It uses a GI dovetail? Haha that’s insane. I knew it looked similar in size but I didn’t think it would actually be that size. Thank you very much for that information, brother!
Are you even wearing ear pro? It doesn’t look like it. As someone with an almost constant ringing in my ears, everyone should use ear pro… Does Gerson have a long slide model?
for the future modifications, any part from wilson combat parts perfectly suited. (speed chute fits well, bullet proof series needs some corrections time to time.) for the feeding problems, polishing the ramp fixed up almost everything. pre 2020 production of girsan pistols doesnt have this quality. be carefull when you buying stuff. for a side note, they are producing xtreme series may be you wanna look at them. (they modified almost every part and installing magwell etc etc.)
Out of curiosity, is yours shooting low with the CTS 1250? I have it pretty much all the way down and it still shoots low at 5 yards. Do I need to go farther than 5? Or do I need to just aim high every time? I was hoping I could get it to be right on since this is a very speedy 1911. Would be dope for competition if I can get it to not shoot low
i bought that same pistol, had the slide machine for an adjustable sight and it has been one of the best 1911's i have ever owned at any price, absolutely the most 1911 for the money i have ever experienced. I'm not kidding mine has never hung up period, not once.
Girsan has always made great guns. I bought my son his first 1911 years ago it was a girsan chrome and polished two tone. It turned out to be better than what I was shooting
I actually bought a Girsan mc-1911sc officer 45 caliber handgun. I bought it 2 years ago when the price was $425. I believe they are running up towards $575 now. Still a good price! It is made with all steel, no plastic! My FFL dealer said it was a light gun which is amazing since it is all steel! It is a great concealed carry gun!!!...
I just purchase one of these (in 9mm) about a month ago the price after Tax was 625, so far about 800 rounds through it and only one failure to feed and that was in the first 50 rounds, lovin it so far. Oh also don't know about yours but mine came with adjustable sights
@@keithmcdonald7256 Mine came with adjustable sites also, since my barrel is so short I figured to point and shoot at a target about 5 ft away (someone assaulting me). The 9 mm would be very nice also and you get one extra round in the magazine.
I own one in black and silver. Came with a red dot installed for $560! Great gun. No issues. Girsan makes a High Power clone. You should pick one of those up also.
I noticed that when the gun failed to go into battery the shooter had both thumbs riding the slide and you didn’t. Being new and the parts not broken in yet he may have added enough resistance to cause the issue. The real test is when using defensive rounds ( hollow points ). Most 1911s can handle ball ammo pretty well. Good looking gun, I like the finish, color.
I have a Girsan 1911. The gun doesn’t fully chamber the last round with Wilson combat mags or the one that came with the gun but sig sauer mags fixed the issue
Glad I wasn't the only one to notice the FTF at 3:46, considering he tried to speed/ edit right through it and then claimed there was "no FTF so far" at the 4:20 mark...
Congratulations on your new pistol, I've heard nothing but great thing's about the Girsan. I would definitely have to consider carrying one if I owned one.
I appreciate this review I'm really into the 1911 style pistol just not into the 1911 style price so to hear that there's a quality 1911 out there under a thousand bucks under 500 bucks it's good to me
MAN...that really LOOKS the part! I guess you'll know for sure after you run a couple thousand through it, but I have a feeling you'll have very little to no issues. You should be able to move the sites with the tool for windage adjusting dovetail combat fixed sights. That failure to feed on a new 1911 that's not a custom build or super high end production gun is normal. It's likely in need of a good polish to the feed ramp. I do that to every 1911 I've ever bought before I bother to shoot it. These Turkish clones are WELL MADE. I know a guy who has over 5000 rounds through his Girsan Beretta 92 clone, and it seems and looks like it's got plenty of life left in the springs and extractor and the slide wear and barrel...all of it looks GREAT. The only gripe I've heard on the 1911 is that barrel bushings can crack, which is an easy, inexpensive fix, and some have issues with front sights drifting out. I've had WAY WORSE issues with Colt in the past, I can guarantee that. I think you sold me on one of these! Was it cut for an optic already???
Very realistic review. I subscribed because your production and editing has more realistic content in it. I like the fact that you had other people shoot the gun and give their feedback. Great job sir.
Thank you so much for the video! I’m a young guy and the first gun I ever shot and got used to was a colt 1911 70 series. I’m finally of age to buy a handgun and was looking for a cheap 1911 to start out with and turn into a project/learning gun without paying ungodly prices since again I’m new and inexperienced with handguns! This is by far the perfect price and model that I’m looking for!
There's a guy at my range that has one in 10mm. Last time I asked he had over 3000 rounds through it. Zero malfunctions with Wilson or Mec-Gar mags and factory ammo.
East Houston Here. I have heard nothing but good things about Girsan. I was on the fence about buying the Girsan MC Regard and I have yet to take it to the range. But I am constantly seeing more and more videos about how well these pistols shoot. I did take the pistol apart and lightly oiled it so when I do find the time to take it to the range, it'll be ready. I already have a Springfield 1911. Now I'm thinking about getting another 1911.Good stuff, brother.
Nice gun, never even heard of it before. Seems like a good bang for your buck.. My ears honestly started ringing when I saw you without earpro in the indoor range.
