1911 Big League

[Thek9]

I'm pleased to advise I'm a proud owner of a brandy new Sig Sauer 1911 Tac-Ops .45ACP, Nitron finish with rail and night sights. It came with four factory magazines and treaded barrel.

The intent of this weapon is HD with the mounting of a Surefire x400. For fun will be IDPA, (Surefire Dismounted). Here is the deal. What is the going rate for a new match grade SS 5 inch barrel? I think the TB is permissable for the competition, but I'd rather use a standard barrel and save the threaded one for armageddon.

So any suggestions would be appreciated. I hope to shoot about 500 rounds a month (Factory).

Thanks In Advance,

Thek9

 

[Z-Michigan]

High quality replacement 1911 barrels seem to run in the $150-200 range based on what I saw browsing MidwayUSA yesterday.

Your original barrel will probably go at least 50,000 rounds, and probably more, before wearing out.

 

[Thek9]

Z-Michigan,

Sig wants 199.00 shipped. So, I guess on this one they are not too over priced.
As soon as I can get one of my teenagers to help I'll post pictures.

Thanks for the input.

T-

 

[Z-Michigan]

That doesn't sound unreasonable. Another consideration is that 1911 barrels typically require some degree of hand fitting. If you get another SIG barrel there's a good chance that no fitting will be needed, as they probably make them all on the same CNC equipment set to the same dimensions.

Hey, post a review when you get a chance. Looking forward to photos.

 

[MCMXI]

Sig wants 199.00 shipped. So, I guess on this one they are not too over priced.

Did you get that price from their website or talk to someone directly? I don't see any 1911 match grade barrels on their website. They have barrels for the P series that are $199 and they offer a 1911 threaded barrel for $235 but it's not advertised as being match grade. They also offer a 1911 new barrel installation service for $240 but again, that's not necessarily match grade.

An Ed Brown or Wilson Combat match barrel will cost you $190 to $200. I just installed an Ed Brown in my Kimber.

 

[Thek9]

Did you get that price from their website or talk to someone directly? I don't see any 1911 match grade barrels on their website. They have barrels for the P series that are $199 and they offer a 1911 threaded barrel for $235 but it's not advertised as being match grade. They also offer a 1911 new barrel installation service for $240 but again, that's not necessarily match grade.

An Ed Brown or Wilson Combat match barrel will cost you $190 to $200. I just installed an Ed Brown in my Kimber.

1858,

On the telephono. I looked high and low on the web. I was advised to guarantee the fit ship the gun up and they would do the install. If it's a bad fit I'll send the barrel back with the weapon, then they can do the job. First, I shop around local and see if I get lucky.