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TODAY, 1911 TARGETSHOOTERSHAVEIT
made, with tons of guns from both
major makers and custom shops.
SIG’s Stainless Super Target, for
example, is all set up for the job
with special features and precision
adjustable sights.
Chambered for .45 ACP, it’s su-
perbly made and tight as a drum,
and it was a consistent shooter no
matter the ammunition I fed it.
For shooters who are used to the
rounded configuration of the 1911,
while the gun has rounded corners,
the overall appearance is square.
It boasts matte-finished stainless
steel with the SIG logo and a “racing
stripe” down the middle of the slide
on the left side.
Topside slide serrations aid in
quelling unwanted reflections so
you can take full advantage of the
sighting system. On the rear is a
modern sight fixture adjustable for
both windage and elevation with a
widenotchanda bladeroundedoff
fo r combat-type shooting. Up front is
a green fiber optic.
Both the frontstrap and main-
spring housing are checkered for a
sure grip. And what really sets this
gun apart is a set of custom-made
birch grip panels with a more-than-
ample supply of checkering, and
a palm swell on each side for both
right- and left-handed shooters.
They also feature the SIG medallion.
There’s a flare at the base for
positioning the hand, and it acts as
a mag-well funnel for quick reloads.
The only minor criticism I found on
the gun is this part of the gun was
left unfinished, and I would give it a
light coat of TruOil to keep it fresh
looking, moisture proof and help
combat wear. The magazines them-
selves are chromed for durability
and come with heavy base pads.
This pistol has ambidextrous
safety levers, and while they’re onthesmallside,theyhaveenough
width for sure operation. Because
of the target grips, the magazine re-
lease has been extended, and it has
a serrated non-slip surface.
The beavertail safety is polished
stainless and features a memory
bump. The hammer, like the trigger,
is serrated and skeletonized. I have
to say the trigger pull weight was a
bit disappointing—a tad over five
pounds—but it breaks with only a
little slack before the sear trips.
Ejection of spent rounds never
missed a beat thanks to a tuned
mechanical ejector. The extractor
is long and fits precisely within the
side of the frame and flush with the
ejection port. This well-designed
feature will ensure positive ejection
in rapid-fire events.
For the serious competitor,
the SIG Stainless Super Target is
hard to beat. For the recreational
shooter, it will bring pure fun.SIG STAINLESS SUPER TARGET
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