SDS CARRY 1911

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

I like these guns so well, I got the 45 acp version first, and then the 9mm version.

I am very happy, with both of these. I fired about 100 rounds thru the 9 mm and almost 300 thru the 45 acp.
Fired both from 25 yards and 50 yards.

I am retired from the US COAST GUARD after 20 years, and during my time in carried and fired the 1911 govt model, and got hammer bite every time.

I started out at 18 in the US ARMY RESERVES, and fired and qualified to carry as an MP at Fort Lewis , WASHINGTON.

after active duty was over and no jobs at home, went full time in the COAST GUARD. THAT WAS 15 JULY 1969. RETIRED AFTER 20 MARCH 01 1989.

I will never say I am an expert, although I did qualify and carry off and on for 20 years the 1911. I have had my own personal 1911s since I was old enough to buy firearms.
y guns

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

here is what these two new SDS CARRY 1911s look like, first the 45 acp,

now the 9 mm

I did change them to my specs. Hogue wrap around , finger groove grips, removed the ambi safety and went with the single military style thumb safety, and full length guide rods

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

Yea the SDS line, really good. Like even I can't believe how well built it is, for the price as well.
Over 100 years old, and we're just making them better and better as the years go by.
What is your opinion on full length Guide rods vs shortened??

 

[Mark_Mark]

I like the finger groves! wish they would come back in style. feels better than regular grips

 

[thunderbyrd]

how about a super 38? that's my current obsession.

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

Honestly I had a COLT super 38 built in 1967, and when I got it in 1977 in Kodiak, ALASKA, I had it hard chormed, bead blasted and blued, Bar Sto match barrel and bushing, those Hogue grips, full length guide rod, and I paid 186 dollars when I bought it, and sold it about two months ago , as someone wanted it worse than I did. I reload and it used the same primers, bullets , and powder that the 9 mm uses, and the 9 is only slightly less powerful, and a lot more common.
Some times I wish I still had it but can only shoot one at a time, and sides if I need ammo, 9 can be bought for about 18 dollars today, and super 38 runs about 50 dollars if you can find it. But if you need brass, and even some primed cases, and dies let me know and we might be able to work something out

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

And my local gun store still sells those hogue grips, but I think I got mine on ebay.

I also sold a couple 45 autos, one an ATI commander sized, and one a full size, that I built from parts, I took a course at SDI (Senoran Desert Institute) on the 1911 and they supplied the parts and I assembled and fired the gun

at the time I had 3 45s and 1 9 mm. 1 super 38, and a baby rock island armory 380. I kept the baby rock, the SDS CARRY 9 MM, AND SDS CARRY 45 auto.
I also have an Uberti el patron, copy of the Colt single action army, a Ruger security six 357, and my wifes 32 H & R mag. I reload of all of them.

 

[GooseGestapo]

I’ve got the 9mm version.
I put a Kensight 3-dot adjustable rear sight on mine.
I’m astonished I got this pistol for less than $400. With sight, $430.
It’s the most accurate M1911 I’ve ever owned!
That includes two custom built 9’s by Robert Jones of Jackson, MS (Kart barrel, Springfield Armory frame and slide) and a Maryland Gun Works with a Nowlin barrel.
I’ve only shot one other 1911 that will out shoot it, and that was a David Sams Caspian frame and slide with a Barsto barrel. About a $3500 pistol at current prices.
With some RMR 124gr JHP (MPR) over 4.6gr of HP38 I got a 5-shot 7/8” group @ 25yds. From a Ransom rest it likely will do better.. Trigger is ~4lbs with a slight amount of creep. Nothing I intend to mess with. Almost too light.. naw! Just right!
I may have to try some Bullseye matches at CMP Talladega.
Grips were $20 from Amazon…

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

To be honest not sure which one I like better, the 9 mm, or the 45 acp. I reload so ammo is not a problem, but right now 9 mm is easier to find retail.

Has been that way since Uncle Sam went to the 9 mm. I do love these two guns though, and I have shot 45s ever since I was 18 at Fort Lewis , Washington, and I am 72 now, and have owned, Colts, Rock Island, shot by brothers Springfield , and Auto Ordnance, RANDAL, and these two SDS TISAS out shoot them all.

 

[jar]

Just a nit to pick. SDS is just the importer and distributor; Tisas is the manufacturer.

