Here in the U.S., Tisas is a relatively new player in the 1911 manufacturing game, yet they offer many different 1911 configurations—from double-stack 9mm models and Mil-Spec GI-style 1911s to optic-ready 1911s and concealed-carry models. The 1911 Stingray Carry is in the concealed carry model category and offers features typically seen on semi-custom and custom … Read more
Click here to read Part 1 of this two-part post. In the first part of this post, I detailed the hours of effort and frustration that went into assembling a custom 1911. When last I left you, I had the possibility of a working 1911 in that it was dry functioning just as it should … Read more
I have only known a few people aside from professional gunsmiths who have taken up the challenge of building their own custom 1911. I know a fair number who own guns built by famous 1911 shops, but I had to look long and hard to find someone who had actually hand-fitted one himself. Still, I … Read more
When most people think of a 1911, they think of Colt or Springfield. Truth be told, SIG SAUER is America’s number one maker of 1911 handguns. The New Hampshire manufacturer has been cranking out John Moses Browning’s masterpiece as fast as their CNC machines can turn, in a stunning variety of models. While many favor the clean … Read more
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