Showing off my Sig 1911 C3

musclegto · 05-03-2013, 22:44

Just got it today, it's a beauty. The action and trigger feel great and I can't wait to shoot it. Gonna give it a good cleaning. Any advice on breaking her in? I've never had a 1911.

edit: didn't see the picture thread.

steve1911 · 05-03-2013, 23:31

Congrats!

Lube it and shoot it enjoy.

1911club#410

***okie*** · 05-04-2013, 02:02

Many congrats my friend, like steve1911 said clean it and shoot the hell out of it

ca survivor · 05-04-2013, 07:22

Congrats!

bac1023 · 05-04-2013, 14:13

Very nice

Congrats!

MoCop · 05-04-2013, 14:56

good lookin gun. Lube it and shoot it.

musclegto · 05-04-2013, 15:48

thanks for the words...

I will be field stripping and lubing it today. I have the TW25 that came with the gun and some ultimalube II oil that has worked great on my glock. Any suggestions?

Highspeedlane · 05-04-2013, 16:03

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Originally Posted by musclegto

thanks for the words...

I will be field stripping and lubing it today. I have the TW25 that came with the gun and some ultimalube II oil that has worked great on my glock. Any suggestions?

There are many good lubricants out there. I use a light film of TW25B on metal/metal bearing surfaces myself such as slide rails and rifle bolts.

Joshhtn · 05-04-2013, 16:05

Love it!

musclegto · 05-04-2013, 21:44

in the process

***faawrenchbndr*** · 05-05-2013, 06:28

Congrats,......great looking pistols!

sawgrass · 05-05-2013, 08:04

Congrats! Let us know what you think after you shoot it.

glock2740 · 05-05-2013, 08:25

Congrats! I bet you're gonna like it alot.

skeeter7 · 05-05-2013, 23:57

Congrats! A buddy of mine bought one a few months back and loves it.

shockglock · 05-09-2013, 21:23

Congrats. I have the Sig 1911 RCS, mine looks almost identical except for the trigger. Lube her and shoot. They are great shooting guns, you will enjoy.

2bgop · 05-10-2013, 09:03

I have one and love it. I have been carrying more often now that he weather is warmer.

Lube it up and start shooting.

fnfalman · 05-10-2013, 09:49

How to break that mutha in? Blasting. Then more blasting. Congratulations!

musclegto · 05-17-2013, 09:58

Took it to the range yesterday. Had a couple of FTF and major Brass to Face but other than that it was a blast to shoot. The most accurate I have ever been with a handgun

F106 Fan · 05-17-2013, 12:18

What in the world kind of ammo were you using? My Sig 1911 is one of the most robust ejectors that I own. Even with my mid-range reloads. I like this gun above all my other 1911s. It shoots and it's very accurate.

Then again, you mentioned that it is your first 1911. What you didn't say is how many other semi-autos you have been shooting. It is very possible that your grip is insufficient.

I prefer the Weaver stance and grip (Google for it) - the newer pistoleros prefer the isosceles with thumbs forward, etc.

One thing about gripping a 1911: If you have wood grip panels, you should see sawdust at your feet. Lock up your grip and your wrist. Take the recoil in your elbow.

Your strong hand grips and pushes out against your support hand pulling back and down. One of those isometric muscle deals.

Hickok45 is one of the old time pistoleros. He shoots very well using his form of Weaver/Chapman. Search Google for his stance and grip videos.

Richard

musclegto · 05-18-2013, 09:22

well thanks for the information

collim1 · 05-19-2013, 22:52

I really like the Sig 1911's. I'd lube it up with grease on the rails and locking locking lugs, oil around the barrel and shoot at least 500rds.

dwm2112 · 05-21-2013, 18:52

My wife sports the same weapon but in all black from the factory. I enjoy shooting it as well so I am sure you will be happy with it.