yeti
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My carry guns have for years been 1911's. My current carry sidearm is an inherited 1911, who's sentimental value has pushed it to the point I can no longer feel comfortable keeping it in that role. I've been transitioning, slowly(30 years of 1911 can not be changed rapidly), to a SIG 226. I prefer a .45, by a wide margin, and I'm not wild about DA autos, so I have been looking at the SAO 220's. The 226 is a fine pistol, it feels good in the hand, functions flawlessly, except for being new fangled(LOL mine is of W. German mfg), not good for condition 1 carry, and 9 mil, it really has impressed me.
My problem is every time I feel just about settled on the 220, I start salivating over the S&W Gunsite 1911. I think my mind believes moving towards the 21st Century would be a good thing, my heart belongs to the 1911, and I still believe it is the finest 'platform' ever developed for personal defense weapons.
I really am right on the fence. Either one would serve it's intended purpose fully. My mind slightly favors the SIG, modern design, rugged and dependable. My heart says 1911, cause, you know, come on it's a 1911!
Give me a nudge off the fence, SIG or S&W 1911, and of course, a little reason why you think I should go that way.
My problem is every time I feel just about settled on the 220, I start salivating over the S&W Gunsite 1911. I think my mind believes moving towards the 21st Century would be a good thing, my heart belongs to the 1911, and I still believe it is the finest 'platform' ever developed for personal defense weapons.
I really am right on the fence. Either one would serve it's intended purpose fully. My mind slightly favors the SIG, modern design, rugged and dependable. My heart says 1911, cause, you know, come on it's a 1911!
Give me a nudge off the fence, SIG or S&W 1911, and of course, a little reason why you think I should go that way.