I just read Bersa is going to be making 1911's in the US. They are going to be selling for approx $1,000.
-
Forum Update: We've upgraded the software to improve security, performance, and the overall experience.
👉 Read why we made the change | Support the Forum
A New Maker Of 1911's
- Thread starter max
- Start date
Register to hide this ad
Rodan
SWCA Member
IMHO the 1911 market is heading the way of the AR market...
With Tisas making excellent quality 1911s at street prices under $600, if you're going to make a $1000 1911 without the magic pony on the side, it better be pretty special.
And that's not something I'd expect from Bersa...
With Tisas making excellent quality 1911s at street prices under $600, if you're going to make a $1000 1911 without the magic pony on the side, it better be pretty special.
And that's not something I'd expect from Bersa...
I looked it up, the Bersa made 1911 all appear to be made with stainless steel slides and receivers, many being Cerakoted to give them color. Tisas are carbon steel that is either Cerakoted or plated. Stainless is harder to machine, but is more corrosion resistant than carbon steel, so there is a market and most new stainless 1911's carry a price tag of around $900 or more these days.
MarkAlt
Member
I'm certainly open to seeing what they produce.
Their little 380s are excellent performers.
Their little 380s are excellent performers.
MarkAlt
Member
I’d have to agree, the price point would need adjustment to compete. Will keep an eye on them and see if they have something more unique at SHOT.
ACORN
Member
From what I’ve heard they will have a tough row to hoe against Tisas.
Last edited:
junglefighter
US Veteran
I'm surprised that I do not see a 38 Super. Colt sells very quickly in 38 Super where I live.
LVSteve
Member
...and the Rock Island Armory stuff.
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2021
- Messages
- 4,555
- Reaction score
- 7,760
Thank God I bought all my Colts many, many years ago.
Grayfox
US Veteran
Bersa makes a nice, reliable and inexpensive (cheap) .380. I've always heard good things about them.
But a 1911? And at that price? Good luck Bubba.
Next thing ya know, they'll be making ARs.
But a 1911? And at that price? Good luck Bubba.
Next thing ya know, they'll be making ARs.
Forward cocking serrations. Don’t need it.
Ambi safety. Don’t need it.
Ugly too.
At least there’s no FLGR.
Ambi safety. Don’t need it.
Ugly too.
At least there’s no FLGR.
Not sure about Bersa quality, but I bought a Springfield Garrison at that price point and I'm very happy with it..
Sent from my SM-S921U using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-S921U using Tapatalk
Glenn R. McMannly
Member
Owned a Bersa thunder 380. Accurate and incredibly
Reliable and durable little pocket pistols.
Reliable and durable little pocket pistols.
ColumbusJBR
Member
Not for me at that price, but worth pointing out that a checkered front strap is not usually something you see at that price point.
That said, I picked up a S.A. Garrison 5" blued for about $700, and for that price it is shockingly high quality. Tough competition out there (and I haven't even handled a Tisas yet, but all the reviews can't be wrong). Good luck Bersa.
That said, I picked up a S.A. Garrison 5" blued for about $700, and for that price it is shockingly high quality. Tough competition out there (and I haven't even handled a Tisas yet, but all the reviews can't be wrong). Good luck Bersa.
Mainsail
Member
I was given a Bersa 9mm by a friend before he passed away. I was very impressed with how smooth the slide frame fit was, it was almost ... silky.
Looking at the pic I see it has an ambi safety- so that would be a deal-breaker for me. Not terribly attractive either.
Boy things have come a long way with 1911s though. Back in the 80s there weren't very many options, now everyone makes one. I made on in my garage on the ghost gunner a few years back; should really finish that up someday.
Looking at the pic I see it has an ambi safety- so that would be a deal-breaker for me. Not terribly attractive either.
Boy things have come a long way with 1911s though. Back in the 80s there weren't very many options, now everyone makes one. I made on in my garage on the ghost gunner a few years back; should really finish that up someday.
