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So I am currently in the market for my first handgun. After a long wait my rpal finally came in and its time to invest in one. I really like the look of the Sig Sauer 1911 Spartan. Was wondering if anyone has this gun and what are their opinions on it. Will be my first gun, is 45 ACP a good start? Thanks.
 
I would start with something other than a 45 ACP it's expensive to shoot and at this time you would need a lot of range time or practice if you have never shot before .

Something more affordable in a 22 to perfect your skills..
 
I have a couple of Sigs and they seem to be good, solid guns - if you like their 1911 Spartan, I'm sure it won't let you down. I would agree wholeheartedly, with silverfoxdj, though - most of us have at least one .22 - less expensive to purchase (relatively), ammo is cheaper, ideal for learning the basics and perfecting trigger discipline and aiming control, handy to have if you're introducing a new shooter. Why not start with one ? - 'cause you're going to get one, sooner or later.
 
Depends on what you're going to use the HG for and how deep your pockets are. Buying the HG is one thing but feeding the pig a steady diet of ammo can get expensive.
45ACP is one of my favourite calibers to shoot(especially out of a revolver). Very manageable recoil and SWC's cut nice round holes.
If the Sig Spartan does it for you…get it. You know you eventually will. I'd also look into a 9mm for cheaper ammo therefore more trigger time.
Yes, a 22lr HG should be in your cabinet too for those days you just want to "plink"…...
 
I got a SIG 1911 in stainless just recently. The fit and finish is as good as STI.
This gun shoots exactly where I aim it, and punches one nice big hole for 10 shoots at 10m.
 
Start with a .45, so you can develop a flinch. Great plan. How many rounds do you plan to shoot at your range visit. Assuming you have a 10 round Pro Mag, that's $8 a mag. Start with a .22, learn to shoot without a flinch, move up to a 9mm, then, if you get into reloading, get a .45. Or don't, but make an informed decision. It's not an extension of your #####, you know, you can start small, in fact, most experts encourage it. Lol. But hey, this is a womans opinion.
 
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Start with a .45, so you can develop a flinch. Great plan. How many rounds do you plan to shoot at your range visit. Assuming you have a 10 round Pro Mag, that's $8 a mag. Start with a .22, learn to shoot without a flinch, move up to a 9mm, then, if you get into reloading, get a .45. Or don't, but make an informed decision. It's not an extension of your #####, you know, you can start small, in fact, most experts encourage it. Lol. But hey, this is a womans opinion.
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Great advice...
 
Other than different cosmetics and external options, all SIG 1911s are basically the same.
They are well made, mid price point 1911s. The blocky SIG slide and the external extractor are what makes them different from a traditional 1911. Some 1911 holsters need adjustments to fit the SIG.
They are reliable, accurate and shoot well. Trigger pull is around 4.5-5 lbs.
As others have said ( and correctly) start with a .22. You can compromise and buy a GSG 1911. This gives you a .22 that functions exactly like the gun you want.
 
In all seriousness, a lot of people (sorry, men) feel they must go big, or go home, and that .22's are for wusses. Yup, that's why Seals and Mossad use Ruger MK II and III. It is a firearm. I have 9mm, .40, and .45's, but I still love my .22's most of all.
 
My first pistol was a sig 1911 STX, I have not developed a flinch, I think that a flinch is truly in the heart of the flincher, and maybe this gentleman has already cut his teeth on other firearms. I believe for me no other pistol fits me as well as the 1911, so it was a no brainer...buy the 45 and pick up a cheap sig/gsg 22lr 1911 as well...1911 harmony...now for one in 9mm....just buy what feels good in the hand and the wallet for you!
cheers
 
It's a good choice, my G17 is more snappy than my Les Baer 1911... And less accurate...
There is something about shooting 45 ACP... Shooting is about passion and excitment... JP.
 
The Sig 1911 is an awesome firearm. You can get a .22LR slide and magazine conversion for them, by the way: then you get the best of both worlds!

