How do the Sig 1911 pistols stack up vs other manufacturers?
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When Sig first introduced their 1911s about 5 or so years ago, they met with mixed reviews. The general consensus was that they had the potential to be a great pistol that still once they worked out a few kinks - not unusual for a brand new gun just hitting the market.
Now that they have been around for a few years, the complaints seem to have gone away and the Sig 1911s seem to be a very solid platform. But with the 1911 market becoming more and more crowded, there is not as much buzz about the Sigs as I would have expected.
Sig has put a lot of time, money and effort into their 1911 platform and I don't think we will see it disappear anytime soon. They have essentially redesigned that manufacturing process for 1911s by applying modern manufacturing techniques and equipment to create a gun that still has the overall look and feel of the original, but doesn't require all of the hand fitting and tweaking of a classically manufactured 1911... Many shooters seem to think they have finally accomplished what they set out to do, while others are still on the fence waiting to see a more established track record. And a small handful or hardcore traditionalists consider the Sigs not to be 191s at all, and refuse to recognize them as such.
But such is the wacky world of 1911 owners!
Personally, I am thinking of buying one in the near future. I am awfully tempted to get one of those discontinued Blackwater Edition ones that Questar is selling... Although it is basically the same gun as the Tactical Operations model which sells for about $300 less but has plain grips and a few less magazines.... decisions, decisions...
Now that they have been around for a few years, the complaints seem to have gone away and the Sig 1911s seem to be a very solid platform. But with the 1911 market becoming more and more crowded, there is not as much buzz about the Sigs as I would have expected.
Sig has put a lot of time, money and effort into their 1911 platform and I don't think we will see it disappear anytime soon. They have essentially redesigned that manufacturing process for 1911s by applying modern manufacturing techniques and equipment to create a gun that still has the overall look and feel of the original, but doesn't require all of the hand fitting and tweaking of a classically manufactured 1911... Many shooters seem to think they have finally accomplished what they set out to do, while others are still on the fence waiting to see a more established track record. And a small handful or hardcore traditionalists consider the Sigs not to be 191s at all, and refuse to recognize them as such.
But such is the wacky world of 1911 owners! Personally, I am thinking of buying one in the near future. I am awfully tempted to get one of those discontinued Blackwater Edition ones that Questar is selling... Although it is basically the same gun as the Tactical Operations model which sells for about $300 less but has plain grips and a few less magazines.... decisions, decisions...
I just used my new SIG 1911 in a tactical carbine/pistol course over the weekend.
It's one of with the all black finish, although all of the guns are stainless, regardless of finish.
The trigger got better with a couple of hundred rounds downrange, plus lots of dry firing, but still is slightler heavier than I like....(haven't put a scale on it yet, but will when I get home.)
Accurate enough, no functioning issues with factory Federal 230Gr. ball ammo.
Very tight slide to frame fit....bushing wrench required for disassembly.
Novak sights easy to pick up and score centre of mass hits out to 50 metres.
The finish was a little worn in the areas where my holster made contact, but overall not too bad....
Be warned that these '1911's won't fit in standard 1911 holsters...I ended up having to use one of the 'universal' adjustable thigh rig holsters..no biggee, but still a bit of a PITA.
Many eschew the inclusion, or need, of the external extractor, but I personally see that as the weakness of traditional 1911 models....me likee!
Overall, for $1050 + tax, I am pretty happy with my purchase, and would recommend these to people sitting on the fence.
It's one of with the all black finish, although all of the guns are stainless, regardless of finish.
The trigger got better with a couple of hundred rounds downrange, plus lots of dry firing, but still is slightler heavier than I like....(haven't put a scale on it yet, but will when I get home.)
Accurate enough, no functioning issues with factory Federal 230Gr. ball ammo.
Very tight slide to frame fit....bushing wrench required for disassembly.
Novak sights easy to pick up and score centre of mass hits out to 50 metres.
The finish was a little worn in the areas where my holster made contact, but overall not too bad....
Be warned that these '1911's won't fit in standard 1911 holsters...I ended up having to use one of the 'universal' adjustable thigh rig holsters..no biggee, but still a bit of a PITA.
Many eschew the inclusion, or need, of the external extractor, but I personally see that as the weakness of traditional 1911 models....me likee!
Overall, for $1050 + tax, I am pretty happy with my purchase, and would recommend these to people sitting on the fence.
