SIG 1911 Would you buy one???

[jbot]

i would.... cause mine is (hopefully) going to arrive tomorrow.

 

[USMCDK]

Nope, because the one I would have is not Calif (BS) legal.. sigh

Lonestar please explain???

Did I hear someone say C3

Colt that is such an awesome picture, where'd you get it??? I love the look of this weapon.

The slide is what breaks the deal for me. Personally, I like the 1911 because it is thin. Adding width to the slide....I just don't get it.

Please explain, how much width are you talking more than let's say a Mil-Spec 1911A1??? Mine is thinner than that of my H&K USP45 and that is bulky, this 1911 though it has some added curves and corners, isn't really all that wide. I'm not saying that you are wrong I am just curious and would like to inquire.

I did say it was preferable to give reason behind your poll choices and you have so done that with your post and I thank you for that. I hope you don't get me wrong... I am just trying to fully understand, you know what I mean??? Thanks once again.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

A qualified "maybe" for another one

I had a Revolution Carry (purchased in early 2007), an equivalent in size and weight to the Colt Combat Commander. I am sorry to have to say this, but the best thing I can say about the SIG 1911 is that SIG has good customer service and will pay the freight when the gun malfunctions or breaks. After the third repair they even gave me a new one. But then the replacement gun broke. :banghead: Although this one performed quite satisfactorily (but not with the factory magazines; I had to use Wilsons) after the repair, it just had too much "baggage" and I sold it.

It was attractive with a flat grey stainless finish, nicely fitted and finished externally, very accurate (when I was not clearing stoppages), balanced and pointed perfectly, had a nice trigger pull, and had many "custom" features including a checkered frontstrap. Surprisingly but pleasantly, it lacked one custom feature: a full length recoil spring guide rod. It used a standard guide and plug and stripped easily with my fingers. The slide shape does make it a very tight fit in some holsters, as mentioned, and it did not fit at all in some. Had it been reliable, I would not have minded getting a custom holster for it.

 

[Moccw]

Go for the gsr

I bought one a few months back, quickly became my favorite shooter, accurate as can be, I love it. No complaints here..

 

[Eightball]

If they were about $100~$150 cheaper in my area, one would be my next 1911.

Until that point, the roughly same amount of money will get sunk into a nice S&W snubby.

 

[Meowhead]

The Sig 1911 has always struck me as the SUV of the gun world. Remember when the whole big SUV trend was at its peak and every car maker just had to get one on the market because it'd sell like hotcakes? Even Porsche got in on the act.

Same here with Sig. Someone said hey, 1911s are really popular. Let us take a radical departure from the sort of thing we've been building for years and make the ugliest damn 1911 that's ever seen the light of day!

And it was done.

 

[SuperNaut]

Lots of really good 1911's in the same price range.

 

[R12GS]

Absolutely. They are the best value for the money 1911 currently made.

 

[ugaarguy]

Absolutely not. Had one that wouldn't even feed ball. Outside of the reliability issues the slide has a squared top rather than rounded like a traditional 1911 style pistol. This extra slide material means increased weight, and it makes holsters harder to find. I'm also still not sold on external extractors on 1911s. If you're okay with an external extractor the S&W 1911s are a better bet from what I've seen. There are also plenty of Colts, Kimbers, and Springfields in that price range as well.

 

[HM2PAC]

USMCDK:

Please explain, how much width are you talking more than let's say a Mil-Spec 1911A1??? Mine is thinner than that of my H&K USP45 and that is bulky, this 1911 though it has some added curves and corners, isn't really all that wide. I'm not saying that you are wrong I am just curious and would like to inquire.

I did say it was preferable to give reason behind your poll choices and you have so done that with your post and I thank you for that. I hope you don't get me wrong... I am just trying to fully understand, you know what I mean??? Thanks once again.

Simply stated, it is wider than any other 1911 out there. I like the 1911 for it's narrow slab sided profile.

This is my preference.

 

[rduckwor]

The Sig 1911 has always struck me as the SUV of the gun world. Remember when the whole big SUV trend was at its peak and every car maker just had to get one on the market because it'd sell like hotcakes? Even Porsche got in on the act.

Same here with Sig. Someone said hey, 1911s are really popular. Let us take a radical departure from the sort of thing we've been building for years and make the ugliest damn 1911 that's ever seen the light of day!

And it was done.

Yes, I agree that they came late to the market, but let's face it, every manufacturer aside from Colt is manufacturing a copy of the original albeit with "their" improvements on an already good design.

They are a bit different looking, but that's just SIG. That being said, they are fine shooting 1911's. I use mine as an IDPA and USPSA competition gun and the little bit of extra weight helps recoil management quite a bit. Not for everybody, but that's O.K. too. Quality parts in a unique 1911, that's a SIG.

RMD

 

[Mainsail]

Surprisingly but pleasantly, it lacked one custom feature: a full length recoil spring guide rod. It used a standard guide and plug and stripped easily with my fingers.

It was the lack of superfluous nonsense like the FLGR, forward slide serrations, and the ambidextrous safety that attracted me to the Sig GSR. Additionally, I appreciate the lack of plastic and MIM parts. That said to me that Sig was serious about making a functional pistol instead of the ‘style over substance’ version some other manufacturers are putting out. When I got mine I was stunned at how well I was able to shoot it. It’s so accurate and reliable that now it’s my primary sidearm for open carry around town. I got mine through Sig’s retired military\police special that knocked about $380 off the price.

 

[austin360]

My GSR is my favorite 1911.

 

[weisse52]

Maybe. I have NO desire for the full size, that is what Colts are for.
I might consider the Commander size. IF it truly uses no plastic or MIM parts and offered a lightweight frame .
SIG has a great rep for Customer Service so yes, MAYBE!

 

[Mainsail]

Full size:

Compact:

C3:

 

[M203Sniper]

Nope. For $1200+ I can get a custom gun in any flavor I want.

 

[R12GS]

Nope. For $1200+ I can get a custom gun in any flavor I want.

You're getting ripped off in one regard because you can buy them for $799. I am curious though, where are these $1200 dollar custom guns you can get?

 

[Black Majik]

No.

I prefer other manufacturers when it comes to the 1911 platform.

 

[Mainsail]

There's a great video in this thread of the C3. I really like that config.

 

[wvshootist]

I purchased a GSR TTT model Aug. 08 and have been greatly satisfied with mine. I shoot 200 grain LSWC that I home load for it but have also put a few hundred 230 gr FMC white box and Blazers throught it. AS for holster I got mine from Elpaso Saddlery.

 

[Poor East Texan]

I don't shoot competively. No Open Carry here (yet).

And at $1000 or so I won't even TRY to get one. My Essex framed "race" gun does what I need.

Should open carry come to pass a whole new can of worms gets opened.

 

[Slim Pickens]

I voted yes.

I have the Revolution compact in stainless (Commander slide with Officer's frame). Nice looking gun, and very, very accurate.

The only problem I see after carrying it a while is the ejector and firing pin stop have started to discolor. I think they are a different grade of material from the frame and slide.

 

[Eric F]

Although Sig makes a fine 1911 in its own way, I already have a 1911 that I like so I said no.

 

[The Bushmaster]

Saving my money right now to buy a Sig Saur Revolution 1911 C3 Concealed carry.

 

[SuperNaut]

Some related thoughts from an earlier post on this topic.