1st Shot

[Hornett]

Starting to think I need to get a 1911...hmmmmm.

You don't have a 1911???!!!!!!

Originally Posted by johnnyes99
Once you get a 1911 be careful, because they will start multiplying.

Absolutely true.
I have 3 and I still look at them at gun stores and shows.
What I want now is a 1911 in 9mm.

 

[Faine]

Awesome! I've been looking at Sig 1911s lately. They have really stepped their game up in the 1911 market, IMO.

Just me but I love the weight of the Sig 1911's that have rails. I really prefer a heavier pistol and they've achieved that for sure. Heaviest 1911 I've handled is the one I own.

 

[Caleb]

Just me but I love the weight of the Sig 1911's that have rails. I really prefer a heavier pistol and they've achieved that for sure. Heaviest 1911 I've handled is the one I own.

I concur... my 5" kimber warrior with a rail has a nice weight to it and should allow me to have better follow up shots. A good gun belt makes carrying it easy and enjoyable, now if I could just getter a better holster.

 

[45fan]

You don't have a 1911???!!!!!!

Absolutely true.
I have 3 and I still look at them at gun stores and shows.
What I want now is a 1911 in 9mm.

I was in that market up until a few weeks ago, when I found a great deal on a nice Hi-Power. At first I wasnt sure, but after getting it home, and running a few hundred rounds through it, it feels just as right in my hand as the 1911.

 

[richardraw316]

I was in that market up until a few weeks ago, when I found a great deal on a nice Hi-Power. At first I wasnt sure, but after getting it home, and running a few hundred rounds through it, it feels just as right in my hand as the 1911.

what did you give for the hi power?
and who made it?

 

[45fan]

what did you give for the hi power?
and who made it?

$675, 90-95% condition, and it is a captain model to boot.

 

[Bobby]

Just me but I love the weight of the Sig 1911's that have rails. I really prefer a heavier pistol and they've achieved that for sure. Heaviest 1911 I've handled is the one I own.

Shot my dad's Kimber and now I am shopping around for my first 1911. I have been eyeing the Sig 1911s over the Kimbers because the full size Sigs are made with steel frames.(And, yes, I know that you can find one or two Kimber models with steel frames. However, Kimber seems to favor aluminum frames while the Sigs seem to favor steel frames.)

Sig quality in a 1911, steel frame, and lower prices than Kimbers. My only problem seems to be settling on a Sig model.

 

[Faine]

Sig quality in a 1911, steel frame, and lower prices than Kimbers. My only problem seems to be settling on a Sig model.

Quality was one thing that drove me to Sig, you hear rumblings about this brand or that brand putting out poor this or good that but I've not heard anything "BAD" about Sig. They have some not popular models but they all work as intended and Sigs CS department is really good from what I hear as well.

As for finding the right model for you I'd recommend going to a Gun Store that has several Sig 1911's and handling a few of them. You might not find the exact one you want but you might find the right weight or the right grip or the right barrel length. Good luck to you whatever you decide but I'm a Sig guy now.