I have purchased one of these in 9mm, 4.4in Barrel. I had a frustrating 13% failure rate for the first 300 rounds, but things got better going into 500 with a 2-3% failure rate. It is quite mag sensitive, and like yours, the Wilson Combat mag worked better than the factory MecGar mag. I used stainless steel snap caps that I manually ran through the mags and the action and it loosened it up to be reliable. The trigger is very nice and had a crisp break. It came in at a 7.3 lb pull, which was a bit too heavy for a 1911 imho, so I had a ‘smith do a custom trigger on it and got it just below a 4lb break. It’s now an amazing, reliable, and accurate nail driver at 10-12 yds. It will run all sorts of ammo and won’t complain anymore! All in, mine came down to $850ish between the original purchase and the custom ’smith work. I figured 1911s can be temperamental, and I wasn’t too surprised by that. But a bit of TLC can make it as fantastic and reliable as a $1200+ offering. Thanks for your review!
Great Review! technology has made the gun industry 10x better. You just dont have to in all situations spend a lot of money to get a good 1911, with the advent of 3d and cc machining many less expensive gun makers can now compete with the high dollar guns. I have one just like it in my 1911 collection and like it well.
What's nice is that girsan and tisas have forged frames, not just forged slides and barrels. Most cheaper 1911s have cast frames. Also, the tisas and Girsan machine there frames and slides after gardening so they are very precise. It can take a bit of breaking it because of that, but it makes for a gun that will last a very long time and take a lot of rounds without slopping out on you!!!
Awesome video. I have the same Girsan 1911. I got it for $432 in 2021. I’m so glad you compared it to the Sig because I looked at both and the price won out. However, I just purchased the Sig Fastback Nightmare for $1300. Hope to see your video for it soon.
I bought a Rock Island Tactical 1911 in 45 ACP about 7 yrs ago, Its SS and I have owned other Colts Before. The RI is a series 70 clone, and it has a good finish but could be better...Only use Wilson combat Mags and they work well..nice Video very nice pistol..good value..Semper Fi
Thanks for the review. One of my 1911s is a Charles Daly made in the Philippines by Armscorp. It has given performance all out of proportion to the price I paid for it. My standard procedure for all 1911s is to use only Wilson Combat mags, polish the feed ramps to a mirror polish with "Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish" and replace the extractor (internal extractor) with a Wilson Combat extractor. So far this gives 100% reliability with 3 Colts, 2 Kimbers and the Charles Daly 1911 I own. And my usual practice ammo is a 230gr. RN lead bullet I cast from straight wheelweights with 5.0 gr of HP38 powder for about 825 fps (5" barrel). This would be a jam-o-matic recipe for most 1911s. I'm interested in the brake for one of my target 1911s. I'm glad to hear you thought it was functional. I may give one a try. Yes, change the recoil spring. The added weight of the red dot and the muzzle brake makes it more difficult to close the slide. But, in my experience, most FTF can be corrected with a Wilson Combat extractor, good magazines and a polished feed ramp.
I paid $550 taxes and all out the door with my girsan mc1911s .45. I haven't found a .45 mag that hasn't fit, 2000 + rounds and not 1 hang up, not 1 failed ejection, used all kinds of brands, fmj,tmj, hollowpoint, ballistic hollowpoint that expands into a powder cavity after full expansion for orange sized holes inside flesh targets and I have nothing bad to say about it. The trigger I believe was swapped by the gunsmith I purchased it from because you can just barely tap it and I mean BARELY touch it and it fires. No loose or wiggling parts, the best thing is it's not a $1500 Kimber, so if for some reason you knock it off the table or someone drops it, you literally don't care because it's not a Kimber but does everything you need it to. I've tested it in dirty and wet scenarios and it fired and ran a mag covered in mud. If you want a .45 that you can put through the paces and still rely on if needed, this is it. I'm in no way affiliated with girsan or any other company, I have 3 glocks, 2 Kahrs and this girsan 1911 and I shoot this gun more than the other 5 put together.
Michael I have the same pistol and the same ammo. It’s one of my favorite low budget 1911 45. I never had a problem with mine, but I’m a clean fanatic. I’m always cleaning my guns.
Girsan is an underrated manufacturer. I have their Regard Gen4 (one of their beretta 92 clones). One failure during first box of ammo and been butter since then. My go to for when I can get away with carrying a full size. Definitely looking at their P35 (hi power clone) or their 1911 next.
@@knifeandfirearmreviews3661 I have one it is the match elite 1911 in 45 it has been nothing but a bad cartoon in my life constant jamming issues now just yesterday when I chamber a round it instantly goes off that makes it one extremely dangerous pile of shit and what is really frustrating there customer service completely sucks. Now I am to the point I do not want it fixed nor a new one I want a full refund. If nothing gets solved this week with this piece of crap I am going to contact the attorney General. Buyer beware buy your 1911 from a better company than Girsan.
Thank you so much for this video I want a 1911 but I don't want to spend over 600 period to me it's not worth it to many others guns on market to get for that price with better features and more rounds I just want to add one to my collection. This is the best review i have seen on a cheap 1911 brother great Job!!!! Looks like a gun you take to the alps ⛰ or the outback or in a Australian jungle man thats nice
@@SMASHTIME thank you I will be picking one up as soon as I can find one thank you again. I just didn't want to spend 1500 plus on no handgun. Iam prior millitary and those guys swear by that platform I shot one 2 years ago and instantly thought about on efor the collection. I shot a Para ordinance 1911 45 and it shot super smooth no hangup at all so I was like I want one but bot at the cost of my mortgage ya feel me 🤣🤣 after all the research I found this one and rick island armory but I'll go with this one
I own that exact 1 and for the money its incredible, very good feel, super smooth action, trigger is so nice and the gun is rock solid no wiggling parts, definitely worth the money
@@SMASHTIMEran one up against a Ruger 1911 and a Smith and Wesson 1911 and my uncle's Remington Rand 1911. They were only nicer in the finish. The fit wasn't any better and the triggers weren't any better than a tisas or Girsan. Oh also tried against a SIG 1911. None of those more expensive guns performed any better.
