Sig 1911 MSRP $1,077
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Preacherman
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Hmmm... that means the "street" price will be in the $900 - $1,000 range (after the initial rush is over! 
). Interesting! At that price level, they'll certainly give Kimber and Springfield Armory a run for their money: and if the quality of the pistol is up to SIG standards, it'll be a winner. (Of course, if they're outsourcing most of the parts, the quality may not be up to their usual standards... we'll have to wait and see.)
). Interesting! At that price level, they'll certainly give Kimber and Springfield Armory a run for their money: and if the quality of the pistol is up to SIG standards, it'll be a winner. (Of course, if they're outsourcing most of the parts, the quality may not be up to their usual standards... we'll have to wait and see.)
Actually, it's not really a Sig from what I'm able to gather.
It uses a Caspian Recon frame, Greider slide stop, Wilson Combat thumb safety, true Novak sites, true Novak magazines, and some other top notch components. I have to check the spec sheet. It has no MIM parts whatsoever, and a match grade barrel.
I think about the only Sig made component is the stainless steel slide, but I'm not even sure of that.
From what I can tell, it closer to a Wilson Combat or Les Baer TRS.
If it functions well otb, and dealers sell these in the $800-$900 range, it sure ought to give some of the 1911 players now in the $1,200-$2,000 range some real competition.
At $800, it'll beat up on everyone.
It uses a Caspian Recon frame, Greider slide stop, Wilson Combat thumb safety, true Novak sites, true Novak magazines, and some other top notch components. I have to check the spec sheet. It has no MIM parts whatsoever, and a match grade barrel.
I think about the only Sig made component is the stainless steel slide, but I'm not even sure of that.
From what I can tell, it closer to a Wilson Combat or Les Baer TRS.
If it functions well otb, and dealers sell these in the $800-$900 range, it sure ought to give some of the 1911 players now in the $1,200-$2,000 range some real competition.
At $800, it'll beat up on everyone.
45R
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1077 retail isnt all that bad esp for the parts listed. I'll wait till the rush is over. People are still having a hard time finding a 226ST in 9mm.
Look for the Sigforum group buy.
For now my Sig 220ST keeps me very happy
Look for the Sigforum group buy.
For now my Sig 220ST keeps me very happy
10-Ring
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I was thinking about $1000, so that $1077 is almost ideal. They price themselves at a point where they can compete directly w/ Kimber, SA, S&W & Colt. But, I was also thinking that at the $1000 they have made their 22X guns even more attractive & a virtual deal at roughly $750.
kalibear45
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Just hope they send one to the CA DOJ lab for the necessary testing
Mike Irwin
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Hum...
I think that's about....
$650 more than I'd ever be willing to pay.
Thanks, no thanks.
I think that's about....
$650 more than I'd ever be willing to pay.
Thanks, no thanks.
WonderNine
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A gun with no MIM parts for $900 sounds reasonable. (I can't believe I just said that) And an external BHP style extractor you don't have to tune.
But I can't get over the fuglyness of them and that beavertail has gotta go along with that ring hammer.
But I can't get over the fuglyness of them and that beavertail has gotta go along with that ring hammer.
longeyes
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When are they supposed to be available at retail?
Marko Kloos
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Street price of under $1,000 for a 1911 without MIM components is pretty reasonable.
George Hill
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Too much by 300 to 350.
Give the SIG1911 a proven track record and not a name... then it can ask for eleven hunnerd.
Give the SIG1911 a proven track record and not a name... then it can ask for eleven hunnerd.
Here's a parallel thread from the 1911forum
http://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63414
My mistake, it's $849.
http://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63414
My mistake, it's $849.
Lone_Gunman
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A lot of people are under the impression that just because SIG is on the slide, it won't jam.
We'll see.
We'll see.
cslinger
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I agree that only time will tell if SIG has assembled a good'un but they certainly seem to be coming to the party dressed to kill.
No MIM parts, hand fitting, SIG's name, major aftermarket parts such as Novak, Caspian etc. and they are doing it at a price point that should make Kimber cringe.
Now could the gun suck? Of course but everytime I see a drawback they seem to alleviate the fears. My biggest fear so to speak was that they would simply be priced with the big dogs and simply wouldn't have the rep to run with them.
At 850ish I would say Kimber, Springfield and even some of the higher end marks might be in for a bit of a fight assuming the thing works as advertised.
We shall see but the more I read about this guy the more I like it.
No MIM parts, hand fitting, SIG's name, major aftermarket parts such as Novak, Caspian etc. and they are doing it at a price point that should make Kimber cringe.
Now could the gun suck? Of course but everytime I see a drawback they seem to alleviate the fears. My biggest fear so to speak was that they would simply be priced with the big dogs and simply wouldn't have the rep to run with them.
