{"id":1276,"date":"2023-07-22T00:05:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T00:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2023-07-22T00:05:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T00:05:56","slug":"gun-review-tisas-zigana-px-9-9mm-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1276","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review: Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm Pistol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-5.jpg\" data-caption=\"Virgil Caldwell for TTAG\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"439\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-5.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-5.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-5-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-5-700x442.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-5-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" title=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Turkish firearms have long been popular, lower cost options for lots of American gun buyers. Among the leaders in the Turkish gun making industry is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trabzonsilah.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tisas<\/a>. The company was founded in 1993 and they\u2019ve have earned a good reputation for affordable and businesslike firearms based on proven designs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_508790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-508790\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-508790 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5-700x509.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5-705x513.jpg 705w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-508790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5-700x509.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-5-705x513.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-508790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are a lot of CZ-75 and 1911 clones in the world. Tisas manufactures a well turned-out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trabzonsilah.com\/en\/series\/zig-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Browning High Power clone<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trabzonsilah.com\/en\/series\/zigana-px-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zigana PX-9<\/a> is a close copy of the Springfield XD with some important differences. The pistol loads, operates, fires and feeds like the Springfield XD and anyone familiar with one will be able to use the other\u2026to a point.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_508794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-508794\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-508794 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-700x593.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-606x513.jpg 606w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-508794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-700x593.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-606x513.jpg 606w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-508794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The PX-9 9mm resembles the XD a great deal \u2014 they fit the same holsters \u2014 but the design on the left face of the slide is more similar to FN pistols.<\/p>\n<p>The PX-9 features am ambidextrous manual frame safety and dispenses with the grip safety many Springfields are famous for. There\u2019s not trigger safety blade, either. These measures are almost surely contribute to the pistol\u2019s low cost.<\/p>\n<p>At most outlets the Zigana PX-9 retails for $299. An internet search found examples as low as $279. At that price the pistol\u2019s worth a hard look. The pistol has been vetted in at least one institutional trail. Over six thousand have been ordered by the Philippine National Police.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509298\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509298 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-700x622.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-768x682.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-578x513.jpg 578w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-700x622.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-768x682.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-578x513.jpg 578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The PX-9 features the same easy take down as the Springfield XD. Rotate a lever and the slide may be removed from the frame.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509300\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509300 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-700x516.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-695x513.jpg 695w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-700x516.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-695x513.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pistol is a single action design and the trigger pull is heavy by most standards at 7.25 pounds. The initial press meets a wall and then breaks fairly cleanly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509299\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509299 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7-700x486.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7-738x513.jpg 738w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7-700x486.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-7-738x513.jpg 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When the pistol is cocked the striker is visible from a small hole in the rear of the slide. The sights are very good examples of standard combat sights. The serrated rear sight is open enough for rapid acquisition and the front post is highly visible.<\/p>\n<p>A surprise on the PX-9 is a tritium insert in the front sight. That\u2019 is a very nice touch on a pistol in this price range.<\/p>\n<p>The ambidextrous safety lever is a bit stiff moving to the \u2018on\u2019 position but a quick swipe of the thumb easily disengages it when you need it. It\u2019s tight enough to be trustworthy. Ambi safety levers are subject to rubbing on seatbelts and clothing. This one doesn\u2019t. It\u2019s nicely recessed, just enough to avoid snagging while leaving it easily available for your thumb when needed<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509305\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509305 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2-700x620.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2-768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2-579x513.jpg 579w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2-700x620.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2-768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-2-579x513.jpg 579w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pistol ships with two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=c57f7b35-5796-4cf2-9f7e-d6ef5a436261&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">magazines<\/a>, a speed loader, and a paddle holster. The paddle-style retention holster (plastic rather than Kydex) offers excellent adjustment, practically 360 degrees worth. It features a locking component that must be released to draw the handgun. With a bit of practice the draw isn\u2019t difficult, but be sure that you do plenty of reps at the range. The holster, even if only used as a range holster, is a another nice touch in a $299 pistol.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509302\" style=\"width: 654px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509302 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"654\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2.jpg 654w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2-595x700.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2-436x513.jpg 436w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"654\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2.jpg 654w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2-595x700.