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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The 1911 Scorpion is a full-size single-action 1911-style pistol with a stainless-steel frame and slide finished in Flat Dark Earth Cerakote. It is fitted with Hogue G10 Piranha grips that incorporate an integrated magwell, SIGLITE night sights, and an accessory rail. Controls follow the classic 1911 layout with a grip safety and manual thumb safety. Forward cocking serrations are typical.

Production

Production ran from approximately 2012 through 2015.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,200–$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 Scorpion as a tactical-oriented full-size 1911 distinguished by its Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish and Hogue G10 grips with integrated magwell. It offered a more modern, duty-ready appearance compared with the standard Nitron or stainless models of the period while retaining the external extractor and stainless construction of the SIG 1911 platform. The model served as the direct predecessor to the later Emperor Scorpion, which updated the finish to PVD and refined the detailing.