Just picked mine up today. Ran 20 rounds of Sig hollow points and 100 of Federal 230 grain round ball. Not one hiccup. Can't wait to see how she runs after about 500 rounds or so. Beautiful gun. Even more beautiful in person
I had the exact same gun a few years back except mine was the Nightmare color scheme. It did still have the round slide though which i was proud of cause thats very rare on the Nightmares. My general take on it is that its a fantastic 1911. Im a 1911 guy and have had many and that one is one of the best. Now i will say its not THE best, but its close. My #1 pro would be accessories. You really get a lot for the price. Especially with the sights, those are above and beyond the best feature. Phenomenal sights. My #1 con would be materials, which really isnt a big deal to me but some 1911 guys are very picky about that stuff. They do use quite a few MIM parts on it, especially for the controls of the gun. To me, id gladly trade off the cost of higher quality controls to help afford the sights and checkering. They put the quality where it counts as far as im concerned. The accuracy i got out of mine was typical. Nothing spectacular but then again this is meant as a carry gun, not a competition gun so no worries there. The finish is very very good. Closing comments, if you want the best quality buy a Colt. If you want the ultimate carry 1911 out of the box, buy the Sig.
Thank you for doing this video. I am looking to buy one and 2 years later I think you are still the only one with a video of this model. It looks good.
I finally put my hands on one of these at aa local gun show yesterday, it was nice! Guy wanted to much for it. It is on my wish list for sure! Great video, thanks for sharing!
I know this 1911 has been out now probably 10 years plus but I just found 1 new and bought it. Would you happen to still have yours? And could you possibly do a long term review if you still do? Great video I’m glad to see a 1911 that looks like everyone has had great luck with. Thanks
Slim grip, my gun is called fast back but bobtail is the same. Yes there from vz again these are the slim model don’t know exact model because both them a long while ago
That's one SWEET pistol. I'me interested in Commander style bobtail or fastback type handle. Great informative vid. You did not say, unless I missed it, is that an all steel gun or some type of lightweight carry frame? The $1K, I believe is reasonable for Sig quality. Thanks for telling us about the new Sig.
I left a comment on the Sig Scorpion last week. I purchased one after watching your video. I am having problems on the VZ website ordering the grips. Way to many options and not a user friendly interface. Would you please point me in the right direction. I don’t know how to order them. I have small hands And I like a smooth grip. Do I pick AMBI safety! Do I pick mag release?
Toy notice any slide wobble with your sig Sauer emperor fast back? I have minimal movement with my slide to frame fit. I talked to sig sauer an they said that its a production gun an that that it is with in spec if its not an Outrageous wobble.
That's a standard production 1911... not semi custom. surly not a full custom, that pistol was assembled from a box/bin of parts and very minimal fitting on controls, slide to receiver fit, hammer, mainspring housing. Believe it or not, your barrel lock up, when slide is in full battery is of more concern regarding accuracy. Also too, it's controversial but I feel a little slop is a good thing for reliability. I have personally seen $5,000 custom 1911's with ultra tight tolerance jam every type way because it got a little dirt or sand... so said... personally, I think it was hanging up from it's own carbon build up of around 500rds. Seems a happy medium is perfect for 1911's not too much slop for accuracy, not crazy tight tolerance for reliability. Sorry for the rant, but if the slop is really bothering you, you can always make any production 1911 a semi-custom. Look Into wicked custom, Ed brown, Wilson, and my favorite Turnbull.
How are those sig magazines working for you? I seen some at Cabelas on sale and was wondering if they're worth it or if I should just spend the money on a Tripp Cobra mag.
i love that black barrel. i watched part of this video yesterday and part today, so i dont remember, but are those vz grips stock? seems odd since they always use hogue g10's. i have two sets of hogue g10 grips on both of my mk25-d's.
okay, so between this one and the ATI FXH45? I almost bought the other Scorpion version that has the rail about two weeks ago, but a little over $1,000 for it..
+1yankeecowboy what is your opinion of the finish and over built of the gun I bought a scorpion carry brand new and got a crap finish and I chose this as my replacement
+Ryan Utley I think it's pretty durable on mine because I raked a metal pic across the slide finish and it didn't scratch. worse case down the road you have it cerakoted again.
+1yankeecowboy what what I know it's a Nitron finish on those not cerakote which in my opinion unless it is properly applied that the finish fails within months which is what happened to my scorpion
I just bought this gun and it's fantastic except when they installed the sights at the factory they scrapped the bottom of the grooves in the slide for the front and rear sights, so much so that some of the FDE coating was removed down to bare metal. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this?
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Just picked mine up today. Ran 20 rounds of Sig hollow points and 100 of Federal 230 grain round ball. Not one hiccup. Can't wait to see how she runs after about 500 rounds or so. Beautiful gun. Even more beautiful in person
Durhamite77 I have north of 1000 rounds and still no issues, yes this is one of my favorites in my collection
Guys I just bought one, how are yalls holding up??
