millsou19
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I have a Glock 17 that I love and the Sig's have been catching my eye. I have never shot one but have heard good things. I'm looking at 9mm. Anybody here a Sig owner? Pros and cons?
Sig pistol help?
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benjamin-benjamin
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i owned a sig (just sold it)
pros
great resale value
reliable (never had a jam)
accurate
cons
heavy
cost alot
pros
great resale value
reliable (never had a jam)
accurate
cons
heavy
cost alot
nikatkimber
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I have a Sig P228. I love the gun, and will never (Lord willing) part with it.
Pros:
Insane reliability. Check out my photo thread on 9mm wadcutters, yeah, it fed them. If I load a mag with a couple empties in them, it will even on a regular basis (not 100%) feed those; obviously it won't eject them
The only thing I've had it choke on with live ammo was a sideways primer.
Accuracy. You aim, it hits.
Cons:
Ergos not quite right. Some controls aren't in the "natural" place.
Recoil not as manageable as some guns.
I wouldn't say it's heavy compared to other aluminum frame guns, but compared to modern polymer guns, yes it is. I never had an issue carrying it with 15+1 rounds in it. It weighs the same unloaded as a steel K-frame smith snubbie, or an SP101.
I paid $500 for mine 4+ years ago, have 3k+ rounds through it since then (I know, nothing compared to some on here), and it has been good for me. If you shop, you can find them reasonably priced. New, or the gimicky modern guns (the uranium edition guns with platinum grips and rails and gold plating etc) are expensive, but an older West German gun can be had for $500 +/-.
Pros:
Insane reliability. Check out my photo thread on 9mm wadcutters, yeah, it fed them. If I load a mag with a couple empties in them, it will even on a regular basis (not 100%) feed those; obviously it won't eject them
The only thing I've had it choke on with live ammo was a sideways primer.Accuracy. You aim, it hits.
Cons:
Ergos not quite right. Some controls aren't in the "natural" place.
Recoil not as manageable as some guns.
I wouldn't say it's heavy compared to other aluminum frame guns, but compared to modern polymer guns, yes it is. I never had an issue carrying it with 15+1 rounds in it. It weighs the same unloaded as a steel K-frame smith snubbie, or an SP101.
I paid $500 for mine 4+ years ago, have 3k+ rounds through it since then (I know, nothing compared to some on here), and it has been good for me. If you shop, you can find them reasonably priced. New, or the gimicky modern guns (the uranium edition guns with platinum grips and rails and gold plating etc) are expensive, but an older West German gun can be had for $500 +/-.
drmitchgibson
The white Morgan Freeman
I haven't shot a Sig that I've been able to accept the DA trigger pull weight on. Most people don't really seem to think it's an issue, but I've had better. Otherwise, I really like the controls and reliability.
millsou19
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That's a nice pistol nikat! Are you sure you don't wanna get rid of it? No, I'm joking. So far y'all aren't helping my yearning for a sig. I haven't figured out which model I want yet.
bsdubois00
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I'm partial to the 229 Elite
nikatkimber
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I haven't shot that many DA/SA semiautos, but I would say mine is close to the pull weight of a S&W revolver. (not the old ones with fantastic triggers unfortunately) Not as crisp, but not a lot heavier. That is one of the things that I dislike about the Sig Classic guns, is the DA/SA trigger. I shot a 229 DAK, that was awesome. I've heard some people complain about reset with the DAK, and that if you need a double strike, it goes back to true DA trigger, but that would be the exception.
millsou19
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Thanks for all the help guys! I'm going to end up getting one soon, when I get enough money rat-holed.
jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
Or max micheal. Get another Glock or an M&P. Actually you can get one of each for the price if the SIG.You have no reason to own a Sig unless your first name is Eric.
ldp4570
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Very partial to my P225!!!
drmitchgibson
The white Morgan Freeman
What really kills it for me is comparing it to a Beretta PX4 sub-compact that I had. It's DA trigger pull was AMAZINGLY light, and the gun all-around was the best firearm I've ever had or used. Which is why I don't like the SIGs trigger, it costs way, way more, and is inferior. I traded the Beretta in a part of a handful for a Deagle. I regret it a bit, until I shoot the Deag. That tends to wash away any remorse.
I've got a P229 SAS in 357 sig and a couple P6s that Mike has worked over. Great guns, accurate, and reliable.
Mike did a great job on the P6 triggers, double action is really smoothed up and much lighter. Single action is down to 4.5 lbs. Sigs are great guns in my opinion.
Mike did a great job on the P6 triggers, double action is really smoothed up and much lighter. Single action is down to 4.5 lbs. Sigs are great guns in my opinion.
TKR Reptiles
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I have had two sigs and will never own another one... I am not Sig bashing by any means, so don't think that I am...I just had bad experiences with them and I wasn't impressed at all... I was actually quite shocked at how much I disliked it... To me, a Glock is the ultimate polymer gun in the price range... I also don't see a need or desire to want to spend more for something like a HK or something like that... The Glock does anything and everything I have ever asked, or wanted it to do... Just my .02...
nikatkimber
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Did you own a polymer Sig? If so, that may well have been the issue. From what I've heard, they don't measure up to the same standard the "Classic" (alloy/steel) frame Sigs do.
TKR Reptiles
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Its was the P250 .40 cal and I forget what the other one was to be quite honest because it was a long time ago....
LStevens
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I bought my first Sig P220 when I was in Germany in 1992. Yes I still have it. Pros. Everything. Cons only 7 round mag, too big for CCW, so I bought a Sig P245. The 220's baby brother. Yes I still have it, carry when I have a coat. Still too big if in summer gear in Oklahoma. Just picked up a 229 Elite. Haven't shot it yet but she sure is pretty!
