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Proz76

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I picked up a Sig 1911 the other day at a local gun shop and was really impressed with the feel and price at 1100 bucks.. I dont know much about 1911 but I know Sig has always made a quality firearm.. Does anyone have any information on them? I might just have to start saving up for one.. Thanks
 
When SIG came out with their 1911s they had a LOT of problems with them. So bad that they stopped production for almost a year and completely revamped their system. They blamed it all on their supplier of frames and slides, Caspian Arms. However, Caspian subsequently sold off the surplus SIG slides and frames as kits, and nobody who built the kits had any problems.

Meanwhile, the second generation SIGS continued to have many of the same problems as the first generation, so they revamped their production a second time.

One hopes that "third time's the charm" but, personally, I wouldn't buy a SIG 1911. Keep in mind that the ones they make that "look like a SIG" generally won't fit holsters made for 1911s. Their class models actually look like 1911s and can be used with 1911 holsters. IMHO there are better 1911s available for the same or less money.
 
I have the Sig TacPac and the Nightmare. No problems with either one. I have quite a few Sigs and I really like them.
 
Sig makes some nice guns, but there are other 1911s in that price range I'd explore before going for the Sig.
 
SIG had problems with their extractor on their 1911's because they use an external extractor on the 1911. They had the extractor redesigned and it now works fine.

They have two different 1911 designs - the "Traditional Models" and the SIG - the difference is in the slide profile.

As has been stated, you can have problems finding holsters for the SIG profile slide because of its square profile.

I have a SIG RCS and it has worked flawlessly through thousands of rounds. I have no problem with the external extractor design as all I care about is whether the gun works or not - the one I have is totally reliable and has never had a stoppage.

They're nice guns, but some of the models are getting close to Colt and Dan Wesson prices - for that amount of money I'd probably buy the Colt or Dan Wesson.

I paid $850 for my RCS, and when I bought it there was not another Officers size 1911 available. What I mean is that I searched Gunbroker and the RCS was the only gun of that size I could find at the time I wanted to buy an Officers sized 1911.

It's turned out to be a reliable carry gun - and that's what I wanted.
 
I've been a SIG fan since returning to shooting a couple of years ago after an absence of 60+ years. Bought my first 1911, a Springfield Range Officer 9mm, about that time. Friends insisted I needed a .45ACP 1911. Wound up buying two 1911 Sig's in .45ACP: a Target and a MAXX. I already owned several other SIG's when I decided to get the 1911's: p232 .380, X-5 Competition 9mm, X-5 L1 9mm, X6-L1 9mm and finally a p239 9mm SAS Gen II. So I had an idea of what the German made SIG's were like. Then, I purchased a DW Guardian 9mm and a STI Range Master 9mm.

Of the 1911's the STI and DW have the better finishes, pretty much equal. The STI is most accurate, followed by the Springfield Range Officer, then comes the SIG Target. The SIG X-Series finishes are the best of the bunch. The SIG 1991's (Classic models) are very well finished; better than my HK's and CZ's (and their clones).
 
I have many Sig's. I have three Sig 1911's. A super target 45acp,TACPAC 45acp and a Sig 1911 T- 40s&w. They are all great shooters and no hang ups with any of them. I also have STI in 9mm, S&W PC 1911 45acp and also a DW ECO in 45acp. I can't say anything bad about any of them.
 
Sig makes very good guns for the money in my view...most of the "problems early" are overhyped vs the guns I've seen for the last few years.

For guns in about the same price range...look at Springfield. Colt is also making some decent guns these days...although the lack of checkering on the front and backstrap irritates me on most models. Springfield TRP model has a lot of desireable features most shooters like - but its only available in .45 acp../ a 1911 in 9mm can be a pleasure to shoot ..and less expensive..

Not all 1911's are created equally...its all about the internal parts...and the features you want. Shoot as many 1911's as you can...in .45 acp and 9mm...and judge for yourself what suits you the best... 4" or 5" barrels, alloy vs steel frames, night sights, adj rear sight or not, ambi safeties, mag chute, full length vs GI style guide rod....all the little things. Some production level guns do not have great triggers...where do you want the trigger to break ( 3.5 - 4 lbs ).. 4-5 lbs..etc...any slack or creep in it...

compare all 1911's you find ...to some high end 1911's especially Wilson Combat if you can find one ..or Ed Brown...
 
