I didn't want to throw down Staccato money for a Staccato P, I’ve …

Dec 4, 2024 · Watchtower Apache I have owned the second addition of the Apache for about two months, and now have about 1200. Rounds, so enough to make a second range report. I have a …

Jan 26, 2023 · When I decided to buy a 1911 45acp I went to YouTube and read many articles on the web for comparison and reviews. I was considering a Colt at first as it was the lesser price than a …

Apr 22, 2023 · The scaled down (85% size) Browning 1911-22 and 1911-380 sear spring is a little different. The center leg, the disconnector spring, has a bend in the end where it contacts the …

May 12, 2024 · The original 1911 ordnance recoil springs were only about 14.5 lbs. For modern recoil springs (Govt model .45), 16 lb seems to be the accepted standard. The purpose of the recoil spring …