@@yankeecowboy how about different kinds of hallowpoint ammos?
@@gutadin5 federal hst are what i run. Hadn't tried many others
I’ve had mine for three years now, best 1911 I’ve shot! Had to change out the crappy mags for Wilson Combat though.
I had the exact same gun a few years back except mine was the Nightmare color scheme. It did still have the round slide though which i was proud of cause thats very rare on the Nightmares. My general take on it is that its a fantastic 1911. Im a 1911 guy and have had many and that one is one of the best. Now i will say its not THE best, but its close. My #1 pro would be accessories. You really get a lot for the price. Especially with the sights, those are above and beyond the best feature. Phenomenal sights. My #1 con would be materials, which really isnt a big deal to me but some 1911 guys are very picky about that stuff. They do use quite a few MIM parts on it, especially for the controls of the gun. To me, id gladly trade off the cost of higher quality controls to help afford the sights and checkering. They put the quality where it counts as far as im concerned. The accuracy i got out of mine was typical. Nothing spectacular but then again this is meant as a carry gun, not a competition gun so no worries there. The finish is very very good. Closing comments, if you want the best quality buy a Colt. If you want the ultimate carry 1911 out of the box, buy the Sig.
Evan B very true, I have many 1911's and the sigs are great.
The accuracy out of mine is ridiculous, tack driver all day long.
Had mine since Christmas because of your video. carrying first time tomorrow after some long testing and training..
Thank you for doing this video. I am looking to buy one and 2 years later I think you are still the only one with a video of this model. It looks good.
toyotrustPR thank you for watching, only thing that makes mine look different is i put vz grips on her. One of my favorite 1911's too carry.
I have never ever liked a flat dark earth pistol...Until now, that is awesome! And the grips look perfect.
+poisonfangs85 Ha Ha ME EITHER
I finally put my hands on one of these at aa local gun show yesterday, it was nice! Guy wanted to much for it. It is on my wish list for sure! Great video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching
I know this 1911 has been out now probably 10 years plus but I just found 1 new and bought it. Would you happen to still have yours? And could you possibly do a long term review if you still do? Great video I’m glad to see a 1911 that looks like everyone has had great luck with. Thanks
Thinking about picking this up.. great review.. you still have and like it?
Oh yes, never leaving my collection unless taken away lol
Wow that is just Beautiful
What specific grips, color and style (bobtail, round butt, etc) are those from VZ Grips? I like that look.
Slim grip, my gun is called fast back but bobtail is the same. Yes there from vz again these are the slim model don’t know exact model because both them a long while ago
What color are the grips called please
That's one SWEET pistol. I'me interested in Commander style bobtail or fastback type handle. Great informative vid. You did not say, unless I missed it, is that an all steel gun or some type of lightweight carry frame? The $1K, I believe is reasonable for Sig quality. Thanks for telling us about the new Sig.
it's steel, not light but not to heavy.
thanks for watching
I appreciate ya get'in back to me. I enjoy your videos. Straight information and of course your opinion but no BS. Keep 'em com'in man.
+joe batters thanks my friend it means allot.
I know you said it’s a VZ grip. But what model is that? Looks good.
Love mine. Best 1911 I've had. Get some Wilsons tho. Factory mags suck.
What are the grips you have? I just ordered the same gun
Damn...a emperor scorpion bobtail!
I have the full size with rail
But I LIKE THIS ONE!!
thanks
I just bought this gun on consignment with the exact same custom grips!
Sweet Looking Shooter Bro!
+The Lone Patriot 111 Thanks my friend.
Are these Compact or Fullsize grips? I don't see many with the rounded bottom on their site for Compact/Thin? Nice review.
There thin grips just don’t remember we’re on the website they are it’s been a long time since I bought them
I left a comment on the Sig Scorpion last week.
I purchased one after watching your video.
I am having problems on the VZ website ordering the grips. Way to many options and not a user friendly interface.
Would you please point me in the right direction.
I don’t know how to order them.
I have small hands And I like a smooth grip. Do I pick AMBI safety!
Do I pick mag release?
I did the slim grips because I have small hands as well but it was so long ago
I agree with you it would be even better with a rail. awesome looking fun
Beautiful gun
Toy notice any slide wobble with your sig Sauer emperor fast back? I have minimal movement with my slide to frame fit. I talked to sig sauer an they said that its a production gun an that that it is with in spec if its not an
Outrageous wobble.
Mine has been solid
That's a standard production 1911... not semi custom. surly not a full custom, that pistol was assembled from a box/bin of parts and very minimal fitting on controls, slide to receiver fit, hammer, mainspring housing. Believe it or not, your barrel lock up, when slide is in full battery is of more concern regarding accuracy. Also too, it's controversial but I feel a little slop is a good thing for reliability. I have personally seen $5,000 custom 1911's with ultra tight tolerance jam every type way because it got a little dirt or sand... so said... personally, I think it was hanging up from it's own carbon build up of around 500rds. Seems a happy medium is perfect for 1911's not too much slop for accuracy, not crazy tight tolerance for reliability.
