@ boricuaDV...."It looks to me that the best part of you ran down the crack of your mom'as ass and ended up as a brown stain on the mattres, I think you've been cheated"
I never said Sig sucks. Where in my statements do I say "Sig sucks" I think not. I'm just saying your opinion is your opinion. The Ruger and any other 1911 can handle anything you throw at, just like your Sig. I'm sure if we shot 2 thousand rounds through each gun, both will handle the test. Even a Taurus PT1911 can keep up with your Sig. There's a video on Youtube showing someone putting almost 1g bullet throw it and it worked flawlessly.
@Mikie6794 I don't normally care to call out people on this kind of stuff, but your comment activity on other videos indicates you have had your Ruger 1911 for 2 weeks now. How many rounds have you put through it, and under what conditions? Two weeks of ownership and a limited round count hardly qualifies as enough experience to make a judgment that the SR1911 is "just as good as" anything else that is out there. If anything, the reports of problems seem to indicate otherwise.
The BEST 1911 for <$1000 in my opinion is THE RUGER SR1911. ALL MADE IN THE USA! All the stuff you mentioned is really pointless. Does not make the gun anymore accurate than any other 1911. I don't see Sig Sauer 1911 flying off the gun shelf like the Ruger SR1911. Just try to find a Ruger SR1911, if your lucky.
@Mikie6794 If you are a 50 round/week Dirt-Shooter, then the cast frame Ruger that is filled with MIM parts. For those of us who use our firearms a bit more seriously, all of the features of the SIG far outshine those of the Ruger. As far as them jumping off the shelves, that may be your experience in your area, but where I live the SIG 1911s have become extremely popular for all the reasons mentioned in this video.
@boricuaDV ...blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...any 1911 can handle your so-called "For those of us who use our firearms a bit more seriously" can handle anything you throw at it. Again, pointless opinion...Ford, Chevy, Dodge, same design, same function. It's like this... opinions are like assholes, everybody has one."
@Mikie6794 Opinions that are not based on experience are purely conjecture. The Ruger is good enough for your uses; that's fine by me. Saying that the SIG sucks and the Ruger is the boss seems a bit far-fetched to me, and most other people that use their firearms heavily. Parts quality matters. Build quality matters. The brand name on the side means very little, especially when a company is willing to cut corners on something you may call upon to protect your life.
@Mikie6794 I like Ruger, but the reason there selling so fast is because there cheap... They go for about $625 at my local shops and sell out the day they arrive at the store. It is the cheapest American made 1911, that I know of at this time.
@miltystu2004 Thanks for offering your opinion, but the way I see it the Colt has 3 MIM parts, has no front strap checkering, does not come standard with night sights, and has a plastic Mainspring Housing. On top of that, the Colt XSE sells for at least $1,000 whereas the SIG comes in at ~$850. With the SIG, you are getting more features that are desired by today's shooters for less money than the Colt offering.
@boricuaDV The Colt is $949 at my local dealer. It has a plastic main spring housing yes, but it can be replaced quickly and cheaply. The Sig has a terrible extractor which cannot be changed. I dont like the front checkering though thats just my opinion. Colt doesn't suffer from reliability issues like Sig does either. As far as night sights, if we cant see the sights we most likely cant see the target, so they really are useless. If we need to see at night we need a night scope.
@miltystu2004 The extractor is a non-issue. They work just fine, are made by a high quality manufacturer (EGW) and can easily be swapped/replaced. Night Sights are a valuable tool. Most people that have tried to shoot at night have found this out the hard way. We are accountable for every bullet that exits the barrel. Night Sights help you have some idea where that bullet is going.
@chrisdl62 Sorry, but for me or any one of my viewers to take your comments seriously, we're going to need very specific examples cited and the pistol you reference must be production grade pistols at the same price point and not customs or semi-customs. Ball's in your court.
I own a sig P228 and always worked flawlesly. your video made me rush to my nearest gun shop and order a 1911 ca in ss, so bad the waiting list is about 2 months. Well I guess that's the way things are at the "Isla del Encanto".
@khyoon14 as mentioned at 6:20, the heavier spring helps eliminate Failures to Return to Battery under harsh conditions (like when the pistol is hot and dirty). This is also a practice and recommendation of Larry Vickers for the same reason.
@boricuaDV I understand that part. Let me try to rephrase it so I'll be clearer. The spring that came with your pistol was sub 15lbs as you said in the video. 16lbs is standard, again mentioned in the video. Why didn't you go standard poundage when you bought the aftermarket spring?
