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, manufactures a full line of 1911 styled handguns. The earliest models were very faithful to the John M. Browning designed Colt

M1911 Pistol The Colt M1911 (also known as 1911, Colt 1911, Colt .45, or Colt Government in the case of Colt-produced models) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered primarily for the .45 ACP cartridge. History Early histo ...

which became the United States standard sidearm and served in that capacity for some seven decades before being replaced by the

Beretta M9 The Beretta M9, officially the Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm, M9, is the designation for the Beretta 92FS semi-automatic pistol used by the United States Armed Forces. The M9 was adopted by the United States military as their service pistol in 1 ...

handgun.

Full size models

* 1911 Emperor Scorpion Full-Size * 1911 Fastback Nightmare Full-Size * 1911 Match Elite Stainless Full-Size * 1911 Max Full-Size * 1911 Nickel Rail Full-Size * 1911 Spartan Full-Size * 1911 Stainless * 1911 Stainless Super Target Full-Size * 1911 STX Full-Size * 1911 TACOPS Full-Size

Picatinny Rail The 1913 rail (MIL-STD-1913 rail) is an American rail integration system designed by Richard Swan that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories. It forms part of the NATO standard STANAG 2324 rail. It was originally used for mount ...

, 9 x 19mm Parabellum, 10mm S&W, .45 ACP * 1911 Target Full-Size * 1911 We The People Full-Size * 1911 XO Full-Size * 1911 TSS CAB13 duo-tone stainless and black, factory installed Crimson Trace laser burlwood grips

Design differences

Historical context

Due to the poor performance of the .38 Long Colt revolvers used in the Philippines during and after the Spanish–American War the US Army sought a new handgun to be chambered in a larger caliber. Tests began in 1907 and culminated in a design from John M. Browning created for the Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Co. designated Model 1910, but with changes made to that design. It was type accepted as the Government Model

M1911 The Colt M1911 (also known as 1911, Colt 1911, Colt .45, or Colt Government in the case of Colt-produced models) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered primarily for the .45 ACP cartridge. History Early hist ...

Early models

The SIG Sauer GSR ("Granite Series Rail") is a series of pistols with a

stainless steel Stainless steel, also known as inox, corrosion-resistant steel (CRES), or rustless steel, is an iron-based alloy that contains chromium, making it resistant to rust and corrosion. Stainless steel's resistance to corrosion comes from its chromi ...

frame and slide based on the Colt

. The SIG Granite Series was awarded the 2004 Handgun of the Year Award by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence. It is entirely made in the USA, from American parts. Description: Chambered for the .45 ACP round, some GSR models have an accessory rail that can be used to mount a variety of different tactical lights, lasers, or just about anything that can accommodate a

Picatinny rail The 1913 rail (MIL-STD-1913 rail) is an American rail integration system designed by Richard Swan that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories. It forms part of the NATO standard STANAG 2324 rail. It was originally used for mount ...

. Standard models have a 5" barrel and 4.5-pound

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trigger. The GSR is reported to have produced range results of a 1.5" group at 25 meters. The GSR comes in compact (3.5" barrel) and carry models (4" barrel) and has various sight options available. SIG offers choice of a stainless steel finish, a Nitron dark finish, or a two-tone Nitron and stainless look. The TAC OPS and Scorpion versions feature a Picatinny rail, night sights, and a threaded barrel to allow the user to attach a

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References

External links

SIG Sauer Catalog

SIG Sauer 1911 Handguns (Website)
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