1911 vs. SIG P226

[Sam]

I really enjoy the 1911 platform and although I've never fired the Sig, the P226 has never felt that good in my hand.

I love my 1911 (Springfield Armory Operator MC) but the thing kicks like a mule so my groupings are not as tight but it is a lot of fun to shoot.

What is your grip and stance like? I think the .45acp round is a very manageable round in a full size 1911. If your groupings are large because you are flinching before pulling the trigger mix in some dry fire practice during range visits.

[Rob360]

I really enjoy the 1911 platform and although I've never fired the Sig, the P226 has never felt that good in my hand.

Interesting. If I get a SIG, it will largely be due to the fact that it feels nearly perfect in my hands.

[drunktank]

I didn't read all 7 pages, but you mention several times how good it feels in your hands.


It might be mentioned already, but this could be misleading. For example, I could have bought a Beretta for half the price of my HK. I got the HK cause it felt better in my hand. Hindsight being 20/20 I realize I can shoot more than twice as good with the Beretta, even though the HK felt better in my hand at a gun shop. Shooting it is different and I know I'm not the only one's who's experienced this. So, try before you buy if at all possible is what I'm saying!

Hope this helps you any.

[Rob360]

I didn't read all 7 pages, but you mention several times how good it feels in your hands.


It might be mentioned already, but this could be misleading. For example, I could have bought a Beretta for half the price of my HK. I got the HK cause it felt better in my hand. Hindsight being 20/20 I realize I can shoot more than twice as good with the Beretta, even though the HK felt better in my hand at a gun shop. Shooting it is different and I know I'm not the only one's who's experienced this. So, try before you buy if at all possible is what I'm saying!

Hope this helps you any.

I agree with this. You don't get a feel for the trigger action (and other things) until you actually shoot the gun.

This is what I am trying to do, but it is a challenge as the local range doesn't have 1911's to rent. Also, they do have SIG's, but not in 9mm.

[drunktank]

Magnum Range in Rancho Cucamoga as both if I remember correctly. I'll check next time I'm there. If you decide to go with a USP, you're welcome to try mine out.

[Joe in Dublin]

Sig 220

Take a look at a 220 Elite...

[TenSeven]

I read most of the pages in this thread...

I have a 2008 Kimber 1911 and a P226.

After X-rounds thru each and when it comes to "what gun would I grab in a SHTF situation"?

Without a second thought, it would be the P226.

300 thru the Kimber, nothing but FT-x's.

500 thru the sig P226, flawless.

Oh, and after ~200 rounds thru the Kimber the right-side (I'm a lefty) safety decided it was done and had to be replaced.

Yeah... 1911's are the greatest... or not...

[Rob360]

I read most of the pages in this thread...

I have a 2008 Kimber 1911 and a P226.

After X-rounds thru each and when it comes to "what gun would I grab in a SHTF situation"?

Without a second thought, it would be the P226.

300 thru the Kimber, nothing but FT-x's.

500 thru the sig P226, flawless.

Oh, and after ~200 rounds thru the Kimber the right-side (I'm a lefty) safety decided it was done and had to be replaced.

Yeah... 1911's are the greatest... or not...

That's not good regarding the Kimber. Disappointing to say the least. Sadly, I have read quite a few posts like this at various forums regarding the newer Kimbers.

[Rob360]

Take a look at a 220 Elite...

I want to stay with 9mm.

[Sam]

Yeah... 1911's are the greatest... or not...

Maybe you should get to know a 1911 that isn't a lemon.

[BunnySlayer]

I have three 1911's. Two Colts and a Smith. The Smith is box stock and shoots great. I use it for HD as I dont want to loose one of my $2,500.00 custom guns to an evidence locker should I have to use it on a $2.00 idiot. All however feed flawlessly with any factory ammo I have put through them and of coarse the more $ you put into a 1911, the better it performs. Kind of like a G string in that regard.

[Midian]

Just buy the bloody Sig. Then get a 1911 after the new buzz wears off.

Everybody wins!

[Midian]

the more $ you put into a 1911, the better it performs. Kind of like a G string in that regard.

Now that's funny.

[Joe in Dublin]

if u want the 9, get the new wilson

[Rob360]

if u want the 9, get the new wilson

I'd love to.

Can I borrow some cash?