1911 Size question

[Scamp]

I have a question, I am new to 1911's so please be kind! :wavey:
I bought a new Sig Sauer 1911 C3. Sig call's it a "compact". Would it be considered an Officer size? Commander? Neither? I am assuming that it would take compact 7 round mags right? I have thought about picking up some mags other than those from Sig, would Wilson Combat compact mags work?

Told you I was a 1911 newb...:supergrin:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg68/Scamp1971/1911b.jpg



<table class="GunSpecsRowAlternate" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="middle" width="35%" height="27">Overall Length</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="65%" height="27"> 7.7 in</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="GunSpecsRowDefault" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="35%" height="27"> Overall Height</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="65%" height="27"> 4.8 in</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="GunSpecsRowAlternate" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="35%" height="27"> Overall Width</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="65%" height="27"> 1.4 in</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="GunSpecsRowDefault" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="35%" height="27"> Barrel Length</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="65%" height="27"> 4.2 in</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="GunSpecsRowAlternate" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="35%" height="27"> Sight Radius</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="65%" height="27"> 5.7 in</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="GunSpecsRowDefault" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="35%" height="27"> Weight w/Mag</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="65%" height="27"> 29.5 oz</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="GunSpecsRowAlternate" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="35%" height="27"> Mag Capacity</td> <td align="left" valign="middle" width="65%" height="27"> 7 Rounds</td></tr></tbody></table>

[Quack]

it's a CCO. officer frame with a commander slide.

[Scamp]

it's a CCO. officer frame with a commander slide.

Just a few more newbie questions I promise....

CCO - Concealed Carry Officer right?

It does take the compact size mags right?

[Quack]

yep, yep

[Scamp]

yep, yep

Thanks, Thanks!!

[20South]

Congrats on the C3 and welcome to the sickness.

[Hokie1911]

Is that stock? Doesn't the magwell negate the whole officer grip thing?

[Cerebrus]

Nice shooter.. may it be the first of many... .http://glocktalk.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbs%20up.gif

[rfe959]

Congrats and welcome to the 1911 family.

[ImpeachObama]

That is so hot! I ordered a full size stainless finish w/rail Sig 1911. I was told 3-5 weeks. Cheers!

[knedrgr]

welcome!

[TSAX]

Just a few more newbie questions I promise....



Thats what my girl always says then 20 questions later :rofl:






:50cal:

[Rimcrew]

Congratulations, you picked up THE perfect 1911 configuration, IMHO! :supergrin:

I love the CCO platform, and yours is a beauty.

[HAIL CAESAR]

Congratulations, you picked up THE perfect 1911 configuration, IMHO! :supergrin:

I love the CCO platform, and yours is a beauty.

Perfect indeed!!

Howdy partner!:wavey:

[Rimcrew]

Howdy back at ya!

Is it just me, or is the water over here just right? :rofl:

[HAIL CAESAR]

It's mighty fine water at least at my end.

[Scamp]

Is that stock? Doesn't the magwell negate the whole officer grip thing?

Yep, that's the way it came from the factory. The magwell is new this year on the C3.

[bac1023]

yep, yep

Thanks, Thanks!!

:animlol:

[bac1023]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg68/Scamp1971/1911b.jpg





Looks nice :)

[craig19]

very nice congrats!

[Alcoy]

looks very nice, indeed. congrats.

[glock2740]

I have a question, I am new to 1911's so please be kind! :wavey:
I bought a new Sig Sauer 1911 C3. Sig call's it a "compact". Would it be considered an Officer size? Commander? Neither? I am assuming that it would take compact 7 round mags right? I have thought about picking up some mags other than those from Sig, would Wilson Combat compact mags work?

Told you I was a 1911 newb...:supergrin:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg68/Scamp1971/1911b.jpg



<TABLE class=GunSpecsRowAlternate border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="35%" align=left>Overall Length</TD><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="65%" align=left>7.7 in</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=GunSpecsRowDefault border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="35%" align=left>Overall Height</TD><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="65%" align=left>4.8 in</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=GunSpecsRowAlternate border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="35%" align=left>Overall Width</TD><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="65%" align=left>1.4 in</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=GunSpecsRowDefault border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="35%" align=left>Barrel Length</TD><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="65%" align=left>4.2 in</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=GunSpecsRowAlternate border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="35%" align=left>Sight Radius</TD><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="65%" align=left>5.7 in</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=GunSpecsRowDefault border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="35%" align=left>Weight w/Mag</TD><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="65%" align=left>29.5 oz</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=GunSpecsRowAlternate border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="35%" align=left>Mag Capacity</TD><TD height=27 vAlign=center width="65%" align=left>7 Rounds</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

it's a CCO. officer frame with a commander slide.
Exactly and it's a great looking gun. Congrats! :thumbsup:

[Nickpisp]

It's mighty fine water at least at my end.

Stay away from Don's end, he laid a couple of deuce's down there...

[boomhower]

I've been eying one of those real hard as my first 1911. They seem to offer a heck of a lot for the money. Looks nice!

[HAIL CAESAR]

Stay away from Don's end, he laid a couple of deuce's down there...

:rofl:

[mrsurfboard]

Yep, that's the way it came from the factory. The magwell is new this year on the C3.

Not a fan of magwells. Just removed mine from my Kimber Tactical Pro.

[Spats McGee]

And here I thought the question was going to be whether size mattered. . .

[Hokie1911]

And here I thought the question was going to be whether size mattered. . .

It's not the size of your barrel that's important...it's the size of your load and where you put it that really matters. :supergrin:

[Spats McGee]

It's like real estate, . . . and kissing . . . location, location, location.

[k45]

That's a great size carry gun, IMO. Kimber calls it a "Compact", DW a CCO. Sig a C3 ;-)

Yes, officer sized magazines.

[Big_Grumpy]

Neat looking pistola! I like the 2 tone look.

Let us know how it works out for you! :cool:

[Streetking]

I've been thinking about a SIG 1911 but have read about them being ammo sensitive. anyone have exp with sooting reloads thru them? or problems with a particular factory type

[HAIL CAESAR]

I've been thinking about a SIG 1911 but have read about them being ammo sensitive. anyone have exp with sooting reloads thru them? or problems with a particular factory type

I've had three and know of several more..never heard of that problem...???

Doesn't mean it did not exist for somebody else.