I am wanting to purchase a Sig 1911 Tac Ops for my Osprey. Am looking at the Sig Tac Ops but undecided if I want to get a fullsize or carry. I like the carry size and it seems that I can handle it better but is there any advantage of having the 5" model versus the 4.3" size when running the suppressor?
Sidearms & Scatterguns 1911 Full size or Carry?
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Re: 1911 Full size or Carry?
I typically prefer a full size, but there are times when a lighter more compact version is the order of the day.
I typically prefer a full size, but there are times when a lighter more compact version is the order of the day.
Re: 1911 Full size or Carry?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Simmy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am wanting to purchase a Sig 1911 Tac Ops for my Osprey. Am looking at the Sig Tac Ops but undecided if I want to get a fullsize or carry. I like the carry size and it seems that I can handle it better but is there any advantage of having the 5" model versus the 4.3" size when running the suppressor? </div></div>
Go with which ever one feels better to you. Each person is different, and has different size hands. I imagine that the shorter barrel would be less front heavy with the suppressor. Like the others, I also like a 5" barrel in a 1911, but thats just personal preference based on looks, and I like the longer sight radius..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Simmy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am wanting to purchase a Sig 1911 Tac Ops for my Osprey. Am looking at the Sig Tac Ops but undecided if I want to get a fullsize or carry. I like the carry size and it seems that I can handle it better but is there any advantage of having the 5" model versus the 4.3" size when running the suppressor? </div></div>
Go with which ever one feels better to you. Each person is different, and has different size hands. I imagine that the shorter barrel would be less front heavy with the suppressor. Like the others, I also like a 5" barrel in a 1911, but thats just personal preference based on looks, and I like the longer sight radius..
Re: 1911 Full size or Carry?
I like commander sized 1911s with full sized grip for better balance and easier ccw.
I like commander sized 1911s with full sized grip for better balance and easier ccw.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like commander sized 1911s with full sized grip for better balance and easier ccw. </div></div>
ditto
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like commander sized 1911s with full sized grip for better balance and easier ccw. </div></div>
ditto
Re: 1911 Full size or Carry?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EasyJ1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I prefer a 1911 in a fullsize frame.. </div></div>
This^. Still, you should shoot both and see what you like best.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EasyJ1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I prefer a 1911 in a fullsize frame.. </div></div>
This^. Still, you should shoot both and see what you like best.
Re: 1911 Full size or Carry?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZLBubba</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EasyJ1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I prefer a 1911 in a fullsize frame.. </div></div>
This^. Still, you should shoot both and see what you like best. </div></div>
I can hardly tell the difference. Is that weird?
All I see are sights on the target and all I feel is the crispness of the sear slipping off the hammer hooks.
From the shooter's perspective, it's pretty hard to tell the difference between one and the other. They all have the same grip and shoot the same.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZLBubba</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EasyJ1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I prefer a 1911 in a fullsize frame.. </div></div>
This^. Still, you should shoot both and see what you like best. </div></div>
I can hardly tell the difference. Is that weird?
All I see are sights on the target and all I feel is the crispness of the sear slipping off the hammer hooks.
From the shooter's perspective, it's pretty hard to tell the difference between one and the other. They all have the same grip and shoot the same.
Re: 1911 Full size or Carry?
I find the Combat Commander to be a little unwiedly with lots of recoil. Makes a follow up shot difficult. The full sized frame is more useable. Just my two cents.
I find the Combat Commander to be a little unwiedly with lots of recoil. Makes a follow up shot difficult. The full sized frame is more useable. Just my two cents.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A2DownRange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I find the Combat Commander to be a little unwiedly with lots of recoil. Makes a follow up shot difficult. The full sized frame is more useable. Just my two cents. </div></div>
This is my take as well. The Commander isn't nearly as comfortable for me to shoot as the full size. YMMV
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A2DownRange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I find the Combat Commander to be a little unwiedly with lots of recoil. Makes a follow up shot difficult. The full sized frame is more useable. Just my two cents. </div></div>
This is my take as well. The Commander isn't nearly as comfortable for me to shoot as the full size. YMMV
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I, too, am a fan of the Commander sizes. Full-size frame retains mag capacity and the slightly shorter barrel seems to balance better and clear the holster a better for me. Plus, I like the aesthetics a bit more as well, but I never found a benefit or detriment to the longer barrel either.
George P.
I, too, am a fan of the Commander sizes. Full-size frame retains mag capacity and the slightly shorter barrel seems to balance better and clear the holster a better for me. Plus, I like the aesthetics a bit more as well, but I never found a benefit or detriment to the longer barrel either.
George P.
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Iguess I am weird , I run a Combat Commander with a custom Colt Defender for a backup. Sorta balances me out!!
Iguess I am weird , I run a Combat Commander with a custom Colt Defender for a backup. Sorta balances me out!!