@khyoon14 My firing schedule dictates that the slightly heavier spring is the better choice. When I shoot my 1911s, I shoot at least 200 rounds back-to-back in a single range session, and sometimes I am shooting more. Even at a moderate shooting pace, you can feel the guns slowing down as you reach the 200 round mark. The extra 2 lbs. aids the slide in returning to battery when the gun gets hot and dirty.
@boricuaDV Thanks, that clears it up. I'll keep my eye out on my carry nitron once it comes in to see if it does the same. Btw do all sig 1911's have 2 mim parts? The disconnector and slide stop?
@khyoon14 According to an Assembler at SIG (who is also 1911forum Moderator), the current SIGs have as many as 5 MIM parts; slide stop, disconnector, grip safety, thumb safety, and firing pin stop. SIG is not very consistent in this regard, so the only way to tell for sure is to detail strip the entire pistol and look for the "potholes" & mold lines leftover from the MIM process.
@kglang95 The Ruger,m in my opinion, isn't really in the same class. It uses a cast frame and is full of MIM parts. I've been followign the range reports on these guns, and some folks get guns that run 100% and others have some problems that require sending the pistol back to the factory. I think Ruger needs more time to iron out the details.
@MrJwedge IN production level guns, the Fastback Carry Nightmare looks like the best alternative to a Dan Wesson Bobtail in the current market. I wouldn't waste my time or hard-earned money with the MIM-filled S&W E-Series. I had to replace almost everything on my S&W Gunsite before it became a trustworthy hard use pistol. With the SIG, replacing the MIM parts will be easier and less expensive. Please note that current production SIGs will have more than 2 MIM parts.
I bought a sig 1911 target for around $950. I plan on using it for compition. I have shot about 500 rounds through it and still havent cleaned it. I havent had any problems with it yet. I put some HP's through it when I first got it and it did not jam. My buddy though had a brand new Para hi-cap 1911 and he put some HP's in his and it jammed after the first shot.
Really nice video and very well spoken. Not many sig 1911 reviews out there but this one is the best. I have the sig scorpion and love it. I hear sig 1911 are all pretty much the same base gun with different features as far as the all steel guns go. Thanks for the great video.
@EvilxMerlin You don't have to like the pistol if you don't want to, but everything I have put into the video is factual information and I've voiced my opinions based on those facts. You should be informed that there is only one (1) single non-standard part on SIG's 1911 pistols and that is the extractor. The rest of the gun is a Colt Style Series 80 pistol.
From experience, yes, I own one, a Sig 1911 STX, 5" barrel... Things from my other 5" 1911's. I cannot use on the Sig: the beaver tail, the slide, bushings and firing pins don't work in the Sig. They work in my Colt and my S&W. Not to mention that the Sig doesn't fit well in any of the standard 1911 holsters I have used due to the slide shape. I've had no problems with the Sig, I just don't think its the best 1911 under $1000.
@EvilxMerlin What you describe has more to do with the nature of the 1911; almost all parts are fitted to a particular gun. It isn't the early 1900s anymore, these guns aren't made with loose tolerances in order to have interchangeable slides, barrel bushings,etc. Gunsmithing is involved with fitting all parts on all 1911s. The fact remains, the SIG is a series 80 pattern gun whose only non-standard part is the extractor, which provided by EGW, isn't even a proprietary component.
It doesn't happen with my S&W 1911. I can put, literally, every part from my original 1944 1911A1 on my S&W with no issues at all. No gunsmithing. Yeah the beavertail is a bit loose, but it does fit.
@EvilxMerlin If you are an Engineer as your profile indicates, then I don't understand how you can confuse tolerance differences as being parts that are mechanically incompatible, such as the Swartz safety found on the S&W you mentioned. I've had to rebuild Colt 1911s from the ground up, and the only part that doesn't require fitting is the magazine.
@kushyushy420 All of the SIG 1911s use the same basic components, although some may have features such as ambi-safeties, different cocking serrations, finishes, and sights. It should be just as solid a pistol as any of the more recent SIG 1911s.
@EvilxMerlin Whether or not parts will drop-in without fitting is not an indication that the SIG uses non-standard parts. As boricuaDV pointed out, replacing any part on a current 1911 pistol requires fitting, as well as the proper tools to achieve it. A common misconception is that 1911s are easily customizable without any technical knowledge of how the parts fit and interact, and that's exactly why there are so many fucked up 1911s on the used market.
@EvilxMerlin I can't speak for MrVideoh, but at this point I've completely rebuilt Colts, Springfields and S&Ws. On every brand the slide stop lobes all needed fitting, as well as the thumb safety tabs, ejectors, firing pin stops, trigger shoes, grip safety tangs, magazine releases, barrels and barrel bushings.
