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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The 1911 Fastback Carry is a Commander-sized single-action 1911-style pistol built on a stainless-steel frame and slide with the Fastback rounded grip and mainspring-housing contour. It wears a Nitron finish and is fitted with checkered rosewood grips and SIGLITE night sights. The design retains classic 1911 controls with a grip safety and manual thumb safety.

Production

Production ran from 2011 through 2018.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,100–$1,300. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $800–$1,100.

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

SIG introduced the Fastback series to refine the 1911 for concealed carry by rounding the traditional squared butt and mainspring housing. This contour reduces printing and improves comfort against the body while preserving full-height grip circumference and magazine capacity. The Fastback Carry served as the foundational model in that series before the higher-contrast Nightmare and later Emperor Scorpion versions were added. It continued SIG’s use of the external extractor and match-grade internal components in a more carry-oriented package.