Both great guns. In case you aren't aware of it, consider that the Super Match has an alloy frame when making your decision. Still an awesome gun that will last a long time. But just something else to consider. The Super Target Nitron or Stainless 1911s are pretty awesome. Ask KansasCity45.

You might also want to consider the all-stainless P220 Match Stainless Elite (MSE).
Sig Sauer 220 Match Elite 5" 45 ACP 220R5-45-MSE : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com

 

I've got one of each and I love them both.

The Super Target Nitron is an elegant looking, refined, smooth running, beautifully made, and perfectly reliable 1911 that rivals my X Series pistols in fit and finish.


On the other hand, my P220 Super Match, while not as smooth running or refined, is an extraordinarilly accurate and reliable pistol and mine has over 25,000 rounds through it with only a couple of clearly ammunition related stoppages.

This pistol is extraordinary in its accuracy and it's acquited itself very favorably against high end semi custom 1911s costing fully several times it's price.

It's a more accurate pistol than the Super Target.

Mine is one of the units with an American Made slide on a German frame with the large beaver tail, and a German barrel.

After 25,000 rounds the pistol is as accurate and reliable as it was right out of the box, and the alloy frame still exhibits almost no wear except for two tiny locations at the top of the rails furthest from the breach end.

The 1911 Super Target and P220 Super Match are both excellent pistols, but if you can get your hands on only one I'd recommend the P220 Super Match hands down, and without any hesitation.

I shoot the P220 Super Match with, and without, the red dot and I'm fastidious about cleaning and lubing my guns after every range session.

I also lube liberally with TW25B.

 

When I saw the thread title, I knew that oldsalt would chime in

I got his advice on the P220 SM . I also have the same bridge mount & red dot setup on the P220 SM like Oldsalt has. My P220 SM also has a fantastic trigger job done by Robert Burke. With the improved trigger and the red dot setup I often put 3 or 4 shots in one single hole at 7 yards. I shoot it better than I shoot my Sig super target 1911 or my Dan Wesson 1911's.

 

Oldsalt,

Remember me in your will. :thumbsu:

 

I also have the P220 Super Match, and the 1911 Super Target (mine is the Stainless version). I'd also recommend the P220 Super Match. I love the classic P series guns! I wish they would offer more 5' barrel models.

 

Well . . . pretty tough to say.

I like both of my Super Targets. So comfortable in the hand and like OldSalt says, elegant and in a class with the X-Fives . . .

I also like my 220's . Classic bad *** . . .

 

Look in to the type of competition you are interested in. Read the rules and see what is legal.

 

I want a super target. One here at an LGS. Couldn't do it right now. Have several p220 and multiple 1911s. Super target just felt right in my hands.

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Bagman!

Thank you for remembering me in your will too.

 

Man....I just want them all now.....good grief those are some gorgeous works of art =P

 

The P220 fits and feels perfect in my hands. The 1911 is slimmer, and has a different feel. It's like the difference between a tall, slim, willowy, elegant woman and one who is more muscular with curves in all the right places and fills your arms just right. Both are pretty awesome, just in different ways. I can't decide which is better.