Glock VS SIG Sauer.. but in my head.. (danger)

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Tactical Jackalope

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Alright. Here we go, I've always had and still have this same internal battle with myself. Not putting this out there to be judged. We all have a thought process we don't like to admit.. I have 3 close friends on here that know this all too well.

I'm a SIG Sauer guy. Always have been. I also see the many merits of Glock. I have the most range time with these two manufacturers. The only reason I feel I have to have an internal battle between which of these two I choose is due to my environment. Swamps, beaches, and sweat. Miami Florida.. The Glock has proved far superior in keeping off surface rust. Then again Uncle Malice has told me about a shop called MG Precision in Ohio. So I sent my parts there and I just got them back yesterday. (Decocker along with the plate behind it, slide stop, screws, and take down lever.) Those are the trouble parts. So in time we'll see what works out with their finish.

Anyways, I shoot them both just as well. Maybe a bit better with SIG as opposed to Glock. I feel SIG's have more soul behind them and Glock is just another hammer. They're both very easy for me to conceal, shoot, and carry. I have tons of different gear for both my P229 and P226. Also my Glock 19 and the 17 (which is now owned by my fiancé.)

2 parts of my 2nd Amendment mind

The Glock and SIG's = Self Defense

The 1911's and BHP's = Range / Enthusiast


Anyone else feel this way about a certain firearm being their "go to" but another one they like less being a little more practical?
 
I don't live in Florida ...in Northwest...so rust /corrosion isn't as big a deal..but in general, I think maintenance and wiping a gun down defeats the rust - corrosion issue anyway. But in general I prefer an all stainless gun for carry.../ or a gun with a good coating on it - over any polymer weapon. But if I lived in a really humid climate...I might change my approach, so I see your point.

I'm a 1911 guy - thru and thru - so for range and carry a full sized 1911 is my go to gun. I like the Sig's 226's / 239's...but I don't carry them hardly at all ..because I'm much better with a 1911. My primary carry gun is a Wilson Combat CQB model in .45 acp...and it has Wilson's Armor Tuff coating on it. I have an identical wilson in 9mm..and its my primary training gun.

I think you should carry the gun you shoot the best ( and the one you train with most of the time )... / and personally I'd have a hard time carrying a gun that didn't have any soul - as you say / I'd carry the Sig, if I were you ...unless you wanted to go to a 1911. Practical doesn't enter into the equation for me...at least based on maintenance / I go with what makes me feel warm and fuzzy....( a 1911 )...
 
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I'm a big fan of high end HKs and 1911s. Do I trust them with my life? Absolutely. In a hot, dry climate do I want to carry them ? No. Do I consider them safe queens? No.

Do I care if a $500, almost perfect reliability Glock rusts or gets damaged? Not so much.

Carry guns get worn. A lot of police trade-ins seem to have surface rust and they still work! (What a surprise, right?)

I'm of the thought that your carry gun should not be something you are willing to have damaged.
 
Your carry gun should be one that you trust to work when needed and you can shoot well. It is a tool and not a show peace if you are afraid of scratching it or it rusting then it is the wrong gun for you. My always gun is a 32 acp in the pocket and a 38sp as a back up, both guns are well used and not show guns. I like shooting 1911s but don't carry them.:D
 
I've also got similar feelings regarding SIG, Glock, and 1911s. I'll carry either given the mood, however, I don't have any Hi-Powers.
 
9x18_Walther said:
I'm of the thought that your carry gun should not be something you are willing to have damaged.
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I think you threw in an extra word there.

Personally I don't think there is anything wrong with having different guns for different purposes - carry, range, home, woods, etc. I don't like the idea of the "safe queen" but even I have to admit I have one pistol I've only shot once and a couple shotguns I have never fired.

As far as what to carry, i agree they have to be reliable well functioning tools, but I still wouldn't call mine "just another hammer". I like to add my own "soul" whether that be different sights, grips, holsters, loads, etc. Eventually it will develop its own soul based on where it has taken you and brought you back from. #crazyanthopomorphizing
 
My carry gun.... its a wilson combat, 5" gun, CQB model in .45 acp..../ has run 100% right out of the box ...and still runs 100% ( with 230gr RN FMJ or Ranger 230gr Hollow Points ).

http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65852&d=1294095423

This gun is about 10 yrs old now...and has about 25,000 rds thru it .../ just because its a carry gun - doesn't mean it has to be beat up and rusty. I carry it in a good horsehide holster, IWB, by Kramer leather. Armor Tuff finish on this gun has held up very well.

When I shoot it for range practice - for my tactical drills - I will often wear it with an outside the belt line Scabbard holster, horsehide, Kramer leather. When I carry it - I will carry one extra mag in a belt mag pouch.
 
I hate to admit my 45autos are range toys, kept unloaded. :( The Glock, S&W 66 (revolver) and Beretta are usually kept loaded. I am Sigless and never had a BHP.
 
