I love the lack of billboarding on Tisas pistol. Simple and clean looking.

This was a well-produced by a pleasant, perfectly articulate reviewer; no filler words or slang.

People see the 1911 as being old and antiquated, but it can now be had in any pistol caliber, weight, capacity, and size. The old girl can still hold her own against polymer guns.

It’s great to see companies like Tisas coming out with double stack 1911’s that the average person can afford. I was at a gun show today and got to hold a Tisas 1911 stingray on 45acp, now I really want one 👍

Nice tack drive. I never had any interest in the 2011 either until Tisas came out with these. The price is right and Tisas makes great pistols

Keeping the silly people who like saying "first", when they should be talking about HR giving us a fast and quality review. Let's Go Chief

Thanks for another great video! You are consistently creating interesting and informative content. I really want another Tisas now!

Great review as always. Tisas usually comes through these days.

Great review, not every firearm is perfect for everyone. Some just work better for some folks than others.

Tisas steadily impresses with the quality n features they offer. Great review as always .

Change is good in gun technology , good pistol for the price in the 2011 world

I am 6 ft. 5 in. tall and have large hands that can palm basketballs, so I really like that this gun has a slightly wider grip. I know a lot of people have a problem with Turkish guns but I don't. The Turks have been making guns for hundreds of years. This looks like they've gotten a whole lot of things right. The Glock-cut rear sight, the optics capability, the rail, the beavertail grip safety, the thumb safety, everything. Fantastic review! Thank you so much for this! ❤👍👌

Excellent presentation. I have dabbled with more costly 2011s so these might be really impressive. The Stingrays are very good, better in fit & finish than I expected.

Chief....Thank you for the no BS💩 video.

Thank you for the detailed reviews. I'm new to the 1911 platform and have learned much from your presentations. Semper Fi!

Getting acclimated to the trigger can take some time. Even with nice triggers.

I agree with your final thoughts; this handgun is a departure from the norm. In my range time, I shoot four different 1911s. And I still need time to adjust between them, even after several thousands of rounds through them. If you should maintain possession of the Tisas DS long enough to get at least a few hundred rounds through it, another shooting test might be indicated. As always, thank you for the review! Almost forgot--great shot on the tack!

Nice review, Chief! I think your analysis is spot on. I had a similar experience when I transitioned to a Staccato; it felt the same, but different. I couldn't change the grip width, but I did change my trigger finger placement and ended up w/better placed & tighter groups. An optic fine tuned it even further. 👍👍

Looks like an interesting 2011 style option.

After your comment on how soft shooting it was I went back and looked at your shots from the rest. After the smoke clears it looks like the gun never moved, even though you can see some movement before it gets obscured by smoke. That is awesome. Great, thorough review as always.

I really would like to add a Tisas to the collection 1 day. I wonder how this performs with and optic on it?? Thanks for another great video. 🙂

Glad to see you venture out of your norm. I have have multiple traditional 1911s and a few double stacks. All are routinely carried. You can always find a grip module in the future that has been slimmed down to an officer size, or one that is not as thick if you choose and still be uxnwr what many DS models go for.

Another thorough, honest and candid review - thank you

It is hard to compare a 1911 to a 2011, I have tried several 2011's but 1911 is my go to. It fits me and my hand. I really believe that carry what works for you and you practice with. Shots on target are more important that shots fired that do not hit what you want to hit. Great evaluation video. Thanks

Howard, thanks for another great review. I am always amazed by your " tack driver" segment.

Another quality informative video-something I do appreciate and have come to rely on from your productions, and you never fail to deliver. My pistol life began with the M1911A1 long ago when it was a standard issue item, and the one experience I had with a 2011 was my buddy's Para-Ordnance full sized double stack. For me, it was the same in that the controls were in the same places and the manual of arms identical, but there was something about that grip that felt foreign as if I were shooting a very different pistol. There is something about the ergonomics of a 1911 which makes me compare every pistol to it. You are the "fair and balanced" reviewer of firearms sir!

Another fantastic review with a very balanced perspective! Glad to see a budget friendly double stack 1911, as prices on other offerings have kept me away as well. I will probably wait for the .45 Auto or 10mm version... still very tempting though!

I recently acquired a Live Free Armory Apollo 11, which is another double stack 9MM handgun priced under $1000. I love this pistol! As you say, it shoots "soft" and is extremely controllable. Accuracy is better than I can match 😵‍💫. The Apollo 11 does have that FLGR that you dislike, it is simple enough to work with and the gun runs flawlessly. If I had not bought it, I would be looking for that Tisas Duty DS ( I prefer the full length over the Commander slide ). Great video, I envy your ability to drive that tack as easily as you do.

