Sig 1911 suggestions

[sig1911]

what are some things I need to know about this sig 1911. I just picked it up and shot it today and it functioned flawlessly. What are some cleaning suggestions, cheapest quality round, and good wilson combat parts to add.

[unusedusername]

My suggestion for this, and other new handguns, is to run at least 200 rounds through it before you start modifying it. You need to make sure it runs 100% as a baseline so if a modification makes it stop running then you know its the modification and not the gun.

As far as the rest, google is your friend.

EDIT: Oh and welcome to Calguns!

[InGrAM]

I own a SigArms GSR target. It is the best 1911 I own, (so far). The cheapest I shoot through it is 230gr Aguila FMJ. It is not a picky gun at all with ammo, but I don't like running cheap **** through it like I do with my RIA and Essex custom.

The only modification I did was buy a cheap plastic Colt mainspring housing, It dropped right in, perfect fit. I only did that because the recessed lanyard ring was very sharp and would eat my hand up. I don't know if Sig still makes the 1911 with a lanyard ring but that would be where I started if I was you. Good luck. Sig makes a very well constructed 1911.

[Plisk]

What parts do you feel you need to replace? Yes Wilson are good quality parts, but which parts need to be replaced? Are they creating a function issue, or do you need a different style of part?

[esartori]

Keep shooting it! If it malfunctions within the first 500 rounds, deal with that issue until it is reliable. Then tinker with it. I would only get a new magazine because I am partial to CMC and Wilson mags. Other than that, after it's reliable go crazy.

As for what to replace, that is kind of a hard question to answer because most of it is personal preference. If you want something new/different, then do it. Maybe new grips or sights? New trigger? Again, if it functions flawlessly, then there is nothing you need to change imho.

[esartori]

I guess I forgot about the cleaning suggestions, which I can answer:

1st: read the manual.

2nd: make sure not to make an "idiot mark" when taking the slide stop out (or putting it back in rather). Just google it and you'll see what it is.

3rd: I suggest a good cleaner, lube, and protectorant to clean. I prefer Ballistol myself as I don't mind the smell and it works as a cleaner/lube/protectorant. Look for the HUGE thread on froglube which seems to work similar and smells better.

4th: I like a bore snake for my barrels. While a good brush can work too, bore snakes seem to work better for me. Just spray the cleaner in there (i usually do it right when i take the pistol apart to let it soak, then clean the frame, sllide, etc, and clean the barrel last) and run the snake through a few times.

5th: Once the barrel, slide, frame, other parts are clean and lubed, I grease the rails. I use tetra white grease (there are many kinds of nice grease). You don't need a lot, just a good coating. I also grease the barrel lug (the grooves where it matches up into the slide)

6th: put it back together carefully (see #2 above lol).

I usually do this after every range trip and do a more detail cleaning after every 800-1000 rounds or so (i.e. clean the firing pin, firing pin channel, extractor, etc). This requires a little more knowledge of the gun so I suggest you do your research before messing with the smaller parts (extractor especially).

[InGrAM]

I forgot to mention this, if you want to replace the Stocks(grips). You have to buy Sig 1911 grips or they will not fit. Standard 1911 GI grips do not fit, or at least on my GSR they don't.

Scratch my statement. I had a brain fart.

[sig1911]

Thank you, all of you so far are very helpful. To those asking about custom parts, I want a new beaver tail grip safety, wilson combat trigger (mainly for looks), and a compensator.

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[Xtracrispy]

My Sig 1911 seems to eat most anything. I usually shoot Walmart Winchester White Box, its dirty, and I don't know how accurate it is, but it goes boom and is inexpensive. Never had any problems so far, but I only have about 200 rounds through it.

[unusedusername]

Wow, you've got a Sig 1911 and a Cannon EOS 20D? Very nice.

As far as your parts, be aware the compensators on pistols can make the pistol very finicky with HD ammo. Compensators on pistols usually make it impossible to put the gun into a regular holster, which makes them for competition use only, and so they are not usually tested with the super hot loads used in HD (home defense) ammo.

Not saying you don't want one, as they look awesome, just that you should hold onto the factory (non compensated) barrel as well unless you have another pistol for HD use.

[sig1911]

yup, how did you know the camera? and I just want a drop in compensator in place of the barrel bushing. also, isn't threading the barrel (the other option for a compensator) illegal in cali?

[unusedusername]

Most cameras stamp the make and model into all the photos they take. My camera software, iPhoto, reads it back out and displays it. I loaded the pictures into iPhoto so I could zoom in and get a better look :P

Yes, a threaded barrel with a removable magazine is a no-no in California. A drop in compensator is just fine for a 1911, and probably loads of fun too, just remember to either test it with hot loads or take it out when you keep the handgun ready for "zombies"...

I'm more of a Sig P-series guy, so I'm used to drooling over X5 compensators that usually require you to modify the slide, bolt the compensator to the frame, or thread the barrel since X5s don't have bushings.

[18sam2011]

My sig 1911 traditional tac ops was fine using vz grips. Not sure why one of the posters above had problems with aftermarket grips.