Thread: 1911 vs P220

Originally Posted by gundoc

The M1911 is a much better gun than the SIG but your reasoning for a .45 is way off. First, the SIG is not a good pistol for a couple of reasons: The design means the gun is very high in the hand and is consequently harder to control, and they have a problem with parts breakage. [SNIP] While the M1911 is a good gun it does not mean that it is the best gun for you. I would suggest a 9mm in preference to the .45 as it is easier to shoot and much cheaper to feed. [SNIP] … the M1911 is a harder gun to shoot accurately without a lot of experience, and the SIG is not in the hunt.

thanks for your thoughts, gundoc.

i may have been a little casual in the whys and wherefores of my search for a 45

if IPSC taught me how to move and shoot confidently and safely, action has taught me accuracy and consistency with its front-sight-front-sight-front-sight mantra, and all the while, skills from each discipline have really improved my performance in both of them. i currently shoot a 9mm so… i guess the real reason for wanting a 45 is just because (and because i've got the two on offer in my price range.)

so far:
— 2 x against the SIG;
— 2 x for the 1911, with caveats;
— and 2 x for CZs when i'm not even asking after them