we are not required to use them. some people do though. as long as the action is open we're good to go.
however, i do use them if i am sending something back to the manufacturer.
"my therapist says that i swallow a lot of aggression... along with a lot of pizza."
"where is your drill sergeant?"
"blown up, sir!"
"we were on our way to the bingo parlor..."
great movie.
I know a couple if people who have the tisas 1911a1 and have nothing but great things to say about.
Personally, i have the tisas stingray in 9mm and it is a fine shooter.
Welcome to the forum from NJ.
Regarding your 1911. Strip it. Clean it. Lube it. Shoot it with 230g ball ammo.
My SA mags run fine but i like the Wilson 8 rd mags better. Easier to load and 8rds of 45 is better than 7.