I feel you man I bought a turkish shotgun competition ready for around 500$ already milled the port for quad load and only thing I have to add is an optic and a compensator choke. They also include 5 chokes along with the gun and a 12 rounder and a 9 rounder tube. Alpha Arms Comp 2 12ga
Ok, you convinced me- I have a Para Ordinance Wart Hot in 45 acp, 3 inch. Have wanted to buy a 2cnd 1911. Considered the Taurus , Rock Island...even the S&W...You sold me. I'm getting this.
Love my Rock island 1911 tac ultra crazy reliable never had a malfunction never cleaned it, the finish not the best doesn't rust at all unlike other guns so why would i complain. Girsan looks nice too 😎
I want one. I have a RIA with similar features (no rail and black sights) in an ODG. Almost 3000 rounds without a hiccup so far but I did grease the slide surface before using it. That cost $600. I like 1911s but I am on a tight budget. Tisas and Girsan seem to make very nice guns for the budget limited. Would like to see a comparison between the three ,similarly configured.
I had one a couple of years back the hammer in the sear are soft and fragile. After 200 rounds the sear broke so I had to replace it with a Wilson Combat match hammer and sear after that I didn't have any problems.
That this is a good gun is not a surprise to me. I have a modest collection of "stock" 1911's including Colt, Sig, S&W, Springfield Armory,, Ruger, Magnum Research, Taurus, Remington, Rock Island, and Dan Wesson. Yes, the DW is the "nicest" of the bunch and is deadly accurate but truth-be-known, they ALL shoot plenty well for what I use them for. In fact, I'm super impressed with the Magnum Research for the money and my Rock Island 9mm is a really, really nice pistol. Never shot or owned a Girsan, but I'm sure it's a good pistol. Comp or no comp, I hope he had earplugs in that indoor range segment.
Got me one!!! Red dot...shoots great!! 600 rounds later? Im carrying it today!! Your review drove me to buy it. Wife not happy..i blamed you. But..i really like it. 0 percent cc..sooo..i own one!
I just bought my very first pistol, a Rock Island M1911-A1 45 apc for $500. The finish isn’t glamorous but for the price it’s worth it for me to get familiar and become proficient. From there I want to upgrade to a Springfield 1911. Those are gorgeous! Glad you mentioned the Rock Islands are good though. I plan on putting a lot of rounds through it so good to know it will hold up!
The Springfield will NOT be an upgrade from a RIA. It'll be kinda sideways. Send your RIA to Chris Hayes and you'll get back a Wilson Combat quality gun, for half the price.
Looks great with all the upgrades, just don't dig the 🥜 butter coloring. Stainless and black it looks classy. Thanks for the review brother and keep on the good works.
I have 2 Girsan 1911 one in 45 ACP and one in 9mm with a Red Dot Optic When I was stationed in Turkey all the cops I knew wanted a 1911 for duty carry! I have a Staccato P and it shoots a little bit better then the Girsan's but not much. Anyone needing a low cost carry pistol the Girsan's are great!
This is a good firearm, well worth the money. I had a 1911 tanker but unfortunately I sold it. Looking to get this model bc it’s more modern with the rail.
Good to hear I’m supposed to pick up a hunter in 10mm with 6” barrel and an adjustable sights in that color scheme Wednesday. Imported by EAA … A little over 600.
@@kingyeetus4986 It will take me a while to get it to a range, but if I can find my way back here I can give some first impressions after I pick it up. I have Tanfoglios from EAA, the same importer and am happy with them, although they are more expensive now.
@@wowbagger3505 if you do manage your way back be much appreciated, been really eyeballing this since it fits my wants exactly and doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I own a g20 but something about a basic longslide 1911 attracts me.
Great video! Found your channel because I was looking for a Girsan review for that certain model before I purchased one. Salamat, keep up the great work! Subscribe and liked!
Picked up mine today and man let me tell you... $400 at gun show brand new and mine is green with joker painting on it. Shoots like a charm, my first 1911 and I'm inlove with it 💯
I recently picked up a Girsan MC1911C XLV Commander .45 ACP and so far it’s pretty nice but do have a couple of fitment issues which the back of the slide which is slightly longer than the other side which I’ll get fixed by filing it flush along with the frame rails and then blending the extended grip safety into the frame
Great 1911.I have many colt 1911’s and other high end s1911’s . This gun is great. Please refer to it only as a far less expensive 1911 that can hold it’s own with the best.
Nice review. I like that u kept things real with the price of ammo. And you still shot 600+ rds. But you got RESULTS! I'll consider adding it to my collection. Was looking at the 9mm version. Already own a Kimber 1911. It's a sweet firearm, the favorite in my collection (only own 7). But you got a new subscriber. Keep posting. THANKS!! And where did you get the Red-dot from?
I think that fail to feed was operator error considering where he had his thumb resting against the slide. Bad positioning but he moved his thumb down I noticed afterward.