I picked up a SIG Emperor Scorpion last spring and somewhere around 500 rounds thru it absolutely no problems!
 
I like my SIG Model TTT a lot. Well-made, reliable and accurate. The outside extractor may be "non-traditional" in terms of conventional 1911 "wisdom" but it works just fine.
 
I have a SIG RCS and it has worked flawlessly through thousands of rounds. I have no problem with the external extractor design as all I care about is whether the gun works or not - the one I have is totally reliable and has never had a stoppage.
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I too have a Sig RCS .45 ACP, as well a pair of Ruger SR1911's, a Colt Gold Cup, a Series 70 vintage Colt Combat Commander, and 4 other Colt Gov't Model 1911's...you could say I love 1911's and not be far off.

I was given the Sig by my #2 son as a Christmas gift, liked its looks, 'melted' surface treatment for ease of presentation in CC use and its accuracy...comparable to any of my semi-tricked out and thoroughly gunsmithed Colts. Unfortunately, it had feeding problems...rounds, even hard ball, round nose types, would hang up on the mag/frame feed ramp junction.

I called Sig, had no problem getting through to them, and found their CS rep. thoroughly knowledgeable about the gun. He sent me a FEDEX shipping label and promised a quick resolution of the problem. I had the gun back in less than two weeks with a new barrel, and a trigger/action job that has to be experienced to be believed. It's been 100% reliable since and accuracy is less than 2" at 25 yds from a rest...as good as any of my Colts.

It's a wonderful carry piece, equally good on the range, and when I'm toting a mostly full size auto, my concealed carry choice. It's light weight, melted contour, flared mag well, checkered back and fore grip, Novak sights and match grade accuracy make it a great gun.

I can't comment on the rest of Sig's 1911's but this RCS is first rate in every regard. Pic added. Shows Ruger's CMD and Sig's RCS, Rod

 
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If you want a "1911", I'd recommend that you get one closer to original M1911 specs, so that you can take advantage of all the parts, accessories, and services that you won't necessarily be able to enjoy because of the changes to the design made by SIG.
 
Have a SIG XO and a Scorpion. Each of these 1911s have been fired extensively in local and regional USPSA matches since 2010. These SIGs have proven themselves to be extremely reliable and accurate. Non-traditional 1911? Yes, but still, a very well made 1911 .
 
I have two friends with SIG 1911s of recent manufacture. I have not fired either but handled both and have handled several at gun shops and shows. To me the Sigs feel slightly cheaply made. They just don't have the fit or feel that I look for in a 1911. I also feel the same way about Ruger 1911s so take it as a grain of salt. I am sure they are well made quality guns but I personally wouldn't buy one unless I had fewer choices than at the moment. I also like forged steel frames and slides. Carbon steel. I don't think the sigs are rowland friendly
 
I've had two Sig 1911s. One full size, one Ultra (3.5" barrel). Both have been great- even the little one (the small 1911s are notorious for having issues) runs 100% when you use magazines it likes.* I sold the big one, but not because I was dissatisfied with it, it just didn't fill a real role in my collection anymore.

The only real downside to them is the taller sides of the slide that makes it not fit many 1911 holsters.



*Yeah, it could be temperamental because it's a short 1911, but sometimes 1911s can be mag finicky anyway. Either way, it works fine when you use the right ones.
 
I only have a C3, CCO type, which are rare to find other than by Dan Wesson and the prices are just a little much for me. I got a deal on the C3 after months of searching and it's been a fantastic shooter for the past 2 or so years. Most holster makers worth their salt will have a Sig 1911 profile available to you so that shouldn't be an issue. If you are an avid tinkerer, the Sig is not for you. They are Series 80 with an external extractor so they will not be as easy to upgrade or fix down the road, but will be good to go out of the box if that's what you're looking for. So my take on it? Sig offers many variants that aren't available by other manufacturers, and if they are, they are usually cost prohibitive. They make many specialty and niche 1911s that you just can't get anywhere else and they are very high quality. If I was in the market for a standard full size government model, I would probably build my own or pick another more traditional manufacturer. If I were in the market for a CCO or Ultra, they are the only game in town at that price point. They are American made and that means a lot to me.
 
Echo what Patientwolf said . Fitted my Fastback Carry with VZ grips and like the combination . I do think that sharp point on top of the ejection port needs a re-design .
 
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