If you could only keep one.... - Page 2

ammo.crafter · February 10, 2021, 12:09 PM

The SIG.

totaldla · February 10, 2021, 01:25 PM

Neither are ideal. But the Dan Wesson is better than another Tonka Toy bloat-butt 9mm designed for kiddies.

My Pro Carry weighs 33oz loaded with (8) 185gr rounds and gives a full grip. How come DW Vigil hits 29oz unloaded, with a short grip and 9mm? I'm not impressed. Over-priced and under-performing IMHO.

**44 AMP** · February 10, 2021, 01:47 PM

Ask yourself, of the two, which one are you going to be able to REPLACE easiest, when the time comes??

Because you will want to....

No matter which one you choose, once its gone, you are going to have moments of "I want that back"....

Personally, I'd keep both and find some other way to raise the needed cash.

redlightrich · February 11, 2021, 07:13 AM

Being you don't say for how long, I would pick the 1911. I am not crazy about 9mm 1911, but if it were your "forever" keeper, spares will be easier to obtain. It is simple and functional, and easy to keep that way. The sig is nice, but in a forever situation, I say keep the 1911. Ask yourself, which one would be easier to fix if it had an issue?
That may clear it up.

Either way, good luck

Rich

Onward Allusion · February 11, 2021, 08:42 AM

Keep the Sig. It's a classic but it's also more practical than the 1911 because you can slap a regular capacity mag on a rainy day.

Onward Allusion · February 11, 2021, 08:45 AM

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Neither are ideal. But the Dan Wesson is better than another Tonka Toy bloat-butt 9mm designed for kiddies.

LOL, now that is the first time that I have ever heard of a 226 described in that manner. Hey everyone has one.

Shadow9mm · February 11, 2021, 11:28 AM

Personally, the Sig, hands down, no questuons asked.

**44 AMP** · February 11, 2021, 02:03 PM

Everyone has one??
I don't.

I don't have a Tonka Toy bloat-butt 9mm designed for kiddies. OR a P-226.

jr24 · February 11, 2021, 06:03 PM

Have had both (ok my DW was a Valkyrie) and I kept the Sig because my WC EDC X9 does everything the 1911 does but better (actually it also outperforms the Sig, maybe I'll sell that some day too).

That said, if it was just those two I would keep the DW because my back doesn't let me carry the heavy Sig all day without nightly and morning back pain, the CCO carries much easier for me.

RETG · February 12, 2021, 06:46 AM

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Neither are ideal. But the Dan Wesson is better than another Tonka Toy bloat-butt 9mm designed for kiddies.

This kiddie actually carried one of those for many years in the jungles of SE Asia (not with the military; the US gov't). Have you ever carried a handgun where it could be your life on the line and not just a trip to Wallyworld or the range?
Just curious. (Rhetorical!)
But a gun is just a tool, and pretty tools are not always the correct answer. In fact, in my experience...never the correct answer.

As for everyone has one I would agree, not everyone has one of either gun.

However, using some simple logic if the SHTF all you need is one handgun and enough ammo with the knowledge and training to make sure you can hit what you aim at and in a short period of time, you will gain another weapon. Or, you won't and the someone else will gain your weapon but you won't care anymore.

dyl · February 12, 2021, 10:18 AM

I guess it depends. Are these two guns your "for fun" only guns, and you already have carry pistols? If these are just the icing on the top, then you can throw utility out if your carry routine doesn't involve these. If you want some nostalgia / class, the 1911. If the sig is your one and only race gun, then the sig. If the Dan Wesson was just to practice in 9mm, it sounds like you have another nice 45 ACP somewhere, so you could sell the 9mm and not lose your only 1911 specimen. I would think the Sig would also keep its value just fine as Sig isn't going anywhere soon, having won the recent military contract. Basically, I think based on what you have already, intended use / wants, you might be able to find a reason for one or the other.

insman1132 · February 12, 2021, 10:21 AM

Which ever one feels the most comfortable in your hand.

Carl the Floor Walker · February 13, 2021, 08:47 AM

The 1911. As far as comfort and great feel the 1911. Both great guns.

hornetguy · February 13, 2021, 11:02 AM

Both are great pistols.... I would likely keep the Sig, even though I'm not too sure about the optic...

**4V50 Gary** · February 13, 2021, 01:26 PM

Sig, but I don't have one.

FunGramps · February 13, 2021, 02:59 PM

Love the 1911, but no.
Keep the Sig. IMO a more reliable weapon, and I see it's ready to rock and roll.

tomrkba · February 13, 2021, 05:22 PM

SIG Legion ... not even close. I have Dan Wessons and am not impreessed with their reliability. One is at Nighthawk getting fixed.

YankeeIronSights · February 13, 2021, 08:43 PM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, comments and valuable feedback. After much deliberations and reviewing all of your shared personal experiences, I ended up selling the 1911. This was primarily a range gun that was purchased to help me practice with cheaper 9mm ammo. I own other nice 1911s in .45 acp and will continue to enjoy the platform, when ammo becomes available.

I really like Sig Sauers. The P226 Legion SAO is an amazing pistol. It is a reliable tack driver out of the box. I think that keeping it was the right decision.

