OK, gentlemen. Last week I questioned the USP, so to be fair, this week I'll bring to light doubts I've heard about my favorite pistol, the Sig 229 in .40 or .357 sig. Hey, Job is the only guy I know of that NEVER questioned his faith, and this isn't even GOD that we're talking about here!
I've heard the negative rap about how aluminum frames aren't as tough as steel, or even polymer, and I've been hearing lately about "cracked" frames. But the one opinion that hit me like a slap across the face on a cold, windy day was that of a very respected gunsmith around town. He had done a little work for me, and we were just shootin' the breeze when we got on the subject of pistols that were gaining his respect (he's a big 1911, and to a lesser extent, Glock guy). Along the course of discussion, he mentioned that he felt the Ruger P95 was a gun that would "last 3 lifetimes, a real tractor". When I asked him what he thought of my beloved 229, he said, "A very well made, precise, accurate gun. Good for urban defense, but I don't know about field use. If you get a little dirt inside the gun, I suspect you would get plenty of jams and FTF's. I consider it a less-than-a-lifetime gun."
At that point, the phone rang, so he had to go, and I haven't talked to him since. I always had imagined being buried with my Sig. However, if I lead a long and fruitful life, and if Clintler doesn't manage to swipe my guns, it might be me burying my 229 prematurely.
Please chime in and let me know what you think. I'll try not to be so crotchety this time. Thanks, dudes.
I've heard the negative rap about how aluminum frames aren't as tough as steel, or even polymer, and I've been hearing lately about "cracked" frames. But the one opinion that hit me like a slap across the face on a cold, windy day was that of a very respected gunsmith around town. He had done a little work for me, and we were just shootin' the breeze when we got on the subject of pistols that were gaining his respect (he's a big 1911, and to a lesser extent, Glock guy). Along the course of discussion, he mentioned that he felt the Ruger P95 was a gun that would "last 3 lifetimes, a real tractor". When I asked him what he thought of my beloved 229, he said, "A very well made, precise, accurate gun. Good for urban defense, but I don't know about field use. If you get a little dirt inside the gun, I suspect you would get plenty of jams and FTF's. I consider it a less-than-a-lifetime gun."
At that point, the phone rang, so he had to go, and I haven't talked to him since. I always had imagined being buried with my Sig. However, if I lead a long and fruitful life, and if Clintler doesn't manage to swipe my guns, it might be me burying my 229 prematurely.
Please chime in and let me know what you think. I'll try not to be so crotchety this time. Thanks, dudes.