Sig 1911 External Extractor??

[DArBad]

Sig fans,

How difficult is it to remove and maintain the external extractor?? I am OCD when it comes to maintaining my firearms and this is one of those things I'd like to be able to do on a regular basis.

Also, how is the craftsmanship, the fitting of frame/slide and small parts, and the internal machinings of the Sig 1911s?? I asked because I am thinking of getting one sometime end of January or February. Which model do you recommend for a budget of around $780.00.00 to $890.00.00

Thanks gang.

[cusco19]

fast forward to 0:50

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[MikeA04]

I never field stripped mine but the only 1911 ive ever owned and handled was a xo stainless. Fit and finish was nice for the price range. Spent casings ejected like they should and i would not hesitate to buy another sig 1911. I think i paid 850 for mine.

[humble servant]

Mine is the TTT model (Two Tone Target). I had constant ftf's and ftl's.The ftf's stopped at around 800 rnds. At that point I replaced the slide stop with a Wilson Combat Bullit Proof and the ftl's stopped after that. Haven't had any issues since.
Unless you go high end 1911's are a crap shoot imo. Funny but the most reliable 1911's I've owned were all WW 2 vintage.

[E92335i]

I had a Sig1911 before. Never had problems. External extractors require lil maintenance. No tensioning required because then tension comes from the spring. You need to punch that pin.

[beretta929mm]

if it involves punching out a pin, doing it on a regular basis will wear things out faster.

just my two cents.

[QXSOUP]

DON'T take out the extractor. Leave it for the factory. FYI the Sig extractor is totally different than the S&W extractor.

[FUBAR]

It's a good 1911 for the price. Pretty much all the Sig 1911's are built the same except for cosmetic differences. I like the XO model and the TTT. Both are on the roster. The thing I don't like is the smaller thumb safety and the scalloped beavertail.

[bountyhunter]

Ext extractors require a lot less maintenance than a 1911 with an internal ext.

[nahpungnome]

Leave it until it breaks. Then call up Sig and tell them you need to send it in. Should be free of charge. I shoot more accurately with my Sig Stainless Rail than my CGW modded SP-01. They're great pistols.

[GM4spd]

Ext extractors require a lot less maintenance than a 1911 with an internal ext.

What is the basis for this info,please? Pete

[DArBad]

Hey gang,

I appreciate all the input specially regarding my question on the EE. BUT most of you didn't answer the other questions.......more feedback please.

[ez1911]

I have a couple of Sig 1911s. I have had no issues with any of them, but I do prefer shooting my 1911R SS. All of them are gtg and I would recommend.

[saudadeii]

Hey gang,

I appreciate all the input specially regarding my question on the EE. BUT most of you didn't answer the other questions.......more feedback please.

Well, the going price on a new Sig 1911 is a bit over your budget.

I plan to buy a TTT. I just dig the two tone and burl grips (and it's on roster).

The biggest gripes are about the non-traditional slide contours and external extractors. (as you already know). I've not heard any real complaints about fit/finish/accuracy/maintenance/etc on the Sig specific forum I subscribe to.

Now, I am a Sig fan. But for your budget, you might look at a Springfield Loaded, either Parkerized or Stainless. If SSE(1) was still in effect, I'd say a Ruger SR1911. I picked up a CMD last year. I see them in the marketplace for prices within your budget. It was below your budget under SSE so I bought more mags and more ammo.

Good Luck in your hunt.

[bountyhunter]

What is the basis for this info,please? Pete

An internal 1911 extractor has to be taken out and "tensioned" periodically as the steel takes a set and extractor tension declines. External extractors are spring loaded and normally never require any kind of adjustment.