$1,399.99
4 in stock
Online inventory may differ from in-store availability.
Quick turnaround so you get your gear sooner.
Trusted checkout with industry-standard protection.
Keeping Traditions Alive Since 1953
Secure Transactions provided with 
The 1911 is one of the most debated, modified, and flat-out beloved pistol platforms in American history, and Sig Sauer built the 1911 XCarry Emperor Scorpion for the crowd that wants the real thing without needing to send it off to a custom shop. At 4.25 inches of barrel, this is a commander-length build, hitting 8 inches overall, and it handles noticeably more naturally than a full-size government model in a waistband or under a jacket.
The centerpiece of the XCarry's upgrade package is the carbon steel XSeries slide, cut directly for the Shield RMSc/Romeo-X Compact footprint. There are no adapter plates, no stacking height, just an ultra-low-profile direct mount. The steel XRAY3 day/night sights co-witness through any optic you run on it, and they're genuinely good irons on their own if you choose to go without a red dot. A steel cover plate ships in the optic cut from the factory, so the gun is range-ready as-is. The ejection port is lowered and flared, and a full-length steel guide rod and stout recoil spring back up the reliability package.
The frame is stainless steel with a railed dust cover for lights or lasers, an undercut trigger guard that lets you ride the gun high, and a high-swept beavertail that keeps your hand out of the slide's path. Extended ambidextrous thumb safety levers and an extended slide stop are included standard, and the serrated flat-blade trigger breaks cleanly without the mushiness you sometimes find on production 1911s in this price range.
The Coyote PVD finish is what sets this variant apart visually. Physical vapor deposition is harder and more wear-resistant than a traditional cerakote or blued finish, and it gives the frame and slide that warm flat tan tone that holds up well in the field. The barrel itself is carbon steel with a black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating, which is one of the tougher barrel finishes you'll find at any price point. The LOK G10 grip panels are custom-made for this model, textured well enough to bite without chewing up your hands on a long range session. The overall fit and finish is exactly what you'd expect from Sig at this tier.
No, this model (MPN 1911XCA-45-CXR3) ships without a red dot. The slide is pre-cut for direct mounting in the Shield RMSc/Romeo-X Compact footprint, and a steel cover plate is installed from the factory. If you want a factory-installed Romeo-X Compact red dot, look for the -RXX variant instead.
The slide uses a direct-mount RMSc-pattern cut, which is compatible with the Sig Romeo-X Compact and Shield RMSc footprint optics. Because it's a no-plate direct mount, you get a significantly lower optic height compared to adapter plate setups, which keeps your sight picture more natural.
The 1911 XCarry is a Series 80-style pistol, meaning it includes a firing pin safety. It uses an external extractor rather than the original internal design, and the trigger breaks at around 4.5 to 5 pounds on average. It's not a custom-shop trigger, but it breaks clean and straight and is noticeably better than most factory 1911s in its class.
The core specs and feature set are the same between the two. The Emperor Scorpion Coyote version uses a Physical Vapor Deposition finish on the frame and slide, giving it the warm tan color and a harder, more wear-resistant surface than a standard Nitron finish. The barrel DLC coating is black on both variants.
The XCarry's 4.25-inch barrel shaves about 0.75 inches off the overall length compared to a 5-inch government model, which makes a real difference when concealing under a jacket or in an IWB setup. You lose a small amount of sight radius, but nothing dramatic, and the shorter grip-to-muzzle ratio makes the gun noticeably easier to draw and conceal without giving up much in the way of felt recoil or accuracy.
Yes. The XCarry comes standard with extended ambidextrous thumb safety levers and an extended slide stop, both of which are easy to reach without adjusting your grip. The magazine release is right-hand only, which is standard for 1911-pattern pistols.
| UPC | 798681688449 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1911XCA-45-CXR3 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | Black DLC |
| Barrel Length | 4.25'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8+1 |
| Color | Tan |
| Length | 8'' |
| Magazine Included | 2 x 8-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 9.7 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Beavertail |
| Shipping Weight | 3.9 |
| Sights | XRAY 3 Day/Night |
| Sights Type | Night Sights |
| Slide Description | Optic Ready |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.