Need tie breaker: Springfield Armory 1911-A1 vs. Sig GSR.

[Pointman1776]

Thanks everyone who voted and helped me decide which pistol to get next. One of the 2 pistols has been ordered, but need a tie breaker for the other pistol.

Did a search but didn't see any head-to-head comparo's b/w:
- Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Description Pic
- Sig GSR Description Pic

I'm interested in the SA Black Stainless & GSR Stainless; mostly for great funnin' in IPSC and range plinking.

Which is best?

 

[Ala Dan]

If money is NO object, then most certainly go for the SIG. But OTOH,
I don't think the Springer will ever let you down!

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

 

[Wildalaska]

Colt Gunsight

WildwhysettleforsecondbestAlaska

 

[Gunsnrovers]

Some rather interesting complains on the Sig over at the 1911 forum. Mostly revolving around a hammer fit problem. Folks appear pretty happy, but it seems a pretty large percent sent their Sigs in for service/warranty work.

As for the Gunsite suggestion, at $1300 or so, I'll take a 1* out of the Yost Bonitz shop any day of the week which, surprise, is built on a Springfield base gun.

 

[Berg01]

Between the GSR and the Springer, I'd take the GSR; but between the GSR and an STI Trojan, I'd take the STI Trojan, which I think is one of the best 1911s for @$1,000.00.

 

[dairycreek]

A word about the GSR!

This is SIG's first try at producing a 1911 and, in fact, SIG doesn't exactly produce it. It is made up of a bunch of aftermarket parts (largely from Caspian) and so the GSR is really assembled.

SIG has had a variety of ongoing problems with the quality control of the GSR and it would be enlightening to check these out at the SIG Forum. The president of SIG initiated a thread asking for problems with the GSR - it was that serious. I bought a GSR and the front sight fell off when I took it out of the box. The hammer was, indeed, crooked and so I sent it back as have hundreds of other early GSR buyers.

The various parts of the GSR are quality and there should be no mistake about that. SIG has been excellent about fixing the difficulties on the pistol even if it took more than one time and even when some of their QC folk were less than polite.

Having provided this in manner of background my GSR is now fullly repaired and is one heck of a shooter. I just wish it would have come that way the first time.

 

[Ivy Mike]

Sig or Springer...springer or sig...hmm, tough call.

CZ97. Problem solved

 

[Shootcraps]

Springfield. The Sig has too many problems.

 

[Marko Kloos]

The Springfield is a very good gun, but in my opinion, the SIG is the better 1911.

For a sub-$1000 1911, the GSR is an awesome package. It contains not a single piece of plastic or MIM, everything is forged or milled steel.

 

[Marshall]

If it's the black stainless Springer with adjustable sights, beveled magwell, etc; I would go Springer, I don't like rails on 1911's.

 

[Shootcraps]

For a sub-$1000 1911, the GSR is an awesome package. It contains not a single piece of plastic or MIM, everything is forged or milled steel.[/QUOTE}

Based on the reviews I've seen at 1911forum.com, Sig doesn't know how to put together a 1911. The S&W 1911 appears to be way better.

 

[Preacherman]

The early SIG's had some problems (well-publicized), but the later production seems to be significantly improved. Their new black stainless production is VERY nice. You could PM Tamara for an owner's opinion: she bought one a month or two back, and makes very happy noises about it.

Given a choice between a current-production SIG GSR and a Springfield, I'll take the SIG.

 

[10-Ring]

I asked my 'smith a similar question (but had Colt XSE as other choice) and was told to go w/ the Colt

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I voted Springfield, but only because I really don't like the lines of the GSR. The rail ruins the look for me. I have no specific quality issues with either.

 

[Siggyboy]

If you want a rail on a 1911 ( ), then I'd definately choose the GSR. If you don't want a rail, then I'd probably choose a different 1911 than your alternatives.

The GSR started with a roar and then puttered with some problems. There is no question that Sigarms is using some of the best 1911 parts available. However, they were not being fit up as well as they should have been. It seems that Sigarms is addressing any remaining issues and I would not be afraid to buy one now, as I was in the past.

The Springfield loaded is a decent 1911. The quality of its internals is not as high as the Sig, but it doesn't have the silly heavy rail and funky shape making it tough to find a holster. It wouldn't be my first choice for a nice 1911 in that price range...I'd go with a Colt, S&W, or maybe a Dan Wesson. For a bit more money I'd look for a Springfield TRP or older Kimber or get an STI.

 

[Pointman1776]

Thanks everyone!

The Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Custom Loaded Black Stainless & Sig P220 "Sport" are on their way!

Once again, from David R. "Donkey 21" on GunBroker.com.

Range report forthcoming.

Gonna wait a bit on the GSR.