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Hope this isn't too far off the beaten path for you folks, but think of this as a getting to know me post to go along with one of my other passions, namely, shooting airguns (have already posted on that). Yup, I'm a 1911 kind of gal and spend a lot of time shooting them.

Bought these two, recently, for their adjustable sights. These two are strictly range guns and those sights are a big plus because I can dial them in exactly where I wanted them for 50 yard work. Most fixed sight 1911s end up being way high or low by the time you move them out for 50 yard work.


Both Sigs Sauer 1991s, here. Top gun is one of their traditional series guns with a standard shaped 1911 slide. It's the Sig Match Elite in 9mm. Bottom gun is very Sig in it's 1911 style. It's the Sig Super Target in 45 auto.

Up, first, First, the Match Elite in 9mm. A 9mm 1911 is a great range shooter, by the way, because ammo is so cheap and recoil so mild. Just be sure to bring plenty of ammo.


Accuracy check at mid-range, to start. By the way, all my shooting with a handgun, any handgun, is from a standing position, unless otherwise noted. Don't even bother to rest them to sight in, anymore.

I use 3" bulls at this distance.


Then on out to 50 yards for regular work. I use 6" bulls at this distance.



Next, the Sig Sauer Super Target in my fav, the 45 auto. Obviously not a carry grip on this one, but that oversize grip makes for superb shooting. It also makes its own magwell that is deep enough to make a 10 round mag fit flush.


Again, accuracy check half way


Then on out to 50 yards for regular work



There you have it. As I said, these two are strictly range guns for specifically shooting at 50, but I shoot all types of 1911s, from the little 3" compacts on up.

Thanks for letting me post this. Promise not to try to make this a 1911 forum.

Okay, back to Henry rifles and, yes, hoping to have a couple of those to report on, soon. You guys made me do it.

Those are beautiful firearms and I appreciate the descriptions and your commentary about them. Thanks for the great photos and for the range report. You are a superb marksman!

Good looking targets.

Very nice looking and top quality pistols, you shoot extremely well!

Thanks, folks. Handgun shooting has always been my passion. Been at it since the 60s. I do shoot rifles, too, though.

I love 1911 too.

I have a couple of Springfields. TRP and a EMP.

Coupla purty ones!

NCG, you have two very beautiful pistols there, and you obviously know how to use 'em, too. Great shooting.

Coach, those are two lovely pistols too. I'm starting to feel really jealous all of a sudden!

Here's my girls/guys...either way....love'm.


Not all 1911's but all Springfields. If I hadn't of worked there many, many years ago, I might not even be here.

Bish1309 wrote:Here's my girls/guys...either way....love'm.


Not all 1911's but all Springfields. If I hadn't of worked there many, many years ago, I might not even be here.

What model is the middle one ?

Definitely on the beaten path! Pretty pistols, awesome shooting, and a great review. What's not to love?

NCG you shoot better at 50 yards than I do at 5.

Great shooting, NCG! I haven't shot a pistol for about 2-1/2 years now; mostly my revolver is what I shoot nowadays. But I wasn't quite able to reach to 50 yards with the accuracy you have in your targets....impressive POIs. I could "somewhat" grab a bull at almost 40 yards, but quite large groups.

I had a Springfield Armory XD 9mm 4" Service Model. It was really very easy to handle, and extremely accurate. I don't have any individual pictures, but do have one in a group shot of my handguns. Of course, it is the pistol at the bottom of this group. Thanks for your post!

I'm a Dan Wesson 6 shooter guy myself, but do have one in a 45 1911 PM7S. Great shooting gun. Did not make it to shoot today myself. Looks like you had a great time though

Thanks, again, folks, for the nice comments and also thanks to those who are sharing some of their guns for the rest of us to see. Appreciate it

Bush, that SA RO Compact is a fine shooting gun. Had one. Shoulda' kept it.

Dan Wesson makes a superb 1911. Have been seriously looking at one. Not that I need another 1911, but ...

As for the Sigs, pretty amazing guns, too. Have owned 8 different Sigs, mostly their 1911s, have shot thousands of rounds and, believe it or not, have never had one single malfunction. Not even one failure for the slide to lock back after the last shot. All tight in the fit, all with good triggers and all with the kind of accuracy you see here. Own plenty of other brands, too, and, no, you don't have to pay as much to get a good shooting 1911 (not even close, in fact. Trust me on this.), but I do like Sigs.

Coach wrote:

Bish1309 wrote:Here's my girls/guys...either way....love'm.


Not all 1911's but all Springfields. If I hadn't of worked there many, many years ago, I might not even be here.

What model is the middle one ?

SA Range Officer Compact.

Great shooting pistol.

You guys all have stunning looking 1911's. Never seen one I didn't like.

I think it's by far my favorite style of firearm for a hand gun.

1911, my favorite hand gun. Hence the 1911 in my handle, I will have to dig out a few and snap a few pics.

Around my house Im always teased because I mention the 45 when something needs corrected. Off the cuff of course. But ya I like 1911's. One of these The Rock Island is a 10mm and my favorite is yup Molon Labe. Al