Is Sig Still Having Issues?

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I'm in the market for a decent 9mm, and I have to say, the Sig E2 grips are pretty decent for my tiny little girl-hands. I have, however, heard a lot of jawing about Sig having reliability issues lately. I have no idea if that's the case or not, but if it is, are they still facing said issues? Any models seeming to be immune? Anything I should particularly avoid? I'm thinking a 226 or maybe a 229, as long as the 229 has the E2-style grip.
 
226, 229 and 2022 are all reliable shooters. I didn't hesitate to pick up the P226 MK25 and I don't regret it. And the 2022 trigger is as good as any hi-pistol I own. Neither have had any problems during use.
 
I haven't had any problems out of my p229 in the 300 or so rounds I've put through it. I bought it earlier this year but I believe it was manufactured March of last year.
 
I have owned two Sig P226 guns, and presently shoot my P226 E2 with total confidence in its reliability. I have never experienced a problem with either one, and don't anticipate any issues in the future, either.
 
It could very well be Internet myth, but a quick search yields a fair amount of complaints regarding FTEs, FTFs, and FTRBs, with the Exeter guns seemingly to blame.

Again, no idea if it is/was a widespread problem - people discuss it like it is/was - but I'm really grooving on the E2 profile, and after being somewhat disappointed with an HK45c that wound up with extractor issues, I'd like to avoid another potential lemon.
 
I can't speak for others or the veracity of the claims in the internet, but from what I've seen on the forums and in my personal experience this is not so.

I can understand being wary after getting a lemon from HK, but it's a possibility with any manufacturer. Getting one from HK was probably a fluke and I would say getting one from Sig would be a fluke also.
 
the Sig E2 grips are pretty decent for my tiny little girl-hands. I have, however, heard a lot of jawing about Sig having reliability issues lately.
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Actually, the "E2" configuration fits my larger than normal hand pretty darn well. I can only speak for the three SIG pistols I currently own and shoot (models 226 E2, 1911 TTT and 220 Carry-with the internal extractor) but, that said, they have all been completely reliable and plenty accrate.
 
I have 5 Sigs and really have no issues with them. I did have a problem with unusual wear marks on a P220 barrel. Sig fixed the problem and I have had no issues since.

I do like the Elites in stainless more than the ones with alloy frames.

Probably just a personal preference.
 
Couple years ago Sig was having some issues. MA State Police had problems with 40S&W P226 and NH SP had major issues with their P220. Everything I've heard is that Sig got their act together and no more problems. I would trust my life to a Sig classic series.
 
229 Extreme made in April 2012 here and absolute perfection so far, with about 750-800 rounds so far. Best handgun I have ever shot.
 
when did sig start having issues
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Its when the CEO that ruined Kimber's CQ went over to Sig usa.
(or from what I understand from 30 seconds of googleing the subjecr)

Ron Cohen (I think is his name) Was the genius that thought putting "Custom" on production Kimber slides mean you could charge an arm and a leg for a 1911 while quietly cutting corners in production. And how you can't turn a page in a gun rag without seeing an add for Kimber. They spend their money on ads not on the actual production of guns.

Now from SIG your seeing "Diamond Plate", "Rainbow", "Scorpion" finnishes on Sigs. And how you can buy a P238 that proudly says "SAS" on the side.:rolleyes:
Thats where all the extra effort goes at SIG.
 
And how you can buy a P238 that proudly says "SAS" on the side.
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It isn't just the P238 that comes in SAS.

And for the record, that has nothing to do with the Special Air Service... it stands for Sig Anti-Snag, and those guns have been dehorned and smoothed out to a greater extent than the "normal" models.

I can understand being miffed at many of their unnecessary models (the diamond plate bit is silly), but not every variant is pointless.

While Sig has had some teething problems with their new models lately (1911, P250, P238), they have managed to get them sorted out and those models are fine now. Other makers have also shown that they have had issues introducing new models (just ask Ruger). Even Glock couldn't revise their "perfect" design without some teething problems. Problem-free would be ideal, but unfortunately that seems to be out of reach nowadays... wait until they get things set to rights, then go for them. Sig seems to have done that after some QC issues.
 
it stands for Sig Anti-Snag
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Your probably right. I'm not super familar with Sigs product line. But thats just one of the examples on just one of their firearms.


Even Glock couldn't revise their "perfect" design without some teething problems.
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Thats because glocks ain't perfect. They are reliable but thats the only good thing they have going for them. Awful trigger, plastic brick ergo's, grip angle that is all wrong.
 
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