Thoughts on Sig/Swiss arms/GSG 1911?

I have a Sig. I loved it but the slide peened and now it won't hold open after the last shot. I sent it in for repairs in January only to have it come back, unrepaired. They said they would send me a new slide if the parts came in... Still waiting... I would get the GSG, as the newer versions have a steel pin that prevents the problem.
 
Are you referring to the sig mosquito in the first of those three abbreviations? If so cross that off your list. The swiss arms is the updated version of the mosquito. It's essentially the same gun after some quick googling. The grade on the ramp was improved among some other machining improvements. Reviews are ultimately still hit and miss . My sig 1911 lasted about 2000 rounds before the zinc alloy slide wore back enough so the slide stop would no longer engage.
 
BillyBats said:
My sig 1911 lasted about 2000 rounds before the zinc alloy slide wore back enough so the slide stop would no longer engage.
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Not anymore. GSG changed the technology, I guess around 2013-14 and now there is a steel insert at the slide stop groove in the slide (see pic). And the GSG/Sig 1911 slide is NOT zinc alloy. It's ALUMINUM alloy nowadays. I have a GSG 1911 produced in 2014. It has 2400 shots through the pipe and still works like a brand new pistol.

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AzK1ck3r said:
Hey guys! About to get my RPAL and browsing for my first handgun. Wondered if any of you had recommendations on a 22lr 1911.
I'm considering the Sig/SA/GSG 1911, has anybody had problems with those?
Here's the link to Tenda : https://www.gotenda.com/shop/firearms/handguns/sig-sauer-1911-22lr-pistol-black/
Recommendations for other reliable sub-500$ 22lr pistols are welcome!
Thanks!
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That pistol on sale at Tenda is Sig 1911 manufactured by GSG (German Sport Guns) and is identical to the GSG 1911. It has never been branded "Swiss Arms". I have a GSG 1911 for nearly four years, 2400 shots, (see my post above) and I have no complaints whatsover. When I bought it I immediately installed a ZRTS Performance Package from Blue Line Solutions whic improves shootability and accuracy. Never had any problems with Federal Value Pack, Blazer, Aguila, CCI AR Tactical or CCI Mini Mags. In essence, all High Velocity Ammo shoots well in the GSG/Sig 1911. Don't use Standard Velocity!
Another excellent pistol I can recommend is the Grand Power K22S (see pic). A very accurate and reliable FULL SIZE .22LR pistol, reinforced polymer grip but the rest is ordnance STEEL (see pic). It's only $499 at SFRC (The Ammo Source).
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When my GSG is working it's a nice gun. Pretty accurate, classic 1911 ergonomics - drops right back into the sight picture after each shot. Unfortunately, it doesn't work very often. After a couple of hundred rounds it began to regularly fail to feed or else stovepipe. Cleaning and polishing the rails didn't help. I finally took it to a gunsmith and he did additional smoothing and working the action. It was good for several more magazines. Then it started to deliver light strikes - one or two each mag. The cases were struck, but not hard enough to ignite the primer. Changing ammunition made no difference. Another thorough cleaning didn't help. It's back now with another gunsmith to see what he can do.

This was my experience. Obviously others have had better results. So you might be lucky and get one that functions perfectly. If so, you'll be happy. If not, your first pistol is going to be a big disappointment. It!'s your money, but my advice would be to buy a Ruger MK IV. Rock solid reliability, accurate, easy to clean and lots of aftermarket parts if you want them.
 
05RAV said:
Not anymore. GSG changed the technology, I guess around 2013-14 and now there is a steel insert at the slide stop groove in the slide (see pic). And the GSG/Sig 1911 slide is NOT zinc alloy. It's ALUMINUM alloy nowadays. I have a GSG 1911 produced in 2014. It has 2400 shots through the pipe and still works like a brand new pistol.
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I knew I wasn't crazy!! I swear I saw something different on the replacement that came back from the imported. However I purchased my 1911 in 2017, so I am sure there are still loads of the old ones on the shelves.
 
