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New M11-A1. Remove the UID label or keep it???

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July 15, 2017, 03:25 PM
DukeMinski
New M11-A1. Remove the UID label or keep it???
Went to Gander Mtn today and a brand new M11-A1 followed me home.
I really couldn't leave it there . . . the display cases were almost empty and it looked so lonely.

Not sure if I like this UID label on the side of the frame though.

What say you? LEAVE IT ON -or- TAKE IT OFF?

If you say "Take It Off", whats a safe/easy way to get it off the frame?
July 15, 2017, 03:33 PM
12131
It's a gimmick. Take it off. A little oil will do it.

Or, if you just leave it on, after a few cycles of shooting and cleaning, it will peel off easily.


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July 15, 2017, 03:48 PM
gunguru123
So I decided to just let mine fall off, whenever. Now, around 4000 rounds later, through indoor, outdoor range visits, rain, sun and cleanings, it is still on lol. A piece has broken off the corner but it stays on. So I am going to see how long it goes.


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July 15, 2017, 03:51 PM
cherokee2u
Nice looking pistol. I have been wanting to get one in FDE.

Enjoy your new toy


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July 15, 2017, 08:13 PM
FenderBender
12131 is correct it's completely a gimmick, that said I'd personally do what gunguru's done.
July 15, 2017, 08:20 PM
Skins2881
Just let nature take it's course. It will fall off.

Gimmick or not, it's a great pistol that will provide you years of happiness. Enjoy!



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July 15, 2017, 08:32 PM
DukeMinski
Just got back from the range.
Sweet shooting gun and very accurate right out of the box.
Will try to post some pictures later.
July 15, 2017, 09:57 PM
lakeray
I've had Sigs since 1986, A P226 with mud rails, and of the 10+ since then the M11-A1 I have now is the best fitting...
Sticker? What sticker?



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July 15, 2017, 10:03 PM
titus66
We have two M11's...great guns; cheesy-gimmicky label, remove it!
July 15, 2017, 10:48 PM
Ironbutt
It'll come off itself eventually. Half of mine is torn off & the half that's still on is crooked. Doesn't bother me.


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July 15, 2017, 11:00 PM
DonDraper
I took mine off. It was crooked in the first place. Sometimes I wished I just left it be to see how long it would hold up on there...


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July 15, 2017, 11:29 PM
SigFan
I love my M11-A1; I predict you will, too.

The UID label will fall off on its own; kind of like the umbilical cord stub on a newborn... Big Grin


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July 16, 2017, 12:17 AM
copaup
Mine disappeared during the first range session. Granted, I got my M11A1 used, but still...

Now how will I be able to scan it back into the Armory?
July 16, 2017, 07:25 AM
jljones
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
It's a gimmick. Take it off. A little oil will do it.

Or, if you just leave it on, after a few cycles of shooting and cleaning, it will peel off easily.


Yeah, pretty much where I am at.




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July 16, 2017, 08:33 AM
stiab
Are these around $800 w/NS at Gander now? What's a good price for a NIB gun? Thanks...


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July 16, 2017, 08:43 AM
valkyrie1
I took mine off...
July 16, 2017, 09:19 AM
Redhookbklyn
I left it on and will let it wear off on its own.

The holster wear is starting to rub at a corner. Stubborn little bugger.



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July 16, 2017, 09:20 AM
DukeMinski
Stiab;
The GM store had it marked down to $759.
July 16, 2017, 12:21 PM
stiab
quote:
Originally posted by DukeMinski:
Stiab;
The GM store had it marked down to $759.

Thanks Duke, the local GM had them at $806 IIRC a couple weeks ago, going by there again tomorrow and take another look.


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