Why did I wait so long? - The Firearms Forum

Gene Seward · 12-05-2012, 07:16 PM

Yesterday I bought my first 1911. Today I shot my Sig 1911 Scorpion with a 5 inch barrel. Now the big question is why in the heck did I wait so long. Man this thing is SWEET. I love Glock, Springfield. Smith and Wesson and others, BUT. I think today if someone told me I could only have one handgun I would not take a minute to decide, 1911 all day long. Anyone else have a Scorpion?

woolleyworm · 12-05-2012, 07:34 PM

Congrats, SIG makes a very nice 1911. Got pics?? I had shot many 1911's but never owned one until this year; they just aren't ergonomic /comfy for me. P220 is much more comfortable for me.

Double D · 12-05-2012, 07:48 PM

I have 21 1911s and one is a sig scorpian, but its a commander. Great gun.

Gene Seward · 12-05-2012, 08:45 PM

This one feels sooooo nice in my hands and when I shoot. That is why in one day it has become my favorite handgun. I have felt one other that feels that good and it was a Kimber, but why pay that much for about the same gun? However, saying that I wonder if this is so much better shooting and accurate then what would a Kimber or Nighthawk be. I went through the Nighthawk Custom shop a few months ago and was amazed at the quality they put in each gun. WOW

PanhandlePop · 12-11-2012, 04:54 PM

I've only got a half-dozen or so, but I don't think I've ever had/seen a 1911 that didn't have something about it that I didn't like. Congrats.

aa1911 · 12-11-2012, 05:01 PM

it's the Cadillac of handguns!

CCHolderinMaine · 12-11-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene Seward

Yesterday I bought my first 1911. Today I shot my Sig 1911 Scorpion with a 5 inch barrel. Now the big question is why in the heck did I wait so long. Man this thing is SWEET. I love Glock, Springfield. Smith and Wesson and others, BUT. I think today if someone told me I could only have one handgun I would not take a minute to decide, 1911 all day long. Anyone else have a Scorpion?

I have a Sig 1911 STX. It is by far my favorite gun. Everybody who picks it up loves it as well.

Double D · 12-11-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CCHolderinMaine

I have a Sig 1911 STX. It is by far my favorite gun. Everybody who picks it up loves it as well.

The STX is a beauty to look at, thats for sure.

firefighter1635 · 12-11-2012, 08:00 PM

Congrats on the 1911, expecially in the Sig flavor. They make durn good pistols, and rifles, I just got their M400. I love Sigs

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JUNKKING · 12-12-2012, 12:05 AM

Since I bought my first 1911 I have never looked at another style pistol for myself. My problem is there are so many to choose from and Double D keeps posting more that I like and cant find it all started with his RIA Tactical 2011. I do have another in sight now but cant find that one either its made by Girsan 1911s is the model. Rated high and cost is low. My BIL has a Kimber eclipse custom hes trying to sell me but wants too much IMHO he wants 800 firm. The Phillipine made guns are pretty nice too. When I see what I want I will know. I still have 2 gifts waiting as soon as I let her know which I want. Christmas will make 3

1911junkee · 12-13-2012, 06:13 AM

The only Sig I have ever owned, bought it to cut cost of 1911 practice. Pretty close to the same heft, exactly the same size, it is doing the job well. The only mods I've made are full length metal guide rod to replace the plastic part, and grips to suit my hand. Nice gat!

ozo · 12-13-2012, 09:27 AM

And now you need the Chet Whistle PES
for that Sig 1911-22
http://www.cwaccessories.com/index.html

1911junkee · 12-14-2012, 03:04 AM

OZO,

Thanks for that link! I just might need to get a loader assit button! Very nice!

12-05-2012, 07:16 PM	#1
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 478	Why did I wait so long? Yesterday I bought my first 1911. Today I shot my Sig 1911 Scorpion with a 5 inch barrel. Now the big question is why in the heck did I wait so long. Man this thing is SWEET. I love Glock, Springfield. Smith and Wesson and others, BUT. I think today if someone told me I could only have one handgun I would not take a minute to decide, 1911 all day long. Anyone else have a Scorpion? --> Last edited by Gene Seward; 12-05-2012 at 07:18 PM..

12-05-2012, 07:34 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Re: Why did I wait so long? Congrats, SIG makes a very nice 1911. Got pics?? I had shot many 1911's but never owned one until this year; they just aren't ergonomic /comfy for me. P220 is much more comfortable for me. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

12-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#3
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,252	Re: Why did I wait so long? I have 21 1911s and one is a sig scorpian, but its a commander. Great gun. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

12-05-2012, 08:45 PM	#4
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 478	Re: Why did I wait so long? This one feels sooooo nice in my hands and when I shoot. That is why in one day it has become my favorite handgun. I have felt one other that feels that good and it was a Kimber, but why pay that much for about the same gun? However, saying that I wonder if this is so much better shooting and accurate then what would a Kimber or Nighthawk be. I went through the Nighthawk Custom shop a few months ago and was amazed at the quality they put in each gun. WOW

12-11-2012, 04:54 PM	#5
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 254	Re: Why did I wait so long? I've only got a half-dozen or so, but I don't think I've ever had/seen a 1911 that didn't have something about it that I didn't like. Congrats.

12-11-2012, 05:01 PM	#6
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,120	Re: Why did I wait so long? it's the Cadillac of handguns! __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-11-2012, 08:00 PM	#9
firefighter1635 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US of A Contributor Posts: 1,838	Re: Why did I wait so long? Congrats on the 1911, expecially in the Sig flavor. They make durn good pistols, and rifles, I just got their M400. I love Sigs . __________________ "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson "The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." - Samuel Adams

12-12-2012, 12:05 AM	#10
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,817	Re: Why did I wait so long? Since I bought my first 1911 I have never looked at another style pistol for myself. My problem is there are so many to choose from and Double D keeps posting more that I like and cant find it all started with his RIA Tactical 2011. I do have another in sight now but cant find that one either its made by Girsan 1911s is the model. Rated high and cost is low. My BIL has a Kimber eclipse custom hes trying to sell me but wants too much IMHO he wants 800 firm. The Phillipine made guns are pretty nice too. When I see what I want I will know. I still have 2 gifts waiting as soon as I let her know which I want. Christmas will make 3 __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

12-13-2012, 06:13 AM	#11
1911junkee V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 57	Re: Why did I wait so long? The only Sig I have ever owned, bought it to cut cost of 1911 practice. Pretty close to the same heft, exactly the same size, it is doing the job well. The only mods I've made are full length metal guide rod to replace the plastic part, and grips to suit my hand. Nice gat!

12-13-2012, 09:27 AM	#12
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,772	Re: Why did I wait so long? And now you need the Chet Whistle PES for that Sig 1911-22 http://www.cwaccessories.com/index.html __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

12-14-2012, 03:04 AM	#13
1911junkee V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 57	Re: Why did I wait so long? OZO, Thanks for that link! I just might need to get a loader assit button! Very nice!