I've always liked the CCO-sized 1911s (Commander length barrel on an Officers size frame) and have had a couple of the older 1990s Springfield lightweight Compacts over the years. Sadly I sold them for a reason I can't remember and they're hard to find anymore.

Surfing around a few weeks ago and I ran across this Sig C3 1911. For whatever reason I'd forgotten about them but remember them from when they first came out (as the GSR model wasn't it?). Neat!

Got a fair deal on it so I purchased it. Arrived a week ago and I've put about 200 rounds through it so far. I'm having to make some adjustment to my grip as the first rounds were hitting left. I assume the shorter grip has something to do with that. More recent rounds are much better so I'm learning.

Anyway, while not a "classic" like the P220, P225, P226, etc., I like it and will likely keep it (I say likely because, as life has a funny way of happening, right after I purchased this I stumbled upon one of the 90s Springfield Compacts at auction. Placed a bid and, for $350, it was mine. Just waiting for it to arrive at my FFL).

Thought I'd share and see if there are any other C3 or CCO owners out there? Thanks.

I just recently bought a C3 just like yours, have put a fair amount of fmj and various defense ammo thru it with no problems. I like the Sig 1911's, I also have an ultra compact and a Nightmare Carry, they have all been reliable.

Bought one when they first came out and have loved it ever since especially after putting a set of Esmeralda’s thin grips on it. It was my primary carry gun for several years. Has always been 100% reliable with whatever I have shot through it, can’t say the same about my Colt Defender. Latest carry load has been Federal 230gr HST’s. It’s a great gun, but started carrying a Colt Defender, the shorter barrel just made it easier for OWB. Then I started carrying various P365 variations. It’s one I haven’t shot or carried in years and I’m not shooting IDPA league with a 1911 since moving to Alaska. Every time I think of thinning the herd, I look at it and go, “No I can’t sell a reliable, good shooting 1911…”

Like the CCO platform too.

Had, and sold, a C3. Missed it. Picked up a Nickel model a few years later, has the steel frame instead of the aluminum. really enjoy it, every once in a while I think about selling it, but it shoots so well, just keep hanging onto it.

I have the RCS version - the C3 after it was sent through the Sig Custom Shop

Adios,

Pizza Bob

I have a Dan Wesson Vigil CCO in .45, fantastic gun and heck of a value when they were available. Wish they weren’t discontinued as I would like to have its 9mm brother as well.

Here's a pic of one I took at SHOT 2007.



Dang, the highlights are blown out. That was careless of me.

Sits in my closet safe, needs to be cleaned up and lubed, think that will be my nightime project.