Sig Sauer 9mm's

jgodfrey · Jun 21, 2012

Hey guys, I've been thinking about buying a full size 9mm and wanted some input on Sigs. I like the 226 but there are several models to choose from. Do you think the MK25 is worth the extra cost over a normal p226? Does anyone have experience with either or both? How do they compare with others such as Glock, Beretta, S&W, and so on?

All input is appreciated. Thanks!

thehammer69 · Jun 22, 2012

Not a sig expert but whatever you do, do NOT buy a US made. Sig. The German made ones are the ones to get as the US made sigs are made with inferior parts much more likely to fail. I will try to find the link for more detailed info.

thehammer69 · Jun 22, 2012

http://www.firearmstrainingandtactics.c ... php?t=1006

jgodfrey · Jun 24, 2012

Awesome link! Thanks! I'd like to have a 226 but think I'll wait for an older German made to come along.

SammonsGirl · Jun 25, 2012

jgodfrey said:
Hey guys, I've been thinking about buying a full size 9mm and wanted some input on Sigs. I like the 226 but there are several models to choose from. Do you think the MK25 is worth the extra cost over a normal p226? Does anyone have experience with either or both? How do they compare with others such as Glock, Beretta, S&W, and so on?

All input is appreciated. Thanks!

I have a S&W SD9 .....and LOVE IT!

thebrasilian · Jun 25, 2012

I have a Taurus PT99 and a S&W M&P Professional (5"). Both pretty awesome.

Torontogosh · Jun 27, 2012

I've had a couple of Sigs over the years, and I think they are generally good, but frankly thy seem more about special addition nonsense and chinese made accessories these days. I think the newer ones can be prone to being lemons, but who am I to say?

However...I've had a:

West German P220 - Maybe the best gun I ever owned. I really wish I had it still
West German P229 9mm - It's soft shooting, but not the tack driver I expected. By current standards, the bore feels very high.
SigPro in .40 - An overall good gun that has been reliable and accurate. It's the old model with the proprietary rail, so that is a shame, but a solid handgun. It doesn't count for much now, but when that gun came out, it was ahead of its time (interchangeable grip size, light/laser rails, DA->DAO conversion).
Late model P226 DAK in .40 - seems quality,but I have yet to shoot it. The fit and finish are nice.
P232 - The slide would abrade the top of my hand and it was snappier than I expected for an all steel gun.

I overall like Sigs, but can't say I love them. As far as full sized 9mm's, I've owned a:

92F - Really liked it, but the controls are a little spread out for me.
CZ-75 - loved it That is a great gun.
Glock 17 - Awesome. Picked up an old Gen 2 this year and just find it to be an easy and solid pistol.

jgodfrey · Jun 30, 2012

Torontogosh, I've read a little about the CZ 75 and have heard they are very accurate. Has this been your experience? They seem to be priced right but don't seem to be as popular as others such as Glock, Sig, Beretta, etc. I wonder why that is.

Torontogosh · Jun 30, 2012

I loved it so much that I had to give it to my best friend as a gift. He is a huge fan of CZ, and has several of their centerfire and rimfire rifles. As much as I loved it, I knew he would love it even more, so I passed it on to him.

The gun was straight up awesome. The ergonomics were great. It had some houge wrap around grips and really melted into my hand. The trigger was excellent, and I had no complaints. They are basically cheaper because they are are an Eastern European import. Accuracy was pretty good, but I never really pushed the envelope with it. Most of my range shooting with it was more self defense oriented, so I was focusing on popping 2-3 rounds quickly while focusing on the front sight. I would then reset the double action and start over. I would have happily depended on it based on that experience, but I never really did any "target shooting".

Now one thing that you should know, the gun was a double action, but it had no decocker. So, the manual of arms is to rack the the slide, then secure the hammer with your fingers, then release the trigger. Your fingers stop the hammer, and you gently lower the hammer into a rested position. At first, I kinda though that was iffy, but in no short order I became used to it, and it was no big deal. I do think that they have models with decockers now, but the standard cz-75 does not.

I would buy another in a heart beat.

Placid · Jul 2, 2012

I have a sig pro sp2022 in 9mm...its great.

-P

armaborealis · Jul 2, 2012

If you like the DA/SA design, or if you want a solid "metal" gun (but not a 1911), Sigs seem like a good way to go.

I'm personally more of a Glock/S&W M&P polymer handgun fan but I wouldn't fault anyone for using a Sig.

I think the Sigs is about on par with the Beretta 92. I have Beretta and have shot the Sig. Both are a bit dated in design now (no rail for light if that's your thing, fewer accessories, smaller capacity) but they are both credible, serious combat handguns.

jgodfrey · Jul 3, 2012

I have a S&W M&P9c and it's a great gun. Also have a 9mm Colt 1911 but hate only having 9 rounds. Now I'm wanting to try something new. I'd like to add another full size 9mm to add to the family. Features I'm looking for are a metal frame, double stack magazine, external safety, great accuracy and an excellent trigger. At first I was sold on a German Sig p226 but now I'm leaning toward a CZ75.

One of the best 9mm's I've ever owned was a Glock 19 with a ghost trigger and heavy guide rod and spring. A trade came along I couldn't pass up and I had to let it go. Plan to replace it one of these days when the right deal comes along.

sulaco · Aug 18, 2012

I'm currently trying to sell my SP2022 but it's a 40S&W. After a very nice 1911, it's the most accurate (and 100% trouble-free) handgun I've owned. Hard to believe but true!

rotarymike · Aug 19, 2012

We have a West German P6 (P225) which is essentially a single-stack P226. Love it - well made, very accurate.

I've shot several P226s and they were all tack drivers - I'm not sure about when the manufacturing change from Germany to US was made, but getting one with a rail if you may ever need it is a good idea.

I've also owned/shot a Sig Pro in 9mm, Ruger P89DC, Beretta M9, and many many Glocks (for some reason, when I tell people I don't like Glocks, they want me to shoot theirs. I'm happy to oblige, but I don't like Glocks for the ergonomics, and that just doesn't change). Most non-saturday-night-special 9mms are decent shooting guns. Get something that feel good in your hand, and the controls are intuitive.

While I do really like my Ruger, a P226 or P228 is on the list. I was not a fan of the Sig Pro- made for big meaty hands, and one awful trigger pull.

bigfutz · Aug 23, 2012

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John Canuck · Aug 24, 2012

Snip [quote="rotarymike]when I tell people I don't like Glocks, they want me to shoot theirs. I'm happy to oblige, but I don't like Glocks for the ergonomics, and that just doesn't change).[/quote]

When I tell people that, they look at me like I'm crazy. Glocks are also ugly (IMHO) which doesn't help.

I received a Glock 19 in a trade a couple of years ago, and didn't really want or need it, so I decided to do a backstrap reduction on it. After a few nights with play dough, epoxy, and Dremel, I had gotten rid of the giant hump, and now it feels and shoots much better. I doesn't look a whole lot better though.

Sigs always feel good to me, but I don't like DA/SA so I've never bought one.

rotarymike · Aug 24, 2012

John Canuck said:
Sigs always feel good to me, but I don't like DA/SA so I've never bought one.

DA/SA can be trained around. Bad ergonomics will make the pistol always uncomfortable. It's why we got a Sig P6 for my wife - her hands just aren't big enough to be comfortable on a double-stack gun.

On that note, anyone have a Ruger LC9 they'd be willing to let me shoot at a range? Considering buying one as a carry gun but don't want to experiment with $400.