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I have not owned a 1911 in a while until my wife bought me a Ruger 1911 for my birthday. I have been shooting it and decided that I need another 1911 of some kind. In the past I have had really good luck with the Springfield loaded pistols. So I thought about buying a Springfield Operator. Then I had to look at the Sig 1911's.

The gun will be both shot and carried. Which one does everyone like better the Sigs or the Springfields? Models? Rail or no rail? Any models to stay away from?

Thanks
Dink

I own 5 Sig 1911's. Two are 5", three are 4.25". They all shoot 100% reliable. I hunt with one of the 5" models and carry one of the 4.25's, which is the C3. Any subsequent 1911's will all be Sig's.

if you like boxy slides and external extractors get the sig. if you're gonna carry it much, get the springer lightweight loaded. if you want a rail, flip a coin?.....

What is your choice of CCW Hunts? TIA.

My choice is the Springfield EMP 40



or the S&W PC commander...

I'm responding more in the spirit of a 'popularity contest' than offering any knowledgeable technical insights ...

I have only a Colt 1911 and a Springfield 1911, but I do want a certain
Sig-Sauer, Spartan, 1911 - if it's still available when I have some money.

But to answer your question (IMO) - I think the Springfield is somewhat better than the Sig,
I like the Springfield better and it has better customer service & warranty than does Sig (Life Time.)

Also, 'I have heard' that the Sig does not accept some standard 1911 parts, have as good a trigger, or even balance - ???

Both are good 1911's...I question the rail.It doesn't fit on the classic in my mind.Maybe I'm too retro...

The external extractor on the Sig is a deal-breaker for some as far as even considering it a 1911. I've never owned a Sig of this type, but have thought about it and have never heard anything bad about them.

I've owned several Springfields over the years including this Loaded model that is currently with me. I have no complaints about it.



It doesn't have a rail, but I like them and think they're worthwhile. Besides adding weight though, they do make finding holsters more problematic. I've got a Galco holster for a railgun and it has always been too tight.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-loaded-45-acp/

Springfield. Enough said.

I do not currently own either, but if I were in the market for a sub-$1000 1911 at this point I would be jonesing for the new Springfield RO Commander that should be out now or very soon.

You didn't say plain Jane or bells and whistles.

If a regular, I would go to the CDNN website, pick the Colt that trips my trigger and rock on.

Nice pieces Hunts

Of the two - Springer would probably be my choice.

That said - I was told by a high end 1911 smith that he rates the Ruger above Springer for a build right now. He was super impressed with one he built on for how it came to him.

I'd rather have a Springfield than a Sig and I'd rather have a Colt than a Springfield. I've got a Springfield and a Colt. Of the three the Colt is my top pick.

If you have the Ruger you're covered for .45. Why not make things interesting and get a .38 Super or a 10mm??

It's been a long time since I've been able to say it, but I'd take the Colt over everything but a Dan Wesson (in that price range). If you've ruled out the Colt, then my next choice would be Springfield.

Springfield for sure.

Thanks everyone.

I sure would have thought that the Sig would have a bigger following.

Dink

I like my C3. More than I thought I would. External extractor and boxy slide included. Shoots like a mofo..

TIFWIW..

My bud Smokepole has one of those. Nice guns. Only drawback is those thick slides don't fit a standard holster for chit. No big deal to soak one down, jam the gun in and work it around and let it dry. Or just get one that fits......