My Staccato came with a full-length guide rod by Dawson Precision that doesn't require any tools, paperclips, etc. Since it takes the spring tension off the slide stop, I find that it breaks down even easier than a GI-style 1911 without the full-length guide rod. I believe you can get the Dawson Precision rods for other 1911's as well. If I didn't have the staccato already, I'd be ordering one of these Tisas DS pistols as soon as I could get to my local FFL. That may still end up happening if they start making about a version in .45ACP or 10mm...

I finally got my first 1911 full-size. It's a tisaş B45 duty Love that he actually pronounces tisaş correctly!!

Great review thanks, I'm serious thinking about getting one of these even though I usually want at least a year before buying a recently released gun.

Great review ! Tisas seems to really be knocking it out of the park.

The tack driver test is funny and I like it. Someone should have thought of this before now

Thanks for the review, as always very well done and insightful.

Thank you for your honesty in your reviews I am actually looking at this very pistol for purchase and I’m still looking at it trying to find one at the range I can shoot as always your ability as a high end shooter is a help when looking at a pistol your honesty is worth it’s weight in gold god bless and stay safe

Thanks for this review. With all the "GREATEST GUNS EVER!!!" reviews on KZfaq about 2011-style pistols, I've been looking very seriously at picking up one of these Tisas pistols. This review will definitely help me decide.

Very detailed and straightforward review! I recently discovered your channel, excellent work sir!

Good review. I'm not as versed with 1911's, but I'd find a 2011 too different as well. Nothing beats the slim feel of a traditional 1911.

There are soany goons on thw internet now. I am really enjoying tour content lately. Reminds me of the good ol days of early firearm reviews by you and Hickok. You a legend man thabk you for doing this still after all these years. Your absolutely one of the best content creators without any drama or nonsense. Very rare.

Great review as usual! If I can ever find one of these I definitely want to pick one up.

I liked how you clarified several times the difference between you just needing to learn the gun as opposed to a problem with the gun. I know other KZfaqrs would just say it was the gun's fault or this or that. Subscribed!

A Very precise table top review!! Everything that is needed to be known in a logical sequence is presented !! A very good appraisal of the performance and accuracy of the pistol without an over amount of rounds fired!! This helps in everyone getting fair evaluation of the pistols initial performance and characteristics. It presents the initial exposure and information for a decision to to explore this type of pistol further and whether to purchase one!! Looking forward to a possible more in depth review for performance and reliability with a wider range of ammo if possible!! Keep up your Great reviews!! Quality over Quantity!! Thanks!!

Your expression when you look for the tack shot is priceless. Great review. I'm happy with my Tisas guns and all my Turkish shotguns as well.

Another excellent review. Thank you, sir. Based on your reviews, I’ve acquired 3 Tisas 1911's. Two out of three have been 100%. The 9mm carry had extraction issues,. I swapped the extractor out with and EGW, and it’s been flawless ever since. I look forward to more Tisas reviews.

Great video, thx. More of a classic guy myself too, this DS muddys that water with a Hi Power. I think I would defer to the later.

I have a Tisas 1911 DS 9mm Carry 4.25in and it's the best handgun I've ever owned! Tight slide with tight groups and only 1 misfeed in over 850 rounds! I think my son was limp wristing it when the sole misfeed occurred so I don't think it was the gun's fault. It has excellent reliabilty and a 4.5 lb trigger out of the box. Tisas makes an awesome 2011 and I'm definitely carrying this from now on! Classic firearms has a $100 off sale today and you can always get one on Buds firearms. GREAT GUN!

I’m glad I purchased my 3 tisas 19rs…. It wouldn’t surprise me if the price point will rise…. Tisas is a gun that you really do get more then you pay for… I’ve listened to so many reviews and it is hard to find a negative review…. Glad I got em when I did

The frame design is interesting and clearly less expensive to manufacture than a solid steel or alloy frame. That's not a criticism but an observation. Functioning and accuracy were both excellent IMO. Thanks for yet another informative and interesting video.