@richie8811 You mean the best 1911 at any price? I guess you'd have to set a spending limit first! I think you eventually hit a point of diminishing returns at around $1500-$2,000. Above that price point you get a nice little touches in craftsmanship, but at a heavy cost penalty. I personally think a Dan Wesson Valor would be all the 1911 a guy could ever need. Other folks feel Les Baer and Ed Brown are head-and-shoulders above, but I don't agree.
nice tunes ,makes the video grate and you speak well . iv seen all the videos on this gun and your is by far the best . . i got gun for 995 with the laser grip so i can take out the trash at night with my left hand if i need too. thank-you for your time.
@AirsoftMonster2000 MIM stands for Metal Injection Molding, a process in which the parts are manufactured that reduces the cost of the parts but opens up the possibility of screw-ups during the manufacturing process that can lead to disastrous consequences. Check out my video entitled "MIM Parts Suck. There, I said it." to understand why I don't recommend 1911s filled with MIM parts for self-defense use.
@GennghisRex Sorry for the late reply. I believe the only model that currently fits that description is the Scorpion Carry. I think I saw something about those guns being offered in black Nitron as well, but I am not 100% sure. Might be called something completely different...
@GennghisRex They made a limited run of the commander size with rail. There is a video of it by "benbegui" not positive about his name. It comes with digital cammo grips. Great gun.
@HeadUpKneeDown Yep, that's the "Tiger Stripe" which is really just tallahassee Talk for "Bright Orange and Black." The grips are more of a bright orange than most people realize. The true color really comes out in the sunlight.
Dude I watching his vid like once a week LOL. This is the next gun on my list just need to sell a gun first beforehand. Is the mainspring metal or plastic. I'm assuming metal since you didnt mention it. Only retarded Kimber does plastic for the most part.
@MrCleanerNash LOL- definitely metal. I think Colt started that crap with the plastic MSH in the 1991s. I guess they figured people would customize the hell out of them, so to them there was no sense in having a steel MSH.
@TheHomeboy37 Sounds like a good deal to me. The Laser Grips are a $250+ item, so you're looking at $700 for the pistol itself. I have not shot that pistol, but for that price you could do a lot worse!
@kevingetrich SIG abandoned the GSR name ~2 years ago. This is probably a good thing to help us differentiate some of the older, potentially problematic models from the newer ones. The new name is simply "SIG 1911."
I just bought a used revolution my first 1911 style pistol and I could not be happier might have paid to much gave 675 for it lightly used only got one mag and no box and the mag that came with wasn't much good bought a Wilson Ed Brown Act mag and an Chip McCormick see what works best
Great review! I have a S&W e series on order, think I'm gonna cancel it and go with the sig sauer 1911! Does the features u described come on all sig sauer 1911's?
@islandsoljahz I have been informed by a SIG employee that the newest models now have 4 MIM parts: Grip Safety, Thumb Safety, Firing Pin Stop, and Disconnector. Other than that, all of these features should be present on any of the SIG models, with the exception of the Target guns that will have adjustable sights (not sure if they are Night Sights or not).
S&W 1911 - grip safety works the firing pin safety = does not impede the trigger feel. Does not comply to IPSC Classic divisjon suposed rules - max distance slide stopp pin to dust cover is 74mm. Other than that you probably right.
@faksen13 I've never shot IPSC and it doesn't appeal to my type of shooting & needs, so I can't comment on that game, but I do own a S&W 1911 and I'll say this: while the Grip Safety activated Firing Pin Safety is a good solution, it creates other potential problems. Changing Grip Safeties becomes extremely difficult/impossible due to the fine tuning needed. If the grip safety is not fitted just right, it can allow the hammer to fall but still not deactivate the firing pin safety mechanism.
@boricuaDV My gun havent had a trigger jobb yet, i want a pinned grip safety to. I gues the firing pin plunger have to be modified to not catch the firing pin at all. The arm that operate the firing pin plunger can be removed but the part itself must be present or the hammer will probably move sideways. All trigger parts is MIM = gona be removed when trigger job is taken. Sig have startet a classic 1911 series to.
Very nice video and informative. I didnt realize that the Sig 1911 had only 2 MIM parts. I am new Sig 1911 fan and really like my Tac-Ops. I agree, its the best valued gun in its class. I also finding that most custom holster makers are making holsters for the Sig 1911. Just recieved a wondefull piece from TT Gun Leather for my Tac-Ops, custom fit for the slide and rail.
