Sig Sauer M11-A1 Review
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- In this video, Allen reviews the Sig Sauer M11-A1 in 9mm. Thanks for watching and we would greatly appreciate it if you would take the time to like this video, leave a comment down below, and subscribe to our channel.
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My very first handgun is a P228 I bought new in Dec 1993. Still have it.
Same story here, keeps us safe every night
Jun Alcanites Got mine with the money I made doing security during the LA riots? German P 228. My primary too, why deny perfection. Took it to Gunsite too, it sang. Just yesterday I upgraded sights to include a luminous dot on the front one.
Same here bro and my EDC.
My EDC is a P229. It sits in my hand as if it were custom designed for it. Never had a hand gun that felt so natural to hold.
Same.
I hear u.
Thats so strange because the P226 and P228 feel like im holding a brick. I feel like I have to reach my trigger finger around my middle finger to get to the trigger. Its excruciatingly uncomfortable to me. But the P320 feels great, love it. I own two of them and look forward to buying a third.
Mine also is the 229 in 40 S and W.
Agreed!
I own a West German made 228 that I've owned several years , I have most all SIG pistols and the 228 is my favorite, shot 300 rounds today out of it
The M11A-1 comes stock with the SRT (Short Reset Trigger) system(trigger reset after first pull is very short) and a light thin physical trigger known as the (SRT) Short Reach Trigger. I own one of these M11A-1's and I love it!! I have done a few modifications to mine. This is the gun I take when I go to tactical handgun training classes, and it would be the gun I would take if I had to pick a sidearm for a real live combat scenario.
Great information in an exceptionally polished and professional presentation. Really well done. Hat tip to you, Sir - thanks much for this!
The M11-A1 has both of SIGs SRTs. The Short Reach Trigger, thinner and excellent for smaller hands and the Short Reset Trigger with far less travel to reset. The Short Reset Trigger is actually a sear and safety kit, it does not alter the trigger at all.
Proud Sig M11-A1 owner!
This pistol was built with very tight tolerance.
Accurate right out of the box and reliable.
No wonder it’s a $1,000 pistol.
I bought one in factory coyote tan ceracote about 8 years ago for 850. Love it, will never part from it even though it's worth about double what I payed for it now.
I have a New West German marked in the Original gray cardboard box less than 100 rounds thru it I hated the long reset on the Trigger. Like after the first shot the trigger is not their so I put it away. I paid 640.00 for it new.
Allen does a great job, as always.
You’re lucky & blessed to have him.
John
Former Army
Former LE
I carried the Sig P228 for many years. It was sublime.
P226, 9 mil, Made in West Germany was and still is my favorite to this very day.
@@HighSpeedNoDrag got one of those W. German P226’s as well. Now looking at this M11 real hard.
@@HighSpeedNoDrag Bought my P226 in 1989, my first pistol ever. Still have it and nothing shoots like it.
@@drbobvs As it should be Sir.
Carried Sigs since 1987. West German made 226 and 220 were my first, in 90 picked up a 228, then a 245, 230, a newer 220 and last year found a very slightly used 229 Extreme. Absolutely great handguns. Only mods on the 228 was the SRT, finally put new Trijicons on it after the originals dulled, and found 15 rounders and one 18 rounder on the Wilson site.
Thank you for your explanation of the decocker. Best I’ve seen.
Your video sir, was tremendous. Clear cut and to the point. Informative and educational. I bought one yesterday. Love it. Thank you
I still have my P229 from the late 90’s. Still awesome and it even has a lot of holster wear for added character.
I feel this way about my late '96 production p239 (perhaps the fit of it helps me look past the wear) but the sig pistol I'm happiest with its wearing in is my p229 scorpion.
The 2nd pistol I bought in 2015. My favorite pistol to shoot and carry.
My EDC is also P229, but in .40. I’ve had it for 20 years and I love it. Great video
I to carried a 229 in 40 for 20 years. Passed it on to my son who now shoots it regularly. Probably the toughest pistol I have ever seen.
Allen, stellar review. Its apparent that your passionate about this Sig.
💥💥💥💥💥 ✌️
So far my favorite gun purchaser to date, it runs perfect! The price is honestly worth this quality made handgun.
