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Posted: 10/16/2014 6:05:33 AM EDT

I was looking at possibly getting a Sig Scorpion TB but then I noticed the Tactical Operations TB.

Can anyone tell me a bit about these handguns from experience?

Posted: 10/16/2014 8:27:15 AM EDT

[#1]

I have the Sig Stainless Carry. Best pistol I have ever owned and by far not the most expensive. I love mine!

Posted: 10/16/2014 8:36:40 AM EDT

[#2]

I have the Tacops sig. Very accurate, no stoppages after 500 rounds. Not the most expensive 1911 out there but you get a lot for your dollar.

In fact I am looking to add a C3 to my collection. their guns seem to be nice and tight witha good fit between frame and rail.

Shop around before buying. Going to the shops that usually sale guns cheap, the sigs are expensive. While going to one shop that usually has high prices, the sig 1911 are cheaper by 100+ bucks. the C3 I am looking at is 800 bucks while other shops have it 925.

Posted: 10/16/2014 8:51:05 AM EDT

[#3]

My Sig Scorpion TB is fun and accurate enough, just not the most accurate of the bunch, but a nice package for the price...

Posted: 10/16/2014 8:54:05 AM EDT

[#4]

I love my Sig Scorpion TB:

Posted: 10/16/2014 10:12:04 AM EDT

[#5]

Ditto on the scorpoin TB!!! I must have gotten a real good one, because its stupid accurate, and has not a had a single malfunction in almost 2k rounds. LOVE IT!!!

Posted: 10/16/2014 10:40:39 AM EDT

[#6]

I prefer the traditional lines of a non sig 1911 they do offer a "traditional" series or did.

The blocky slide doesn't do it for me.

You will need to make sure its a specific holster because the regular 1911 holsters wont fit them .

Posted: 10/16/2014 2:27:26 PM EDT

[#7]

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I prefer the traditional lines of a non sig 1911 they do offer a "traditional" series or did.

The blocky slide doesn't do it for me.

You will need to make sure its a specific holster because the regular 1911 holsters wont fit them .

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Most do fit. May have an issue with some kydex but most soft fit and I have a Blackhawk CQC that is an awesome fit
Buy online and save some cash!

Posted: 10/16/2014 2:58:32 PM EDT

[#8]

I had a scorpion. Loved it, got bored, traded it. I just traded back into a sig tacops TB. I have not shot it but I can say it is very similar to the scorpion and think it will suit me just fine.

Take a look at both. For what you pay, you do get a lot for your $.

Posted: 10/16/2014 6:44:38 PM EDT

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Most do Very few will actually fit. May have an issue with some kydex but most soft fit and I have a Blackhawk CQC that is an awesome fit
Buy online and save some cash!

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I prefer the traditional lines of a non sig 1911 they do offer a "traditional" series or did.

The blocky slide doesn't do it for me.

You will need to make sure its a specific holster because the regular 1911 holsters wont fit them .

Most do Very few will actually fit. May have an issue with some kydex but most soft fit and I have a Blackhawk CQC that is an awesome fit
Buy online and save some cash!

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I have been collecting/shooting/carrying 1911s for 25+years.
I had holsters from DeSantis, Galco, Safariland, Bianchi, Tom Threepersons, Milt Sparks, Wilson, etc. Out of 20 quality holsters I think the onky one that fit my Tac Ops was the same one you mentioned because it's a cheap oversized holster.
Earlier this year I received a 5.11 Tactical Always Be Ready Sig 1911 for review.
The only holster that would fit was the one 5.11 sent me that was nylon and oversized.

You can go the custom route and have one made to fit your pistol, but more manufacturers are getting on board and making holsters for the Sig profile.

That is really my only complaint about them. They run fine out of the box. My next 1911 will be another SIG and that's from someone with Colts, Springers and Wilsons in the safe.
As far as suppressors, I found the AAC EVO-45 a bit loud on them, but the TiRant-45 was as quiet as my suppressed USP.

Posted: 10/16/2014 8:40:02 PM EDT

[#10]

tacops and scorpion same gun

scorpion - color and grips

tacops, real magwell + 4 mags

thats about the only thing different other than the triggers

Posted: 10/16/2014 8:52:19 PM EDT

[#11]

SIG Nightmare Carry

100% reliable so far. The grip is unbelievable. Love it. Had a local guy make a horsehide holster for it.

Posted: 10/17/2014 12:43:28 AM EDT

[#12]

Thank you all for the information.

Posted: 10/20/2014 12:49:53 PM EDT

[#13]

I've had a few SIG 1911s and have always found them to be reliable and accurate. Like many "CNC" type guns, fit can vary slightly but they typically shoot well. I no longer have the TacOps Carry TB pictured, but do currently have a non-TB TacOps. And just like the others it has functioned perfectly so far. As I've said in other posts about SIG 1911s, SIG has really hit a sweet spot when it comes to fit, finish, features and price on their 1911 line IMHO.

Posted: 10/22/2014 2:48:12 PM EDT

[#14]

I LOVE my Scorpion TB and just purchased a Tac Ops for my stepfather just the other day. The Tac Ops does come with four mags vs two. Either way you will love which ever you choose.

Posted: 10/22/2014 6:53:57 PM EDT

[#15]

I bought a Tac Ops TB the other day. I was gonna get the Scorpion TB, but liked the fact the TacOps came with 4 mags, and the FDE guns are starting to outnumber my black guns, so I went with the TacOps. I love it!

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Posted: 10/22/2014 8:31:31 PM EDT

[#16]

My nightmare carry has been great. Very accurate.

However, I wish I held out for the Scorpion Carry TB. That would be my model of choice.

Posted: 10/24/2014 12:01:02 PM EDT

[#17]

I love mine. Functions perfectly both with my Ti-rant and without it.

Posted: 10/25/2014 6:31:56 PM EDT

[#18]

I have a Scorpion that is outstanding. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

Posted: 10/25/2014 6:37:00 PM EDT

[#19]

I went cheap and got a tacpac.
It ran a good 400 rounds without cleaning before it got so filthy the slide didnt want to go into battery.
Occasionally my lead reloads would get hung up on the feed ramp. Just shoot plated or fmj now