@memags The problem I've had, at least just looking online, is that there's plenty for the railed guns, but nothing specifically for the non-railed from and SIG style slide. To be fair to the holster-makers, I haven't picked up the phone to try and track one down b/c I'll be carrying my S&W Gunsite Commander more often due to the weight difference. Looking forward to eventually getting a holster and using it as my BBQ gun! :-)
@hardman476 b/c buying an XSE, getting rid of the front serrations, adding night sights, replacing the mag catch with an extended one, checkering the front strap and getting rid of all MIM parts will cost you much more than $900. The Colts are great guns, but comparing features & individual parts quality against cost, the SIG offerings come out ahead. Of course, if someone absolutely hates the features that the SIG offers, then the Colt might be more appealing.
@CarlRF99 Good question, and I don't know if there is even a suggested maintenenance interval for replacing it. I would think that it would only need to be replaced when it gets chipped or sustains any other sort of damage. There is a spring underneath that regulates the tension, and THAT is most likeley the part that would be replaced every 10,000 rounds or so. If you are going to buy one, you have chosen wisely. Good things come to those who wait!
@grizzlyglock1 Thanks! For the grips, I came to the conclusion that these are modern interpretations of the 1911 with modern cuts and angles. I wanted the grips to follow that style and flow. The VZ Aliens seemed to flow the best with this style of 1911. It's important that we preserve the art that is inherent in firearms, at least that's how I feel! Thanks again for clicking in!
@ boricuaDV...."It looks to me that the best part of you ran down the crack of your mom'as ass and ended up as a brown stain on the mattres, I think you've been cheated"
Mikie6794 1 day ago
@Mikie6794 This is a typical response when a 20-something year old realizes that he is out of his league. As such, you've spoken your last bit. Caio!
boricuaDV 18 hours ago
@Mikie6794 I know someone who has to disparage any gun he can't afford. You sound the same.
leftofcenter13 1 day ago
I never said Sig sucks. Where in my statements do I say "Sig sucks" I think not. I'm just saying your opinion is your opinion. The Ruger and any other 1911 can handle anything you throw at, just like your Sig. I'm sure if we shot 2 thousand rounds through each gun, both will handle the test. Even a Taurus PT1911 can keep up with your Sig. There's a video on Youtube showing someone putting almost 1g bullet throw it and it worked flawlessly.
Mikie6794 3 days ago
@Mikie6794 I don't normally care to call out people on this kind of stuff, but your comment activity on other videos indicates you have had your Ruger 1911 for 2 weeks now. How many rounds have you put through it, and under what conditions? Two weeks of ownership and a limited round count hardly qualifies as enough experience to make a judgment that the SR1911 is "just as good as" anything else that is out there. If anything, the reports of problems seem to indicate otherwise.
boricuaDV 1 day ago
The BEST 1911 for <$1000 in my opinion is THE RUGER SR1911. ALL MADE IN THE USA! All the stuff you mentioned is really pointless. Does not make the gun anymore accurate than any other 1911. I don't see Sig Sauer 1911 flying off the gun shelf like the Ruger SR1911. Just try to find a Ruger SR1911, if your lucky.
Mikie6794 3 days ago
@Mikie6794 If you are a 50 round/week Dirt-Shooter, then the cast frame Ruger that is filled with MIM parts. For those of us who use our firearms a bit more seriously, all of the features of the SIG far outshine those of the Ruger. As far as them jumping off the shelves, that may be your experience in your area, but where I live the SIG 1911s have become extremely popular for all the reasons mentioned in this video.
boricuaDV 3 days ago
@boricuaDV ...blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...any 1911 can handle your so-called "For those of us who use our firearms a bit more seriously" can handle anything you throw at it. Again, pointless opinion...Ford, Chevy, Dodge, same design, same function. It's like this... opinions are like assholes, everybody has one."
Mikie6794 3 days ago
@Mikie6794 Opinions that are not based on experience are purely conjecture. The Ruger is good enough for your uses; that's fine by me. Saying that the SIG sucks and the Ruger is the boss seems a bit far-fetched to me, and most other people that use their firearms heavily. Parts quality matters. Build quality matters. The brand name on the side means very little, especially when a company is willing to cut corners on something you may call upon to protect your life.
boricuaDV 3 days ago
@Mikie6794 I like Ruger, but the reason there selling so fast is because there cheap... They go for about $625 at my local shops and sell out the day they arrive at the store. It is the cheapest American made 1911, that I know of at this time.
miltystu2004 2 days ago
does it come in black?
rollwithak 4 days ago
@rollwithak Yep. Most of 'em are also available in SIG's black Nitron finish, which is probably best described as a type of Melonite finish.
boricuaDV 4 days ago
Very nice review of the Sig, but the Colt 1911 O4012 XSE Combat Commander is better.
miltystu2004 6 days ago
@miltystu2004 Thanks for offering your opinion, but the way I see it the Colt has 3 MIM parts, has no front strap checkering, does not come standard with night sights, and has a plastic Mainspring Housing. On top of that, the Colt XSE sells for at least $1,000 whereas the SIG comes in at ~$850. With the SIG, you are getting more features that are desired by today's shooters for less money than the Colt offering.
