Honest Opinions Request

[DrHenley]

Kimber botched the external extractors by making them too short. Instead of correcting them they just ditched them. I primarily blame Kimber for the bad rap external extractors have gotten.

I have a Dan Wesson with an external extractor and have no complaints. I have two Sig 1911s and I love them. I have never had any extraction issues. Zilch Zero Nada.

The grip screws are torx. They use the Series 80 firing pin block. The top profile on a Sig 1911 is more square than a traditional 1911, making the slide a little heftier. (They have a line of round-top 1911s for the purists)

Other than that, everything is pretty much standard 1911 as far as I can tell.

Both of mine came with very tight slides.

[Caleb]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I know Sig makes great semi-autos (alltho over priced in my opinion), just was not sure about their 1911 line-up. The external extractor does not bother me, just prefer the look of the original internal. I'm only interested in their "compact / CCO" model, the others look too "tactical" for my taste. If their 1911 track record is like the semis, it will be in the running for my next purchase.

Thank you guys again.

[Xbonz]

One of my Sigs is the C3. Bought it used...zero issues

[DrHenley]

Originally Posted by IamCaleb

I'm only interested in their "compact / CCO" model, the others look too "tactical" for my taste.

I was very skeptical of a compact 1911, what with all the horror stories of the Ghost of JMB haunting anyone that dared to tinker with his creation in such a unorthodox manner ROFL.

But my Sig Ultra Compact is an extraordinarily reliable pistol. It's right up there with my DW, maybe even a tad more reliable in fact.

The only problem I have is when I use Government/Commander length 8 round mags loaded to capacity. They sometimes bind the slide on the first round. Loaded to 7 rounds they are flawless. Since they are technically IMPROPER mags for the gun, I guess I can't complain too loudly.

I just fell in love with the little bugger on first sight, and after shooting it I loved it even more!

[Carl in GA]

I have no experience with Sig 1911s. Of course, lack of knowledge, experience, or general common sense has never kept me from posting before and it won't now, either.

Personally, I don't care for the Sig-profile slide or the external extractor. I know they make a traditional slide, and I know the external extractor is supposed to be gee-whiz wonderful, but there it is. There are just too many other guns out there I'd rather have and don't have yet.

The only Sig in the house is my wife's P938. It's a solid, reliable little gun. With a blocky slide and an external extractor.

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

Did you think we would give you dishonest answers?

Originally Posted by IamCaleb

Have you heard of and ?

Come on maaaaaan.......

[milkmanjoe]

Originally Posted by DrHenley

Kimber botched the external extractors by making them too short. Instead of correcting them they just ditched them. I primarily blame Kimber for the bad rap external extractors have gotten.

I have a Dan Wesson with an external extractor and have no complaints. I have two Sig 1911s and I love them. I have never had any extraction issues. Zilch Zero Nada.

The grip screws are torx. They use the Series 80 firing pin block. The top profile on a Sig 1911 is more square than a traditional 1911, making the slide a little heftier. (They have a line of round-top 1911s for the purists)

Other than that, everything is pretty much standard 1911 as far as I can tell.

Both of mine came with very tight slides.

That was when Kimber lost me for good. I was well aware of the problem when is was ongoing and had two friends who got no response from them. I know they have straightened it out, just have a sour taste from all that. Guess if I know all the problems that have haunted guns over the years I would have to empty my safe. That's why I say If you like a gun buy it and make it work.