Another Grear review Howard, I have the stingray in 9mm, and the 1911a1 45, and both have the same excellent workmanship that you mentioned. Please don't give it back till you have had time to work with it some more! I'm interested in this 2011 especially the price. Give it some more play time and another video, Thanks

My local range has one of these. It has near suppressor height sights. I found it to shoot low. I was slightly underwhelmed. But I believe that if I worked with it for a while, I would probably come to like it a lot. I’m very happy with my B9 carry. It feels like a “cheat code” coming from my Sig P320. Not as crazy about the 9-round capacity. But I’m way more confident in my ability to hit with it over other pistols.

Good review, HR. Looks like another nice 1911-style handgun from Tisas.

Another great pistol review HR, as always. I like some of the things you pointed out about it, just two items that convince me I'll just stay with my old Colt. One is the caliber, the other is the plastic grip assembly. There is just something wrong about plastic in a firearm. I know it's all the in thing now a days, I'm jist old school. Thanks again for an excellent review...

Congratulations on your considerations. As I live in Brazil (a country with many restrictions on weapons), its content always brings details and opinions based on a lot of experience, common sense and seriousness... every time someone asks me why I chose a S&W M&P 2.0 over a Glock, I recommend your channel. God bless you!

Thank you for sharing this information. Looks like a good pistol comparable to higher priced similar ones.

Can't wait to see this. This should be a game changer.

You did an honest review of this pistol. Thank you! I might buy the 5"

Never held a 2011 , I like the feel of the single stack . Looks like a great shooter !

Really enjoy you content and perspectives. Keep up the great work, sir.

Great review! I can't wait to shoot this gun. I love 2011s and this one is priced to sell and everything appears to say this is going to be a great pistol.

Another excellent review of today’s contemporary handguns. HR your reviews are always well filmed, well organized, well presented. Watching you shoot, and getting used to your expectations lets viewers understand the weapon you’re showing easier to understand for themselves. As a former Marine and civilian law enforcement person, this weapon’s size, capacity and appearance seem to be a winning EDC option. I currently carry two weapons while in traffic, and one for personal carry upon exiting vehicle. Unfortunately I believe the capacity of weapon supersedes the caliber of weapon, because I continue to be fan of the 1911 .45, I consider my 9mm pistol as mass shooter encounter weapon. Hopefully needing neither. Semper Fidelis @ Tack Driver

As an old 1911 guy, I am looking VERY hard at one of these. I shot STI 2011s way back when they first came out in competition, so the grip is fine for me. Thanks for the review, Sir.

Tack Driver!!! That's part gun but mostly YOU! Good Shootin' Mister.....ya gotta love a 1911. Classic looks, great feel, heavy enough to let you know you have something in your hand. I don't mind polymer stuff, but I just love the feel of a hunk of metal.

I finally attempted the 7 yd tack shooter thing. I used a S&W 6904 for my attempt. It's tougher to do than what you make it look. I didn't get it in the first 3 shots. I did get it on the 5th shot however. I have the Tisas 1911 1A, which I purchased after seeing you video, and really love it. It's a great gun and as close as I'll ever come to owning a GI 1911.

I am planning on making this my first 1911 purchase.

I’m really excited to try one of the new Tisas 1911 DS nightstalker. It’s basically the 5in version of this gun with a few upgrades. I honestly had no interest in 2011 guns until about a year ago. My brother is a police officer and his department just allowed them to start carrying Staccatos if the officers buy them. He purchased two with the significant Leo discount. I thought it was dumb until I shot one. There is some secret sauce there that makes them incredible. I can’t drop 2k+ but $900 is doable for me. Thanks for this review. It makes me even more interested in the Tisas 2011s.

Heck yes I’m excited for this pub!

Thanks you for taking the time to review this pistol. I'm wondering if maybe some grip tape would cure the tendency to shoot left? Thanks again.

Good work Sir. You can get thin grips to help negate the fat handle.

I have been very impressed with every Tisas I have. I have a Service Special and 2 W W II slide marked ones, one in .45 and one in 9mm. This might have to be added to my collection for daily open carry around my rural property.

I took my DS9 out for a range test last weekend. It feels more substantial than the Girsan 2311. Also shows better build quality - and yes has a GI guide rod. Came with two magazines. I had one round standup out of mag during 4th magazine (oddly enough it happened when I gripped really hard with my support hand trying to get more accuracy). For me it shoots low left, not as bad as the Girsan did. But still 2" low left even with a high sight hold. My problem is my first 2011 was a Bul SAS2 tac lite and it ran like a top and accurate as all get out. These Turkish clones so far are about half the pistol the Bul was. But then they are half the price.

