SIG SAUER 1911

Published on November 17, 2011
Duration: 2:02

This video reviews SIG SAUER's modern take on the classic 1911 platform. It highlights the return to a traditional round slide and offers models in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. The review details aesthetic and functional upgrades like night sights and custom grips, focusing on both full-size and compact variants.

Quick Summary

SIG SAUER has updated the classic 1911 platform with modern refinements, including a return to the traditional round slide. The Match Elite series is now available in 9mm and .40 S&W, alongside .45 ACP, featuring low-profile night sights and Hogue grips. The Traditional Compact 1911 offers a 4.2-inch barrel and is designed for concealed carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Introduction: SIG SAUER 1911
  2. 00:31Traditional Slide Design
  3. 00:41Match Elite Series: New Calibers
  4. 00:53Match Elite Models: Two-Tone & Stainless
  5. 01:04Match Elite Features: Sights & Grips
  6. 01:14Traditional Compact 1911 for CCW
  7. 01:21Compact 1911 Features: Trigger & Grips
  8. 01:28Compact 1911 Specs: Dimensions & Weight
  9. 01:45Overall SIG SAUER 1911 Philosophy

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new caliber options for the SIG SAUER 1911 Match Elite series?

The SIG SAUER 1911 Match Elite series is now offered in calibers beyond the traditional .45 Auto. Specifically, you can find these full-size 1911 models chambered in 9mm and .40 Smith & Wesson.

What are the key features of the SIG SAUER Traditional Compact 1911?

The SIG SAUER Traditional Compact 1911, ideal for concealed carry, features a classic round top slide, a skeletonized three-hole trigger, custom Blackwood grips, and a beaver tail grip safety for enhanced control and safety.

How has SIG SAUER updated the 1911 design?

SIG SAUER has modernized the 1911 by returning to the recognizable round slide, a feature requested by customers. They've also incorporated modern enhancements like low-profile SIG Light night sights and quality Hogue grips.

What finishes are available for the SIG SAUER 1911 Match Elite full-size models?

The full-size SIG SAUER 1911 Match Elite models come in two distinct finishes. You can choose between a two-tone option, which has a natural stainless steel slide and a Nitron black-coated stainless frame, or an all-stainless model.

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