The M11-A1 is the first Sig DA/SA I purchased. It is an outstanding firearm and one of my favorites.
Diggin' your videos Allen - Thanks!
This is going to be my next pistol purchase if I can find one in stock! Thanks for the video
These really shot up in price. Got mine with a threaded barrel well under a grand a few years back. Glad I did. Its a great pistol.😁👍
@Olde English Outfitters : Great review. I would like to clear up some stuff for the viewership though. I see a lot of people ordering the redesigned trigger shoe (Short-Reach Trigger) thinking it is the "SRT" upgrade simply because the acronym fits. This is not the case. It's what you described at @3:17 .
This particular pistol has the Short reset trigger (SRT) AND the Short-Reach Trigger shoe. What you described was that the redesigned trigger shoe was responsible for the short reset. This is inaccurate and a fault of sig's marketing and naming strategy which unnecessarily misleads/confuses interested buyers.
The "Short Reset Trigger" or SRT is a redesigned sear and safety lever combo that reduces the trigger reset travel to about 3/32" vs the roughly 1/4" reset of their standard-series trigger reset. Something that the average shooter will notice for sure but not likely train enough to take advantage of its increased efficiency.
Conversely, the new Short-Reach Trigger shoe was a way for Sig to avoid redesigning their grip frame while managing to reduce trigger reach for smaller-handed shooters. This added a selling point of "modularity" for interested potential agency purchases. It has nothing to do with the physical reset of the firearm's trigger system. You could install the same short-reach trigger shoe on a gun with a standard sear and the length of trigger pull, or the length of reset will not change. It just makes it easier for someone with smaller hands to gain leverage over the DA trigger pull. That being said, if you are someone with larger hands and you get a pistol with the short reach trigger and you boogerhook it, it WILL pinch you during the DA firing sequence, so if you have large paws, I would advise you to grab a standard trigger shoe or an upgraded, adjustable Gray guns trigger shoe ( a better investment).
I hope this helps. I appreciate the great content. Keep it coming.
I heard Allen say this as well and understand the short reach trigger has nothing to do with short reset of the trigger. I installed a standard trigger on my M11 as I have long fingers and a large hand...the short reach trigger was not a good fit. The SRT on the other hand is a must have in my opinion. I've installed it on all P series I own.
I have the sig 2022 thats a great pistol especially since it's half the price of a normal sig
He's such a good guy. I've bought 2 firearms from him by now and the shop is incredible. If your passing though north dayton ohio you have to stop and see em
I have a W. German made P228 and P225 not P6. Installed a SRT in each and they shoot like a dream. Excellent balance in the hand and the finest pistols I have other come across. Great review, thank you.
I love my M11A1
Excellent evaluation. Thanks!
Excellent expert evaluation. Short reach trigger defines trigger dimension vs short reset trigger which defines reset length. This gun has both. Sig addict here! Thank you. Subbed.
Yes I agree, you beat me to it, Sig addict as well.
P228 was my first handgun purchase around ‘98. I think I paid $450 back then. Still have it. I learned about it from a college friend in ‘89 who was interested in firearms more than I was at the time. He was very excited about it when it was released, so I always remembered that particular handgun. So when I decided to buy, that’s the one I chose. Mine is stamped “ Made in Germany”. You folks who own the “Made in W. Germany” ones have the real gems. Thanks for the review.
Only way old school bro those were real.sigs of quality I have Swiss marked west Germany 94 to tone a 1800 gem with 6 west mags bad ass ,9 mm on the planet
Good video, I’ve got several Sig’s, two of which are the M11A1 and a single 228. Good overall gun the M11A1, hardly any complaints from me. It is actually one of my guns that has a higher round count, about 7000 rounds through it, my original M11A1. My newer one has just a few hundred and no idea the 228 as I purchased it used. My go to M11A1 has not just range window time but courses, outdoor in rain and mud. I shot 650 rounds in a course one day, another 500 or so the next day. It has not been perfect but shoot any gun enough, you will have failures, generally ammo or mags in my experience. I did have one hard failure of the gun. It’s original recoil spring snapped in half, somewhere near the 7000 round mark, took me a while to the slide off but it was effectively hard down as the slide locked in position. It is a gun I trust my life to if needed.
