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Gun Report of the Week

We thought the Sig Sauer looked a bit cleaner than the Colt CCO. The C3 moniker comes from Concealed Carry Compact; Sig tells us. There's an even more rounded version that we haven't seen yet. We liked the thin wood grips, the finish details, and the accuracy.

Sig Sauer 1911 C3 No. 19GS0031 45 ACP

Overview

In the opinion of many experienced shooters, the 45 Auto is the caliber of choice in self-defensive pistols. However, most of these guns, like the classic 1911 Colt, are big and heavy. Therefore, they often get left behind for a lighter piece, which generally is of lower power. If you still want the power of a 45, why not go to a smaller and lighter gun? Some of us had come to believe the Colt CCO was the finest 45 available. However, the last version of it, called the Gunsite number O9840CGP, is now discontinued. But fear not, the Sig Sauer 1911 C3 is here, and is an even better, more refined version of the CCO. And it’s cheaper.