EXETER, N.H. (January 2012)— With the introduction of the 1911 pistol in 2006, SIG SAUER has been
building the finest, production 1911-platform pistols available. By combining modern refinements in the
classic American design, SIG SAUER has created 1911s that are as accurate as they are combatreliable.
This innovation is continued with the new Fastback series of 1911s. SIG SAUER engineers have
redesigned the frame and mainspring housing to create a proprietary rounded backstrap, giving the
Fastback a distinctive look and advantage for concealed carry.
Available in a full-length 5” barreled version and a 4” carry model, the Fastback’s smooth grip lines won’t
protrude against cover garments or push into the ribs when carried concealed.
The all-stainless-steel Fastback frame has been reengineered from the ground up to reduce its grip
signature, while still maintaining the same feel and control of the original 1911 platform.
Initial offerings include the 1911 Fastback Nightmare, using natural stainless controls, grip screws and
barrel bushing against the deep black of the durable Nitron® finish. The look is finished off with Hogue®
double diamond black G-10 grips and low-profile SIGLITE® Night Sights.
Unchanged 1911 features include the match-grade sear, barrel and trigger components for which SIG
SAUER 1911s are known. A skeletonized hammer and trigger with an overtravel adjustment screw are
also left in natural stainless.
The Fastback Rosewood comes with a natural stainless slide, and a Nitron finished stainless steel
frame, Hogue Rosewood double diamond grips and SIGLITE Night Sights.
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Outstanding 1911.It fits the hand well.
1st Sig Sauer 5th 1911.Shoots like a dream.Im very impressed with the machine work and the quality of the individual parts.
Just bought one this weekend. Out of the box accuracy was amazing. This is my 5th Sig and I couldn’t be happier. Fit and finish is great. I looked at a few other 1911’s and came back to this one because it’s a Sig. Not looking down on the other platforms but when you have something that works great and costs a little less, better for me.