Glocks, SIG's, and 1911's (assuming you mean the real ones ;)) have been my favorites carry guns over the years.

I have the most time invested with the 1911's (a lifetime of exposure and shooting, about 25+ years carrying, and around 40 guns in total owned), but no longer carry one. A good 1911 is something, problem is, there are to many these days, that dont qualify. Colts (GM and Commanders) and GI guns were the only ones I ever trusted to carry.

Until I found hard chrome and kydex holsters, rust was always an issue with my 1911's. Just something you learn to deal with if youre not willing to upgrade the finishes and what you carry them in.


Spent a good bit of time with SIG's as well. Multiples of most of the P series, and finally settled on a P226 as my favorite to keep in my holster. SIG's, like Glocks, are good to go, right out of the box. None of the break in foolishness, reliable and accurate. Some interchangeability with mags and holsters, but nothing like the Glocks. The older W German SIG's can have rust issues, but I never had any problem with the current guns in that respect. All but two were box stock DA guns. The P250 was DAO, and my P245 was DAO as well.

What got me looking for something else was, SIG started going off on the endless model tangent, and also priced themselves out of my market.

These days, I carry Glocks, and specifically, a 17 and 26. I have a number of each, 17's, 19's, and 26's, as well as a couple of 42's. No 43's, and I dont see me getting one at this point either. The 42's settled that for me. The 26's just make more sense for that role.

Glocks are just pure function and simplicity. Mags interchange (going down) between the different double stack models, and are dirt cheap compared to most others. Holsters interchange as well. While I prefer basically box stock guns, if you prefer to accessorize, I doubt anything else has more options. You really dont need a gunsmith either, they are so easy to work on, its ridiculous.

Accurate, boringly reliable, basically rust proof, and even well used guns show very little finish wear. The only part Ive had some minor, light rust on, was the slide stop lever, which is also the only part Ive seen show finish wear.

If youre looking for a day in, day out, hard use gun, then the Glocks are what youre looking for. They literately excel on abuse.
 
Yep I also have glocks and sigs but for me the sigs are my go to gun in every situation. I really should sell my glocks but that's another discussion. Honestly I like my Walters Bette than my glocks as well.
 
I used to be a real Sig Sauer Fanboy and I still have 2 P229s, but I don't carry them. Glocks are one of the best guns for carry in my opinion since they are lighter, highly corrosion resistant, and have consistent trigger pulls from the first shot to the last. In a self defense situation the Sig's long, heavy pull affects accuracy. The short single action is sweet, but first shot is very important. It could mean hitting your target and ending the fight, or pulling the shot and hitting a bystander. With enough practice or lighter springs, it is possible to overcome the DA trigger pull, but the next shot will still be different. I carry a Kahr PM9 now since my Glock 26 is a bit thick to pocket carry.

As for 1911's, it is hard to argue that they can be serious defensive weapons, as long are they are reliable. The biggest issue is most are of the single stack variety and limit your fire-power.
 
I have a handful of guns to fit the CC bill, but I end up going with the G26 or G42 95% of the time. Rust isn't a big concern for me in VA as I normally wipe them down after carry, and I do not mind the occasional wear marks on my Glocks that appear from time to time. I have never babied my P2000sk from fear of ruining a $700+ dollar gun, but it is not as convienent to carry as my Glock set ups are. Even my PPS isn't that much smaller than my 26, and I still have the 42 if I need something slimmer.

I'm looking to get a P239 for range use and occasional carry, but that is one of the few Sigs that interest me. I've bought a few polymer pistols over the past few months, but the Glocks have proven to be excellent firearms... Which I never thought I'd have said even a few short years ago. I started with steel and aluminum, then moved on to polymer (albeit a but late to the party). Nothing wrong with carrying a 1911 though.
 
Constantine, Constantine, Constantine . . . .

Just don't sell the G19, ok? You remember what I said about that last time, right?

With that said, here's my question: If you choose to carry the Sig, are you going to constantly worry that something is rusting internally & that it could fail? How long after getting the parts back until you stop worrying about it? That alone might be enough to convince me not to carry it.

(Though I will certainly admit that there's something enticing about Sigs.)
 
Spats McGee said:
Constantine, Constantine, Constantine . . . .

Just don't sell the G19, ok? You remember what I said about that last time, right?

With that said, here's my question: If you choose to carry the Sig, are you going to constantly worry that something is rusting internally & that it could fail? How long after getting the parts back until you stop worrying about it? That alone might be enough to convince me not to carry it.

(Though I will certainly admit that there's something enticing about Sigs.)
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Lol, yes yes. I know I know. I mean I had the parts with issues coated. And it's rainy as can be this week. So this will be a good test. I guess we'll see soon enough. I'm just much better and prefer SIG's.
 
My duty guns for 21 years on the job were: Beretta 92F, Beretta 96D, Sig 239, and S&W M&P. All good guns with zero problems.

My personal carry gun is a Springfield Armory EMP 9mm
 
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