Sig 1911X Tabletop Review and Field Strip

Published on January 11, 2025
Duration: 22:55

This review covers the Sig Sauer 1911X in .45 ACP, highlighting its modern features like an external extractor, ambidextrous safety, and light rail, contrasting them with traditional 1911 designs. The video provides a detailed field strip procedure following the manual's method, discussing components like the bushing barrel, GI-length guide rod, and the Romeo X enclosed micro dot optic. It also touches on the 1911 platform's history and common design debates.

Quick Summary

The Sig Sauer 1911X in .45 ACP offers modern enhancements over traditional 1911s, including an external extractor for improved reliability, an ambidextrous safety, a light rail, and an optic-ready slide. Its field strip procedure involves rotating the barrel bushing, removing the recoil assembly, and then the slide stop release to separate the slide from the frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Sig 1911X & Romeo X
  2. 00:19Sig's Firearm Variety & Factory Visit
  3. 00:32Unboxing: Pistol, Mags, Manuals & Accessories
  4. 01:44Focus on the Sig 1911X Beauty
  5. 01:56Why Another 1911? Modern Features
  6. 02:25Comparison: Sig 1911X vs. Traditional 1911
  7. 03:09Comparing Grip Safety, Beaver Tail, and Takedown Pin
  8. 03:34Light Rail vs. Smooth Dust Cover
  9. 03:39Sig X-ray Sights & Ejection Port Flaring
  10. 03:58Slide Cut Design & Extended Slide Lever
  11. 04:24Grip Divots, Checkering, and Magwell
  12. 04:56Detailed Look at Sig 1911X Features
  13. 05:00Safety Check & Magazine Release
  14. 05:12Mec-Gar Magazines: Quality & 1911 Compatibility
  15. 05:55External vs. Internal Extractor Debate
  16. 07:00Bushing Barrel System & GI Length Guide Rod
  17. 07:34Accessory Rail & Trigger Guard Design
  18. 08:09Extended Slide Stop Release & Ergonomics
  19. 08:50Front Strap Checkering & Magwell Integration
  20. 09:31Magwell Attachment & Main Spring Housing
  21. 09:46Grip Safety, Beaver Tail, and Thumb Rest
  22. 10:08Hammer Design & Slide-to-Frame Fit
  23. 10:27Sig X-ray Sights & Romeo X Optic
  24. 10:44Romeo X Optic Features: Circle Dot, Battery
  25. 11:02Low Optic Mount & Iron Sight Co-witness
  26. 11:26Field Strip: Sig 1911X Disassembly Begins
  27. 11:41Manual's Field Strip Method: Bushing Rotation
  28. 11:57Removing Recoil Assembly & Slide Stop Release
  29. 12:35Separating Slide from Frame
  30. 12:51Removing Barrel Bushing & Barrel
  31. 13:29Inside the Slide: 80 Series & Drop Safety
  32. 14:11Chamber Fitment Test with .45 ACP Round
  33. 15:02Unsupported Chamber Implications
  34. 15:34.45 ACP History & Modernization
  35. 15:59Reassembly: Reversing Disassembly Steps
  36. 16:06Range Video Preview: First Shots, Mag Test
  37. 16:57Range Video Preview: Ammo Testing & Accuracy
  38. 17:42Reassembly Struggle & Alternative Method
  39. 19:30Trigger Talk: Feel, Brake, Reset
  40. 20:02Usability and Trigger Weight Discussion
  41. 20:39Range Test Anticipation
  42. 20:55Patron Shoutouts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key modern features of the Sig Sauer 1911X compared to traditional 1911 models?

The Sig 1911X distinguishes itself with an external extractor for potentially better reliability, an ambidextrous extended thumb safety, a light rail on the dust cover for accessories, and an optic-ready slide cut for red dot sights. It also features a magwell and enhanced grip ergonomics.

How do you field strip the Sig Sauer 1911X?

To field strip the Sig 1911X, first ensure it's clear. Then, move the slide back slightly to rotate the barrel bushing, remove the recoil assembly, and align a window on the slide with the slide stop release to push it out. Finally, bring the slide off the front and remove the barrel bushing and barrel.

What caliber is the Sig Sauer 1911X and what magazines does it come with?

The Sig Sauer 1911X reviewed is chambered in .45 ACP. It comes with two 8-round Mec-Gar magazines, which are generally considered high-quality for the 1911 platform.

What are the advantages of the external extractor on the Sig 1911X?

The external extractor on the Sig 1911X is considered an advantage because it operates with a pivot point and a spring, reducing stress compared to traditional internal extractors which function like leaf springs that can lose tension over time. This is believed to contribute to greater long-term reliability.

Does the Sig 1911X have a supported chamber?

No, the Sig 1911X features a partially unsupported chamber. This design choice is made to ensure reliability with a wide variety of .45 ACP ammunition, though it means the thickest part of the brass case is not fully supported, which could be a failure point for brass rupture.

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