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SIG Sauer 1911 Scorpion VS Kimber Desert Warrior

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SIG Sauer 1911 Scorpion

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84%

Critic Rating

2 Reviews

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97%

User Rating

29 Reviews

Kimber Desert Warrior

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80%

Critic Rating

1 Reviews

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90%

User Rating

7 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

5.67 Yeets

Damage

5.67 Yeets

10-50 yards

Range

10-50 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

8+1 rounds

Capacity

7+1 rounds

N/A

Mobility

1978

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$1169.64

Used Price:

$1169.64

New Price:

$1299.60

MSRP:

$810.73

Used Price:

$810.73

New Price:

$861.40

Gun Specifications

Specifications

SIG Sauer 1911 Scorpion

Kimber Desert Warrior

Weight

32.6 oz

Length

10.8

Action

Single

Single

Caliber

.45 ACP

.45 ACP

Capacity

8+1

7+1

Finish

Tan

Flat Dark Earth

Gun Type

Semi-Automatic Pistol

Sights

Night Sights

Night Sights

Grip

Hogue

G-10 (Composite)

Barrel Length

5"

5.31"

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

SIG Sauer 1911 Scorpion

AMERICAN INGENUITY MEETS EUROPEAN REFINEMENT The legendary 1911 design has been brought into the 21st century with the refinement todays shooters demand. The SIG SAUER 1911 proves that close tolerances equal complete reliability and need not be incompatible in an off-the-shelf pistol. SIG SAUER has introduced clean, distinct lines that American shooters have embraced, while retaining the crisp trigger pull, classic ergonomics, and exceptional accuracy they expect. The 1911 Scorpion is truely unique, from its desert tan Cerakote coated stainless frame and slide. Complete with a 5.0 lb SAO trigger, 8 round magazine, and low-profile night sights. The 1911 Scorpion features Hogue's innovative Magwell Grip Set. The advanced design combines grip plates and main spring housing in an integrated magazine well extension that promotes rapid magazine changes. Manufactured from G10, the Magwell Grips provide strength and light weight in a highly functional assembly. The grips feature Hogue's Piranha texture for excellent retention in any environment and come in a multi-layer green and black pattern that accents the Scorpion's Cerakote Flat Dark Earth finish.   Trigger Pull SA 5 lbs   Sights Low-Profile Night Sights   Grips Hogue Custom G10 Grips   Frame Finish FDE Cerakote   Slide Finish FDE Cerakote   Accessory Rail Yes

Kimber Desert Warrior

Accuracy and dependability right out of the box. Made in America. The choice of Americas best shooters. Kimber is the most popular 1911 pistol in the world and Kimber quality is unequaled by any other manufacturer. The Custom family is where it all began. The Kimber Custom sets the performance standard for production 1911 pistols. Desert Warrior Based on specialized pistols built for United States Marines assigned to Central Command. Specifications Height (inches) 90 to barrel: 5.25 Length (inches): 8.7 Service melt Recoil spring (pounds): 16.0 Standard military length guide rod Frame Material: Steel Finish: Dark Earth KimPro II frame finish Width (inches): 1.28 1913 Picatinny Rail Slide Material: Steel Finish: Dark Earth KimPro II slide finish Front serrations Barrel Material: Steel, match grade Stainless steel match grade bushing Twist rate (left hand): 16 Sights Tactical Wedge Tritium night sights, fixed Radius (inches): 6.8 Grips Kimber G-10 tactical grips Trigger Solid Aluminum, match grade Factory setting (approximate pounds): 4.0 - 5.0

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