Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The 1911 Platinum Elite is a full-size single-action 1911-style pistol with a stainless-steel frame and slide finished in a two-tone configuration (typically Nitron or black frame contrasted with polished stainless slide and accents). It is fitted with custom aluminum grips and adjustable combat night sights. Controls follow the classic 1911 layout with a grip safety and manual thumb safety.

Production

Production ran from approximately 2015 through 2019.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,500–$1,600. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $900–$1,300.

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

SIG positioned the Platinum Elite as a higher-end full-size offering within the 1911 lineup, emphasizing a refined two-tone appearance and upgraded sights relative to the standard Nitron and stainless models of the period. The use of aluminum grips and adjustable night sights gave it a more target-oriented presentation while retaining the core SIG 1911 architecture, external extractor, and stainless construction. It was produced as a limited-run variant rather than a long-term catalog staple.