Tisas tanker commander

[cmillard]

Well, I thank Lee Martin for this one after his thread about Tisas. I just brought home my Tisas tanker commander in 9mm. Came with 2 MecGar magazines, cleaning tools and bushing wrench. Fit is excellent and the trigger is rather surprising. Won't be able to shoot it this weekend, unless I get a deer tomorrow on opening day with one of the revolvers. I will say that it has a much more generous chamber and throat than my factory Springfield garrison barrel. I did a plunk test with some loads that were just off the lands in the garrison but were a ways off on the Tisas, as in a 147 GDHP was just off the lands at 1.200"

[cmillard]

Well, it shoots pretty darn good too. Since deer hunting wasn't very fruitful this morning, I came in early and decided to send some rounds through the Tisas. These aren't tuned to the weapon loads. Shots were at only about 15 yards as it's kinda windy this morning. But the handful of 147 GDHP loads I threw together last night with longshot powder and loaded long, shot pretty well. Second and larger group was with some Hi-tek coated 147 RNFP

[cmillard]

Did a plunk test with some 147 Zero JHP and in the Tisas, the bullet was just off the lands and dropped freely at 1.225", it's a long throat, but it shoots darn nice.

[Fowler]

Ok I am going to ask the question but what is with your shooting the heavy 147gr bullets and heavier only? Since the standard 9mm loads seem to be 115gr and 124gr bullets it seems a more normal place to start.

I ask as I am running a new Colt 1911 9mm and playing with different loads but so far it has been mostly 115gr HAP and/or XTP bullets and some 133gr MIHA cast bullets I cast. The chamber is very tight and has been a bit particular about what cast bullet can be used and the seating depth. But making headway

[cmillard]

Thanks for the question. I have always been one to shoot heavy for caliber bullets, I think it mostly goes to my f-class shooting where I would shoot the long and heavy bullets, which were better for longer ranges. I am also not the type to push for velocity, which tends to be the case with lighter projectiles.

[cmillard]

Just went out and tested my 147 Zero bullets load in the Tisas. Target was at 25 yards. This pistol flat out impresses me! Group was right around 2"......edit, just measured group, 4 shots into just shy of 7/8" and 5 into 1-15/16"

[wpeel]

Impressive

[cmillard]

Did another session this morning with the Tisas.....25 yards, longshot powder, Winchester brass, federal champion s.p. primers and 147 zero JHP seated at 1.155. 5 shots into 1.75".....I'm happy with that!

[jared]

I picked up a .45 ACP Service Special a while back. It is a great shooter and has been 100% reliable. They are impossible to beat for th e price.

[bullseye]

I bought a Tisas 45 Tanker last Fall and absolutely love it. I just pushed the BIN button on the 9mm version this past weekend and am looking forward to it's arrival as well...These are amazing quality guns for the price!

[Lee Martin]

I've been nothing but pleased with my Tisas 1911. The next gun I buy will be their 10mm with adjustable sights:



-Lee
www.singleactions.com
"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"

[cmillard]

Lee, you have caused all this🤣. I too will buy more Tisas 1911s.....after I fully fund my bear hunt

[ezekiel38]

Will standard 1911 full size grip panels fit on the Tisas? Mine came with the VZ style grips and are too wide for my hand. Just sold some Colt panels or I could answer my own question.

TIA.

[Lee Martin]

Yes, they take standard 1911 grips.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com
"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"

[ezekiel38]

Thank you Lee!!