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Sig Sauer P229 Nitron Compact vs Taurus 1911 Commander

Sig Sauer P229 Nitron Compact

DA/SA Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, 357 Sig, 40 S&W
vs

Taurus 1911 Commander

SAO Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP, 9mm Luger

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
P229 Nitron Compact 7.1 in 5.4 in 1.5 in 34.4 oz
1911 Commander 8 in 5.8 in 1.5 in 38 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
P229 Nitron Compact 3.9 in DA/SA sigsauer.com
1911 Commander 4.2 in SAO taurususa.com

Capacity

  9mm Luger 357 Sig 40 S&W 45 ACP 9mm Luger
P229 Nitron Compact 10 , 15 (+1) 10 (+1) 10 , 12 (+1) - 10 , 15 (+1)
1911 Commander 9 (+1) - - 8 (+1) 9 (+1)

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