boricuaDV 5 days ago
@boricuaDV The Colt is $949 at my local dealer. It has a plastic main spring housing yes, but it can be replaced quickly and cheaply. The Sig has a terrible extractor which cannot be changed. I dont like the front checkering though thats just my opinion. Colt doesn't suffer from reliability issues like Sig does either. As far as night sights, if we cant see the sights we most likely cant see the target, so they really are useless. If we need to see at night we need a night scope.
miltystu2004 2 days ago
@miltystu2004 The extractor is a non-issue. They work just fine, are made by a high quality manufacturer (EGW) and can easily be swapped/replaced. Night Sights are a valuable tool. Most people that have tried to shoot at night have found this out the hard way. We are accountable for every bullet that exits the barrel. Night Sights help you have some idea where that bullet is going.
boricuaDV 1 day ago
@miltystu2004 I disagree. You pay way to much for that prancing pony on the side. Colts are over rated.
Lord666Belial 1 day ago
Sorry but the features you say don't exist on certain other guns, do exist.
chrisdl62 2 weeks ago
@chrisdl62 Sorry, but for me or any one of my viewers to take your comments seriously, we're going to need very specific examples cited and the pistol you reference must be production grade pistols at the same price point and not customs or semi-customs. Ball's in your court.
boricuaDV 2 weeks ago
what music did you use in your video plz :)
SalamanderOfficial 2 weeks ago
I own a sig P228 and always worked flawlesly. your video made me rush to my nearest gun shop and order a 1911 ca in ss, so bad the waiting list is about 2 months. Well I guess that's the way things are at the "Isla del Encanto".
MrSunflower865 2 weeks ago
S W E E T !
kimberHD45 3 weeks ago
You say that commander length pistols require 16lbs recoil springs. I'm curious to why you used an 18lbs spring?
khyoon14 1 month ago
@khyoon14 as mentioned at 6:20, the heavier spring helps eliminate Failures to Return to Battery under harsh conditions (like when the pistol is hot and dirty). This is also a practice and recommendation of Larry Vickers for the same reason.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
@boricuaDV I understand that part. Let me try to rephrase it so I'll be clearer. The spring that came with your pistol was sub 15lbs as you said in the video. 16lbs is standard, again mentioned in the video. Why didn't you go standard poundage when you bought the aftermarket spring?
khyoon14 1 month ago
@khyoon14 My firing schedule dictates that the slightly heavier spring is the better choice. When I shoot my 1911s, I shoot at least 200 rounds back-to-back in a single range session, and sometimes I am shooting more. Even at a moderate shooting pace, you can feel the guns slowing down as you reach the 200 round mark. The extra 2 lbs. aids the slide in returning to battery when the gun gets hot and dirty.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
@boricuaDV Thanks, that clears it up. I'll keep my eye out on my carry nitron once it comes in to see if it does the same. Btw do all sig 1911's have 2 mim parts? The disconnector and slide stop?
khyoon14 1 month ago
@khyoon14 According to an Assembler at SIG (who is also 1911forum Moderator), the current SIGs have as many as 5 MIM parts; slide stop, disconnector, grip safety, thumb safety, and firing pin stop. SIG is not very consistent in this regard, so the only way to tell for sure is to detail strip the entire pistol and look for the "potholes" & mold lines leftover from the MIM process.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
@boricuaDV Thanks for the info.
khyoon14 1 month ago
Hey there, how does the new RUGER SR1911 compare??? Thnx...:G:....
kglang95 1 month ago
@kglang95 The Ruger,m in my opinion, isn't really in the same class. It uses a cast frame and is full of MIM parts. I've been followign the range reports on these guns, and some folks get guns that run 100% and others have some problems that require sending the pistol back to the factory. I think Ruger needs more time to iron out the details.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
@boricuaDV im very interested in it. i love the color scheme
MrJwedge 1 month ago
Excellent review and viewpoint. Thanks for the great info!
acselone 1 month ago
@boricuaDV hey have yoy seen the new sig 1911 nitemare? if so, what do you think about it?
MrJwedge 1 month ago
@MrJwedge IN production level guns, the Fastback Carry Nightmare looks like the best alternative to a Dan Wesson Bobtail in the current market. I wouldn't waste my time or hard-earned money with the MIM-filled S&W E-Series. I had to replace almost everything on my S&W Gunsite before it became a trustworthy hard use pistol. With the SIG, replacing the MIM parts will be easier and less expensive. Please note that current production SIGs will have more than 2 MIM parts.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
great video.
