Choices Sig or 1911

[Bearclaw]

Got some Christmas money and looking at getting something new. I currently have a Glock 19 and A Ruger SR9c that is my daily carry.

I'm looking at getting either a Sig p320 RX or a Ruger 1911 Lightweight in 9mm.

The Sig would be a great gun to run at the ran where we run courses but the 1911 is well...a 1911. I like the idea of the 1911 to give me another EDC. and yes at this time I would like to keep it in a 9.

I have never shot either of these but have heard great things about them both

Any thoughts or other suggestion would be awesome. I'm looking at keeping it around $800.

Thanks

 

[Squatz24]

I had a P320 compact (not RX) that I ended up trading to get a 1911. The 320 was a good shooter but mags are really expensive. More parts and holster options for the 1911.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

EDC = Every Day Carry. Not sure why you'd want to rotate through completely different platforms for defensive use.

If you want a range toy, it depends on if you want to play with. A red dot for new-school cool or a 1911 for old school cool. Personally, I'm not a fan of 9mm 1911s because traditions and voodoo, so I'd lean toward the Sig...but my idea of fun is irrelevant to you.

 

[Cree]

1911... You can do so much with them!

Andy Cree

 

[jstory]

Another vote for the 1911...

 

[rennocneb]

i own both. for a range toy and something pretty the 1911. For something you might actaully carry and use the P320 all day long. Its a great shooter. Btw skip the red dot and learn to use real sights lol.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Commander Model 1911! I've carried one for 35 years.

 

[Expat]

Of those two pistols, I would get the Sig. I haven't fired the Ruger, but have read some negative comments here and elsewhere on them.

 

[Hopper]

I have the new SR1911 9mm commander, and absolutely love it. I did a brief write-up on it in this thread:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/428374-1911-9mm-recommendations.html

Mine has run 100%, and runs even better once I changed out the 10# factory recoil spring for a 14# spring.

 

[wcd]

Of those two pistols, I would get the Sig. I haven't fired the Ruger, but have read some negative comments here and elsewhere on them.

I have my eye on the New Ruger 9mm as well. It is a want not a need so I am waiting to see if Talo comes out with a Night Watchman version of it all black and night sights.

Now on to the Light Weight CMD in 45 acp I have one It has been flawless out of the box. The only thing I have changed are Grips.

 

[Citizen711]

You might also consider a Sig P938 and get the best of both worlds.

 

[Dean C.]

If $800 is the price point you can get into a Springfield Range Officer , or a Colt Competiton Pistol which IMHO are allot better guns than Ruger will ever make.

 

[Bearclaw]

Thanks for all the feedback. This hasn't made my decision any easier. lol
As for the use of the red dot. True, iron sights are the way to go but was just looking for something different and I can always move the dot to a rifle. I think I'm leaning towards the 1911...I think.

Still going to ponder this so any feedback is welcome.

 

[NyleRN]

Of the you 2 options you've listed, I personally would opt for the Sig 320 RX. Now either would be fine as long as neither would be in your EDC rotation. I wouldn't EDC the sig cause it's a full size gun with a RDS. It would take a little more to dress around it (I don't OC). And I personally would never EDC a 9mm 1911. Buy either for range guns and stick with the G19 for EDC. They're simple, easy to conceal and just plain work.

 

[Bearclaw]

Of the you 2 options you've listed, I personally would opt for the Sig 320 RX. Now either would be fine as long as neither would be in your EDC rotation. I wouldn't EDC the sig cause it's a full size gun with a RDS. It would take a little more to dress around it (I don't OC). And I personally would never EDC a 9mm 1911. Buy either for range guns and stick with the G19 for EDC. They're simple, easy to conceal and just plain work.

Thanks. I'm probably going to stick with my Ruger SP9c for a EDC. I Like the trigger, used to the safety and like the size. I wouldn't EDC the Sig because of the size but the lighter commander 1911 could be an option. The safety works about the same as the SR9c. Why wouldn't you EDC the 1911?

 

[NyleRN]

Thanks. I'm probably going to stick with my Ruger SP9c for a EDC. I Like the trigger, used to the safety and like the size. I wouldn't EDC the Sig because of the size but the lighter commander 1911 could be an option. The safety works about the same as the SR9c. Why wouldn't you EDC the 1911?

The better question is why would I? The 1911 has known mag issues with 9mm. The platform was designed for 45. Now granted I think that the engineers have developed more reliable mags for the 9mm in the 1911 but the bigger issue is size and weight and capacity. I carry a G19. It's lighter, takes up less real estate and holds almost twice the ammo.

 

[rennocneb]

how about the obvious answer get a sig 1911?

 

[88E30M50]

how about the obvious answer get a sig 1911?

What he said ^^^^

 

[rennocneb]

They are really nice guns. I can point you to a shop that ahs the Sig 1911s starting around 869 i believe. Alot of gun for the money.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

A Sig 1911 was my first thought also. But then I thought, have you handled either one yet? If so, which one did YOU like better? To Hades with what we all say. Which one feels the best in your hand?