If you really like the Sigs, you won't go wrong with one. I personally like the Glock 23, but you said the Glocks do not fit you, so, please do not get one just because they are good guns. Your gun has to feel right to you and fit your hand or you may not be able to do well with it.
I also own .40 S&W caliber handguns for the same reason you were attracted to the caliber. There are, however, some factors related to the .40's that you should know. If I had known prior to buying, I might have reconsidered with a 10mm or .45. Nonetheless, I like my .40's, and they are, indeed an intermediary between the .9x19 and .45. Thusfar, all mine have performed safely and very well. That being said, you should read this:
http://greent.com/40Page/ammo/40/180gr.htm
http://greent.com/40Page/
http://communities.prodigy.net/sportsrec/gz-glock-kb.html
http://glocktalk.com (go to the .40S&W Club forum at Glocktalk)
Interesting stuff, huh? I am going to keep my .40's(one of which is a Glock), but you can bet I will carefully examine my rounds for any bullet setback, and I am considering not buying any more 180grain loads after I shoot up what I have. I am still learning about this. It does seem that there have been an inordinate number of blow-ups with .40 cal handguns in comparison with other calibers. Maybe it's just hype, maybe it isn't. I know I always shoot jacketed factory rounds in my .40's - no reloads - no lead. I keep my chambers clean too, to ensure the round is fully seated. There are a lot of police departments that use the .40's and love them.
Sigs, H&K USP's, Berettas, CZ's, Rugers, some Browninigs, some older S&W's (generally stay away from Sigmas), all are good pistols.
-10CFR
I also own .40 S&W caliber handguns for the same reason you were attracted to the caliber. There are, however, some factors related to the .40's that you should know. If I had known prior to buying, I might have reconsidered with a 10mm or .45. Nonetheless, I like my .40's, and they are, indeed an intermediary between the .9x19 and .45. Thusfar, all mine have performed safely and very well. That being said, you should read this:
http://greent.com/40Page/ammo/40/180gr.htm
http://greent.com/40Page/
http://communities.prodigy.net/sportsrec/gz-glock-kb.html
http://glocktalk.com (go to the .40S&W Club forum at Glocktalk)
Interesting stuff, huh? I am going to keep my .40's(one of which is a Glock), but you can bet I will carefully examine my rounds for any bullet setback, and I am considering not buying any more 180grain loads after I shoot up what I have. I am still learning about this. It does seem that there have been an inordinate number of blow-ups with .40 cal handguns in comparison with other calibers. Maybe it's just hype, maybe it isn't. I know I always shoot jacketed factory rounds in my .40's - no reloads - no lead. I keep my chambers clean too, to ensure the round is fully seated. There are a lot of police departments that use the .40's and love them.
Sigs, H&K USP's, Berettas, CZ's, Rugers, some Browninigs, some older S&W's (generally stay away from Sigmas), all are good pistols.
-10CFR
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