Battle of the .45's: Sig 220 vs. CZ-97 vs. Average 1911

[hartzpad]

I love them all. Which would you pick for range use/home defense (no carry) and why? (justify your answer of why one is better or preferred over the others, besides battle field history).

Sig 220

CZ-97


"Average" 1911

 

[Ala Dan]

Not that any of them are terrible, I just perfer the "feel, balance, and
RELIABILITY" of the SIG P220.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[HD]

the sig 220 never fit my hand properly, always shot well for me tho , the CZ is a target grade 45 right from the box , but too heavy-bulky for your avg drawer, the 1911 is ok if you get a good one (lots of f'ing luck ) ... BTW , yr 1911 photo is an airpistol made to look like a 1911...

 

[BryanP]

I've never handled a CZ 97, but I've heard nothing but good things about them. 1911's can be a wonderful thing. I can only tell you where I voted with my dollars and that is with a SIG P220. If you took it away and told me I could have any .45 no matter how expensive I would say "Thank you very much" and take back my P220.

 

[hartzpad]

BTW , yr 1911 photo is an airpistol made to look like a 1911...

Ya, unfortunately, it was the first decent pic that turned up, did you have to check the URL of the pic to know that? Or does it really look that plastic like?

 

[sm]

1911

I started out with these and have stayed with them because they fit my hand, and designed to be " a tool unto itself" afield.

I have only handled a 220 a few times and admit it is a nice gun. I have never fired a CZ handgun of any type.

I tend to stay very closed minded about changing and experimenting with new stuff. I find something that works and stay focused on learning that firearm the best I can.

 

[HD]

Ya, unfortunately, it was the first decent pic that turned up, did you have to check the URL of the pic to know that? Or does it really look that plastic like?

oh hell no... the screw on the back of the slide ,the pressed steel slide release, the slightly out of spec 'everything ' just screamed airpistol...
besides , having owned at least 84 differant 45's over the last 30 years its somewhat of a 2nd nature to see something outta wack...
here's a good photo of a 'real' one you can use ...

 

[Brian Williams]

Sigs feel like bricks, CZ's tang hits the web of my hand funky and seems thick, 1911's are designed in a classic style.
I have a Sistema 1911a1 from Argentina built in 1952.

 

[1911Ron]

I voted for the "average 1911", i have held several Sigs and they just didn't feel right. I pick guns that feel good to me, not what every one else shoots or carrys. All of my 1911s have functioned very well and have one as a nightstand gun and one i carry,both are the WWII Mil-Spec models so i guess they are "average" both go bang when i want them to and hit what i aim at

 

[psyopspec]

I had to go Sig on this one, despite the fact that I'm a die-hard 1911 fan. I don't even own a Sig, but I vouched for them this time, because IMO the greatness of the 1911 is in the details. Throw nightsights and extended controls on that 1911 and I'd be all for it. When they're both stripped down to the basics, I say Sig based on the good feel in the hand, excellent controls, and reliability (all personal preferences, I know).

Didn't consider the CZ becaue I have yet to try one that takes to me.

 

[12 Volt Man]

I voted CZ. If you had not put "average" in front of the 1911, I would have voted that. I have a Springfield loaded that shoots way high and I really should send it back to Springfield. That gun, shooting straight would be my choice over the CZ97.
I am deadly accurate with my 97, it holds 10 rounds, and I have big enough hands to make it work.

 

[45R]

Sig 220 for me but I shoot a 1911 better. Either one I would feel pretty warm!

 

[SnakeEater]

Would it be verboten to vote for the HK USP45 even though it's not on the list?

 

[Jammer Six]

Milspec 1911.

If you have to ask why, you wouldn't understand the answer.

 

[Preacherman]

All three are good guns, but my decision would be (and was!) influenced by the following:

1. The SIG P220 is legendary for its reliability and accuracy. It typically requires no tuning at all.

2. The CZ97 is an excellent gun, but has had problems feeding hardball, and many of them need a chamber throat and ramp job.

3. The 1911 is also an excellent gun, but typically needs at least minor tuning before it's 100% reliable.

So - I bought a SIG (well, two or three of them, actually! ). Nothing to fiddle with, adjust, tune, or whatever. I've been very satisfied with my choice.

 

[Black Majik]

Since my home defense gun is a NRM Colt Government, I picked "average" 1911.

It just works for me.

 

[nonquixote]

My 97B was one of those that needed a "throat and ramp job" but since then it's been flawless, feeds everything and is very accurate. It is in fact now my main nightstand gun. I don't have a P 220, but have shot them several times and hope to get one eventually, even though I don't really prefer the decocker. I don't consider my Kimber an "average 1911", but feel comfortable relying on it as well. My vote went for the 97B.

Nonq

 

[jrpeterman]

I voted the CZ-97B. It is the least expensive of the 3 for what you get. It has a higher round capacity than the other 2, and is able to combine the SA/DA features of the 1911 or Sig depending on the shooter's preferrence.

 

[adi]

Another (un)vote for USP 45.

 

[dleong]

What? No Hi-Points in the poll?

DL

 

[Lone_Gunman]

You'd be better off with a Glock.

 

[Todesengel]

For the money you can't beat the SIG P220

 

[8830]

P220 for total reliablity.

 

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

CZ-97B.

She's not as big as most people make her out to be. In fact, the Glock 21 feels larger in the grip than the 97B.

There's a dude over in the CZ-97B group ( over on CZF - someone who has acess to the site can maybe post the link ) who had his 97B hard chromed . MAN it's purty!

 

[DonGlock26]

P220R, great out of the box even with JHP's.