At 850ish I would say Kimber, Springfield and even some of the higher end marks might be in for a bit of a fight assuming the thing works as advertised.
We shall see but the more I read about this guy the more I like it.
Sean Smith
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I think some folks have very unrealistic expectations, or are just determined to bash Sig for selling a 1911. A MSRP of $1,077 (and a street price of $900 or less) is extremely reasonable for what Sig is offering.
The spec sheet for the gun compares very favorably to the higher-end Kimber and Springfield Armory guns, which are still full of cheap MIM parts. Will it be better than a STI Trojan 5.0 (available for about the same price)? I really doubt it. But STI is such a small-volume player that I doubt Sig even gave them any consideration in the first place. The Sig should be able to beat the snot out of its Kimber and SA competition, if only because last I checked its QC department wasn't staffed from people who got lost on the way to the short bus.
I bet it won't have the slightest effect on Colt, since they don't sell a gun at that price point that competes in the "nicer factory faux custom" category, and their buyers almost invariably want more traditional-looking guns anyway.
Personally, I'm not that interested in it one way or the other. I don't plan on buying one. But objectively it looks like Sig has put themselves in a very good place.
The spec sheet for the gun compares very favorably to the higher-end Kimber and Springfield Armory guns, which are still full of cheap MIM parts. Will it be better than a STI Trojan 5.0 (available for about the same price)? I really doubt it. But STI is such a small-volume player that I doubt Sig even gave them any consideration in the first place. The Sig should be able to beat the snot out of its Kimber and SA competition, if only because last I checked its QC department wasn't staffed from people who got lost on the way to the short bus.
I bet it won't have the slightest effect on Colt, since they don't sell a gun at that price point that competes in the "nicer factory faux custom" category, and their buyers almost invariably want more traditional-looking guns anyway.
Personally, I'm not that interested in it one way or the other. I don't plan on buying one. But objectively it looks like Sig has put themselves in a very good place.
Guys, the $849 price is for real. That shop in Arizona that AZHusker cited IS taking advance orders at that price.
Sporting Arms is taking orders at $879, as well.
Thing look good.
Sean: What is a decent price on a nib STI Trojan, and why can't most compare to it?
Sporting Arms is taking orders at $879, as well.
Thing look good.
Sean: What is a decent price on a nib STI Trojan, and why can't most compare to it?
Black Snowman
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http://www.sigarms.com/products/gsr-models.asp?product_id=197#
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Billmanweh
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that sounds like a steal at $849 retail when you compare it to a Springfield Loaded Operator at $949, TRP Operator at $1473, Kimber TLE RL at $1033, or Wilson CQB with rail at $1995.
George Hill
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What's the warranty on a SIG?
Cause Springfield's is LIFE TIME. Meaning I would never have to worry about it again. They pay for shipping, and in 4 weeks or less, it's back in my hands good as new or better.
I send in a 3" printing "Loaded", and I got back a virtual "custom" that shot 1 to 1.5 inches... and it cost me not a penny.
THAT is value, my friends... that's the love I feel from Springfield - that I never felt from SIG.
I love SIG guns... for what they are... but Sig really doesn't even know I exist if you know what I mean.
I'd rather give Springfield my One Large. And I plan to one day too.
Cause Springfield's is LIFE TIME. Meaning I would never have to worry about it again. They pay for shipping, and in 4 weeks or less, it's back in my hands good as new or better.
I send in a 3" printing "Loaded", and I got back a virtual "custom" that shot 1 to 1.5 inches... and it cost me not a penny.
THAT is value, my friends... that's the love I feel from Springfield - that I never felt from SIG.
I love SIG guns... for what they are... but Sig really doesn't even know I exist if you know what I mean.
I'd rather give Springfield my One Large. And I plan to one day too.
John Forsyth
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Retail will be $849. OK, what can I get for that? How about a new in the box S70 Colt. I can get a S80 Colt for a couple of hundred less than that. The Sig1911 will not be any competition to Colt.
With respect to Kimber, Kimber better watchout. Their prices have been creeping up for a few years now. And personally, I think they are over priced for what you get. Not so much in the base models, but the upper level models.
If I was going to spend that much on a factory gun, it would be a STI, or a used Wilson or Baer. If they offer a 10mm without the rail, might be interestred.
With respect to Kimber, Kimber better watchout. Their prices have been creeping up for a few years now. And personally, I think they are over priced for what you get. Not so much in the base models, but the upper level models.
If I was going to spend that much on a factory gun, it would be a STI, or a used Wilson or Baer. If they offer a 10mm without the rail, might be interestred.
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