Sig Sauer Max Michel 1911

[jmi786]

I am considering getting into single stack. The Max 1911 looks like a decent piece out of the box.

I am not set up for reloading either cartridge yet, will be using Atlanta arms or similar in the beginning.

I am trying to decide what caliber would be best.

I'm guessing that .40 would be good for both minor and major.

Need some input.

[Hi-Power Jack]

If you're shooting only SS with Major loads, your best bet is the .45.

My opinion is worth every penny you just paid for it.

[Mhall]

If you're shooting only SS with Major loads, your best bet is the .45.

Unless you shoot LTD and already own a .40

The .40 does allow you to get 9 in a (box compliant) mag. I don't know that any of the 10 round mags fit in the box.

[jcc7x7]

I've owned the 45, it was a very nice pistol and would buy one again.

Went with all 40's for SS because I shoot limited and its easier with the one caliber.

10 round 40 mags did not work/function well for me, others have had some success

40 minor seems to shoot nicely, I use it for Steel matches.

I use 134/140gr bullets with my 180gr powder charge. No sight adjustment needed for SC matches in my guns

Summary buy the MAX in which ever caliber you find it in

[Rooskbar03]

Love mine. Looks great, shoots better. You'll need some better base plates for the magazines, the magwell makes it hard to seat mags as they are little below flush with a standard baseplate.

Edited April 29, 2016 by Rooskbar03

[Climbhard]

SS I prefer 45. In minor I'd go 9mm so i could load 10

[DukeEB]

I just got one of these, very nice! It feels really good in the hand.

[rolen1517]

If you shooting Limited its nice to be able to shoot the same ammo.

The .40 is much easier to do reloads since the more room in the mag.

[zzt]

45 and 40 can both be loaded to major or minor without compromise, and are both superior to 9mm in that regard. I love 45. I shoot it more than any other caliber. It is what I would shoot in SS, for no other reason that that's what my 1911s are chambered for.

That being said, if you are super competitive, being limited to 8 rounds can occasionally cost you some time in a sub-stage where you have to be more deliberate to avoid a possible standing reload.

I shoot 40 in Limited. Being able to start with 21 or 22 in the gun is a huge advantage, and a confidence booster. I can push harder on sub-stages, knowing that if I blow a shot I can make it up and never, ever have to worry about a standing reload. I also shoot minor loads at 138PF out of this gun for steel and unsanctioned matches where everything is scored the same. So if I were going to build another 1911 specifically for SS, it would be in 40sw. The extra 1 or 2 rounds in major is worth it. You can get the Tripp 10-round 40 mags to work, although you might have to fiddle with or replace the mag catch. Even if you stick with 9-round mags, it is still a clear advantage over 8.

I honestly don't see the point of any 9mm 1911, especially for SS. If that's all you have, go for it, but why limit yourself to minor if you have a choice.

Edited May 2, 2016 by zzt