HR, great video. You're doing a lot of knife handing this pistol. Maybe you need to take this one out to a comp to help you burn off some energy? Keep up the good work. Thank you for helping Paul. Semper Fi!

Good video. Interesting pistol. I like Tisas. My 2 1911s and my hipower are all great.

I'm looking forward to getting one of them myself.

Cool video. Thanks, Chief and thanks House of Pain.

Thank you for your excellent review !

We did a 500 round burn down on a sample size of two of these guns as well as an attempted 500 round burn down on the Girsan 2311 DS, spoiler: The Tisas/SDS guns run hard and the Girsan isn't worth the materials it's made out of.

Great video. The sound track outside at the range is very clear but in your shop it's still hard to hear you. Good luck finding the problem.

Love your reviews! I just ordered the full length model!

Enjoy your videos. Purchased a TISAS as a Range Gun. Reminded me of the 1911 I carried in the USMC as an MP (1974-1979). Reliable, Accurate and Affordable. What more could I ask for? Inexpensive, yes. Cheap, NO! Well-made and nice finish. I did not listen closely and when I heard you say it was a 9mm I almost GAGGED!!!! Thought it was a .45!!!!

Reminds me of my Remington R1 Recon with Tisas quality. The 2011 market is getting rationalized so average folks can afford one. Thanks for the review.

Thank you for the video and review. I plan to buy this handgun and eventually make it my everyday carry. I carry a Arex zero 1 Taftical now sp weight and size is not an issue. I just think this gun is the perfect edc for some people. I just wish they produced this gun in 45acp but from what I hear they are planning on releasing other calibers later on

👍👍 great job by you and Tisas.

I’ve not jumped on the Turkish gun bandwagon, but Tisas’s 1911’s and Beretta cheetah copies look interesting.

Thank you for reviewing the DS9. I just submitted my order through battlehawk armory for $739. I recently tried the Girsan 2311 and was disappointed. It launched the front grip pin on the first outing. the included far dot was very hard to zero and the dot was unfocused. So put on the iron sights and had a similar experience as you shooting the DS except amplified by 4. Waay low left , but did occasionally get one or two far left of the bullseye by holding 3" up and right. So put the dot back on, verified zero and operation and sold it for a $200 loss. Very interested in the DS9.

can't wait for the follow up reviews with the pistol. Nice solid review.

First time watching this platform excellent review sir I have no doubt this firearm would work well for me ..I do agree the blacked out rear sight is an issue,but I'm going to put an optic on this one anyway again thanks for a great review

My reaction to 2011s has been like yours--especially since all the competition-oriented modifications make them look bulky and heavy--but that pistol is a beauty. From what I'm seeing of the price, it's what is normal for a new 1911 pattern handgun. I'm just annoyed by nature with the idea of a 9mm 1911. I would, however, like one in .38 Super.

I just saw Palmetto State Armory sells these and I'm considering the 10mm when they get those back in stock.

Just ordered mine today!!!

I would bet that after a few hundred rounds you would like this a lot better. The softer shooting feel is probably due to the wider butt distributing the recoil over a larger area. I like your insight that this might be part of your missed shots as well. It's much different in the gun/shooter interface with the wider grip; it will take a little getting used to. It looks like a nice one. Great video as always; thanks!

could be my next purchase , love the service model

If that is made as well as the 1911 A1 model, it will be a great pistol!

GREAT REVIEW BROTHERMAN!!!! THANKS! HOWARD M.👍👍👍👍😊

Appreciate the accuracy check. Many lack that.

Thank you for another great video!

Excellent review HR!

Good morning, HRFUNK and family. Happy Saturday to everyone there and BIG HUGS❤. Yes, sir. As much as I love my rock island tac ultra fshc 45acp dubble stack. Yes, as it also being a 2011 type pistol. Is it practical to carry. My opinion. No. She's 3.2 lbs full magazine and one in the chamber. WAAAAAYYYY, to heavy for concealed carry my opinion. For home defense and just working around your house outside and as a side arm if your out in the woods. 💯. Of course I'd rather have a 10mm when in the woods than 45acp. But as a carry pistol. No. I'd rather have a 1911 4.25 barrel as a carry pistol when away from my home. When Hornaday flex lock 45acp ammo.

We have a local guy that runs one in USPSA matches. It runs great!!!

One thing on the trigger weight. These are marketed as "duty pistols". So the trigger is going to be a bit heavier. My staccato duty pistols are at 4.5lbs for that reason. If you are ever out this way you are welcome to try them.

Thanks for another Tisas review.