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Two brothers from other mothers
SIG P226 and a 1943 Ithaca 1911
Holding the 1911 it feels like an extension of my body
Holding the P226 it feels like a brick
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John Browning knew something about making a fighting handgun.

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Fat meet sleek. I had a 226 for a short time. I sold it and moved to a 1911. I now have a CZ 75 compact. 1911 ergonomics and a great grip. The CZ seems like the baby that Browning’s high power and 1911 never had. The sig, while a finely constructed pistol, was the ugly sibling as my liking goes.

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Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
John Browning knew something about making a fighting handgun.


I have a 1943 Colt. JMB sure didnt place much emphasis on the sights. Though I guess it didn't matter much in a trench or fox hole at night.


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Originally Posted by Bushmaster1313
Two brothers from other mothers
SIG P226 and a 1943 Ithaca 1911
Holding the 1911 it feels like an extension of my body
Holding the P226 it feels like a brick
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I agree. The big Sgs just don't fit my hand well (maybe a 228 would). The 1911 does fit well.


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You explained it nicely. Most newer guns feel like bricks even if lighter weight. Those ww2 1911’s actually feel slimmer than the new 1911’s today. They just come up and shoot nicely. Very accurate even with those basic sights

Originally Posted by Bushmaster1313
Two brothers from other mothers
SIG P226 and a 1943 Ithaca 1911
Holding the 1911 it feels like an extension of my body
Holding the P226 it feels like a brick
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