MrJwedge 1 month ago
I bought a 1911 platinum elite $925. Being shipped... can't wait
Failure2Feed 1 month ago
want the 1911 scorpion soooo bad i just might have to buy it.
N1ghts1te 1 month ago
Great video and info!
DESERTHAWKIN 1 month ago
I put a Sig 1911 RCS on layaway yesterday!
CarlRF99 1 month ago
I bought a sig 1911 target for around $950. I plan on using it for compition. I have shot about 500 rounds through it and still havent cleaned it. I havent had any problems with it yet. I put some HP's through it when I first got it and it did not jam. My buddy though had a brand new Para hi-cap 1911 and he put some HP's in his and it jammed after the first shot.
89ludeman 1 month ago
@89ludeman Friends don't let Friends buy Paras! ;-)
boricuaDV 1 month ago 2
@boricuaDV i had a para big hawg and it was a piece of junk
shootaglock 1 month ago
Really nice video and very well spoken. Not many sig 1911 reviews out there but this one is the best. I have the sig scorpion and love it. I hear sig 1911 are all pretty much the same base gun with different features as far as the all steel guns go. Thanks for the great video.
byaah19 1 month ago
I just cannot agree with this, mostly due to the fact that the Sig uses so many non-standard 1911 parts.
EvilxMerlin 1 month ago
@EvilxMerlin You don't have to like the pistol if you don't want to, but everything I have put into the video is factual information and I've voiced my opinions based on those facts. You should be informed that there is only one (1) single non-standard part on SIG's 1911 pistols and that is the extractor. The rest of the gun is a Colt Style Series 80 pistol.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
@boricuaDV
From experience, yes, I own one, a Sig 1911 STX, 5" barrel... Things from my other 5" 1911's. I cannot use on the Sig: the beaver tail, the slide, bushings and firing pins don't work in the Sig. They work in my Colt and my S&W. Not to mention that the Sig doesn't fit well in any of the standard 1911 holsters I have used due to the slide shape. I've had no problems with the Sig, I just don't think its the best 1911 under $1000.
EvilxMerlin 1 month ago
@EvilxMerlin What you describe has more to do with the nature of the 1911; almost all parts are fitted to a particular gun. It isn't the early 1900s anymore, these guns aren't made with loose tolerances in order to have interchangeable slides, barrel bushings,etc. Gunsmithing is involved with fitting all parts on all 1911s. The fact remains, the SIG is a series 80 pattern gun whose only non-standard part is the extractor, which provided by EGW, isn't even a proprietary component.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
@boricuaDV
It doesn't happen with my S&W 1911. I can put, literally, every part from my original 1944 1911A1 on my S&W with no issues at all. No gunsmithing. Yeah the beavertail is a bit loose, but it does fit.
EvilxMerlin 1 month ago
@EvilxMerlin If you are an Engineer as your profile indicates, then I don't understand how you can confuse tolerance differences as being parts that are mechanically incompatible, such as the Swartz safety found on the S&W you mentioned. I've had to rebuild Colt 1911s from the ground up, and the only part that doesn't require fitting is the magazine.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
@boricuaDV What is your opinion on the SIG TacOps 1911? I have been seriously considering getting one...
kushyushy420 1 month ago
@kushyushy420 All of the SIG 1911s use the same basic components, although some may have features such as ambi-safeties, different cocking serrations, finishes, and sights. It should be just as solid a pistol as any of the more recent SIG 1911s.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
@EvilxMerlin Whether or not parts will drop-in without fitting is not an indication that the SIG uses non-standard parts. As boricuaDV pointed out, replacing any part on a current 1911 pistol requires fitting, as well as the proper tools to achieve it. A common misconception is that 1911s are easily customizable without any technical knowledge of how the parts fit and interact, and that's exactly why there are so many fucked up 1911s on the used market.
MrVideoh 1 month ago
@MrVideoh
Never had a problem with mine... very little fitting except for the triggers (to be expected) and some of the barrels.
EvilxMerlin 1 month ago
@EvilxMerlin I can't speak for MrVideoh, but at this point I've completely rebuilt Colts, Springfields and S&Ws. On every brand the slide stop lobes all needed fitting, as well as the thumb safety tabs, ejectors, firing pin stops, trigger shoes, grip safety tangs, magazine releases, barrels and barrel bushings.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
Nice vid !
