{"id":1900,"date":"2024-06-27T12:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T12:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1900"},"modified":"2024-06-27T12:32:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T12:32:28","slug":"review-tisas-texas-commemorative-1911-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1900","title":{"rendered":"Review: Tisas Texas Commemorative 1911 Pistol"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Why do we collect things? Almost everyone I know collects something. Some collections are souvenirs, others are gifts. Some collections have practical use. Some collections have educational value. Some people collect things because of their monetary value. Collections can remind us of positive experiences and important people in our lives. They can help us learn new things. Collections can enrich our lives.<\/p>\n

I collect hats, postage stamps, and guns. I wear various hats as billboards to advertise events, places, products, or moods. My postage stamp collection was started with my father when I was about or 12 years old. Because stamp issues are finite, one goal is to have them all to fill an album dedicated to certain categories or time periods. But they also reflect art, history, places, and people.<\/p>\n

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A 5-inch 1911 with all the bells and whistles, the Texas Commemorative would make a nice addition to any serious gun collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Why do I collect guns? If you\u2019re reading this, you know why. In addition to having practical purposes such as hunting or personal protection, they represent Americana, freedom, craftsmanship, ingenuity, and fun. Among my gun collection are a few guns called commemoratives. A commemorative is something done or made to officially remember and give respect to a great person or event. Enter the Tisas Republic of Texas 1911<\/a>, commemorating the birth of the Republic of Texas, March 2, 1836.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve become a fan of Tisas<\/a> guns, especially its 1911s. This is my fourth TISAS 1911. They exhibit excellent craftsmanship, function reliably, are accurate, and are priced reasonably. My first Tisas 1911 is the WWII 1911A1 military replica. I needed one for a project on military guns, and this one was the next best thing to a real WWII 1911 that I could afford.<\/p>\n

My second Tisas is a clone of the Marine M45 Close Quarters Combat Pistols<\/a>. I wound up buying two of those \u2014 one for me and one for my grandson. Number three is a 9mm Stingray Carry Commander that I obtained to fill the bill for a 9mm Commander-sized 1911 for EDC. I\u2019ll do my best in words and pictures here to convey the pride of ownership that comes with owning the Republic of Texas Commemorative pistol that is the subject of this review. We\u2019ve got those in stock at Cheaper Than Dirt, so you can get one, too. Don\u2019t live in Texas? I wouldn\u2019t let that stop me. You\u2019re going to like this gun.<\/p>\n

The words collectible<\/em> and commemorative<\/em> sometimes go together to describe a special issue gun, but not always. I\u2019ve owned a couple of collectible, high-value firearms that I didn\u2019t shoot either because their value was enhanced by them being in a never-fired condition, or they were just too pretty to take out because they might get scratched. I\u2019m not a fan of guns that fit either of those situations, because I like to use my guns.<\/p>\n

The Tisas Republic of Texas Commemorative pistol is tough and well-made. It will stand up to use without exhibiting damage. Plus, it\u2019s not so expensive that it should have its own special \u201cdon\u2019t touch\u201d place in my collection. It\u2019s more like a BBQ gun you might strap on from time to time to show off to other collectors. You can shoot it, and it will hold its value just fine. Let\u2019s get into the details.<\/p>\n

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The author has found value in some other Tisas 1911s: Top right is his Raider, a Colt M45 Clone. Bottom left is the WWII M1911A1 Clone and bottom right is the 9mm Stingray Commander.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Tisas Republic of Texas Commemorative<\/h2>\n

The Republic of Texas Commemorative pistol is a Government-length 1911 with Colt 70 Series internals. Empty weight is 2 pounds, 2 ounces. The frame is stainless steel, full-sized, and ramped. The slide is stainless steel, 5-inch with decorative engraving, rounded top, with rear cocking serrations. The left side has the words, \u201cThe Republic of Texas\u201d.<\/p>\n

On the dust cover reads, \u201c1 of 1836.\u201d The right side of the slide has \u201cMarch 2, 1836,\u201d the date the Republic of Texas was founded \u2014 just below the lowered and flared ejection port. The sights consist of a Novak-style U-notch rear sight, and a brass dot extending from a black blade front sight. The 5-inch .45 ACP<\/a> barrel is forged and machined with button rifling.<\/p>\n

The frame is forged stainless steel. It has 25 LPI checkering on the front strap. The mainspring housing is flat with 25 LPI checkering. The thumb safety is ambidextrous, and the grip safety has an extended memory bump. Wooden grips with laser-etched Republic of Texas logo midway are on the grip on each side. The trigger and hammer are skeletonized. Trigger pull was initially a little over seven pounds, which surprised me since the triggers are lighter on all three of my other Tisas 1911s.<\/p>\n

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Tisas Texas Republic Commemorative edition production will be limited to 1836 units.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

I made a slight adjustment to the main spring by adding some curve to the left tab (the one that engages the hammer as the sear), and that brought the trigger pull weight down to an average of 5 pounds. If you don\u2019t know what I\u2019m talking about and the need is there, you can refer it to a gunsmith for this minor adjustment. The gun shipped in a lockable case with two 8-round Checkmate magazines<\/a>. A cleaning brush, rod, and barrel bushing wrench were also included.<\/p>\n

As I write this, I\u2019ve made two range trips just to shoot the Texas gun and to share it with a couple of my shooting companions. We\u2019re all 1911 guys, and we\u2019ve all shot a variety of full-size 1911s (including the recently reviewed Tisas Raider which in many regards is the same gun with different cosmetics). One thing about the Texas Commemorative pistol that immediately sets it apart is the sights. The bead front sight viewed through the U-notch of the rear sight make for a very precise sight picture. Even with my aging eyes \u2014 aiming at paper targets 10\u201315 yards away \u2014 I can easily create a repeatable sight picture<\/a>, which makes it easy to create a decent spread.<\/p>\n

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The Tisas Republic of Texas Commemorative pistol ships in a deluxe lockable pistol case with 2 magazines, cleaning rod, brush, barrel bushing tool, and a safety lock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The 1911 is such an enjoyable platform to shoot. Because of the maturity of its design, there are no surprises. Such was the case with the Texas Commemorative Tisas. I started with an MTM ammo box containing 100 assorted 230-grain JHP and FMJ cartridges. When those were gone, I switched to some lighter weight, faster cartridges. These included a box of Norma<\/a> MHP 175-grain cartridges traveling at an average of 1,050 fps and a box of Underwood<\/a> +P 135-grain cartridges traveling at 1,335 fps. Freehand accuracy was similar with all these rounds and reliability was 100 percent. The weight of the gun helped with recoil.<\/p>\n

I cleaned<\/a> the gun after the second range trip and was surprised to find it wasn\u2019t very dirty. Takedown is standard for a standard-length guide rod.<\/p>\n

I have a number of 1911 holsters<\/a>, so I pulled some of them out and boned up on my 1911 carry strategy. I have a holster for appendix carry of the 9mm Stingray Commander, but I don\u2019t see myself carrying a full-size 1911 in that manner. Instead, I\u2019ll use the Bullard Leather Company IWB holster that carries well at 3 o\u2019clock.<\/p>\n

This is a fine collectible pistol for under $1,000. I\u2019ve developed a fine appreciation Tisas and its ability to bring excellent products such as the Tisas Republic of Texas Commemorative 1911 to the U.S.<\/p>\n

Are you a collector? Would you keep the Tisas Texas Commemorative pristine, wear it as a BBQ gun, or run rounds through it? Share your answers in the Comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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