John Browning's 1911 design is still going strong, and Sig's version in.45 ACP keeps the classic layout. This one has a 4.2-inch barrel and an 8-round magazine, and it comes in black. That barrel length gives you a commander-style pistol, a bit shorter than the original 5-inch government model.

The 1911 trigger is single-action and short, which many shooters love for accuracy. The.45 ACP kicks with a push rather than a snap, and it has a long history in American hands. A steel-framed 1911 weighs more than a polymer pistol, so it is steady on the range but heavier to carry.

At over two thousand dollars, it is a serious purchase, and you should expect fine fit and finish. Learn the thumb safety and grip safety, since a 1911 is carried cocked and locked by tradition. Take a training class if you are new to the platform, and shoot it often enough that the manual safeties become habit.

This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for the background check and transfer.