I never gave the SIG 1911 much thought, but your video on them has caught my attention for them.
newdefsys 1 month ago
then what is the best 1911 EVER???
richie8811 1 month ago
@richie8811 You mean the best 1911 at any price? I guess you'd have to set a spending limit first! I think you eventually hit a point of diminishing returns at around $1500-$2,000. Above that price point you get a nice little touches in craftsmanship, but at a heavy cost penalty. I personally think a Dan Wesson Valor would be all the 1911 a guy could ever need. Other folks feel Les Baer and Ed Brown are head-and-shoulders above, but I don't agree.
boricuaDV 1 month ago
Great video and on my shopping list with Sig p220 two tone
GunnyB1972USMC 1 month ago
nice tunes ,makes the video grate and you speak well . iv seen all the videos on this gun and your is by far the best . . i got gun for 995 with the laser grip so i can take out the trash at night with my left hand if i need too. thank-you for your time.
edfoefoe 1 month ago
This was one of the most professionally-produced reviews I've seen. Lots of good, useful info.
muddstrosity 2 months ago
im fixin to buy te sig revolution stx! i first shot one of these and it outshot my uncles 2500 kimber super match
23mrcowboys 2 months ago
I like the factory front strap checkering, I've been looking at the traditional version
thepeoplesdefense 2 months ago
Very informative and extremely detailed video good sir! Thank you! Think you have sold me on getting one of these babies.,
DngerousRadical 2 months ago
Great video. I love my Sig 1911. Great advice on the MIM parts. Subscribed.
satorres82 2 months ago
This is a very informative video! Good research.
sailwed1 2 months ago
what are MIM parts???
thanks.
AirsoftMonster2000 2 months ago
@AirsoftMonster2000 MIM stands for Metal Injection Molding, a process in which the parts are manufactured that reduces the cost of the parts but opens up the possibility of screw-ups during the manufacturing process that can lead to disastrous consequences. Check out my video entitled "MIM Parts Suck. There, I said it." to understand why I don't recommend 1911s filled with MIM parts for self-defense use.
boricuaDV 2 months ago
Awesome review. Great details. Just bought the Sig 1911 carry in nitron finish.
edbonics2 3 months ago
hello sir, i just want to ask if you have information about the sig 1911 carry size with rail? is it still in production ?
GennghisRex 3 months ago
@GennghisRex Sorry for the late reply. I believe the only model that currently fits that description is the Scorpion Carry. I think I saw something about those guns being offered in black Nitron as well, but I am not 100% sure. Might be called something completely different...
boricuaDV 2 months ago
@GennghisRex They made a limited run of the commander size with rail. There is a video of it by "benbegui" not positive about his name. It comes with digital cammo grips. Great gun.
Mooselola 2 months ago
I see you have VZ Alien grips. Are those the "tiger stripe" color scheme? I have Aliens in green canvas on my Ruger Mark III 22/45 and love them.
HeadUpKneeDown 3 months ago
@HeadUpKneeDown Yep, that's the "Tiger Stripe" which is really just tallahassee Talk for "Bright Orange and Black." The grips are more of a bright orange than most people realize. The true color really comes out in the sunlight.
boricuaDV 3 months ago
Dude I watching his vid like once a week LOL. This is the next gun on my list just need to sell a gun first beforehand. Is the mainspring metal or plastic. I'm assuming metal since you didnt mention it. Only retarded Kimber does plastic for the most part.
MrCleanerNash 3 months ago
@MrCleanerNash LOL- definitely metal. I think Colt started that crap with the plastic MSH in the 1991s. I guess they figured people would customize the hell out of them, so to them there was no sense in having a steel MSH.
boricuaDV 3 months ago
Nice video and pistol...!!! Thanks for posting it.
MrKZizzle 3 months ago
I'm buying the c3 model with crimson grips for $927 out the door soon, what's your opinion on that gun and price? Thanks for the fine video also!
TheHomeboy37 3 months ago
@TheHomeboy37 Sounds like a good deal to me. The Laser Grips are a $250+ item, so you're looking at $700 for the pistol itself. I have not shot that pistol, but for that price you could do a lot worse!
boricuaDV 3 months ago
Is that the gsr model?
kevingetrich 4 months ago
@kevingetrich SIG abandoned the GSR name ~2 years ago. This is probably a good thing to help us differentiate some of the older, potentially problematic models from the newer ones. The new name is simply "SIG 1911."
boricuaDV 4 months ago
Nice video I have looked at the Sig and it really does have a high end feel to it.
KiaTia09 4 months ago
I like it! Thanks for sharing!
