My first 1911, Sig Sauer 1911RM

[hillman]

Hi folks,
I just picked up my first 1911, a brand new Sig Sauer 1911RM and am wondering if there is anything I should know about this gun specifically. I've never owned a Sig anything, but I've heard from some people they are picky about ammo, need to be super clean to run right, and can be tempermental about dust and dirt. I just stripped and cleaned/oiled mine but have yet to take it to the range.

I don't know how magazines for 1911s work, are they pretty much interchangeable, or do I need to buy extras that are specifically for my Sig? Does anyone make a 10 round extended magazine for them?

Also, I just ordered a Crossbreed Supertuck for it (I have one for my Ruger P345) and wondered if there is a good way to avoid or minimize "holster wear"? My Ruger gets pretty scratched up from every day carry, and the bluing has kind of rubbed off the front end of the slide from contact with my skin. The Sig is Stainless, though...

Any words of wisdom I can get from the experts will be greatly appreciated.

 

[SJan]

Is your sig 1911 the full size model?
If it came with 8 round magazines it is a full size, and just about any 8 round magazine will work. Wilson combat, Tripp research, chip mccormick all make a 10 round magazine.

A stainless gun should hold up fine in a kydex or leather holster, any wear on it won't even be visable.