I just bought the Girsan 1911 .45 ACP in black with the 4.4" barrel, the bushing compensator, and rail from the factory. The trigger is probably 6 lbs plus but really crisp. I shot the first 350 rounds through it and after the first 100 or so it failed to go into battery 4 or 5 times because the extractor was behind the case rim... but the last 150 rounds it was fine, no further issues. The fitment is good and the slide is smooth. The spring on the grip safety is stout, so you really have to squeeze the grip, especially if you're riding the safety lever. I need to shoot it a bunch more to make certain it's reliable, because I intend to put a 1500 lumens light on the rail and a Wilson 10-round mag in it and use it as my nightstand gun. Including taxes, shipping, and FFL fee I paid $555 total for this sweet 1911. If it needs a bit of tuning by my local gunsmith, it's still a bargain.
Looks like a good buy, your ringer flinches by the way however did have both eyes open. Third guy could shoot. I only use playing cards at seven yards and all rounds must touch. Cheaper than targets.Invest in a trigger pull scale,or not,be nice to see lbs.Also I would have liked you to demonstrate barrel lock up and fit.Just push down on chamber and watch/feel for movement,then thumbs the muzzle around in the bushing (if you don't have digital caliper's). My Springfield Professional 1911 is still sick tite after 86,000 rnds. That should be expected for the kind of change you layout for one.👍
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It uses a GI dovetail? Haha that’s insane. I knew it looked similar in size but I didn’t think it would actually be that size. Thank you very much for that information, brother!
Are you even wearing ear pro? It doesn’t look like it. As someone with an almost constant ringing in my ears, everyone should use ear pro…
Does Gerson have a long slide model?
@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ yes. Using foamies
for the future modifications, any part from wilson combat parts perfectly suited. (speed chute fits well, bullet proof series needs some corrections time to time.) for the feeding problems, polishing the ramp fixed up almost everything. pre 2020 production of girsan pistols doesnt have this quality. be carefull when you buying stuff. for a side note, they are producing xtreme series may be you wanna look at them. (they modified almost every part and installing magwell etc etc.)
Out of curiosity, is yours shooting low with the CTS 1250? I have it pretty much all the way down and it still shoots low at 5 yards. Do I need to go farther than 5? Or do I need to just aim high every time? I was hoping I could get it to be right on since this is a very speedy 1911. Would be dope for competition if I can get it to not shoot low
i bought that same pistol, had the slide machine for an adjustable sight and it has been one of the best 1911's i have ever owned at any price, absolutely the most 1911 for the money i have ever experienced. I'm not kidding mine has never hung up period, not once.
Girsan has always made great guns. I bought my son his first 1911 years ago it was a girsan chrome and polished two tone. It turned out to be better than what I was shooting
I actually bought a Girsan mc-1911sc officer 45 caliber handgun. I bought it 2 years ago when the price was $425. I believe they are running up towards $575 now. Still a good price! It is made with all steel, no plastic! My FFL dealer said it was a light gun which is amazing since it is all steel! It is a great concealed carry gun!!!...
I just purchase one of these (in 9mm) about a month ago the price after Tax was 625, so far about 800 rounds through it and only one failure to feed and that was in the first 50 rounds, lovin it so far. Oh also don't know about yours but mine came with adjustable sights
@@keithmcdonald7256 Mine came with adjustable sites also, since my barrel is so short I figured to point and shoot at a target about 5 ft away (someone assaulting me). The 9 mm would be very nice also and you get one extra round in the magazine.
I own one in black and silver. Came with a red dot installed for $560! Great gun. No issues. Girsan makes a High Power clone. You should pick one of those up also.
Nice. The high power clone looks sweet. do you have that one also ?
@@SMASHTIME i cant find the clone
@@crosspointholsters1636 Girsan MCP 35
They make a barrel ported one too dont they ? Never owned a 1911 but this might be my first !
560? That sounds way better than 1k for one
I noticed that when the gun failed to go into battery the shooter had both thumbs riding the slide and you didn’t. Being new and the parts not broken in yet he may have added enough resistance to cause the issue. The real test is when using defensive rounds ( hollow points ). Most 1911s can handle ball ammo pretty well. Good looking gun, I like the finish, color.
After reading this I noticed the Same thing.
I have a Girsan 1911. The gun doesn’t fully chamber the last round with Wilson combat mags or the one that came with the gun but sig sauer mags fixed the issue
@@Rat_sGrimReaper good info. Thank you!
@@edshultz9760 ditto
Glad I wasn't the only one to notice the FTF at 3:46, considering he tried to speed/ edit right through it and then claimed there was "no FTF so far" at the 4:20 mark...
Turkish made guns have really stepped up in the last couple of years,I'm going to have to look for this one
turkish coverment copy usa guns
ThT was a great review thank you
Same here gonna look for one, thanks for the review.
@@Egedemircan31 olum nerenin malısın? Girsan devlet kurumu mu? Haklarını satın aldıktan sonra özel kurum dilediğini yapar, sil şu saçma yorumunu
Wow.... I've been wondering about the performance of this 1911. I'm very impressed. Great review!
Congratulations on your new pistol, I've heard nothing but great thing's about the Girsan. I would definitely have to consider carrying one if I owned one.
You get a lot for your money
I appreciate this review I'm really into the 1911 style pistol just not into the 1911 style price so to hear that there's a quality 1911 out there under a thousand bucks under 500 bucks it's good to me
Well for the price you cant beat it
Got a Tidas 1911 for under $400.00 just a couple of months agp.
Tisas
You can hear how smooth the slide-frame fit is when you rack the slide. Skeletonized trigger and hammer - looks like quite a bargain.
