Sig 1911, Opinions?

PacToy · 02-27-08, 08:29 PM

Hey Fellas,

I got an idea in my head to purchase a Sig 1911. What are the pros/cons of this model and brand firearm compared to the Colts, Paras, Kimbers and Springfields?

I know the Colts, Paras, Kimbers and Springfields have a good rep for being outstanding 1911s but would a Sig 1911 be considered in the same category for purchase of the above mentioned?

Not on par or consider it golden?

Josie'sLandCruiser · 02-27-08, 08:38 PM

Hi All:

"PacToy," first off - semper fi! Thanks for your service!

On topic - WTF is a "SIG 1911?" Sig-Sauer is making a copy of the Colt-Browning M1911 design???

I do like the M1911A1 - I qualified with one in 1989 (?)

I also like the P220 .45 - bought one some years ago after firing one magazine through a friend's P220!

Can you explain at bit more?

Regards,

Alan

PacToy · 02-27-08, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Hi All:

"PacToy," first off - semper fi! Thanks for your service!

On topic - WTF is a "SIG 1911?" Sig-Sauer is making a copy of the Colt-Browning M1911 design???
I do like the M1911A1 - I qualified with one in 1989 (?)

I also like the P220 .45 - bought one some years ago after firing one magazine through a friend's P220!

Can you explain at bit more?

Regards,

Alan

Oh goodness, your embarrassing me. Your Welcome!

Yeah, I guess so, the only available 1911 model 45acp pistol at the base hardware store is a Sig Sauer 1911 as the tag reads . I have no idea other than I'm pleased with how it felt in my hand and ease of manipulation I had over the controls of the pistol.

I guess I'm looking for reliability and/or unforeseen problems with this brand 1911 model.

Mace · 02-27-08, 10:55 PM

I love sigs..

But the 1K pricetag is a bit much IMHO...

KliersLC · 02-27-08, 11:18 PM

They only have one pistol at the mainside outdoor store? A couple years ago, they had about a dozen. I'd suggest going down to Ironsights--it is an indoor range on the north side of the 76, just a couple miles from the 5. They have about 50 different weapons you can play with, and when you find one that is comfortable, you can rent it and shoot it on the spot to see if you like it. IIRC, they have pretty decent rates for pistol and lane rental as well.

Japan4X4 · 02-28-08, 12:13 AM

The Sig gun will make you gay Randy. It is the same as owning and wearing pink tights under your cammies, like you do. Victoria had one and it couldn't even hit bugs on the wall. She rightly threw it in a ditch and said that only blond morons would consider that a weapon. She then spat Redman juice on it and kicked it with her hello kitty boots.

PacToy · 02-28-08, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KliersLC

They only have one pistol at the mainside outdoor store? A couple years ago, they had about a dozen. I'd suggest going down to Ironsights--it is an indoor range on the north side of the 76, just a couple miles from the 5. They have about 50 different weapons you can play with, and when you find one that is comfortable, you can rent it and shoot it on the spot to see if you like it. IIRC, they have pretty decent rates for pistol and lane rental as well.

I guess they have about 20 or so pistols and two racks of M1A SOCOMS and Mini14s.

They only have one 1911 model 45 acp.

And I'm not getting no damn Communistfornia ID to go out to Ironsights to buy a pistol.

I will order what I want from the base hardware store, I was asking opinions on the Sig 1911 because I have become interested in purchasing it.

PacToy · 02-28-08, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Japan4X4

The Sig gun will make you gay Randy. It is the same as owning and wearing pink tights under your cammies, like you do. Victoria had one and it couldn't even hit bugs on the wall. She rightly threw it in a ditch and said that only blond morons would consider that a weapon. She then spat Redman juice on it and kicked it with her hello kitty boots.

Well fuck, Dave, you don't have to air our love affair here in the Hunting and Fishing forum. You'll get us killed!!!

Get that damn Redman out of Victoria's mouth! She is going to grow up to be a purdy little lady but I have no idea what the local populace is going to think of tobacky chewing purdy girl. They kind of freaked as I spit my tobacky in the pretty white snow at the Hiroshima ski resort. Makes me giggle every time I think about it though.

If Victoria says turd then it must be a turd.