Lookinformemarbles 4 months ago
I just bought a used revolution my first 1911 style pistol and I could not be happier might have paid to much gave 675 for it lightly used only got one mag and no box and the mag that came with wasn't much good bought a Wilson Ed Brown Act mag and an Chip McCormick see what works best
JesseLJohnson 4 months ago
Boricuadv they are better than any kimber IMO
SonsOfLiberty65 5 months ago
Dead on review and fantastic production value!
perspicacity89 5 months ago
Great review! I have a S&W e series on order, think I'm gonna cancel it and go with the sig sauer 1911! Does the features u described come on all sig sauer 1911's?
islandsoljahz 5 months ago
@islandsoljahz I have been informed by a SIG employee that the newest models now have 4 MIM parts: Grip Safety, Thumb Safety, Firing Pin Stop, and Disconnector. Other than that, all of these features should be present on any of the SIG models, with the exception of the Target guns that will have adjustable sights (not sure if they are Night Sights or not).
boricuaDV 5 months ago
S&W 1911 - grip safety works the firing pin safety = does not impede the trigger feel. Does not comply to IPSC Classic divisjon suposed rules - max distance slide stopp pin to dust cover is 74mm. Other than that you probably right.
faksen13 5 months ago
@faksen13 I've never shot IPSC and it doesn't appeal to my type of shooting & needs, so I can't comment on that game, but I do own a S&W 1911 and I'll say this: while the Grip Safety activated Firing Pin Safety is a good solution, it creates other potential problems. Changing Grip Safeties becomes extremely difficult/impossible due to the fine tuning needed. If the grip safety is not fitted just right, it can allow the hammer to fall but still not deactivate the firing pin safety mechanism.
boricuaDV 5 months ago
@boricuaDV My gun havent had a trigger jobb yet, i want a pinned grip safety to. I gues the firing pin plunger have to be modified to not catch the firing pin at all. The arm that operate the firing pin plunger can be removed but the part itself must be present or the hammer will probably move sideways. All trigger parts is MIM = gona be removed when trigger job is taken. Sig have startet a classic 1911 series to.
faksen13 5 months ago
i like how it uses a external extractor like all the most reliable guns and Kimber did till all the haters forced them to go back to old style...
COLT45keith 5 months ago
Nice machining is an understatement. When I first took down my Scorpion I was amazed at how clean and well machined everything was.
kain279 5 months ago in playlist kain279's Favorited Videos
Very nice video and informative. I didnt realize that the Sig 1911 had only 2 MIM parts. I am new Sig 1911 fan and really like my Tac-Ops. I agree, its the best valued gun in its class. I also finding that most custom holster makers are making holsters for the Sig 1911. Just recieved a wondefull piece from TT Gun Leather for my Tac-Ops, custom fit for the slide and rail.
memags 5 months ago
@memags The problem I've had, at least just looking online, is that there's plenty for the railed guns, but nothing specifically for the non-railed from and SIG style slide. To be fair to the holster-makers, I haven't picked up the phone to try and track one down b/c I'll be carrying my S&W Gunsite Commander more often due to the weight difference. Looking forward to eventually getting a holster and using it as my BBQ gun! :-)
boricuaDV 5 months ago
Sweet Sig.
Glock n Load,
Mike
videosbymike 5 months ago
why not just buy Colt 1911??
hardman476 5 months ago
@hardman476 b/c buying an XSE, getting rid of the front serrations, adding night sights, replacing the mag catch with an extended one, checkering the front strap and getting rid of all MIM parts will cost you much more than $900. The Colts are great guns, but comparing features & individual parts quality against cost, the SIG offerings come out ahead. Of course, if someone absolutely hates the features that the SIG offers, then the Colt might be more appealing.
boricuaDV 5 months ago
great setup bro and very informative. The Sig carry 1911 is on my list. Beautiful 1911!
MrCleanerNash 5 months ago
So when would the external extractor need to be replaced?
Very good vid! Right now I am bidding my time until I can afford a Sig 1911 Carry nitron. The waiting sucks!
CarlRF99 5 months ago
@CarlRF99 Good question, and I don't know if there is even a suggested maintenenance interval for replacing it. I would think that it would only need to be replaced when it gets chipped or sustains any other sort of damage. There is a spring underneath that regulates the tension, and THAT is most likeley the part that would be replaced every 10,000 rounds or so. If you are going to buy one, you have chosen wisely. Good things come to those who wait!
boricuaDV 5 months ago
Now that Dan Wessons aren't $800 anymore, I think you are correct in saying that these are the best buy under 1,000!
MrVideoh 5 months ago
looks like you got that one set up right, thats a good looking 1911 and is on my to buy list ,also those grips make it look right,good choice
grizzlyglock1 5 months ago
@grizzlyglock1 Thanks! For the grips, I came to the conclusion that these are modern interpretations of the 1911 with modern cuts and angles. I wanted the grips to follow that style and flow. The VZ Aliens seemed to flow the best with this style of 1911. It's important that we preserve the art that is inherent in firearms, at least that's how I feel! Thanks again for clicking in!
boricuaDV 5 months ago