Expensive yes, but with these you get what you pay for with the German made May buy a 226 legion to complete my collection while we still can.
These are great videos. Well done, again.
Glad you like them!
I have a 25th anniversary M11-a1 & it's phenomenal. Although mine came with p228 grip on left side & Sig on right grip...lol.. the anniversary edition is a beautiful piece with a laser etched American Flag & anniversary dates. With the phosphate internals it works well for me, i own a towing company & I work outside in rain/snow & often crawling on the pavement or in ditches & so the coating is great for corrosion resistance, even when it doesn't get as much detailing as it deserves. The factory night sights are excellent even in low light, Better than my actual Trijicon add on ones on other pieces. I do kinda wish it had the ability to add a red dot window sight. But I love the piece too much to switch to another daily carry just for that. Great video.
I love this pistol. One of my favorite Sigs. The grips on mine say P228. Thank you for a well done and informative video.
My M11A1 also says P228 on the grips. I bought mine shortly after they came out, so maybe they used the P228 grips until they ran out of them?
@@TheDucatiPilot Rumor is that SIG changed the designation to P229 M11-A1 because some purists complained that it was too different from a P228 to be called P228 M11-A1.
My very first gun purchased in 1993 was a Sig P228 with Nite sights and the K Kote (Silver) Slide. Still love it! I did recently alter it with a Grayguns trigger and SRT set up. Better than ever. Same with a P226 Scorpion and a P220 Combat gun. I am curious about the M11-A1, but in Kalifornia, we are screwed for newer guns...that's why I am modifying what I have...perhaps the P229 in .40 will be next...I also did the 1911 SS with a new scalloped trigger too. Keep up the great reviews!
Still have my P226 since 93 great pistol.
I have an original 228. I bought it new. Hands down best pistol I own. Had a 226 when they came out, but this one fit better. Been through Thunder Ranch with it.
Great video! Great pistol! You've just earned another subscriber!
My P938 Sig is by far my favorite conceived carry gun. Had it for years, now my daughter has one
Mine had constant failures to feed and the slide release tab kept falling out. I sold it and got a Glock
I have a P228. Great firearm. Had to go with 10 round mags because i live in a not so free state. One thing you didn’t mention is that the shooter could pull the hammer back on the first shot and avoid the double action altogether, but not many people would do that. I took a training class where the instructor had me put the pistol into single action before clearing a room to get the shot off faster and more accurately.
I have one in FDE that I am picking up on Friday. I put a down payment on it today. Two M&P 2.0 pistols plus $350. Paying the remaining $ this Friday and picking it up. Thanks for the great review, Allen.
My M11-A1 actually has p228 grips on it. I bought it in 2018, so it could be that Sig used them until they ran out.
I bought the P225A1 which is the same pistol just more compact. Absolutely love this design.
Actually it’s an updated version of the p225 which was used by the German police forever, it’s actually a much older design, personally I like the way the P225a1 points and feels more than I do the M11-a1, not sure if it’s slimmer grip or the undercut on the trigger guard, but whatever it is works.
SIG should bring it back into production...I didn't hear about it till recently., late 2021.
Great video about the greatest 9mm, DA/SA pistol commonly affordable over the last 30 years.
Thanks Allen!
Excellent review! I just bought two (2) of these 9mm M11-A1’s today for the wife. I’m now going to look to see if you’ve done a review of the 9mm M-17’s.
Great review! Thanks!
Great review sir. Thanks
Great review, I can’t wait to own one. Thank you.
Looks like a great pistol. I have the P225-A2 pistol with the SRT and improved grips. It’s like a budget Legion Series pistol. It’s small enough for carry yet it handles like a full size pistol. It’s the perfect all metal single stack pistol.
I would love to get a p225 a2 but I can never find a good deal on one so I’m just going for the double stack M11a1. Plus I’ve had my p226 for several years now and it’s still my favorite!
@@TomasMartinoLlamas-xf4xx Have you considered the double action/single action hammered fired pistols from Grand Power? They’re coming out with a Optics Ready models so they are slashing prices on their non-optics models.
I had a German 288, loved it.
