New 1911 time,choices choices

skoal said:
I think that a worn blued/coated pistol looks better then a worn stainless pistol.
I really like that sig but I need to get over the stainless thing I was hoping more people would have input on that one.
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A SIG with the Nitron coating kinda looks like it's blued ( or black). I had a SIG 1911TTT in .45. It's a good gun with nice workmanship. My dislike was the external extractor. Another thing about SIG 1911s is that they are all basically the same gun with different clothes. So there is really nothing special about them and their resale value shows it.
 
skoal said:
I really like that sig but I need to get over the stainless thing I was hoping more people would have input on that one.
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I don't have that specific SIG 1911, but I have several other SIG 1911s. No issues with any of them.

If you are leaning towards the SIG, check out the two SIG forums. Someone over there will have that particular model.
 
I would agree that the Trojan is a great gun. Having bought one for $1200.00 new back in the day I am a lucky fella. Would I pay today's asking price for one? Nope. I'd buy the chromed version for $1700.00 a couple of months ago. Gone now. Lightly used Trojan would be great.
 
saskcop said:
Beyond me why anyone would buy a 1911 in 9mm - there, I just had to say it - but that being said, Colt Competition would be a good one.
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Cheaper ammo. In steel frame guns recoil is very mild. The frame will also last longer vs. .45 acp.
 
OP, had the chance to handle the Colt Comp and Sig Match both in 9mm, personally like the Sig better, the fitment between bbl/ slide to frame is much better than the Colt, the Colt doesnt have the tight/ smooth fitment. Now, only once did I handled both guns in one of the Gun Store, maybe you can see them personally. Never like the external extractor, just for the looks, but I'm willing to compromise once have the budget for the Sig.
 
saskcop said:
Beyond me why anyone would buy a 1911 in 9mm - there, I just had to say it - but that being said, Colt Competition would be a good one.
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I'm going to assume you have never shot a 1911 in 9mm, as if you had, it wouldn't be beyond you. I had 12 1911's in 45, before buying a 1911 in 9 mm, and now my four 1911's in 9 mm come out 10 to 1 over the 45's. I just read an article in Guns and Ammo that the 9 mm 1911 is outpacing the 45 now by quite a bit based on recent sales. Everything you love about the 1911 with lower cost and almost non existent recoil.

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BBSE120 said:
I'm going to assume you have never shot a 1911 in 9mm, as if you had, it wouldn't be beyond you. I had 12 1911's in 45, before buying a 1911 in 9 mm, and now my four 1911's in 9 mm come out 10 to 1 over the 45's. I just read an article in Guns and Ammo that the 9 mm 1911 is outpacing the 45 now by quite a bit based on recent sales. Everything you love about the 1911 with lower cost and almost non existent recoil.
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I have, and its not beyond me. Its not everything I love about the 1911... in fact, that's very much the point. Not intending to knock someone who wants a 1911 in 9, so no need to try and defend it. Its just not my cup of tea.
 
I am also a « 1911's should be in .45 » kind of guy .
That being said, I have nothing against people who appreciate the venerable platform in 9mm

Gilbert
 
I've got a Springfield RO in 9mm. Nice gun. Lots of sharp edges. Slide to frame is tight. Shoots amazingly well and feels like you're shooting a 22. Only downside is no frontstrap checkering.

I also have a Sig 1911 Target Nitron in 45ACP. Frame has been totally dehorned/deburred. Slide to frame is tight. For a series 80, it feels smoother than my RO which is a series 70. I have had zero problems with an external extractor. Only downside is finding a holster that fits the scalloped slide design, not a problem with the Traditional series.

In the end, I won't ever buy another 1911 that doesn't have frontstrap checkering.
 
Gillis2 said:
I am also a « 1911's should be in .45 » kind of guy .
That being said, I have nothing against people who appreciate the venerable platform in 9mm

Gilbert
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I get it i used to think the 1911 should only be .45 however now that I mainly shoot 9mm and can afford to shoot alot more my skills have grown tremendously. I can now pick up a .40,.45,.357 ect and shoot far better then I ever could before.


I'll be swinging through edmonton in a couple weeks I might make the rounds and see if if anyone has these in stock anywhere
 
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I shot an STX a few weeks back and although the color scheme of it wasn't my cup of tea, it was a really nice gun. Fit and finish were both outstanding and I'm personally a fan of both the lines of the SIG 1911's as well as the authority with which it throws brass. If I were buying a 1911 today, it'd probably be a SIG. However, I say that as someone whom already has a Colt. You can never go wrong with the rampant pony.

If it's the stainless finish that's throwing you off on the SIG why not just get one of the Nitron versions?
 
Trinimon said:
I've got a Springfield RO in 9mm. Nice gun. Lots of sharp edges. Slide to frame is tight. Shoots amazingly well and feels like you're shooting a 22. Only downside is no frontstrap checkering.

I also have a Sig 1911 Target Nitron in 45ACP. Frame has been totally dehorned/deburred. Slide to frame is tight. For a series 80, it feels smoother than my RO which is a series 70. I have had zero problems with an external extractor. Only downside is finding a holster that fits the scalloped slide design, not a problem with the Traditional series.

In the end, I won't ever buy another 1911 that doesn't have frontstrap checkering.
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I am fairly sure Soley Canadian makes holsters for sig 1911's.
 
Not to concerned with holster issues since I use a cr speed holster. I can't find a nitron coated 1911 similar to the one I posted.
 
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