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1911 pistol. Keep it, or get more modern design like H&K USP, Sig Sauer P220, etc.?

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2008-01-18 06:00:26
I can't make up my mind and want someone to do it for me, please. :) A few months ago I picked up a new Sigarms 1911 pistol, which is one of the nicest handguns I've ever owned. Match grade components, Novak night sights, checkered front strap and mainspring housing, custom rosewood grips, etc.. Overall, it's very attractive and well made. As much as I like 1911's, I have to admit newer designs such as the Sig 220, for example, are probably more reliable and therefore a better choice for personal protection. To be honest, nearly all the 1911 pistols I've owned have had problems at some point. Usually it's feeding or ejection issues. Now here's the kicker: I got this Sig at an awesome price, probably at or below wholesale. It's still unused and I can easily make $300 profit selling it. So what would you do? Any compelling reasons to keep it? Sweet gun, but only 6+1 capacity. What newer designs have similar ergonomics to the 1911? Thanks for your help.
Answered By: David P
well i would keep it if its in reallly good condition cuz it will be a collectors item someday and when it sells for a few grand youll be hapy you did
User: David P
well i would keep it if its in reallly good condition cuz it will be a collectors item someday and when it sells for a few grand youll be hapy you did
User: chrome
if you can afford to keep it and you like it and still can afford to buy something else, I say keep it. can you have too many guns?
User: nothanksimstraight
If it was me I would keep it. If 6+1 capacity isnt enough learn to hit your target. A well placed 45 round will stop an attack unless your fighting an angry bear. With eough rounds through it all auto pistols will have a stopage. The nice thing about 1911s are they are so fixable since the market is about flooded with parts. Parts from stock replacement to nicely hot rodded parts. When kept clean and if your useing quality ammo they should function flawlessly for years and years. Thats just my take on it though. It really comes down to your personal preference.
User: david m
How is the SigArms P220 more reliable than your SigArms1911? Ever heard of quality of manufacture? And I would trust an SA auto over a DA auto if I was forced to choose (luckily I am not because Sig, HK, and Beretta make great DA/SA autos). And 6+1 capacity? Does SigArms make officer's models (comapcts)? I would not purchase a 1911 unless it is a full-size frame version (govt/commander), regardless of price. They stray too far from the original design. Becareful about swapping guns. I had a very bad habit of doing that in the past and to things happen: you waste money and sometimes regret a trade.
User: maahes007
I would keep it, it's a collectors item and will only increase in value.
User: Chris
I agree with everyone else... I'd keep it
User: pathfinder
I would keep it, and buy the other one.
User: acmeraven
With a 45 one shot usually does the job; you don't have to spray the countryside with tiny bullets. The 1911 is probably the most reliable semi-auto ever manufactured. The newer high tech stuff has more parts to go wrong; I have several 1911 colts and have never had a bobble with any of them in any respect; if I am betting my life I want to eliminate as much adversity as possible.
User: Pedro S
iv sold 50 guns in my life...40 of them im sorry i did....id keep it and try to buy the sig too...but u cant go wrong making a profit...
User: H
If you're that happy with it then keep it and save for a different gun. The 1911 design is 'dated,' but still excellent particularly in a race gun like you describe. If all you worry about is personal/home defense you don't need more than 6 + 1 in a proven manstopper like the .45 acp. I prefer something quicker than the old .45, but that's just me. True enough, the Sig 220 & H&K .45 have some advantages especially for law enforcement namely the double-action first shot, but in your case that's a moot point. I just purchased a brand new Colt Commander lightweight 1911 in .38 Super. I don't need it, I can't carry it on-duty but I've always wanted a Super and now that I can afford it I got one. My best advise is to keep your 1911 & wait till you can afford to add something else to your collection. Start slow & build up. Exception is if you need to carry your .45 for duty work & your department nixes the 1911 single action first shot design (as in my case of my department). Good luck. H
User: dca2003311@yahoo.com
Its a keeper.*
User: soulsource7
There isn't a more reliable or accurate semi-auto hand gun made. Think about the wars that it was in and the conditions of those wars. They should still be used today, but our government sold out to the cheapest bidder and went with 9MM sissy-pistols. I love Glocks, and own a few, but nothing beats 1911.
User: ChemEnerd
KEEP IT. There is not a finer handgun made than a quality 1911. I have owned and shot many double stack 9mm's and 40's and none of them have been as accurate as my Kimber 1911 45. 7 rounds hitting what you are aiming at is always better that 15 rounds going who knows where.
User: cpttango30
Keep it you can get no better pistol than a 1911. Unless it is a High Power which was Mr. Brownings updated version of the 1911.
User: Plastic Mark
Modern versions of the 1911 like the STI, Springfield, and Kimber have fewer feeding problems than their older counterparts. However, you can't go wrong with a Sig 220. As much as I love shooting 1911 pistols, I would rather have a Sig if my life, or my family's life was in danger. As far as selling goes, if I new I could make $300 of a sale, I would take it in an instant.
User: HunterFisher
Can you say "SIG 220 Match"? Sell what you have and buy one. This is the most accurate .45 that you are likely to ever own!
User: randy c
I learned the hard way that getting rid of any firearm comes back to haunt you later. I can't remember how many times I later regretted letting one go. Better to hang on ot it, save for another one and have 2 (who knows, you might break one!! LOL) A 1911 style pistol is usually one of the most trouble free pistols out there. I could carry any pistol I wanted, and I own many. But I still stick with the battle tested 1911 style over anything else out there. About the only change I would make, would be to go with a para ord LDA pistol in 1911 style, but with THE sweetest double action trigger you ever saw. By the way, you say "only 6+1", friend, if it can't be done with 7 rounds of .45acp you shoulda grabbed a rifle!!! ;0) Shoot safe
User: rghncktiger
keep it man 1911 have been around as long as they have for a reason if you want something else save and buy it to
User: Straight Shooter
Never, and I mean NEVER sell a gun, you'll always regret it!!!
User: Ret. Sgt.
Whatever you can hit with consistently...all the time... and fatally, then that is the gun you want. If that gun is a .22 LR pistol or rifle, fine. If it is your 1911 copy, even better( just my opinion). If you can defend yourself ,fatally, consistently , with a rock, do that. Whatever works the best is the gun you want when you really need it. Then practice with that gun until you can do it in your sleep. Course guns are like women also....you dont want an ugly one even though she is great. Just remember, people have been killing people with 6-shot guns ( loaded for 5 only) for many many years, Now you have a reliable design, more shots and unless your faced with about 4 people (not shooting back) you will be able with your expertise, to eliminate all of them. Okay this is a little hardcore but what is the purpose of a personal defense handgun if not that?
User: david_hayslip
if you want a pistol that is reliable, keep the 1911 and get a revolver. under any circumstances, a semi-auto will never be as reliable as a revolver. I own a Kimber 1911 and I would never even think about selling it. It is unbelievably accurate (for a pistol) and it has never jammed on me. but for protection and carrying purposes, i also have a taurus .357 mag snub nose that goes with me on all my hunting and hiking trips as well as anywhere else i choose to carry (yes, i do have a ccw permit). Definitely keep it.

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