Great video! I bought the Sig M11-A1 when it was first introduced. One interesting note, mine has grips that say P228 instead of P229. I also have an older P228 made in Germany. Both are great guns. I use standard loads in the P228 and reserve +P loads for the stronger M11-A1. The M11-A1 is also my carry gun. I really like that quick reset trigger. I also own several Glocks and Springfield Armory pistols in different calibers, but the Sig M11-A1 is my favorite by far. Thank you for the video!
My M11A1 also says P228 on the grips. I originally bought the M11A1 to train with, when I found out I was going to carry an original M11 for a year long deployment Afghanistan. I trust it with my life!
I really like it too, (although I don’t carry it). Nice complement to the P226.
+1 for the SRT. 👍 (In fact, it made me add SRT to my P226 (MK25).
I know this is an old video, but if memory serves me the original 228 had a slide problem with the sides and the Navy seals Plus P and Plus P Plus ammo. The M1A have a different slide the original Mine has a stamped slide.
@@zed332l Hi Zed, yes those original Sig P228s and M1A had the older stamped slides and a a steady diet of +P and +P+ tended to be hard on the guns. The M11-A1 has a machined milled slide and is much stronger. As I said in my post 3 years ago, I own several brands of pistols, but the Sigs are hard to beat. I wish you the best as you enjoy your firearms!
This channel does the best weapon details I know.
Every gun lover needs to own a Sig. I own a 226 Navy and my wife and I both carry the M11A1 concealed.
Super accurate, reliable and no safety........always ready to go.......
Problem is they're expensive compared to Glock. Nothing wrong with Glock, I have a G32 and it's very comfortable and very reliable. I still depend on it for home defense.
This pistol looks like the Sig pistols I have always respected. The new stuff seems to have lots of issues compared to the reputation Sig earned with pistols like this one.
I once owned a Sig Sauer MK25 P226 in.9mm. Nice gun. Perfect sight picture with the Sig nite sights.
Sigs are probably the sweetest firing handguns around. I would love to buy another in the future.
Damn, why'd you sell it in the first place?
@@znismo1 I fell victim to a scam. One involving government grants. I was so ashamed to have fallen for the scam because I needed the money. I learned my lesson.
I love my sig's. I have a 226 40/357sig ,220combat 45 and a p6.9mm
My PD went to the Sig P-220 in 1987 to replace our S&W model 19's. They are still using it today most of the original purchase are still in issue.
Interesting range and defensive pistol Sig m11-a1 review.
Excellent video,very informative for a novice gun enthusiast like me..And this "Sig" looks so economical but extremely efficient.
And I was looking to buy a S&M compact,but this also looks appealing..
I have both and most of my female students really like training with the S&M.
love these reviews
My M11-A1, purchased a few years ago, came with the left grip marked P228.
Damn so you got the shitty one. Hopefully your slide holds up.
That would be a nice tool excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time 👍
I have several sigs. First one, 1990 P220 with well over 15K rounds through it. Great gun,. P220 Legion, SA
/DA, 1911 STX and. 1911 We the People....could not help myself with this one. Several other brands and manufacturers as well. Must admit, I love my sig best.
Great presentation. Very professional and informative. Ill look into one. Need an EDC. Will this be comfortable?
I enjoyed your video very much very informative
I think my grips said 228 when I bought a M11 a few years ago. I got the Sig aluminum grips (which I would not want shoot a lot rounds at a time as they are pretty tough on ones skin). I got this due to its resistance to salt in the air as I could take it with on a boat.
My favourite handgun of all time!
These are really nice shooting pistols.
Thank you, for the informative video.
I picked up a used one for a great deal. A female owned it. Shot a box of ammo. Decided it was too heavy. Trades it for a Glock 43x. Classic let the female pick her own gun guys. Very nice pistol. The factory Installed short reach trigger and installed SRT kit and night sights and 3rd magazine make this a great value actually.
Review update: We were so impressed with the 9mm SIG M11-A1 that we bought them for our daughters as well!
Thanks Alan, it's really nice to hear a adult giving a adult review instead of the typical video game hipster reviews so common today. Just discovered your channel & have subscribed, love the M11 as well.
Great review.
I wholeheartedly agree. Any gun enthusiast should have in his possession along with some Walther, Steyr, Glock, HK, Beretta and CZ at least one sweet Sig Sauer. And that is just the bare bones minimum.
