Gents,
I've been searching like a mofo but I can't decide what I want.
I want a .45 semi-auto. Living in MA, I am limited to 10 round mags so I figured I might as well get a .45 since there really isn't much of a capacity benefit to going with a smaller round.
I've researched and held both but never fired either (no gun friends here in MA ). The reason I have chosen SW or Para for the 1911 is because I feel like they are the best brands that are allowed here in MA (sigh). I liked the feel of either/or. They were a bit skinny (I have large hands) but otherwise fine. I can't really say I liked one more than the other.
This handgun needs to be reliable seeing as it will pull double-duty as a range/plinking gun and as my nightstand gun for protection. I feel the P220 may have the advantage here. Thoughts?
Both have the same capacity, 8+1. No advantage there.
The Sig can come with a rail (I have a Streamlight TLR2, currently mounted on my Mossberg 590) which will be useful if I decide to use them together. The 1911s generally do not, though I see SW does offer a railed version now (not sure if it's MA-legal, I know the 220 is). Not sure I'd buy it though...just from a purely aesthetic standpoint. The 1911 is just too classic to add that on.
The Sig is DA/SA which could be useful seeing as I may need it very quickly. The 1911 is SA BUT has a manual safety. I'm not sure which one I like better from a safety/readiness standpoint.
The Sig can come with night sites which is nice, the 1911s do not. Seems handy as it will be a nightstand gun and may be needed at....night.
Keep in mind that I will be using some sort of JHP ammunition for self-defense. Does this change the answer? I have heard that 1911s were only meant to use ball ammo and may potentially have trouble feeding other ammo.
I guess the question is, to those who have used/owned both. Which would you pick as a nightstand gun and why?
I guess I'll make this a poll too.
Dope
I've been searching like a mofo but I can't decide what I want.
I want a .45 semi-auto. Living in MA, I am limited to 10 round mags so I figured I might as well get a .45 since there really isn't much of a capacity benefit to going with a smaller round.
I've researched and held both but never fired either (no gun friends here in MA ). The reason I have chosen SW or Para for the 1911 is because I feel like they are the best brands that are allowed here in MA (sigh). I liked the feel of either/or. They were a bit skinny (I have large hands) but otherwise fine. I can't really say I liked one more than the other.
This handgun needs to be reliable seeing as it will pull double-duty as a range/plinking gun and as my nightstand gun for protection. I feel the P220 may have the advantage here. Thoughts?
Both have the same capacity, 8+1. No advantage there.
The Sig can come with a rail (I have a Streamlight TLR2, currently mounted on my Mossberg 590) which will be useful if I decide to use them together. The 1911s generally do not, though I see SW does offer a railed version now (not sure if it's MA-legal, I know the 220 is). Not sure I'd buy it though...just from a purely aesthetic standpoint. The 1911 is just too classic to add that on.
The Sig is DA/SA which could be useful seeing as I may need it very quickly. The 1911 is SA BUT has a manual safety. I'm not sure which one I like better from a safety/readiness standpoint.
The Sig can come with night sites which is nice, the 1911s do not. Seems handy as it will be a nightstand gun and may be needed at....night.
Keep in mind that I will be using some sort of JHP ammunition for self-defense. Does this change the answer? I have heard that 1911s were only meant to use ball ammo and may potentially have trouble feeding other ammo.
I guess the question is, to those who have used/owned both. Which would you pick as a nightstand gun and why?
I guess I'll make this a poll too.
Dope