[Tx_Punisher]

Picked up a stainless, new Sig 1911 early last week from Bud's. After finding various 1911 forums a few months ago, I figured if I was going to pick up an addition to my Sig 228, it was going to be a .45. So yes, I'm a 1911 noob but have been around firearms for several years.

After receiving my new hand cannon, I closely looked it over and was impressed with the slide fit, finish, slide action, trigger,etc. While I'm not here to discuss this part of the handgun, I must say it's a nice addition. The Novak night sights are a nice feature IMO as well.

After picking up two Wilson 47D's, two boxes of WWB, a box of Independence 230gr. hardball, two boxes of Monarch 230gr over the past 10 days, I was ready to hit the range today.

A five minute drive and I found myself to be the only shooter at the local indoor range. It's been over 10 years since I've fired a 1911--I forgot how much fun they are. Slamming the 47D home filled with WWB, which have been sitting loaded for a week at the advice of this forum and others, the first nine rounds were smooth as silk.

After about 10 mags down range with a mix of the aforementioned rounds, not a single hiccup. Out of the box, for me at least, this 1911 is more accurate than my 228.

My last mag, I pinned up a new target, wheeled it out to ~15-16 yards, and decided to see what I could do. Keeping in mind I'm not a competitive shooter, for the first time out, I'm happy with a 4" group clearing the mag in ~12secs.

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. No FTF with three brands of ammo with over 100 rounds down range. Now I just need to practice my grip with the larger frame (than the 228 I'm used to) and live up to how accurate I feel this Sig is. Two inch groups coming soon

Just thought I'd share.

 

[usmcmp]

Congrats on the new pistol, but we need pics.

 

[rduckwor]

Yep SIG make a very good 1911 even if it looks a bit different. Mine has about 3K down the pipe and the slide feels like its on ball bearings.

I suspect you improved accuracy versus your 228 is the 1911 trigger. It just doesn't get any better than a good 1911 trigger and the SIG has a particularly good one for a series 80 pistol.

Enjoy and show us some pix.

RMD

 

[Tx_Punisher]

 

[El Pistolero]

Nice Tex, the sigs are sweet.

 

[usmcmp]

Nice looking Sig TX. Are you going to use it for carry? If so what holster are you going to use?

 

[Tx_Punisher]

I think people blow the Sig 1911's proportions out of proportion I have seen complaints on various boards mentioning how it's hard to find a holster for these guns. Well, last time I checked, leather stretches Put a plastic bag around the gun and store it in the holster overnight, more if needed.

I'm looking at the Milt Sparks VM2 if I decide to carry it. The same for my 228, or a Comp Tac M Tac for the 228. I like having 18 friends with me in the 228 in more compact frame. But we will see.

-R

 

[El Pistolero]

I have had no problems whatsoever using my sigs in regular 1911 leather holsters, the difference is very subtle. Plastic may be a totally different thing but I own no plastic holsters.

 

[Tx_Punisher]

Took it back out today. Put more rounds downrange with the 228 than with the 1911, but got in about 70 rounds with the 1911. Still no problems, still very accurate.

Good to go!

 

[Gila Jorge]

The only criticism would be the Monarch ammo....along with Wolf....I never use either. Good shooting and nice pattern. I have found that the guns are often more accurate than I am. Humbling but true and I shoot competitively. So I am really in trouble. Blessings.

 

[Gila Jorge]

This Sig Platinum 1911 Carry is more than good to go...I shot a round of IPSC today and it did very well...and its not a gamers gun. Can;t wait to the the 5 inch in here and modified as I do, and run Wilson 10 round mags and do Limited 10 with it. May think about a tungsten guide rod for the 5 inch...hafta wait and see how it performs...on my Baer I got quicker recovery time with the tungsten. Blessings.

 

[Gila Jorge]

Taking my 5 inch Platinum to the smith tomorrow to change out the trigger to a Nowlin and also an arched msh and mag well by S&A and Wilson 10 round magazines then will be ready for Limited10 shooting on Saturday at USPSA shoot.

 

[Gila Jorge]

Shot Single Stack instead as could not find a sufficient number of
10 round magazines...will have them here by mid week...gun did well but really need to sight it in for me...the way I shoot and hold the gun...but am impressed.

 

[Tx_Punisher]

The only criticism would be the Monarch ammo..

That was what I could get during the great ammo scare per Nobama. Though, I'm glad I picked it up because it gave me a chance to see what the Sig would eat and it took it well.

Odd I happened to pop in here tonight after many months and my topic is on top

Got about 550-600 rounds through it now with no problems with several mags. Still going strong as it should. Probably put another 100 rounds through it the week after next.

 

[Sig Sauer]

rduckwor, I have two Sig 1911's and have had trigger work done on both. WOW! They are great to start with, but now, about four lbs pull and 1/16 reset. Have fun and be safe.

 

[Sig Sauer]

TX, my Sigs, 9 MM or the .45 ACP, will eat any thing P or +P. The only problem I had was with my P226 tactical with the 22L conversion kit. It doesn't like the 22's that come in the brick, but, the CCI 22L are fine.