Great video sir
I like this guy. Great presentation.
Thank you!
Perfect manual of arms, perfect size and balance, and German engineering. What’s not to love?
M11 has the aesthetics of the older German Sigs; reason enough to own one.
I would love to see a comparison between this and the Zastava EZ9/CZ999
Been looking hard at that one
I’ve carried one (professional) for years and I highly recommend them
OEO Thanks for the informative vidio on the sig. Best I've watched. Although you made me jealous talking bout those 15 round mags. Here in Massachusetts, they remain on the maura healy naughty toy list.
You’re just a short drive away from the Sig Sauer Academy Pro Shop in Epping, NH where one can buy all the dangerous 15rd magazines one might want.
Do not have one but am a John Puller fan ❤
Thanks for that video. Really helped to clear up some questions I had about the differences between the 228, 229, and M11-A1. . M11-A1 it is!
it's just a sig p229-1 minus the rail. but i still want one.
I’d appreciate a review of the SP2022, if you can get your hands on one.
For what its worth I carry a Sig 2022 at work everyday and it's a great pistol.
The story, as Iv'e been given, is that the Army had arranged for a product demonstration for the SIG P225 because that was the pistol they were originally interested in. The SIG guys told the Army brass that they had a new double stack version of the P225 (The P228) that they might be interested in but the Army said no, the demonstration was to be for the P225 only. So the SIG guys said, "we'll do the P225 demonstration but bring some P228's along unofficially". After the official P225 demonstration was finished the SIG guys casually passed around their stash of P228's to the Army brass and thats when they changed their mind and went for the P228 instead.
I have the p228 m11 a1 and the p229 in 40 cal and love them both.
Same here... my favorite pistols.
The p320 isn't bad either. I got the compact and sub compact
I put the E2 grips on mine and makes it perfect (reduces grip size)
E2 grips are a great upgrade. Also, our cameraman put some G10 carry grips on his 229 that he's pretty happy with.
We broke the breech block roll pins all the time. But we shot a lot also. Normal use probably wont see that. Other than that it was a good gun.
Well done again, Allen! Also differs from my P229 in that no light / accessory rail, and an overall smoother frame for ease of concealment. Excellent pistols indeed.
Once you go Sig that's it. It becomes your favorite pistol. No other pistol even compares. I have Glocks & 1911's, but they just don't cut it. It's design is superb, its feel and handling is natural and intuitive. It is of the highest quality and remarkably accurate right out of the box. Not a "cheap" weapon, but with Sig, you get what you pay for. I have NEVER been dissatisfied with any of my Sigs, but my 228 is my favorite! Looks like the big differences between this pistol, the M-11 is made in America, one piece slide, and the extractor is different. NICE REVIEW.
If you think Sigs are nice, you need to get an FN or an HK.
So much nicer than Sigs.
Well done.
I have a m11 A1, phenomenal pistol. For those who wonder which to carry the glock 19 or the m11 A1. There both equally reliable, accurate. But the m11 just feels like it’s ready to go to WARRR lol when u shoot it, u can just tell it’ll take some abuse if it had too.
need something to replace the old sig p220 .45 heelback. any solid holsters for this pistol?
Good video
I have my P228 German made & wouldn’t swap it.
I too have the "Made in Germany" 228, and of all the pistols i have, it is my preferred carry. I love it, and like you, would not trade it for anything. I have a really nice 220 compact and 226 Navy, but my 228... well, you know what I'm talking about! She's my baby!
@@montanajoe5334 I have a P228 and an M11A1. Both shoot equally well, but there's something special about the german made Sig Sauers.
Great review. I own a P226 TacOps 40 and P320 w RomeoPro Target sight. Love both but P226 is my fave. What’s the difference between the P228 and P229?
According to the presenter, capacity/grip length.
P228: 13
P229: 15
Love my Sig's. Hate the high bore axis of them though. The p365 series is a good step towards correcting that.
My impression of the 365 is its a crappy pistol in comparison to what is being talked about here. The quality of trigger mechanism alone. Glad you like your P365.
@@Kenevans1258 it's definitely not that by any means. sure they had some growing pains when they first came out like just about every other new product that enters the market.... But they are amazing weapons and very concealable.
Thnxs
The sig 2022 is a great pistol