Yes. Never selling this one
MAN...that really LOOKS the part! I guess you'll know for sure after you run a couple thousand through it, but I have a feeling you'll have very little to no issues. You should be able to move the sites with the tool for windage adjusting dovetail combat fixed sights. That failure to feed on a new 1911 that's not a custom build or super high end production gun is normal. It's likely in need of a good polish to the feed ramp. I do that to every 1911 I've ever bought before I bother to shoot it. These Turkish clones are WELL MADE. I know a guy who has over 5000 rounds through his Girsan Beretta 92 clone, and it seems and looks like it's got plenty of life left in the springs and extractor and the slide wear and barrel...all of it looks GREAT. The only gripe I've heard on the 1911 is that barrel bushings can crack, which is an easy, inexpensive fix, and some have issues with front sights drifting out. I've had WAY WORSE issues with Colt in the past, I can guarantee that. I think you sold me on one of these! Was it cut for an optic already???
Very realistic review. I subscribed because your production and editing has more realistic content in it. I like the fact that you had other people shoot the gun and give their feedback. Great job sir.
Thank you so much for the video! I’m a young guy and the first gun I ever shot and got used to was a colt 1911 70 series. I’m finally of age to buy a handgun and was looking for a cheap 1911 to start out with and turn into a project/learning gun without paying ungodly prices since again I’m new and inexperienced with handguns! This is by far the perfect price and model that I’m looking for!
Thank you for watching buddy
Good luck with your journey bro I'm in the same boat just got my first handgun today and it's the one in the vid😎
& it Looks to be a 5"" Barrel?😊
There's a guy at my range that has one in 10mm. Last time I asked he had over 3000 rounds through it. Zero malfunctions with Wilson or Mec-Gar mags and factory ammo.
Just bought a 10mm Girsan 1911S. Can’t wait for it to come in and mod it a bit.
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@@SquaficleDude I got the email as well. 😁
East Houston Here. I have heard nothing but good things about Girsan. I was on the fence about buying the Girsan MC Regard and I have yet to take it to the range. But I am constantly seeing more and more videos about how well these pistols shoot. I did take the pistol apart and lightly oiled it so when I do find the time to take it to the range, it'll be ready.
I already have a Springfield 1911. Now I'm thinking about getting another 1911.Good stuff, brother.
I saw one like that a a local shop. Damn this video making me want another tool!!!! Thanks for that guy!
I have the same one in black. Wow you are so right.
When I first felt this trigger/weapon all I thought was “this is worth it”
Nice gun, never even heard of it before. Seems like a good bang for your buck.. My ears honestly started ringing when I saw you without earpro in the indoor range.
I have purchased one of these in 9mm, 4.4in Barrel. I had a frustrating 13% failure rate for the first 300 rounds, but things got better going into 500 with a 2-3% failure rate. It is quite mag sensitive, and like yours, the Wilson Combat mag worked better than the factory MecGar mag. I used stainless steel snap caps that I manually ran through the mags and the action and it loosened it up to be reliable. The trigger is very nice and had a crisp break. It came in at a 7.3 lb pull, which was a bit too heavy for a 1911 imho, so I had a ‘smith do a custom trigger on it and got it just below a 4lb break. It’s now an amazing, reliable, and accurate nail driver at 10-12 yds. It will run all sorts of ammo and won’t complain anymore!
All in, mine came down to $850ish between the original purchase and the custom ’smith work. I figured 1911s can be temperamental, and I wasn’t too surprised by that. But a bit of TLC can make it as fantastic and reliable as a $1200+ offering.
Thanks for your review!
Great Review!
technology has made the gun industry 10x better. You just dont have to in all situations spend a lot of money to get a good 1911, with the advent of 3d and cc machining many less expensive gun makers can now compete with the high dollar guns.
I have one just like it in my 1911 collection and like it well.
What's nice is that girsan and tisas have forged frames, not just forged slides and barrels. Most cheaper 1911s have cast frames. Also, the tisas and Girsan machine there frames and slides after gardening so they are very precise. It can take a bit of breaking it because of that, but it makes for a gun that will last a very long time and take a lot of rounds without slopping out on you!!!
Awesome video. I have the same Girsan 1911. I got it for $432 in 2021. I’m so glad you compared it to the Sig because I looked at both and the price won out. However, I just purchased the Sig Fastback Nightmare for $1300. Hope to see your video for it soon.
I’m a 1911 fan. That gun ran really good, especially right out the box. Impressive. I’ll buy one if I can find it for $500
I was back and forth on 1911s for years.. then one day I just fell in love.
Are you in love with it enough to know the kind of ramped barrel it has: para or nowlin?
I bought a Rock Island Tactical 1911 in 45 ACP about 7 yrs ago, Its SS and I have owned other Colts Before. The RI is a series 70 clone, and it has a good finish but could be better...Only use Wilson combat Mags and they work well..nice Video very nice pistol..good value..Semper Fi
I recently bought the 10mm hunter (6” barrel) for Christmas and just received my green dot yesterday… can’t wait to get it setup and on target! 😁
Buddy, great purchase and some badass shooting! It’s a beautiful pistol.👍
Thank you Scott. Appreciate you watching the channel
Wow, that is an amazing price. I do agree with you on the rock island 1911's. Though I love mine the fit and finish was a bit lacking.
I love it! I have a black duty tisas rn. . . Want this one next.
Like the canik of the 1911s. That's alot of pistol for money ! Looks good too. Great video.
Thank you Trever, Its pretty cool all around
Thanks for the review. One of my 1911s is a Charles Daly made in the Philippines by Armscorp. It has given performance all out of proportion to the price I paid for it.