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-2-436x513.jpg 436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that the Zigana PX-9 will take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=c57f7b35-5796-4cf2-9f7e-d6ef5a436261&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2Fcatalogsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fq%3Dp226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SIG P226 magazines<\/a> so getting more mags \u2014 you can never have enough \u2014 won\u2019t be difficult.<\/p>\n<p>I lubricated the long bearing surfaces and barrel hood before firing. I loaded the two magazines with fifteen rounds each of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fcatalogsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fq%3Dfederal%2Bsyntech%2B9mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Federal Syntech<\/a>. The factory magazines were stiff to load when it came to the last three or round cartridges, a good thing. The pistol was fired at man-sized targets at 5, 7, and 10 yards.<\/p>\n<p>The PX-9 never failed to feed, chamber, fire or eject. It\u2019s remarkably comfortable to fire even for a 27-ounce (empty)\u00a0 9mm. The pistol fired a couple of inches low when I went too fast on the trigger. The supplied grip insert is large and round, perhaps better results would be realized by changing the grip insert. By consciously correcting the grip I was able to put rounds into the X ring on demand.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509303\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509303 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2-700x641.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2-768x703.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2-560x513.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2-700x641.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2-768x703.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-2-560x513.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Zigana PX-9 initially hit low and left, but adjusting the sights and grip was easy. (Virgil Caldwell for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I also used several all-copper loads from Lehigh Defense. Recoil was lighter, especially with the 90 grain 1250 fps load. After firing two hundred rounds I had no need to rub my wrist. The experience was very pleasant.<\/p>\n<p>I settled down and fired the pistol for absolute accuracy. I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=855e0b56-67a2-40d0-aa2b-a0764ca94489&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearch%3Dbullshooters%2Brest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bullshooter\u2019s shooting rest<\/a>. A 7.25 pound trigger is less than ideal for long range accuracy. I had previously made a number of fast chest hits at 25 yards so I expected to stay on the target at least.<\/p>\n<p>I used three loads and fired three shot groups with each. These were the LeHigh Defense 105 Fracturing Hollowpoint, the Federal 115 grain Syntech, and the Hornady 115 grain Critical defense. I took my time and took every advantage I could. The five-shot groups were around four inches, with the Syntech at 4.2 inches and the Critical Defense a slightly tighter 3.7 inch- little difference statistically. During the next range session I added a +P load. The Black Hills Ammunition 115 grain TAC +P averages 1160 fps with its all copper bullet.<\/p>\n<p>I ran a magazine through the pistol with good results firing at 15 yards off hand. I also had on hand the Syntech Defense 138 grain 1070 fps load. A full magazine ran just fine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509304\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509304 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1-700x426.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1-768x468.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1-700x426.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Caldwell for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Zigana PX-9 has ran really well with a broad range of bullet weights. That\u2019s pretty much all you can ask in a duty size semi-automatic handgun. The PX-9 isn\u2019t a tackdriver \u2014 not with that pull weight \u2014 but it isn\u2019t a water hose either.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509306\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509306\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509306 size-full\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1-700x508.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1-707x513.jpg 707w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-509306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm\" width=\"770\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1-700x508.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-1-707x513.jpg 707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Zigana PX-9 has a short Picatinny rail for mounting lights or lasers. (Virgil Caldwell for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For the price the PX-9 is a very capable defensive firearm and a good, affordable choice in a home defense pistol. It handles quickly, is reliable and features a tritium front sight as well as an accessory rail. In times when good guns are increasingly expensive or can\u2019t be found at any price, the Tisas PX 9 is a very good buy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Specifications: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=7486894c-de29-4e50-8d4e-87ffc84a0095&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guns.com%2Ffirearms%2Fhandguns%2Fsemi-auto%2Fsds-imports-tisas-px-9-duty-gen-3-or-tb-9mm-luger-(9x19-para)-striker-20-rounds-4-7-barrel-new%3Fp%3D875792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tisas Zigana PX-9 Pistol<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Caliber:<\/strong> 9mm Luger<br \/><strong>Action Type:<\/strong> Single Action Locked Breech<br \/><strong>Safety:<\/strong> Ambidextrous manual frame safety<br \/><strong>Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 15 rounds<br \/><strong>Sights:<\/strong> Fixed, Tritum front sight<br \/><strong>Barrel Length:<\/strong> 4 inches<br \/><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 27 ounces<br \/><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $299 (about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=7486894c-de29-4e50-8d4e-87ffc84a0095&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guns.com%2Ffirearms%2Fhandguns%2Fsemi-auto%2Fsds-imports-tisas-px-9-duty-gen-3-or-tb-9mm-luger-(9x19-para)-striker-20-rounds-4-7-barrel-new%3Fp%3D875792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$299 retail<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Reliability * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>No problems at all with either range or personal defense rounds after hundreds of pulls of the trigger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accuracy * * *<\/strong><br \/>With the PX-9\u2019s heavy pull weight trigger, accuracy is average. It\u2019s minute of bad guy and will put all the bullets center mass at seven yards. But not as accurate as CZ 75 or even a GLOCK.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ergonomics * * * *\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Overall good. The grip frame is perhaps a bit large for its 15-round capacity. Trigger reach is easy for the average size hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concealed Carry * * * *<\/strong><br \/>With a proper holster (and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=3df75294-f7b2-4dd8-bbea-31107e3e1f16&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.concealmentexpress.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XD holsters are plentiful<\/a>) the PX-9 \u2014 which is slightly smaller than a GLOCK 19 \u2014 carries well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall\u00a0 * * * *<\/strong><br \/>This is a remarkably good pistol for the money. The reliable Tisas Zigana PX-9 packs 15+1, takes SIG P226 magazines, fits in XD holsters and costs under $300. That\u2019s a very attractive combination.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-tisas-zigana-px-9-9mm-pistol\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virgil Caldwell for TTAG Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 Turkish firearms have long been popular, lower cost options for lots of American gun buyers. Among the leaders in the Turkish gun making industry is Tisas. 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