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Alright, folks, let’s dive into the world of affordable firepower with the Tisas Duty Double Stack 1911. You know, we’re always on the hunt for the best bang for our buck, and this Turkish-made beauty might just be the game changer we’ve been looking for in the double stack 1911 market.

First off, let’s talk about what makes this gun stand out. It’s a 9mm, and it’s got that classic 1911 feel we all love, but with a modern twist. The frame and slide are forged from 4140 carbon steel, cerakoted for durability, and finished with a QPQ coating. The 5-inch barrel is also 4140 steel, forged and machined with a 1-in-10 twist and a hard chrome finish. No MIM or cast parts here, which is a big plus for a gun in this price range.

Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. The slide serrations are a bit shallow and close together, but they’re sharp enough to catch your fingers. The front and back straps on the frame have a great, grippy texture, but the side panels? Not so much. They’re more for looks than function, which is a bit of a letdown. The mag well has internal ramps that guide the magazines in smoothly, but the magazine release could use some work. It’s not textured and a bit hard to press, and it’s not ambidextrous. The safety, on the other hand, is ambi, with a standard textured paddle on the left and a smaller one on the right.

The trigger is a minorly skeletonized hybrid, curved at the top and bottom and straight in the middle, with a 4 and 3/4 lb pull weight. It’s not as silky as some of the higher-end 2011s, but it’s better than most striker-fired guns out there. The sights are drift adjustable with a white dot front and a black dot rear, and the Red Dot cut is for the Holosun 507K/RMSC. What’s cool is that it’s cut low enough to co-witness with the standard sights in the lower third, no suppressor height sights or optics plates needed.

I took this gun out to 80 yards, and it hit my steel just fine. Inside defensive distances, it did its job. I ran it with a ton of different ammo, from FMJ to hollow point, and it fed and functioned flawlessly. For a gun at this price point, it shoots really well. It’s a big, heavy gun, so recoil is easily manageable, weighing in at 2 lbs unloaded, 8.5 inches long, and 5.75 inches tall.

Now, let’s talk about reliability. Out of nearly 1,000 rounds, I had two stovepipe failures, which is a 2% failure rate. Not ideal, but not the end of the world either. It comes with two standard 17-round Checkmate magazines and works with all the 2011-style magazines I have, including the extended Staccato mags.

I added an Enforce Wild 2 metal light and a Gideon Optics Judge Red Dot, and it fit in all my existing 2011 holsters. The warranty is through SDS Arms, and it’s a one-year warranty from the original retail purchase for defects in part performance or workmanship. It’s a bit weak, but hey, when you’re half the price of your closest competitor, you’ve got to cut corners somewhere.

I got this gun on sale for $600, but it retails for $799, and you can generally find it for around $700. That’s insane for this class of guns. Its biggest competitor is probably the Springfield Prodigy, which is almost double the price.

So, is it worth it? I think having a low-cost alternative is really important, but they have to perform. The Tisas Duty Double Stack 1911 isn’t on par with the high-end 2011s, but it scratches that itch if that’s what you can afford. I see no reason not to buy these. In fact, pick up three! There are several models available, and honestly, you can’t beat them.

The pros? The price, of course. This is the cheapest double stack 1911 I’ve seen, and it shoots way above its pay grade. Mag compatibility is great, and the direct optic mounting is a huge plus. The cons? The barrel’s silver finish is a bit of an aesthetic letdown, the mag prices are pretty expensive, and those two failures out of 1,000 rounds are higher than I’ve seen lately on most modern guns.

Overall, if you’re expecting Staccato-level refinement, you’re not going to get it. But for the price, this thing is punching way above its weight class. It’s accurate, reliable, and compatible with standard 2011 parts and accessories. A few minor gripes aside, it’s one of the best values in the double stack 1911 game right now.