My standard procedure for all 1911s is to use only Wilson Combat mags, polish the feed ramps to a mirror polish with "Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish" and replace the extractor (internal extractor) with a Wilson Combat extractor. So far this gives 100% reliability with 3 Colts, 2 Kimbers and the Charles Daly 1911 I own. And my usual practice ammo is a 230gr. RN lead bullet I cast from straight wheelweights with 5.0 gr of HP38 powder for about 825 fps (5" barrel). This would be a jam-o-matic recipe for most 1911s.
I'm interested in the brake for one of my target 1911s. I'm glad to hear you thought it was functional. I may give one a try.
Yes, change the recoil spring. The added weight of the red dot and the muzzle brake makes it more difficult to close the slide. But, in my experience, most FTF can be corrected with a Wilson Combat extractor, good magazines and a polished feed ramp.
Ill try that if this one still gives me problems
I paid $550 taxes and all out the door with my girsan mc1911s .45. I haven't found a .45 mag that hasn't fit, 2000 + rounds and not 1 hang up, not 1 failed ejection, used all kinds of brands, fmj,tmj, hollowpoint, ballistic hollowpoint that expands into a powder cavity after full expansion for orange sized holes inside flesh targets and I have nothing bad to say about it. The trigger I believe was swapped by the gunsmith I purchased it from because you can just barely tap it and I mean BARELY touch it and it fires. No loose or wiggling parts, the best thing is it's not a $1500 Kimber, so if for some reason you knock it off the table or someone drops it, you literally don't care because it's not a Kimber but does everything you need it to. I've tested it in dirty and wet scenarios and it fired and ran a mag covered in mud. If you want a .45 that you can put through the paces and still rely on if needed, this is it. I'm in no way affiliated with girsan or any other company, I have 3 glocks, 2 Kahrs and this girsan 1911 and I shoot this gun more than the other 5 put together.
Thank you for the comment. It really smoothed out and is a solid shooter
Your videos are so wholesome, awesome review on this 1911 👌
Thank you buddy. I appreciate the kind words
Michael I have the same pistol and the same ammo. It’s one of my favorite low budget 1911 45. I never had a problem with mine, but I’m a clean fanatic. I’m always cleaning my guns.
NO CLEANING lolzz. jk
Girsan is an underrated manufacturer. I have their Regard Gen4 (one of their beretta 92 clones). One failure during first box of ammo and been butter since then. My go to for when I can get away with carrying a full size. Definitely looking at their P35 (hi power clone) or their 1911 next.
Jakob you are correct. People sleep on this brand all the time
Definitely check out their High Power, I have the Match version and it’s amazing.
@@knifeandfirearmreviews3661 I have one it is the match elite 1911 in 45 it has been nothing but a bad cartoon in my life constant jamming issues now just yesterday when I chamber a round it instantly goes off that makes it one extremely dangerous pile of shit and what is really frustrating there customer service completely sucks. Now I am to the point I do not want it fixed nor a new one I want a full refund. If nothing gets solved this week with this piece of crap I am going to contact the attorney General. Buyer beware buy your 1911 from a better company than Girsan.
Thank you so much for this video I want a 1911 but I don't want to spend over 600 period to me it's not worth it to many others guns on market to get for that price with better features and more rounds I just want to add one to my collection. This is the best review i have seen on a cheap 1911 brother great Job!!!! Looks like a gun you take to the alps ⛰ or the outback or in a Australian jungle man thats nice
Thank you Michael. It still shoots like a champ.. it took a few rounds to smooth out
@@SMASHTIME thank you I will be picking one up as soon as I can find one thank you again. I just didn't want to spend 1500 plus on no handgun. Iam prior millitary and those guys swear by that platform I shot one 2 years ago and instantly thought about on efor the collection. I shot a Para ordinance 1911 45 and it shot super smooth no hangup at all so I was like I want one but bot at the cost of my mortgage ya feel me 🤣🤣 after all the research I found this one and rick island armory but I'll go with this one
I reckon when they say a gun should be reliable out of the box, they mean cleaned and lubricated, without gunsmithing.
Thank you! Looking for a 1911 and for the price can't beat it 👍
Awesome review!! I always appreciate your videos. 👏👏👏👏
Thank you Chris, I appreciate you watching and commenting buddy
I own that exact 1 and for the money its incredible, very good feel, super smooth action, trigger is so nice and the gun is rock solid no wiggling parts, definitely worth the money
Absolutely. It's it a 2k gun no. But it's close
I'd buy another
@@SMASHTIMEran one up against a Ruger 1911 and a Smith and Wesson 1911 and my uncle's Remington Rand 1911. They were only nicer in the finish. The fit wasn't any better and the triggers weren't any better than a tisas or Girsan. Oh also tried against a SIG 1911. None of those more expensive guns performed any better.
I will stick with my RIA.. LOL good Vid Brother Smash! Appreciate ya! Keep em coming!
I heard taht RIA has upped its game the last few years Ill have to check them out again
If it works, and you like it, it’s not ridiculous. Good review
The red dot and comp look pretty good on there. Digging it.
And the MC1911S Hunter is available in 10mm as well. 🤘😎🤘
I do love me some 10mm
Great review man you've got me wanting to get one now!!!!!!
Whats up buddy. Thank you man it was good to chat the other day.
