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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The 1911 Compact (Revolution) is a compact single-action 1911-style pistol with a shortened grip frame and slide. It uses stainless-steel construction throughout and was produced in Nitron, natural stainless, and two-tone finishes. Custom wood grips and Novak night sights are typical. The design follows the classic 1911 control layout with a grip safety and manual thumb safety and generally omits an accessory rail.

Production

Production ran from 2007 through 2012.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,000–$1,200. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $600–$900.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Automatic
Alias:	.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Analysis

SIG expanded the Revolution series into a more compact size after establishing the full-size and Carry models, responding to demand for a smaller, more concealable 1911 while retaining all-steel construction. The Compact configuration shortens both the grip and slide relative to the Government and Commander-sized guns, reducing overall bulk for carry use. These variants continued the distinctive slide contour and external extractor of the earlier Revolution pistols and were catalogued under the Revolution designation before the line simplified.