Last spring I picked up a used GSG 1911 from a local CGN with:

• Fully blanked out slide.
• Upgraded Dlask fiber optic front sight and fully adjustable rear sight.
• ZRTS Ultimate Kit with match fitted barrel bushing, slide alignment cone, full-length guide rod, plug, and recoil spring.
• Aftermarket flat mainspring housing.

I have put over 2,000 rounds through it without issue. However, I also use CCI .22LR Mini-Mag ammo.
I have seen several different .22 autos have issues with cheap ammo. My CSG STG 44 requires HV (high velocity) ammo.


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I owned a Sig 1911-22 that had well over 10,000 rounds thru it and worked like a charm, fantastic gun and I never had a problem with it. That being said, if I were buying a .22 semi auto right now it would be hands down an M&P 22, a few buddies are running them in speed steel right now and they are just a great, reliable and accurate .22.
The Ruger and Browning are both incredibly nice guns,, but I just hate the look of them lol, but to each his own :)
The only drawback to the M&P is they are over $500 new, so above the budget you mentioned, and honestly, that new Sig for $369 is a hell of a deal
 
JimV said:
This was my experience. Obviously others have had better results. So you might be lucky and get one that functions perfectly. If so, you'll be happy. If not, your first pistol is going to be a big disappointment. It!'s your money, but my advice would be to buy a Ruger MK IV. Rock solid reliability, accurate, easy to clean and lots of aftermarket parts if you want them.
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johNTO said:
Ruger MKIII.....and yes, I owned a Sig1911-22. After a brick the slide stop showed signs of fatigue. Sold it.
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I might just let go of my 1911 fantasies and get a Ruger MKIII, seams like it would be the more mature choice haha. Also, a guy at a gun range I went to recently is selling an S&W Model 41 for 700$. If I can scrape together a bit more money I'll get it. The trigger on these things is just amazing.
 
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edgy said:
I owned a Sig 1911-22 that had well over 10,000 rounds thru it and worked like a charm, fantastic gun and I never had a problem with it. That being said, if I were buying a .22 semi auto right now it would be hands down an M&P 22, a few buddies are running them in speed steel right now and they are just a great, reliable and accurate .22.
The Ruger and Browning are both incredibly nice guns,, but I just hate the look of them lol, but to each his own :)
The only drawback to the M&P is they are over $500 new, so above the budget you mentioned, and honestly, that new Sig for $369 is a hell of a deal
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Yeah it's quite the bargain! That's why I was wondering if that pistol is actually usable.
I'll do a bit of research on that M&P 22, some sites are selling them for around 530$ so I could live with that!
 
AzK1ck3r said:
I might just let go of my 1911 fantasies and get a Ruger MKIII, seams like it would be the more mature choice haha. Also, a guy at a gun range I went to recently is selling an S&W Model 41 for 700$. If I can scrape together a bit more money I'll get it. The trigger on these things is just amazing.
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My first pistol was the GSG 1911, haha not that long ago. I found it to be fun to shoot, accurate, and relatively inexpensive, on the downside, it did show some wear pretty quick, and takes a little while to clean properly, and I always found assembly/disassembly for cleaning a little finicky. I recently sold the GSG had it for about 2-years, and haven't replaced it with another .22 yet. However, hindsight being 20/20 I wish I had done a little more research first, and maybe spent a little more to get a .22 like Ruger, S&W, Walther etc. There are certainly some good options out there, and which ever way you decide to go, I think you will have a lot of fun. Getting that GSG really opened my eyes to pistol sports, and how much fun pistol shooting is.
 
Revv said:
My first pistol was the GSG 1911, haha not that long ago. I found it to be fun to shoot, accurate, and relatively inexpensive, on the downside, it did show some wear pretty quick, and takes a little while to clean properly, and I always found assembly/disassembly for cleaning a little finicky. I recently sold the GSG had it for about 2-years, and haven't replaced it with another .22 yet. However, hindsight being 20/20 I wish I had done a little more research first, and maybe spent a little more to get a .22 like Ruger, S&W, Walther etc. There are certainly some good options out there, and which ever way you decide to go, I think you will have a lot of fun. Getting that GSG really opened my eyes to pistol sports, and how much fun pistol shooting is.
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Yeah I discussed it with my uncle and he really sold me on the Ruger Mark family!
 
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