MikieM Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) I just purchased a Sig Max 1911 in 9mm. From what I've read the gun is pretty much ready to compete other than perhaps doing a trigger job. Does anyone have any experience with this particular firearm? Edited August 27, 2018 by MikieM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergus Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) I own two in 40cal. All I did was a trigger job so they are now 2.5lbs. Also as I shoot IPSC. had to change out the ice to an Ed Brown so they'd fit the box. IMHO the plastic insert may not standup well (pun intended) to heavy use but as I say that's just a guess because I changed it out before really giving it a chance. Really like mine and they run well. Edited August 27, 2018 by Fergus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSandMan491 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Odd that it didn't fit in the box with the ICE. The Sig Max is series 80 right? If I were you, I'd buy the series 80 conversion kit (a few little block-off plugs and plates), and pick up a drop in trigger setup from Brazos or Dawson. All you need to fit is the Thumb Safety locking block usually. It's a bear the first time you do it, but just go slow, find some youtube videos, and make sure you do all your safety checks when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I picked up a .40 a few years ago and replaced the series 80 stuff with a spacer and started shooting it. Has been a great gun, decided to get one in .45 ACP as a shooter and also a backup if I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeski Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I have one in 40sw and changed out the trigger to a x-line and replaced the series 80 parts with a spacer. Runs well and is a great gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Took Max to the range earlier with a hundred rounds of 147 FPs atop 3.5 grains of N320. One of the worst set of 5 shot groups I ever shot in my life. If this gun is accurate it isn't with 147 grain bullets. Going to try some 124s tomorrow. The trigger sucks. It breaks at 4 pounds even. Going to have to do a trigger job and also get rid of the series 80 safety stuff. The front sight is too high for my tastes, with the 147s. It causes the rear to be elevated to the point where it's almost wobbly. I hope the 124s will print high so I can bring the rear sight down. The mags that come with the gun are 8 round Wilson's. Can't use them. For $1400.00 this thing is a loser, so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillywig Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 49 minutes ago, MikieM said: Took Max to the range earlier with a hundred rounds of 147 FPs atop 3.5 grains of N320. One of the worst set of 5 shot groups I ever shot in my life. If this gun is accurate it isn't with 147 grain bullets. Going to try some 124s tomorrow. The trigger sucks. It breaks at 4 pounds even. Going to have to do a trigger job and also get rid of the series 80 safety stuff. The front sight is too high for my tastes, with the 147s. It causes the rear to be elevated to the point where it's almost wobbly. I hope the 124s will print high so I can bring the rear sight down. The mags that come with the gun are 8 round Wilson's. Can't use them. For $1400.00 this thing is a loser, so far. Does not sound like you are a fan. Curious if any you single stackers has tried one of these https://ruger.com/products/sr1911/specSheets/6759.html I had one of the 45s when they first came out. I had a hard time complaining about anything on that gun - especially for the price. Wish I would not have sold it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 I'll work through the problems. Install a shim and get rid of the 80s safety. Do a trigger job. Change out the front sight if I have to. Such is life, but I'm damned tired of hearing... "ready to compete right out of the box." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, MikieM said: I'm damned tired of hearing... "ready to compete right out of the box." No such off the shelf animal exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 30 minutes ago, Sarge said: No such off the shelf animal exists. Ain't it the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacB Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I heard that these use the same slide for 9mm and 40. If that's the case, you could have a dual caliber gun with an extra barrel. Are you able to fit a 40sw round in the breach face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexV Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I've really enjoyed mine in .40. It was reliable right out of the box with Wilson 10mm mags and long OAL ammo. I too removed the series 80 garbage and performed a trigger job. Great factory option for SS, however, they recently discontinued the .40 model. I wish I had bought a second when they were readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 2 hours ago, IsaacB said: I heard that these use the same slide for 9mm and 40. If that's the case, you could have a dual caliber gun with an extra barrel. Are you able to fit a 40sw round in the breach face? I'll try it and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 hour ago, AlexV said: I've really enjoyed mine in .40. It was reliable right out of the box with Wilson 10mm mags and long OAL ammo. I too removed the series 80 garbage and performed a trigger job. Great factory option for SS, however, they recently discontinued the .40 model. I wish I had bought a second when they were readily available. There is no question as to it's reliability. 200 rounds down the tube and no malfunctions at all. As soon as the spacer comes in I'll do a trigger job. And while I'm at it I'm going to change the trigger. I'm not a big fan of flat triggers. A stiff 4 pound pull would also affect off-hand accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 I'm warming up to it a little. No doubt about it the gun is good-looking. The checkering is just about right. Not too fine, not too coarse. And the sights are first-class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Removing the Series 80 parts alone will be a big improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Will_M said: Removing the Series 80 parts alone will be a big improvement. No doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlrock Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) I converted mine from a series 80 to 70, did a little trigger work, and changed the mag well to a Dan Wesson ss one for better weight and balance. Managed to get the trigger below 3 lbs. Edited August 29, 2018 by rlrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Question, please. Will installing a narrower front sight (90 thousandth) tend to open up a group, or have no effect? I'm thinking about changing to a 15 thousandths shorter front sight that is .090 thousandths wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I went to a .090 on mine. All my guns have that width front. Whether or not it effects your group is probably on you. Equal height, equal light it should hit where you aim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 I removed the series 80 stuff and installed a shim. I took out the stainless guide rod and put back the original parts. The recoil spring is 9 pounds and the mainspring is 17. Trigger pull is now 2 pounds 15 ounces on average. Come Winter I'll have our local gunsmith do a proper trigger job. I would like to see it at 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds. I think adding the guide rod caused the accuracy to decline. The frame and slide comes hand fitted from the factory shop and when the guide rod was installed some internal binding may have occurred. Just a guess though. Anyway, accuracy is good now and reliability appears to be 100% with RN bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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