I have adopted the P365 and the P365XL for every day carry. They are light, reliable and accurate. They have very nice sights too, with ten round capacity. When I retire and move to a free state, they will still be useful when carried with standard capacity magazines.

Thanks again for all your comments and advice.

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February 10, 2021, 12:09 PM	#26
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	Hmmm... The SIG. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

February 10, 2021, 01:25 PM	#27
totaldla Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2009 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 1,296	Neither are ideal. But the Dan Wesson is better than another Tonka Toy bloat-butt 9mm designed for kiddies. My Pro Carry weighs 33oz loaded with (8) 185gr rounds and gives a full grip. How come DW Vigil hits 29oz unloaded, with a short grip and 9mm? I'm not impressed. Over-priced and under-performing IMHO. __________________ Lee Auto Bench Prime Castor Oil Case Lube

February 10, 2021, 01:47 PM	#28
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,850	Ask yourself, of the two, which one are you going to be able to REPLACE easiest, when the time comes?? Because you will want to.... No matter which one you choose, once its gone, you are going to have moments of "I want that back".... Personally, I'd keep both and find some other way to raise the needed cash. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

February 11, 2021, 08:42 AM	#30
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Back in a Non-Free State Posts: 3,133	Keep the Sig. It's a classic but it's also more practical than the 1911 because you can slap a regular capacity mag on a rainy day. __________________ Simple as ABC . . . Always Be Carrying

February 11, 2021, 11:28 AM	#32
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,977	Personally, the Sig, hands down, no questuons asked. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

February 11, 2021, 07:13 AM	#29
redlightrich Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2016 Posts: 323	Being you don't say for how long, I would pick the 1911. I am not crazy about 9mm 1911, but if it were your "forever" keeper, spares will be easier to obtain. It is simple and functional, and easy to keep that way. The sig is nice, but in a forever situation, I say keep the 1911. Ask yourself, which one would be easier to fix if it had an issue? That may clear it up. Either way, good luck Rich

February 11, 2021, 02:03 PM	#33
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,850	Everyone has one?? I don't. I don't have a Tonka Toy bloat-butt 9mm designed for kiddies. OR a P-226. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

February 11, 2021, 06:03 PM	#34
jr24 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2011 Posts: 870	Have had both (ok my DW was a Valkyrie) and I kept the Sig because my WC EDC X9 does everything the 1911 does but better (actually it also outperforms the Sig, maybe I'll sell that some day too). That said, if it was just those two I would keep the DW because my back doesn't let me carry the heavy Sig all day without nightly and morning back pain, the CCO carries much easier for me.

February 12, 2021, 10:18 AM	#36
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	I guess it depends. Are these two guns your "for fun" only guns, and you already have carry pistols? If these are just the icing on the top, then you can throw utility out if your carry routine doesn't involve these. If you want some nostalgia / class, the 1911. If the sig is your one and only race gun, then the sig. If the Dan Wesson was just to practice in 9mm, it sounds like you have another nice 45 ACP somewhere, so you could sell the 9mm and not lose your only 1911 specimen. I would think the Sig would also keep its value just fine as Sig isn't going anywhere soon, having won the recent military contract. Basically, I think based on what you have already, intended use / wants, you might be able to find a reason for one or the other.

February 12, 2021, 10:21 AM	#37
insman1132 Member Join Date: August 1, 2009 Location: SW FL year around Posts: 56	Which ever one feels the most comfortable in your hand.

February 13, 2021, 08:47 AM	#38
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	The 1911. As far as comfort and great feel the 1911. Both great guns. Last edited by Carl the Floor Walker; February 13, 2021 at 08:54 AM.

February 13, 2021, 11:02 AM	#39
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	Both are great pistols.... I would likely keep the Sig, even though I'm not too sure about the optic... __________________ I always felt that if I got to the point where I thought it was time to bury my firearms, it was actually time to pick them up..

February 13, 2021, 01:26 PM	#40
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	Sig, but I don't have one. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 13, 2021, 02:59 PM	#41
FunGramps Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Leftern Washington Posts: 240	Love the 1911, but no. Keep the Sig. IMO a more reliable weapon, and I see it's ready to rock and roll. __________________ Finding a wise liberal is as easy as inventing perpetual motion.

February 13, 2021, 05:22 PM	#42
tomrkba Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2011 Posts: 751	SIG Legion ... not even close. I have Dan Wessons and am not impreessed with their reliability. One is at Nighthawk getting fixed.

February 13, 2021, 08:43 PM	#43
YankeeIronSights Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2012 Location: USA Posts: 261	Thanks everyone for your suggestions, comments and valuable feedback. After much deliberations and reviewing all of your shared personal experiences, I ended up selling the 1911. This was primarily a range gun that was purchased to help me practice with cheaper 9mm ammo. I own other nice 1911s in .45 acp and will continue to enjoy the platform, when ammo becomes available. I really like Sig Sauers. The P226 Legion SAO is an amazing pistol. It is a reliable tack driver out of the box. I think that keeping it was the right decision. I have adopted the P365 and the P365XL for every day carry. They are light, reliable and accurate. They have very nice sights too, with ten round capacity. When I retire and move to a free state, they will still be useful when carried with standard capacity magazines. Thanks again for all your comments and advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk