Buying a 1911

[MattyBoy]

I'm in the market for a 1911 and I'm leaning more towards the Sig side of them. Would like to get the good and bad about them before I drop a grand for one. Thanks!

 

[Schmitty]

 

[Echo 1]

Never heard anything bad about Sig

 

[Cwalk4040]

I just picked up a Sig tacpac today,haven't shot it yet but I have to say the slide to frame fit isn't the best it rattles a little. Not sure if its just this model or what.

 

[yacc]

Sigs I have handeled have pretty loose fit, especially for the price. I own/have owned 5 1911s, I'd recommend Colt and Springfield well over Sig in that price range.

 

[Bgolden84]

The sigs also have the external extractor. In my opinion that perverts the 1911 look. I've only handled on sig but it was tight. It was an xo if i remeber right. I've had 5 Taurus 1911's a Kimber a ruger a Springfield gi and a rock Island. I'm picking up a Remington r1 enhanced tomorrow. So far the Kimber is the best shooter nice and smooth and just a little bit of play in the slide not much. I the ruger is a nice one too

 

[Constitution Hour]

For me in that price range I would opt for the Springer, I have a loaded that is awesome. I also had a Sig XO good gun shot well just wasn't what I was looking for. I have yet to find one to outshoot my Taurus though. Maybe the new Dan Wesson Valor will be the one. I will soon find out. Good luck with your quest,it won't end with one my friend.

 

[Lazarus]

I vote for Kimber.

 

[drewga11]

Kimber if you want a pretty gun that might work and might not develop barrel rust and has horrible factory magazines. Springfield if you want a great gun for a grand or less.

 

[Cwalk4040]

Kimber if you want a pretty gun that might work and might not develop barrel rust and has horrible factory magazines. Springfield if you want a great gun for a grand or less.

My Kimber had same problems and my new Sr1911 out performs my previously owned Kimber