Skillet · 02-28-08, 06:11 AM

Looks like you are in the right price range...

Website says that many reviewed it as "best out-of-box" 1911 on the market with no MIP.

Looks nice to me.

I would not spit redman on it.

PacToy · 02-28-08, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

Looks like you are in the right price range...

Website says that many reviewed it as "best out-of-box" 1911 on the market with no MIP.

Looks nice to me.

I would not spit redman on it.

Yeah, that is almost exactly what the pistol in question looks like. The only differences is the a longer slide and barrel and a gay light rail system on it.

$1,008 is the For Sale price, tax free.

If I feel the need to shoot, I can go out behind to the battalion CP and shoot the mountain during chow time. One of the perks of being away from mainside!

3DAMAN! · 02-28-08, 07:29 AM

You might want to watch the video with Ted Jarrett. He is shooting 1000 rds of .45 in 10 and a half minutes useing a Para. The gun gets so hot he blisters his finger on the trigger. Only has 1 hang up at about 750 rds. Impresive indeed!

flintknapper · 02-28-08, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 3DAMAN!

You might want to watch the video with Ted Jarrett. He is shooting 1000 rds of .45 in 10 and a half minutes useing a Para. The gun gets so hot he blisters his finger on the trigger. Only has 1 hang up at about 750 rds. Impresive indeed!

I think you meant "Todd" Jarrett.

nat · 02-28-08, 11:43 AM

I love Sigs and plan on purchasing a 1911 model. Should be a great shooter.

Someday when I have a Kimber too, I will do a comparison

lunyou · 02-28-08, 12:23 PM

well since we are on the topic of 1911s that aren't in the typical brands.......how about Taurus? I can get a new Taurus at the same price I can get a used SA what say yall.

lunyou

'74 UA FJ · 02-28-08, 12:43 PM

Go ahead and buy the taurus, lunyou.

PHBeerman · 02-28-08, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lunyou

what say yall.

lunyou

You can buy a New Kia for the price of a used Toyota.

Taurus makes a crappy gun. They are geared toward tards who know nothing about quality.

'74 UA FJ · 02-28-08, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PHBeerman

You can buy a New Kia for the price of a used Toyota.

Taurus makes a crappy gun. They are geared toward tards who know nothing about quality.

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Go ahead and buy the taurus, lunyou.

...

KliersLC · 02-28-08, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PacToy

I guess they have about 20 or so pistols and two racks of M1A SOCOMS and Mini14s.

They only have one 1911 model 45 acp.

And I'm not getting no damn Communistfornia ID to go out to Ironsights to buy a pistol.

I will order what I want from the base hardware store, I was asking opinions on the Sig 1911 because I have become interested in purchasing it.

You don't need a CA ID to go down there and shoot. You can just handle the different brands to see which you like best, and then order it through the base.

In that price range, I'd pick up a nice Kimber......

Cruiserdrew · 02-28-08, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KliersLC

You don't need a CA ID to go down there and shoot. You can just handle the different brands to see which you like best, and then order it through the base.

In that price range, I'd pick up a nice Kimber......

....or a Colt Gold Cup (which might be a little more).

lunyou · 02-28-08, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Go ahead and buy the taurus, lunyou.

I don't think I was asking you but thanks for the input.

It was a simple question for people who actually know what they are talking about and obviously since you failed to answer the simple question, you don't know what you are talking about.

lunyou

Mace · 02-28-08, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruiserdrew

....or a Colt Gold Cup (which might be a little more).

I would pick up the Sig in a second over the gold cup.

KliersLC · 02-28-08, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

Pull your head out beerman, that is bullshit. Go read a review or three before you spout off about it. Taurus makes a solid gun.

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Originally Posted by Skillet

Beerman, that is stupid statement, even for you.

Go read a review or three. Taurus makes a quality gun.

Douche.

You already said that.

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Originally Posted by lunyou

I don't think I was asking you but thanks for the input.

It was a simple question for people who actually know what they are talking about and obviously since you failed to answer the simple question, you don't know what you are talking about.

lunyou

Lunyou has logic.

Seriously, start your own thread lunyou. Because of your off topic question, this thread has been derailed.

