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#1
10-01-2013, 10:42 PM
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Project "Dirty Hands"
I purposely purchased this 1911 so, that I can get my hands dirty with some smithin'. I did not want to start filing, sanding, grinding, ect on an expensive 1911 so, I bought this. It's a Tisas (Turkey made) sold from Bud's. Got it for $450ish with one 8rd Mec-Gar mag. I have read nothing but good reviews on this pistol (although, not many out there) and hope it was a wise choice. I have a list of mods/enhancements I want to do to this thing but, first things first. I will give it a good break-in with as many different types of ammo as possible before I change anything on it. Here are some (lots, lol) pictures as shipped from the factory.
     
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10-01-2013, 11:07 PM
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First impression..............not bad. The slide to frame fit is pretty tight with very little movement up and down, I'm sure it will loosen up a bit after it gets shot a bunch. The beaver tail fit is .....ok. MSH fit is tight with no wiggle but, as you can see in the pics.....the bottom has a big gap. Not worried about that because, that is something that will get changed later. The barrel bushing fits nice and snug although, I can still field strip with only my hands (no bushing tool needed). The sights are a nice three dot as seen on most EDC pistols. I will upgrade them to a target style later. The trigger...well, it sucks. The pull weight is averaging around 6lbs......ugh! The trigger also moves up and down as well as side to side quite a bit. That will be changed for sure. The magwll has no bevel in it so, the mags are a bit difficult to change fast (at least for me). The mag release is also a bit stiff and I have to really push on it to release the mags. Not sure if it just needs break in or the spring needs to be lightened. Over all, I am happy so far. The finish is excellent and looks "tactical". Has a flat look to it and was applied nicely. These pics do not do it justice. That's it for now.....dinner calls so, I gotta go. Will update once I get some rounds through it.
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#6
10-02-2013, 12:01 AM
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Looks good. Best of luck with it.
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Joe O'Rourke Joseph C. O'Rourke, Major, USAR (Retired) COTEP # CBOB0480 NRA Member :stand:
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#7
10-02-2013, 07:51 AM
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Enjoy modifying your new toy!! Keep us posted on the changes as they go?
Da 
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COTEP: CBOB578 DW CCO SIG GSR 1911 SA Micro Compact and a spectacular cast of others! "You have never lived, until you have almost died. And for those who fight for it, life has a flavor that the protected will never know." Guy de Maupassant, 1893. Anonymously, penned on a sign at a command post at Khe Sanh, RVN.
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#8
10-02-2013, 09:26 AM
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Nice looking 1911!!
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"This is the 44 Magnum AutoMag and holds a 300 grain cartridge and if properly used can remove the fingerprints"!! COTEP # CBOB0152
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#9
10-02-2013, 12:23 PM
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Good deal
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NRA Life Member Wilson Combat CQB Kimber Tactical Pro II S&W J-Frame .38 ect " I don't own the clothes I'm wearin', and the road goes on forever "  There's a gator in the bushes, and it's calling my name... COTEP #523
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#10
10-02-2013, 07:47 PM
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Okay, Doc, what the hell is a "Regular Mimber"?
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NRA Life Member Wilson Combat CQB Kimber Tactical Pro II S&W J-Frame .38 ect " I don't own the clothes I'm wearin', and the road goes on forever " There's a gator in the bushes, and it's calling my name... COTEP #523
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