What do you recommend for the 3.3 inch models? Yes, holsters for the 3.25” models are located here. I have an older Sig 1911 Ultra Compact with a 3.25” barrel. That’s probably a better choice over trying to fit one in a 3” 1911 holster, however, the fit most likely isn’t going to be great for the reasons mentioned above. Will a 3.3” Sig 1911 fit a holster made for a 3.5” 1911? It might work with an open bottom holster but won’t work with a closed bottom or semi-closed bottom holster. Second, the barrel length on the Sig is 3.3” which is longer than the holster for the Defender which is 3”. Probably not and here’s why: The Sig 1911 models have a slightly wider frame (and a few other differences in the frame) when compared to the traditional Colt Defender style 1911 so the Sig is going to be very tight in the holster. Here are some of the more common holster questions that we see regarding the Sig 1911 with a 3.3” barrel: Will my Sig Ultra Two-Tone with a 3.3” barrel with a holster made for a Colt Defender or any other traditional 3” 1911? The 3.3 inch barrel length really pertains to the following Sig 1911 models: ![]() The barrel length is a hybrid as it’s longer than a traditional 3” 1911 but shorter than the 3.5 barrel found on a traditional Officers 1911. The Sig “1911 series” consists of 1911 models that are loosely built on the traditional 1911 concept but have what Sig calls “enhancements” that included a different extractor, different frames, and different barrel lengths.įor example, take the Sig 1911 with a 3.3” barrel: This model doesn’t follow any of the standard dimensions that a traditional 1911 aficionado would expect to see. So what’s the difference? The Traditional series is built to the same specs and dimensions as most traditional 1911 models (Government, Commander, Officers, etc.), while the 1911 series is a completely different beast. Scroll down to see all the holsters available for the Sig 1911 models with a 3.3 inch barrel (Also called the Sig 1911 Ultra Compact) While Sig Sauer has been offering 1911 models for years, they took a slightly different path about 5 years ago and started offering two distinct 1911 families or series of pistols.
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