Finally got the Commander out to the range again today. I ordered five 9-round Mec-Gars and two 10-round Mec-Gars to go with the two OEM Checkmates. Shot 209 rounds of Magtech/S&B/Prvi through it. No problems at all. Brings round count up to 359.Originally Posted by Wonder9
I did adjust the grip safety tension on the mainspring for more tension though. I think I'm going to ditch the ambi-safety for a Wilson standard, some Hogue panels, and leave it alone.
Is that a ramped, 9-round Metalform magazine?
No, ID on baseplates:
USGI-style are Mec-Gar 9-rounds
Standard size polymer base plates are the Checkmates
Largest polymer base plates are the Mec-Gar 10-rounds
I really like the 10-round Mec-Gars because they feed, load easy, and have the anti-friction coating.
I bought one of the Tank Commanders about a year ago. Went through it and changed out the trigger, Lok grips, springs, guide rod, grip safety, hammer, and safety's. It has run with no bobbles after about 400 rounds so far. Only thing I really want to change still is the sights. The gun was so cheap, even with the added parts, still didn't spend as much as you would on a Colt or Springfield. Love shooting this thing, and don't have to worry about beating it up.
Went back to the range today since I got some free 1997 production Win M882 that was corroded as hell from sitting in a covered barn for 20+ years. Some had black corrosion so bad, they would not chamber even in a Beretta 92 barrel. I basically resorted to cleaning them in white vinegar and salt to clear it all off. Shot 150 rounds of that which resulted in 4 failure to fires due to dead primers. Other 146 rounds fired, but very inconsistent accuracy due to storage. Went into the shop, bought 100 rounds of S&B 124, and fired them off with no issues with normal accuracy.
So round count is at 605 rounds after the four dead rounds and two FTEs due to a magazine issue. Easily becoming one of my favorite handguns.
News about SDS which is Tisas USA's parent company:
SDS Imports Hires Christopher DiCenso as CEO
SDS Imports, the internationally recognized firearms manufacturer that provides high quality firearms at unrivaled value is pleased to announce that the company has hired Christoper DiCenso as the company’s CEO.
Chris brings over thirty years of experience to SDS, and most recently was a Managing Partner at Growth Strategy Partners where he specialized in helping mostly firearm and related companies accelerate their revenue, profit, and organizational growth. Chris has been the President of Camfour, started his career as a manufacturing engineer at Sturm Ruger, and competes regularly in IDPA, USPSA and 3-Gun matches.
”I met SDS Imports when I was the President of Camfour and was impressed with the company’s product offering, but more importantly their longer term view on customer relationships. SDS has a very strong foundation and I look forward to working with the owners and team.”
SDS Imports has five impressive firearm brands under its umbrella, Tisas USA, Tokarev USA, MAC, Inglis, and Spandau Arms, all which Chris twill look to help grow their sales and reach in the United States firearm market space.
Since 2017 the founding partners of SDS Imports have leaned on their experience in importation, manufacturing, and engineering to ensure a successful entry into the United States markets for these brands, and now with Chris’s unique set of skills will look to continue their company’s growth.
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Is this a good thing or is this just the usual C-suite gobbledygook?
If we have to march off into the next world, let us walk there on the bodies of our enemies.
Finally got this resolved. I put in a new WC bulletproof series sear spring, and now have a nice consistent 4.25# trigger with no hammer follow. The springs ended up being a dog’s breakfast - Wolff main and recoil, Wilson plunger, magazine catch and sear springs. No Tisas springs left.
Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”
Who knows? The fellow seems to have been around the Industry for awhile so he should be well versed in marketing and sales and QC and warranty practices. Or maybe he can't keep a job and keeps getting canned.
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Mini Review: Tisas Duty 9mm w/ 1913 Rail (B9R)
So a trip to a gun shop for a H2 Buffer turned into a Tisas B9R. I wanted a Govt model in 9mm since I have a Govt in 45 and Commander in 9mm. I was more set on a USGI style, but the B9R is basically a black Raider clone so I swiped the plastic. Plus I want a 1911 with a 1913 rail. Cleaned it and got to the range today. Ended up shooting 200 rounds of S&B/Prvi/Fiocchi in 115 and 124. I had 3 FTFs out of the 200 rounds as pictured after a few rapid fire magazines.
Accuracy wasn't bad, but not as good as my Commander. This was the first 75 rounds at 15 yards. I was getting better towards the end of the session getting the hold right, but despite the lack of recoil, seemed lacking in accuracy consistency.
Other observations:
- The trigger is heavy. Trigger pull is in the 5.5-6lb range. May be contributing to poorer accuracy.
- Ejection is inconsistent with a good amount of brass to face.
- The trigger has a good amount of vertical play. May end up getting a short trigger to replace it.
- The slide has some horizontal movement to the left. The top left-side frame rail has wear that is absent on the top right-side frame rail.
- Hammer sounds crunchy/creaky when cocked. Will get into the innards to check for burrs/binding
- I think I may invest in a TLR-9 specifically for this 1911.
- Shooting a steel Govt 9mm feels more like the Time Crisis light gun instead of an actual firearm.
Overall, a little disappointed in the B9R in comparison to the Carry 9mm & Service 45. Will need some work, but it's a $450 1911.
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