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M11B celebrating Independence Day

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July 04, 2019, 09:19 PM
12131
M11B celebrating Independence Day
Original look





Swapped the thin trigger for old fatty (actually, a GGI P-SAIT), and stock grips for Aluminum Checkered.
Had to celebrate yesterday, since today was booked for something else.







Ready for homeland defense Cool

One trip, and that UID sticker has slipped off, as expected.




Q






July 04, 2019, 09:52 PM
David Lee
Not very powerful ammo cuz it didn't damage the carpet at all.. Big Grin. Whats with the cool yellow manual Q? Wish we could read that cover better.
July 04, 2019, 10:23 PM
12131
quote:
Originally posted by David Lee:
Not very powerful ammo cuz it didn't damage the carpet at all.. Big Grin. Whats with the cool yellow manual Q? Wish we could read that cover better.

It's just the M11 US Army manual, David.

Not powerful? It ripped the target in half, right there. Big Grin


Q






July 05, 2019, 07:00 AM
billpocz
It is a work of art, Q!

Your photos really rock!!

Bill




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July 05, 2019, 12:58 PM
Greymann
Ausgezeichnet

Thanks for posting, never saw a "B" up close excellent pictures. Smile
July 05, 2019, 01:00 PM
rscalzo
Mine sits in the box unfired.


Richard Scalzo
Epping, NH

http://www.bigeastakitarescue.net
July 05, 2019, 01:39 PM
12131
quote:
Originally posted by rscalzo:
Mine sits in the box unfired.

Well, what are you waiting for? Big Grin


Q






July 05, 2019, 01:54 PM
CPTKILLER
Nice photos!
July 05, 2019, 03:43 PM
randyman
Nice photos, nice shooting, and great pictures. I never have seen the M11B model. I'm sure there is a thread out there, but what are the significant differences between the M11A and the M11B?
July 05, 2019, 03:57 PM
12131
quote:
Originally posted by randyman:
...but what are the significant differences between the M11A and the M11B?


Short answer:
M11B is P228.
M11A1 is P229.

Long answer:
M11B is the real US military M11. SIG put the "B" after the "M11" to sell on the commercial market. More detail on this gun is >> HERE <<.

M11A1 is simply a non-rail P229 that SIG rebadged as M11-A1 at conception as a marketing gimmick to fool some folks into thinking that it was an upgraded P228 that the military actually adopted and used, when in fact, they never did.


Q






July 05, 2019, 04:09 PM
Redhookbklyn
Great pictures as always, Q. Thanks, hope you and yours had an enjoyable holiday.



“There is love in me the likes of which you’ve never seen. There is rage in me the likes of which should never escape."
—Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

July 05, 2019, 08:36 PM
00464b
Very nice
July 07, 2019, 10:49 AM
pocketgecko
Lucky goat...I have been trying to get one of those for years. Offered a P228 and a pile of cash and still no joy. One day...one day.


Terrible terrible boating accident.....
July 07, 2019, 10:54 AM
RHINOWSO
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by rscalzo:
Mine sits in the box unfired.

Well, what are you waiting for? Big Grin


Someone to make him an offer he can't refuse!



Personally, someone jonesing for one should just get a mid-90s P228 and have US / M11 engraved on the frame.
July 07, 2019, 03:01 PM
Nick B
Nice. So I take it the M11B isn’t made anymore ?
July 07, 2019, 04:32 PM
dog44
For some reason my eyes are drawn to the flag in the background. It really has character.
July 07, 2019, 06:29 PM
pocketgecko
There were only 50 or so of them ever released if I remember right. You could get $2K for that pistol easy.


Terrible terrible boating accident.....
July 07, 2019, 06:35 PM
RHINOWSO
quote:
Originally posted by Nick B:
Nice. So I take it the M11B isn’t made anymore ?
IIRC, it was never really made, but some leftover contract guns and a couple of CPOs that couldn't be sold as "M11" for contractual (?) / military reasons, but they were marked "M11" - so SIG added the "B" at the end.

Collectors fawn over them since they are "legit" M11s, which are really just P228. But like I said, if I wanted one to commemorate my 100+ missions flying with one, I'd just buy an older German P228 for $500-700 and have the US / M11 added to the frame by an engraver.
July 07, 2019, 11:22 PM
David Lee
quote:
Originally posted by rscalzo:
Mine sits in the box unfired.
Wouldn't mind at all seeing a pic or two. We'll wait right here.. Wink
July 08, 2019, 06:19 AM
12131
quote:
Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by rscalzo:
Mine sits in the box unfired.

Well, what are you waiting for? Big Grin


Someone to make him an offer he can't refuse!

.

Considering the M11B was sold originally for $900 from the Pro Shop, there is no way he could lose money presently, even if he were to shoot it.


Q