I feel you man I bought a turkish shotgun competition ready for around 500$ already milled the port for quad load and only thing I have to add is an optic and a compensator choke. They also include 5 chokes along with the gun and a 12 rounder and a 9 rounder tube.
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Ok, you convinced me- I have a Para Ordinance Wart Hot in 45 acp, 3 inch. Have wanted to buy a 2cnd 1911. Considered the Taurus , Rock Island...even the S&W...You sold me. I'm getting this.
NICE>>>> clean it before you shoot it hahahaaa..
Love my Rock island 1911 tac ultra crazy reliable never had a malfunction never cleaned it, the finish not the best doesn't rust at all unlike other guns so why would i complain. Girsan looks nice too 😎
I haven't watched the video yet, but I know Girsan makes great clones. Good luck on your channel!
Thank you Maurice,
Just bought one because of this video. Thanks for a great review!
Great and thorough review! Thanks!
Thank you Joseph.
I want one.
I have a RIA with similar features (no rail and black sights) in an ODG. Almost 3000 rounds without a hiccup so far but I did grease the slide surface before using it. That cost $600.
I like 1911s but I am on a tight budget. Tisas and Girsan seem to make very nice guns for the budget limited.
Would like to see a comparison between the three ,similarly configured.
That is total redunkulously fabulous upgrades on that 1911! And it still ran better out of the box than that Kimber..... lol... don't Will Smith me 🤣
So true... I thought about that the whole review hahaa
Dude my kimber was never reliable..... ultra cdp II.... traded it for a glock and a Ar.
I had one a couple of years back the hammer in the sear are soft and fragile. After 200 rounds the sear broke so I had to replace it with a Wilson Combat match hammer and sear after that I didn't have any problems.
Nice pistol for the price. Looks very good with extras you added.
I really like the NINJA version hahaa
What a beauty! an affortable 1911 is very rare!
?? No it isn't.
That this is a good gun is not a surprise to me. I have a modest collection of "stock" 1911's including Colt, Sig, S&W, Springfield Armory,, Ruger, Magnum Research, Taurus, Remington, Rock Island, and Dan Wesson. Yes, the DW is the "nicest" of the bunch and is deadly accurate but truth-be-known, they ALL shoot plenty well for what I use them for. In fact, I'm super impressed with the Magnum Research for the money and my Rock Island 9mm is a really, really nice pistol. Never shot or owned a Girsan, but I'm sure it's a good pistol. Comp or no comp, I hope he had earplugs in that indoor range segment.
Rob I use the foamies but they are hard to see on camera
Ordered a 3” 1911 Girsan today
Got me one!!! Red dot...shoots great!! 600 rounds later? Im carrying it today!! Your review drove me to buy it. Wife not happy..i blamed you. But..i really like it. 0 percent cc..sooo..i own one!
Great more wifes hate me hahahahaaa
I bought one, too. I like it. I was thinking about keeping it traditional but like the way you tricked it out. Thanks for the ideas.
Allan i have always wanted to do that. its sweet to look at.
That give me a another reason to buy another one
I definitely want one. Great review.
best review i have ever seen on this gun i am looking at this and the tisas 1911 45 USMC colt clone now 6-26-24
WOW> thanks so much for the compliment. I appreciate it bro
I just bought my very first pistol, a Rock Island M1911-A1 45 apc for $500. The finish isn’t glamorous but for the price it’s worth it for me to get familiar and become proficient. From there I want to upgrade to a Springfield 1911. Those are gorgeous! Glad you mentioned the Rock Islands are good though. I plan on putting a lot of rounds through it so good to know it will hold up!
RIA guns are not the prettiest but they go bang every time.
I went from a rock 1911 in 45 to...a rock 1911 in 10mm
The Springfield will NOT be an upgrade from a RIA. It'll be kinda sideways.
Send your RIA to Chris Hayes and you'll get back a Wilson Combat quality gun, for half the price.
@@bradleyhollon6085 I've been wanting to get one in 10mm as well. Also a LW commander or officers model. Let us know how the 10mm works out.
@@OklaBoondocks i will let you know how it does thank you
Looks great with all the upgrades, just don't dig the 🥜 butter coloring. Stainless and black it looks classy. Thanks for the review brother and keep on the good works.
Thank you Gemini
I like those gun bags! Where can I get my hands on one? Awesome 1911, it’s a beautiful gun my man!
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I love my Girsan!!! I have the Regard MC which is the Beretta M9 clone! No problems at all.
I have 2 Girsan 1911 one in 45 ACP and one in 9mm with a Red Dot Optic When I was stationed in Turkey all the cops I knew wanted a 1911 for duty carry! I have a Staccato P and it shoots a little bit better then the Girsan's but not much. Anyone needing a low cost carry pistol the Girsan's are great!
This is a good firearm, well worth the money. I had a 1911 tanker but unfortunately I sold it. Looking to get this model bc it’s more modern with the rail.
Great review man, I feel the black comp breaks up the color nicely I'm thinking of getting one myself now.
Thanks buddy
Absolutely lovely. Well done 💯
Good to hear I’m supposed to pick up a hunter in 10mm with 6” barrel and an adjustable sights in that color scheme Wednesday. Imported by EAA … A little over 600.
I've been seriously looking into one of those, I just can't find any videos from people actually using it other than just a promo video.
@@kingyeetus4986 It will take me a while to get it to a range, but if I can find my way back here I can give some first impressions after I pick it up. I have Tanfoglios from EAA, the same importer and am happy with them, although they are more expensive now.
@@wowbagger3505 if you do manage your way back be much appreciated, been really eyeballing this since it fits my wants exactly and doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I own a g20 but something about a basic longslide 1911 attracts me.
I paid $530 for mines out the door this 1911 is nice and feels great in my hands...plus its shoots pretty damn nice.
The young man was steady. Mr. “Smash” had a bad eye flinch while shooting.
its a work in progress hahahaa.. thank you for watching
Great video! Found your channel because I was looking for a Girsan review for that certain model before I purchased one. Salamat, keep up the great work! Subscribe and liked!
walang anuman! appreciate the kind words.
How cool. I love finding a great deal. I'll be looking for one very soon.
Yup they are pretty solid.
Picked up mine today and man let me tell you...
$400 at gun show brand new and mine is green with joker painting on it.
Shoots like a charm, my first 1911 and I'm inlove with it 💯
I’ve got one and love it. I’ve got about 100 round on it and no problem. I did pay a little more than $500
I recently picked up a Girsan MC1911C XLV Commander .45 ACP and so far it’s pretty nice but do have a couple of fitment issues which the back of the slide which is slightly longer than the other side which I’ll get fixed by filing it flush along with the frame rails and then blending the extended grip safety into the frame
Great 1911.I have many colt 1911’s and other high end s1911’s . This gun is great. Please refer to it only as a far less expensive 1911 that can hold it’s own with the best.
But it really can't. That fact that you said that tells me you have no concept of what the best is.
@@angry_z_rider4275oh but the tisas and Girsan can hold with guns much more expensive
It looks damn spiffy I love my M92 clone from them. I'm thinking about trying to find a comp for mine too.
Great review like this gun looks good shoots good 😊
Thankyou
yup, that thing is a beast for sure, love my 10mm Hunter
Gettin one soon..bud has one..shoots great!
Smoking magazine! I have never seen that! I picked up some Wilson Combat, 10 round mags for mine. They are awesome.
Me either. It was crazy.. the first 10 mags were all smoking. .. After I cleaned it, it stopped
Kimber, Remington and Taurus is gonna have to come down on prices soon! Turkey is killing it right now
Nice review. I like that u kept things real with the price of ammo. And you still shot 600+ rds. But you got RESULTS! I'll consider adding it to my collection. Was looking at the 9mm version. Already own a Kimber 1911. It's a sweet firearm, the favorite in my collection (only own 7). But you got a new subscriber. Keep posting. THANKS!! And where did you get the Red-dot from?
Ya man.. that price on ammo is hard to keep up with. brutal
I have one of their stock versions (first I've ever owned) for around $435. No complaints.
Had one for about 6 mo's now and really
Like it alot
I think that fail to feed was operator error considering where he had his thumb resting against the slide. Bad positioning but he moved his thumb down I noticed afterward.
I agree, that dude needs to learn how to shoot =0)
Great review!
Thank you William. appreciate you watching
Great gun and great review........where did you pick up the compensator and mounting plate for the red dot?
Sweet. I had a Sig Sauer 1911 Spartan edition. Oil rubbed bronze. I sold it and its mt greats regret, firearm wise. Shot like a dream, it was $1250.
Going to get one tomorrow, definitely 😁😁👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Great review! Love 1911s!
Thank you for watching. Appreciate it.
I just bought the Girsan 1911 .45 ACP in black with the 4.4" barrel, the bushing compensator, and rail from the factory. The trigger is probably 6 lbs plus but really crisp.
I shot the first 350 rounds through it and after the first 100 or so it failed to go into battery 4 or 5 times because the extractor was behind the case rim... but the last 150 rounds it was fine, no further issues. The fitment is good and the slide is smooth. The spring on the grip safety is stout, so you really have to squeeze the grip, especially if you're riding the safety lever.
I need to shoot it a bunch more to make certain it's reliable, because I intend to put a 1500 lumens light on the rail and a Wilson 10-round mag in it and use it as my nightstand gun.
Including taxes, shipping, and FFL fee I paid $555 total for this sweet 1911. If it needs a bit of tuning by my local gunsmith, it's still a bargain.
Yeah, I only had one issue with mine and I'm 95% certain it was the ammo
Looks like a good buy, your ringer flinches by the way however did have both eyes open. Third guy could shoot. I only use playing cards at seven yards and all rounds must touch. Cheaper than targets.Invest in a trigger pull scale,or not,be nice to see lbs.Also I would have liked you to demonstrate barrel lock up and fit.Just push down on chamber and watch/feel for movement,then thumbs the muzzle around in the bushing (if you don't have digital caliper's). My Springfield Professional 1911 is still sick tite after 86,000 rnds. That should be expected for the kind of change you layout for one.👍
Looking forward to next video, Thanks 👍
@@sevenin1 maybe you should do a video on your Springfield
You're getting playing cards for cheaper than printer paper? You'll have to tell me where you shop.
I have a EAA SNUB NOSE 357 I paid like 250 ten years ago never had a issue with it and put a lot of rounds through it and good accuracy
Right on brother, sometimes you can get really good deals.
Buddy of mine purchased a commander edition and it did nothing but jam. He took it home and cleaned it and it shoots great now! Great gun for the $$!
I just bought a Girsan MC Select 9 mm. Only 50 rounds through it so far. No complaints.
This pistol in 9mm would be sweet
Yeah. The Girsan MC is one solid Beretta clone. One of, if not the very best clone.
Looked at one today and for the reviews I am going to get it. Gana run me just over 600.
I bought the "bright white" (it looks more gray-ish in real life) version. It functions as it should.👍