But the four versions I own have been reliable and accurate; as accurate as any of the handguns I own and the limitations are all me. The sights on the Carry and Duty level ones are certainly easier on my Pre-Torch MK1 eyes than the Post-WWI sights that came on my Army and Tanker level pistols although the slightly longer line of sight on the Army does help.

The last few days I've been carrying my Army in an old Roy's Original holster that I bought in the 1980s for a horrid Colt Series 80. Unlike the Colt my Tisas 1911s have simply worked, fired any ammo I fed them, liked any brand or size magazine I've tried except a couple Wilson Combat 920s and changing the follower in those to a Checkmate dimpled GI style made even the Wilsons reliable.



The grips are also an old old set of Ahrends that I kept when I sent the Colt Series 80 off to a Forever Home.

 

[357 Terms]

I just got my Aluminum frame bobbed Carry.
I have yet to shoot it.
Seems well made, more movement on the barrel hood than my DW or Springfield's
But, for the price, I'm optimistic.

 

[nofendertom]

jar --- Love the Ahrends grips !

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

I still love my Hogue wrap finger groove grips, just wish Tisas would hurry and come out with the officers model

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

although that commander sized gun does sound intriguing

 

[CapnMac]

how about a super 38? that's my current obsession.

Been ages since I had a 38super, and the very reasonable prices on both RIA and TISAS are sore tempting, then I go look at the on-the-shelf ammo prices aieieieieie

 

[CapnMac]

I still love my Hogue wrap finger groove grips, just wish Tisas would hurry and come out with the officers model

I could have sworn TISAS has a shorty--but, I may be thinking of the RIA officer's -sized version.

although that commander sized gun does sound intriguing

I like mine, got the 'plain' version called the "Tanker"

Gussied up mine to have an arched MSH, then some Hogue hardwood stocks

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

That is one reason I got rid of the COLT super 38 that I had , Prices of ammo has always been astronomical. That and the fact, the person wanted it worse than I did. Sides that 9 mm will do almost anything the super 38 would, used the same bullets, for reloading and the same powder.
I think you were thinking of the ROCK ISLAND ARMORY, and there officers model version. As far as I know , Tisas has not done one of those yet. Maybe in the future

 

[thunderbyrd]

That is one reason I got rid of the COLT super 38 that I had , Prices of ammo has always been astronomical. That and the fact, the person wanted it worse than I did. Sides that 9 mm will do almost anything the super 38 would, used the same bullets, for reloading and the same powder.
I think you were thinking of the ROCK ISLAND ARMORY, and there officers model version. As far as I know , Tisas has not done one of those yet. Maybe in the future

i keep going back and forth in my mind about the super 38. something about it intrigues me. but i realize i will have to get into reloading it to shoot it much which is a big set of problems and expense. and, i'm sorry to say (and mean no insult to anyone's gun) i'm not willing to go the RIA route. the RIA 1911 45 i am trying to use has put me off them. the 38's jump up quite a bit in price after RIA. i think i'm going to have to just be happy with 9mm.

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

SDS at buds gun shop, has both the 9 mm and 45 acp at about 400 and I have both,
I first fired the 1911 45 acp at the good old age of 18, as I was training in the ARMY reserves as an MP, AT FORT LEWIS , WASHINGTON.
THAT WAS IN 1969.
In July 1969, I transitioned to the full time US COAST GUARD, and we fired the 1911 45acp up until the time I retired in 1989 after 20 years.
I think I purchased my first 1911 45 acp in 1973. I have been shooting them and owning them, since that time. I am now 72 and have SDS (TISAS) made 1911s in both 45 acp and 9 mm.
I think they shoot about the best I have ever shot.
I have had COLT, ARMSCOR (ROCK ISLAND ARMORY) SPRINGFIELD, AUTO ORDNANCE, RANDALL, AMT, DAN WESSON, HIGH STANDARD, AND ONE LLAMA, AND THESE SDS (TISAS) shoot and handle the best.
Heck I even have a ROCK ISLAND BABY ROCK IN 380.
I also have a Ruger Security Six 357/38, TAURUS JUDGE, a Charter Arms 32 H & R magnum, and a UBERTI EL PATRON in 45 colt. I reload for all of them, and to get set up can be a challenge.
But don't make it worse that it is. You can get started with the old LEE LOADER, for each caliber at about 25 dollars, and that is how my brothers got started.
OR you can get a single stage press, or a turret press, and get started.
Go at your own speed , and remember get a good reloading manual, and just go from there

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

There is a book you can buy at ebay, called the A B C s of reloading, and any of the good reloading manuals, That is a good way to get started