Back on topic, A LE buddy has a Kimber 1911, and it is the sweetest shooting .45 that I have ever played with. Granted it is an 800 dollar pistol with about 1k in upgrades and custom work, but still....

If the Para likes you, go for it, I haven't heard anything bad about them, but I would go down to ironsights and shoot the para and the kimber back to back.

PacToy · 02-28-08, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KliersLC

I'd suggest going down to Ironsights--

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Originally Posted by KliersLC

You don't need a CA ID to go down there and shoot. ......

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Originally Posted by KliersLC

but I would go down to ironsights and shoot the para and the kimber back to back.

I guess I should go to Ironsights and shoot, eh?

Fellas,

I have shot the .45s mentioned (except the Sig) and I was happy with all of them, especially the Kimber. No, I didn't get to shoot them one after the other but over time and different places, yes.

I was hoping to hear about the long term durability of the Sig 1911 and pros/cons as to such.

Skillet · 02-28-08, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KliersLC

You already said that.

Yea, thanks for your help.

I was trying to post from my blackberry at LAX and the first one did not show up on my end for some reason.

Mistakes will be made in this technological world we live in.

Lighten up Agnes.

I deleted them so as not to jack the thread.

Back on topic...

Buy the Sig.

02-27-08, 08:29 PM	#1
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Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,925	Hi All: "PacToy," first off - semper fi! Thanks for your service! On topic - WTF is a "SIG 1911?" Sig-Sauer is making a copy of the Colt-Browning M1911 design??? I do like the M1911A1 - I qualified with one in 1989 (?) I also like the P220 .45 - bought one some years ago after firing one magazine through a friend's P220! Can you explain at bit more? Regards, Alan __________________ www.seattlecruiserheads.com

02-27-08, 10:55 PM	#4
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,819	I love sigs.. But the 1K pricetag is a bit much IMHO... __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

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KliersLC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,241	They only have one pistol at the mainside outdoor store? A couple years ago, they had about a dozen. I'd suggest going down to Ironsights--it is an indoor range on the north side of the 76, just a couple miles from the 5. They have about 50 different weapons you can play with, and when you find one that is comfortable, you can rent it and shoot it on the spot to see if you like it. IIRC, they have pretty decent rates for pistol and lane rental as well. __________________ No problem, I'll just tow the pig to Salt Lake on a UHAUL trailer...... 95 T100, beater edition 01 Sequoia Limited 02 Camry--Poor replacement for an 80 "A vehicle's capabilities are inseparably linked to the mental instability of the driver"

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Japan4X4 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyogo Japan Posts: 507	The Sig gun will make you gay Randy. It is the same as owning and wearing pink tights under your cammies, like you do. Victoria had one and it couldn't even hit bugs on the wall. She rightly threw it in a ditch and said that only blond morons would consider that a weapon. She then spat Redman juice on it and kicked it with her hello kitty boots. __________________ Importer and distributor

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Skillet oh no you didn't Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: КАГІҒОЯИІА TLCA# 16078 Posts: 2,366	Looks like you are in the right price range... Website says that many reviewed it as "best out-of-box" 1911 on the market with no MIP. Looks nice to me. I would not spit redman on it. __________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank

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3DAMAN! No brag..just fact Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Big Orange Country Posts: 261	You might want to watch the video with Ted Jarrett. He is shooting 1000 rds of .45 in 10 and a half minutes useing a Para. The gun gets so hot he blisters his finger on the trigger. Only has 1 hang up at about 750 rds. Impresive indeed! __________________ 77 '40 desmogged stock DD 78 '40 play toy with all the good shit 95 F-250 (when the tojos dont run) 02 Polaris 500ho deep wood transportion

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lunyou IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rolla, MO (UMR) Posts: 1,673	well since we are on the topic of 1911s that aren't in the typical brands.......how about Taurus? I can get a new Taurus at the same price I can get a used SA what say yall. lunyou __________________ 1968 FJ-40 - 4.3 Chevy V6 and 3 spd*PICS ADDED(JUNE 01, 2008) 1985 FJ-60 - SPEEDY -My DD settin' on 33s and a rusty frame -parting out 1986 FJ-60 - is now topless THE BUILD UP

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