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Sig P245 - Any Good?
- Thread starter Conan
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Chunky, heavy, has an exposed hammer, very few accessories. Limited capacity. Decent accuacy out to 15 yards. got good reviews in the NRA's Guardian several months ago.
The P245 is not selling well even at Sig heavy shops. Not selling well here in Seattle and there are a lot of Microsoft millionaires who'll drop $12,000 on a gun let alone a $700 gun.
Sig fans including myself on the Sig Forum hardly even talk about the darn thing. Don't see hardly any P245 posts on there. It's gotta mean somthun.
But why not get the most accurate CCW 45 in the market?
The Glock 30. The G30 blows away the Kimber Ultra carry, the P245, and any other small 45 out there.
No exposed hammer, light, medium thick for a 45, takes Glock 21 hi caps with grip sleeves to match the feel of a full sized Glock, and almost a 4" barrel.
The Glock 30 - 10 + 1 rounds of 45 ammo.
Maybe check out the 239. Selling well = more accessories and lots of people have those. if you must have a Sig for CC.
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The Seattle SharpShooter
[This message has been edited by jtduncan (edited February 10, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by jtduncan (edited February 10, 2000).]
The P245 is not selling well even at Sig heavy shops. Not selling well here in Seattle and there are a lot of Microsoft millionaires who'll drop $12,000 on a gun let alone a $700 gun.
Sig fans including myself on the Sig Forum hardly even talk about the darn thing. Don't see hardly any P245 posts on there. It's gotta mean somthun.
But why not get the most accurate CCW 45 in the market?
The Glock 30. The G30 blows away the Kimber Ultra carry, the P245, and any other small 45 out there.
No exposed hammer, light, medium thick for a 45, takes Glock 21 hi caps with grip sleeves to match the feel of a full sized Glock, and almost a 4" barrel.
The Glock 30 - 10 + 1 rounds of 45 ammo.
Maybe check out the 239. Selling well = more accessories and lots of people have those. if you must have a Sig for CC.
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The Seattle SharpShooter
[This message has been edited by jtduncan (edited February 10, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by jtduncan (edited February 10, 2000).]
I suspect it's every bit as reliable as the P220. Try to shoot one for yourself and decide.
What's wrong with an exposed hammer? I for one prefer an exposed hammer. I can see situation where an SA first shot would make sense. There's also the posibility of two rapid trigger pulls in case the first one doesn't strike a hard primer properly. With a pistol like a Glock you have to cycle the slide to get a second try. Your mileage will of course vary.
As for Microsoft millionaires, how many are there and of that number how many buy guns? I don't think that's an indication of anything. I don't live in an area filled with millionaries and I don't know a soul that would buy a $12,000 gun, but I can tell you that P245s don't last long in stock. Even at $750 they move quick.
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So many pistols, so little money.
What's wrong with an exposed hammer? I for one prefer an exposed hammer. I can see situation where an SA first shot would make sense. There's also the posibility of two rapid trigger pulls in case the first one doesn't strike a hard primer properly. With a pistol like a Glock you have to cycle the slide to get a second try. Your mileage will of course vary.
As for Microsoft millionaires, how many are there and of that number how many buy guns? I don't think that's an indication of anything. I don't live in an area filled with millionaries and I don't know a soul that would buy a $12,000 gun, but I can tell you that P245s don't last long in stock. Even at $750 they move quick.
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So many pistols, so little money.
Conan,
Is that the "Schwarzeneger Conan", or the "Robert E. Howard Conan"?
I've never shot the 245, but I've held one in the shop. I'd say that if it measures up to the standard set by the rest of the Sig line, you can't go wrong. One reviewer in a gun rag said that it was very accurate and a separate review said it was very inaccurate w/most loads. That was unusual considering that most Sigs I've heard of shoot under 3" at 25 yds. Some, like a 225 I'll be spending some time w/next weekend, goes into 1" at 30yds.
Anyway, if I were you, I'd consider the way that I'd be carrying it. If ITWB, I'd ask the shop owner if he'd let me put it in my waist band and sit on one of his chairs. That w/let you know if the width is too much or sharp edges, etc. If you want the best double action/single action handgun made I don't think you'll make a mistake. If you want a single action, go w/a Glock or 1911 copy. Hope this helps.
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"But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip; and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." -Jesus Christ (Luke 22:36, see John 3:15-18)
Is that the "Schwarzeneger Conan", or the "Robert E. Howard Conan"?
I've never shot the 245, but I've held one in the shop. I'd say that if it measures up to the standard set by the rest of the Sig line, you can't go wrong. One reviewer in a gun rag said that it was very accurate and a separate review said it was very inaccurate w/most loads. That was unusual considering that most Sigs I've heard of shoot under 3" at 25 yds. Some, like a 225 I'll be spending some time w/next weekend, goes into 1" at 30yds.
Anyway, if I were you, I'd consider the way that I'd be carrying it. If ITWB, I'd ask the shop owner if he'd let me put it in my waist band and sit on one of his chairs. That w/let you know if the width is too much or sharp edges, etc. If you want the best double action/single action handgun made I don't think you'll make a mistake. If you want a single action, go w/a Glock or 1911 copy. Hope this helps.
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"But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip; and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." -Jesus Christ (Luke 22:36, see John 3:15-18)