Quickie SIG 1911 TACTICAL OPERATIONS impressions

General Firearms Handguns - 1911
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I don’t especially like SIG anymore. They are more Taurus than Swiss these days, but I never turn down a chance to shoot a pistol on someone else’s dime, so here is my quickie impressions of the new SIG 1911 TACTICAL OPERATIONS

I’m no 1911 expert, but this wasn’t a bad gun at all. Slide to frame fit was very good as was barrel lockup. The trigger felt slightly gritter than a TRP, but this thing was brand new, so it will probably smooth out

It was about as accurate as I am usually am with a 1911. No malfunctions to speak of in the few mags we shot

I didn’t like the safety. It’s this gross little stubby ambi design that hurt my thumb. Why SIG did this, I don’t know, but I think it sucks.

SIG says it is all steel, no MIM at all for this particular model.

It comes with 4 mags, night sights, external extractor, 4 eight round mags, extended beveled magwell, GI guide rod, rail and checkered front strap.

SIG is using a matte “Nitron” finish so it isn’t slick to the touch like you find on the Springer MC operator. It’s got a slight gritty texture to it.

Besides the safety, I thought it was a decent 1911-ish pistol, that will run about $1000, which puts it right in the same area as the Kimber Warrior and Springer MC Operator.

The 4 mags make it a solid deal.

Overall, not a bad pistol if you want a cheap, beater 1911-ish pistol.

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When I went to my armorer’s refresher this year, the Sig rep was there. This was prior to the ATK rejection of the P250. Sig naturally promotes their products to the class and try to give you confidence in them.

You know that there is something wrong with their 1911s when the Sig rep says that their regular line-up is just as good as H&K, but that their 1911 line is finicky and unreliable. Coming from an unbiased user, I’d call their regular line-up finicky and unreliable, so their 1911 line must be abysmal.

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That starboard side safety is probably shortened to accomodate Crimson Trace laser grips, if the user wishes to install them.

Rosco

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It is stubby and annoying on both sides…

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You could have stopped right there.

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Thanks for the review.

No MIM but I wonder how much is investment cast? That mag release sure doesn’t look like it is machined steel. I think EGW, who makes quality machined steel parts, was making a bunch of parts for Sig early on but I think that has changed.

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I find it amusing that Sig uses mottos like “To hell and back reliability” and “When it counts”.

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Moved to correct forum.

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I’ve done a few ambi’s that way when the user wanted a small, low profile lever on the right side. If you are using your pistol for searches and regularly switching from right to left hand as primary, you’d probably want a full size lever. If you carry for patrol or other self defense where you want to be able to shoot with your left hand but are concerned about bumping the lever “off safe,” it’s not a bad option.

I haven’t handled the Sig so I can only go by your evaluation that they did not execute this well.

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I have a Sig C3 1911 and it has been nothing but a joy to shoot. It’s accurate, reliable, and easy to conceal. It’s fed everything I’ve loaded (even some of the cheaper ammo like MagTech and Armscor).

Maybe I lucked out?