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M11-A1 Compared to 229
May 25, 2017, 08:40 PM
SSAreGreatM11-A1 Compared to 229
Is there much difference between the M11-A1 and the regular 229 regarding weight concealability, and recoil?
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May 25, 2017, 08:42 PM
12131quote:
Originally posted by SSAreGreat:
Is there much difference between the M11-A1 and the regular 229 regarding weight concealability, and recoil?
No. They are both P229s. Only real/major difference is the rail of the regular P229 vs non-rail M11A1.
Q
May 26, 2017, 05:37 AM
Billy346The M11-A1 also has phosphated internals and the older ones had chrome lined barrels. (Of course, this had nothing to do with recoil or handling)
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May 26, 2017, 06:41 AM
Skins2881Badass sticker on the slide let's everyone know you are an operator.
Jesse
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12131quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
Badass sticker on the slide let's everyone know you are an operator.
That's right. Forgot all about that.
Q
May 26, 2017, 08:02 AM
sugerwaterA P229 in 9mm without a rail is the same gun basically as a M11A1.
M11A1 gets coated parts ,extra laser engraving and 228 grips.
A P229 in .40/357 has a wider slide then a 9mm and most likely a rail.
Almost forget about the soon to fall off combat sticker.
My M11A1 is my #1. Could be the only pistol I'd own if it ever went that far.
May 26, 2017, 08:21 AM
jnichols2I'm gonna step in with a non scientific input.
There's just "something" about a M11-A1 when you hold it in your hand.
It somehow seems to have a better balance than a standard P229, and it shoots better.
It is possible that mine is just one of the top 10% of the manufacturing process.
But several other M11-A1 owners have said the same thing.
May 26, 2017, 08:57 AM
Skins2881quote:
Originally posted by jnichols2:
I'm gonna step in with a non scientific input.
There's just "something" about a M11-A1 when you hold it in your hand.
It somehow seems to have a better balance than a standard P229, and it shoots better.
It is possible that mine is just one of the top 10% of the manufacturing process.
But several other M11-A1 owners have said the same thing.
It's my #1 fav, battles with my legion for top spot. Mine had a AEP done at SIG the trigger is on par or better than my legion. I'm torn every time a "if you could only have one SIG" thread comes up. The only problem I have with it was that it has a short reach trigger which I haven't bothered to change yet. Also when I first got it I had to have extractor replaced.
No one mentioned yet the Short Reset Trigger is stock, but option on 229.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis May 27, 2017, 06:24 AM
HayesGreenerquote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
Badass sticker on the slide let's everyone know you are an operator.
That's right. Forgot all about that.
Until you clean it with Hoppes and the sticker falls off.........
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May 27, 2017, 08:34 AM
The_Watcherquote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
quote:
Originally posted by jnichols2:
I'm gonna step in with a non scientific input.
There's just "something" about a M11-A1 when you hold it in your hand.
It somehow seems to have a better balance than a standard P229, and it shoots better.
It is possible that mine is just one of the top 10% of the manufacturing process.
But several other M11-A1 owners have said the same thing.
It's my #1 fav, battles with my legion for top spot. Mine had a AEP done at SIG the trigger is on par or better than my legion. I'm torn every time a "if you could only have one SIG" thread comes up. The only problem I have with it was that it has a short reach trigger which I haven't bothered to change yet. Also when I first got it I had to have extractor replaced.
No one mentioned yet the Short Reset Trigger is stock, but option on 229.
The thing I noticed about shooting the P228 (1994 and 1993) next to the M11 is the P228 handles/balances better for me UNTIL I SHOOT IT. On the clock under the stress of a timer I can drive the M11 faster than the P228. My P228's are now gone, and I have 2 M11's.
May 27, 2017, 08:35 AM
The_Watcherquote:
Originally posted by HayesGreener:
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
Badass sticker on the slide let's everyone know you are an operator.
That's right. Forgot all about that.
Until you clean it with Hoppes and the sticker falls off.........
Total gimmick, but mine come off and get stuck to the outside of the box.
May 27, 2017, 10:48 AM
CPTKILLER)
Something for those on the fence.
May 27, 2017, 11:07 AM
soggy_spinoutquote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
Badass sticker on the slide let's everyone know you are an operator.
That's right. Forgot all about that.
Yup. When all of those spy satellites looking down on your op get a fix on that logo, you will have most definitely 'made it'.
The M11-A1 feels just like a P229-1 no-rail to me, just like it should. They weigh the same, they use the same basic components with some variation on finishing. Any other differences is due to the magic of marketing.
May 27, 2017, 11:59 AM
Skins2881quote:
But it's hideous looking though.
Jesse
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