I asked another member here (
George Hill), who knows his guns. He recommended it without hesitation. I bought one and this gun is GREAT. The fit and finish are incredible. I've seen and handled custom guns (and simply just more expensive guns) that weren't on this level. Is it better than the best custom guns? I doubt it. But there's a difference between "better" and "worse". Sometimes a weapon like this is "just as good" as some of these "custom" guns.
It does not surprise me that more GSRs get dogged than the many Springers, Colts, Kimbers, etc. How many Sig 1911s are there out there compared to the others, who have been making 1911s for decades, not to mention a million different models?
I,too appreciate first-hand knowledge over hearsay and other crap. My personal experience with the Sig 1911 has been good. I have the railed GSR Revolution version. I wanted the rail. I am just fine with the external extractor. And the 8 round mag. And the non-standard slide. By the way, it just LOOKS thicker, for those who are interested. It is still thinner than the Sig 220 if you want a comparison. Noticeably so, at that. Couldn't see where it's thicker than the average 1911. I once owned a Springfield Loaded model. I had problems with it right away. And in no way is it the same as far as fit and finish as the Sig. I'd buy another Sig in a hot minute. Probably a smaller one.
I'd say for the money, it's more than worth buying. If you don't like the looks or are worried that it won't hold to the standard, hey there's other makes out there. But don't bash what you don't know.....
Not to change the subject too much, but the Taurus 1911 is ALSO an underrated 1911 that performs well. They just write on those things too much...
