Sig Sauer 1911-22 Description:
Sig Sauer 1911-22 is the SIG entry in the rimfire 1911 pistol field. Presumably intended to allow 1911 aficionados an opportunity to practice their gun handling and marksmanship with a 1911 pistol that is much more economical to shoot than a centerfire 1911. Indeed, nothing is less expensive to shoot or potentially more accurate than a .22 rimfire.
Made in Germany, the blow-back operated SIG 1911-22 is an all metal pistol, except for its wood grips. The barrel, barrel bushing, hammer, slide stop, and most internal parts are steel, while the slide, frame, thumb safety, grip safety, trigger, and magazine are made of an unspecified, non-ferrous metal (probably aluminum alloy). The metal finish is a dull, matte black.
The SIG 1911-22 is obviously a well-made pistol. Careful manufacture and assembly is evident and results in close tolerances.
Also, the 1911-22 had the same dimensions as the full-sized 1911 pistol. It features a lightweight metal frame and slide, low-profile three-dot sights, working grip safety and ambidextrous thumb safety, making the 1911-22 a perfect training tool for 1911 fans as well as a fun plinking pistol for all ages. In addition, the Sig Sauer 1911-22 Pistol in .22 LR features a 5-inch barrel, Alloy frame, Black finish, and Fixed Sights.
In short, for the owner of a Government Model 1911 pistol who wants a .22 rimfire understudy, the SIG SAUER 1911-22 deserves serious consideration. It is accurate, reliable, well made and reasonably priced. With a trigger job and perhaps a few other simple modifications outlined in this review, it should give many years of satisfying service.
Key Features of This Sig Sauer 1911-22:
- Lightweight metal frame and slide.
- Low-profile three-dot sights.
- Working grip safety.
- Ambidextrous thumb safety.
Comes With:
- Magazines x 2
- Case
- Interchangeable front sights x 4
- Thread protector wrench
- User Manual