Sorry for the rant, but if the slop is really bothering you, you can always make any production 1911 a semi-custom. Look Into wicked custom, Ed brown, Wilson, and my favorite Turnbull.
How is the recoil by comparison to a full size 1911?
No difference it's a smooth shooter
1yankeecowboy I didn’t even see that you replied! Thanks man!!
@@BigHead104 I try to respond to every comment
How are those sig magazines working for you? I seen some at Cabelas on sale and was wondering if they're worth it or if I should just spend the money on a Tripp Cobra mag.
there really good mags on par with cobra mags.
I love the bobbed grip, nice looking pistol bro.
thanks Dave
I found my first 1911 gun. Thanks
Where did u get the grips?? Thanks in advance
straight from vz
on there site the only fastback model is fastback carry? is this the model that you have
Bryson Wilkinson I have the traditional carry model
Did you get Failure to Feeds when you used the froglube?
my slide locked up with frog lube, I switched to breakthrough clean very happy with it.
Good to know thanks a lot for the info
i love that black barrel. i watched part of this video yesterday and part today, so i dont remember, but are those vz grips stock? seems odd since they always use hogue g10's. i have two sets of hogue g10 grips on both of my mk25-d's.
Tyson Stites no there not stock I put them on, came with black grips but I think these look amazing on it.
I have the sig 1911 spartan..love it
do you think this would make a good first 1911 and more than likely my only 1911?
Bryson Wilkinson absolutely
Did you find it necessary to change bushings when you changed to the VZ slim grips?
no but I think I'm going to
+1yankeecowboy Be careful not to cross thread those new slim bushings. Easy to do! Good review BTW.
+Tom Powers thanks tom, and good point.
Looks sharp!
thanks
Are your VZ grips color "Hyena Brown" Thanks
Yes they are
1yankeecowboy thanks
Excellent video and beautiful handgun.
Javier Licourt thanks my friend!
nice review brother i feel like i need a 1911 lol long time before i cant afford one tho
+NBUhunting thanks bro but you'll have one in your collection one day.
Looks Sharp. I'm a 220 guy but this scorpion is tempting.
okay, so between this one and the ATI FXH45?
I almost bought the other Scorpion version that has the rail about two weeks ago, but a little over $1,000 for it..
Todd Ullmann there both swett shooters that would be a tuff choice....
This one caught my eye as soon as I saw it I have a few questions thi
ask here or go to my Facebook page for quicker response.
+1yankeecowboy what is your opinion of the finish and over built of the gun I bought a scorpion carry brand new and got a crap finish and I chose this as my replacement
+Ryan Utley I think it's pretty durable on mine because I raked a metal pic across the slide finish and it didn't scratch. worse case down the road you have it cerakoted again.
+1yankeecowboy what what I know it's a Nitron finish on those not cerakote which in my opinion unless it is properly applied that the finish fails within months which is what happened to my scorpion
+Ryan Utley yeah it's nitron but holding up well so far.
Maybe someone asked but what is the part number on those VZ grips?
bmwrrt82 not sure there on the pistol now,there the slim model if that helps
They are "VZ Operator" in Hyena Brown.
No part number.
Great job, as always!
thanks tom lol, got from a great shop.
I just bought this gun and it's fantastic except when they installed the sights at the factory they scrapped the bottom of the grooves in the slide for the front and rear sights, so much so that some of the FDE coating was removed down to bare metal. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this?
smaller safeties are typical on carry model 1911 guns. you don't want a big old anchor hanging off the side. to catch everything on the way.
D-op1 yeah that's a good reason. I'm used to the bigger size on most 1911's
Series 70 or 80?
OK...series 80...Gotcha.
David Casey 80 has firing pin block
Nice review . . . thank yoi.
R
Rachel W thanks for watching
i want one ing 357 sig.
Still using the DeSantis holster? Found anything else you like?
hey bud, I like those VZ grips. Can you tell me what they're called or give me an item number? thanks
there the operator model in hyena brown and mine are the slim version.
+1yankeecowboy thanks
Thanks for the information. I will pass on a series 80
Really like it. Just wished it had a light rail. 😩
Nice
How are you carrying it great video thanks
+MrBren10mm for now a desantis leather holster.
🤘🏼
Maybe you know...The mags are made by Mec-Gar..like all Sig's mags.
didn't know that, thanks
How do you know? Where did you read that?
I had to quit watching because I searched for a Commander in 357 Sig. Is this Sig in .45 ACP? 40 S&W? .22 Long Rifle? 9mm? 454 Casul?
Jimmy Lester 45acp sorry for not being clear in video or in description.
This gun would look like total shit with a rail. But then, those grips look like shit, they don't follow the contour of the fastback at all.