Just be aware that not every Sig 1911 slide has the typical 1911 design: Sig did a very "Sig" type slide profile on some of them (as seen in the following link) and those don't fit normal 1911 holsters well.

http://www.dayattherange.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Sig1.jpg
 
Funny ..I wasn't blown away with my sig xo.....it was beautifully made, tight, nice in the hand...but it never shot as well as my sti.....trigger was no where near as good...so up it went..
 
You could also look at a 1911 in 45 and get a conversion kit for 22, as stated, best of both worlds. 45acp is not a heavy recoil round in a full size 1911 and you can buy or reload lighter.
 
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45 is good if you have deep pockets or don't plan to shoot much (or reload, which you don't currently do since it's your first gun).

I wasn't impressed with the sig I fondled at cabelas a while back. A $1200 1911 shouldn't rattle like that...

On a personal note you're really going to limit your pool of buyers with that Spartan, which means taking a bigger hit if you don't like it. Not to offend, but It's a bit....tacky.

For a sig 45 the p220 is to my mind a better choice.


By all means get your 45. It's a bag of fun. Just get yourself a .22 as well, so that you can shoot some more after you blow off your 50 round box of 45 ;)

...and save your brass. 45auto is worth money to reloaders. Getting 10cents per case will offset your ammo cost a touch, so don't let the guys like me scavenge it from the dirt/bin after you're gone. Or not lol.
 
.45 is awesome my first was a cz 97b nice enough but I ended up getting a sti trojan as well and that it a excellent gun keep in mind the sti is guaranteed for life no matter who owns it ps start at 5 meters
 
I started with a 1911 with no issues.

I have several of the Sig 1911s. I'd recommend them without hesitation.

As previously mentioned, the Sig P220 is awesome too.
 
my buddy started with a Sig Spartan. It took a little bit more care and proper instruction to get him to learn the fundamentals correctly. Like in every discipline, correct advice/instruction is the key when starting out, otherwise the potential for developing bad habits is possible. Reloading effectively reduces the cost of shooting the 45 round. If you can't then it can be expensive. If its the pistol you want, then buy it and get proper instruction. You'll be fine. We can't all start with a 22, then a 9 then a 45. Sometimes we only have money for the one gun we want.
 
Sig makes a wonderful 1911 OP, you won't be disappointed and despite the advice given, I'll advise you not to be concerned with the .45acp chambering. It's a true statement that you most likely won't be able to shoot it well until you become accustomed to the recoil of the round, but the truth of the statement doesn't change if you also own and shoot a .22!? Even in the same 1911 platform or a designated .22 cal 1911 like a GSG (nudge, nudge, wink, wink:p) you will still have to expose yourself to the recoil of the .45 acp and learn to manage it. Apples and Pears really.

I own and love .22 pistols. I shoot a lot of it, but the reason I do so is to hone my trigger control, follow up shooting sight picture acquiring, working the firearms controls, magazine changes with chambered rounds, mentally counting rounds discharged, clearing FTF (rimfire crap is great for this training;)). Although most of this 'practice' transfers well into a 1911 in .45acp, when I start shooting the .45 it is a different gun, it behaves differently and needs to be practiced with in its own right.

I say buy the Sig OP, along with a 1000 rounds of .45acp in your favorite factory flavor and catch as much of the brass as you can, look to reloading gear. Once you realize how fast a 1000 rounds at $500 (or more) goes by, trust me when I tell you that you will eventually look at a 1911 conversion or a designated 1911 chambered in .22LR.
$500 buys a lot of .22 which equates to a lot more range time, but it's still not .45 acp range time if you know what I mean.

*edit* I forgot to mention that .45 acp is my favorite round to shoot. Even though I appreciate magnums, there is just something about the .45 'thump' that I find satisfying. I recently became reacquainted to the .45 acp through the purchase of a Glock21. Wow is all I can say. The cartridge is great in it's 1911 designed platform, but I have to say that 100 years later, Glock got it right with their model 21. A moment akin to retaking your wedding vows with your partner on a 20th anniversary type moment...well, if you're a red neck that is.:)
 
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