Sig Sauer P226 vs Beretta 92FS
- Thread starter Irfan
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Greeting's Irfan;
Gee Whiz, I could probably write for a week on this subject; but I will condense the format
for the best interest of our reader's.
Out
of the box, the P229 probably would get the most
vote's; due to it's blackened stainless steel
slide and aluminum frame combo. To me, it's
a little top heavy; causing the firearm to be
unbalanced in the shooter's hand. The two-tone versions
of Sig's product's would come in second; as the satin nickel slide will hold up reasonably well
with proper care. Experience has shown that the
K-Koted firearms have a tendency to lose the
coating after a period of time? And, the blued
firearms from Sig require extra care, if they
are to be kept in top-notch condition.
My two personal favorite's are both blued specimens; a P220A .45ACP and a P228 9m/m.
So, there you have it. Until the introduction
from Sig of the all new stainless P220; I guess
we will have too live with these!!!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
Gee Whiz, I could probably write for a week on this subject; but I will condense the format
for the best interest of our reader's.
Outof the box, the P229 probably would get the most
vote's; due to it's blackened stainless steel
slide and aluminum frame combo. To me, it's
a little top heavy; causing the firearm to be
unbalanced in the shooter's hand. The two-tone versions
of Sig's product's would come in second; as the satin nickel slide will hold up reasonably well
with proper care. Experience has shown that the
K-Koted firearms have a tendency to lose the
coating after a period of time? And, the blued
firearms from Sig require extra care, if they
are to be kept in top-notch condition.
My two personal favorite's are both blued specimens; a P220A .45ACP and a P228 9m/m.
So, there you have it. Until the introduction
from Sig of the all new stainless P220; I guess
we will have too live with these!!!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
Have two Berettas and three SIGs. None have ever jammed on me. The finish on the SIGs is definitely more delicate than on the Berettas. Differences in accuracy are negligable with the SIG 225 being the exception as it is kinda scary when I am "on". My 226 didn't seem to shoot very well in the beginning but it is better now and I assume it was just me.
I had a Sig226 (9mm) and currently have a Beretta 92FS. I used to have both pistols at same time and liked both but I shot the Beretta better (faster and more accurate) so I kept the Beretta and sold the Sig226. Both are very good pistols in terms of reliability, accuracy and quality but I just prefered the Beretta. Currently my Beretta has been fired just over 17,000 rounds and only thing I have replaced was the recoil spring. I'm sure Sig is just as durable if not more.
I have both a P229 in .40 and a 92FS INOX. Both are awesome guns. Each has one weak point that I am aware of.
Sig = Finish on my 5 year old Sig is more delicate compared to my new Beretta INOX.
Beretta = HUGE pistol, not best for CCW.
Beyond those two minor points, both guns are top notch.
Sig = Finish on my 5 year old Sig is more delicate compared to my new Beretta INOX.
Beretta = HUGE pistol, not best for CCW.
Beyond those two minor points, both guns are top notch.
Gottagetme1
New member
If you like the Beretta you willlove the Sig. I own both a 92fs & p226. Bought the Beretta first, haven't shot it since I got the Sig.
You will see what I mean if you buy a p226. Dave
You will see what I mean if you buy a p226. Dave
BrokenArrow
New member
I have a lot of experience with personal 226s and 92fs, the military M9 (92) and M11 (228).
Both are very accurate and reliable, call it a draw. Rust? Bruniton slide finish is better than the std SIG, but the blackened stainless beats that, Inox (stainless) equals that. Internals on the Beretta are better, the barrels and frames are equal.
The locking block on the Berettas seems to be the weak link, about 20K w mil-spec or +P ammo. Frames and slides are good for at least 35k to 70K according to DOD tests (why they bought 100,000 more of them after the infamous slide fractures). SIG should equal or better that. Their weak seems to be the slide roll pins and decocker/trigger springs. Both will break if ya shoot em enough. Anything will.
Both are used by some of the best in the world, flip a coin.
Both are very accurate and reliable, call it a draw. Rust? Bruniton slide finish is better than the std SIG, but the blackened stainless beats that, Inox (stainless) equals that. Internals on the Beretta are better, the barrels and frames are equal.
The locking block on the Berettas seems to be the weak link, about 20K w mil-spec or +P ammo. Frames and slides are good for at least 35k to 70K according to DOD tests (why they bought 100,000 more of them after the infamous slide fractures). SIG should equal or better that. Their weak seems to be the slide roll pins and decocker/trigger springs. Both will break if ya shoot em enough. Anything will.
Both are used by some of the best in the world, flip a coin.
What is better, an apple or an orange?
US army could not decide on the Beretta vs Sig issue ether, so they went with Beretta because of the better price.
Both pistols are from the "top shelve", and while quality wise they are about equal, other issues might be considered. Beretta 92 standard capacity magazines are plentifull and cheap, compared to the Sig. You can find Beretta mags for $35, while Sig commands premium $70. This is not an issue if you are planning to use only reduced capacity magazines.
As far as everything else, just flip a coin.
US army could not decide on the Beretta vs Sig issue ether, so they went with Beretta because of the better price.
Both pistols are from the "top shelve", and while quality wise they are about equal, other issues might be considered. Beretta 92 standard capacity magazines are plentifull and cheap, compared to the Sig. You can find Beretta mags for $35, while Sig commands premium $70. This is not an issue if you are planning to use only reduced capacity magazines.
As far as everything else, just flip a coin.