Sig Sauer 1911 Emperor Scorpion
1911’s have evolved over the years and look very different than the G.I. government models that were carried by U.S. soldiers during World War II.
However, the design has largely remained the same. Sig Sauer has added their unique touch to their 1911’s and they have done an outstanding job.
The Emperor Scorpion is a beautiful pistol. The black G10 grips match perfectly with the Flat Dark Earth finish. I’m sure soldiers fighting in North Africa during WWII would have loved to carry this pistol on their hip.
This pistol stands out among the rest and caught my attention immediately when I first saw it at the gun shop. Also, with the powerful name “Emperor Scorpion” this pistol demands respect.
The Specifications:
| CALIBER | 45 Auto |
| ACTION TYPE | Semi-Auto |
| FRAME SIZE | Full-Size |
| FRAME FINISH | PVD |
| FRAME MATERIAL | Stainless Steel |
| SLIDE FINISH | PVD |
| SLIDE MATERIAL | Stainless Steel |
| ACCESSORY RAIL | M1913 |
| TRIGGER | SAO |
| BARREL LENGTH | 5.0 in (127 mm) |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 8.7 in (221 mm) |
| OVERALL WIDTH | 1.4 in (36 mm) |
| HEIGHT | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| WEIGHT | 41.6 oz (1179 g) |
Sig Sauer definitely took their time and put a lot of thought into this design and blew it out of the park.
The Flat Dark Earth PVD finish is on the slide and frame of the pistol. The coating is very durable and holds up great to holster wear which will keep this pistol looking great.
The piranha textured G10 grips are done in a flat black and the texture is perfect. Not too aggressive and not too smooth but just right.
If your hands are sweaty or wet you can still have a firm grip on this pistol while firing. This pistol also comes standard with SIGLITE night sights and forward cocking serrations.
It also has a 1913 style Picatinny rail for accessories. This gun comes with two 8-round magazines in the box too. Lastly, they added an extended magazine well too.
Sig Sauer hooks you up with the Emperor Scorpion. They don’t cheap out on anything which I see way too many manufacturers do nowadays.
How Does It Perform?
I have put hundreds of rounds downrange through this gun and it has performed exactly how a 1911 should. Accurate, reliable, and durable.
Out of the box, this gun worked great, except for a couple of failures to feeds which I discovered was a magazine issue.
Usually, with a new 1911, you have about a 250 round break-in period until the pistol starts running smooth. I did use some aftermarket magazines while initially testing this pistol and they caused some problems.
I used two different Wilson Combat 1911 magazines (which normally work great) that the Emperor Scorpion did not like. After switching to the factory magazines it ran like a champ. No issues after that.
The recoil is what you would expect out of a full-size 1911 chambered in 45 A.C.P. The aggressive texture on the grips gives you great control while shooting and helps to minimize the kickback.
The sights held position and didn’t shift after putting hundreds of rounds through it. The trigger was great!
Very smooth and a little heavier than most other 1911’s. It is single action and was right around 6 pounds on average. The thumb safety felt good and wasn’t too small.
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Is It a True 1911?
Some purists will argue that Sig Sauer doesn’t make true 1911’s because of how squared the slide is opposed to the rounded original design.
I disagree with them because tweaking the design and creating a modern touch leads to more improvement. I like the modern and unique updates they have done.
Personally, I like the slide design and feel it gives the pistol a more prominent look. It doesn’t affect the functionality or operation of the 1911 and makes it stands out among the rest.
Sig Sauer also adds a skeleton trigger and hammer. They also do a great job with the front strap texture. It gives you even more grip and a better overall feel while shooting.
Cons & The Down Side
With all of the great things about this pistol let’s go over some of the things that I wasn’t too impressed with. (Which isn’t much) The trigger is a little heavy compared with other 1911’s out of the box.
Even though it is very smooth I feel it could be lightened up a little. Also, I wish they offered a more tactical version of this pistol. I would like to see it offered with a threaded barrel for those with suppressors, and suppressor height sights would be a nice addition.
Is It Worth The Price?
Affordability is a big factor when buying a 1911. I always hear you get what you pay for and that usually is the case.
Now it is a premium 1911 and is very comparable with other manufacturers in the same category. Overall I think you get a quality firearm for the price and I would say yes, it’s definitely worth the price.
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This pistol features the military’s Flat Dark Earth finish on its alloy frame and stainless steel slide, with accessory rail.