Sig vs. Baretta

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P226/228 Vs 92FS/M9

pros and cons, I dont know which to buy, for an all purpose gun, plinking/carry/home defense 9mm.
 
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Is cost a factor? What other guns do you have? How do they feel in your hands? Have you been able to shoot them yet?
It will probably come down to personal preference. Both have reputations of serving their owners well. Get the one you like more after renting/borrowing both and putting several rounds through each.
Personally, I've had both, still have the Beretta, actually 2 now, one blue, one inox. :cool:
 
I have had both. Both are top of the line. I like my P-228 as my carry gun. I like the ergonomics and the simplicity of design. I don't have the Berretta's anymore, but it is personal choice nothing wrong wit hthe weapons. :cool:
 
I'm predjuiced-

That's why I'm Ala Dan, the VOL fan, and
a SIG man!!! P220 and/or P228 for me.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member N.R.A.
 
For a 9mm, I like the Beretta more than anything, but it will be a bit on the huge side for carry. If you can manage to hide it well, go for it. If not, the 228 is the answer.

Beretta pros:
-180º ejection port. Ensures the round will eject and not stovepipe, etc.
-reasonable 15-round mag prices and plenty of mags out there
-locking block locks the barrel in exactly the same place for each round with no play or movement of the barrel
-extremely wide ejection port. This gun will feed anything!
-looks great
-great trigger in both DA and SA
-action is as smooth as glass
-barrel is .5" longer than most other semi-autos giving higher velocities of different rounds (good for JHPs)
-can handle +P, +P+, and subgun ammo (according to the manual)
-very accurate

Beretta cons:
-front sight is not removable, unless you get a Brigadier model (dovetailed on Brigadiers).
-gun is big. Not a prime candidate for CCW
-safety is slide-mounted. Not an issue if you don't use it.
-DA pull is heavier than the SIG, but smooth
-locking block is the weakest part. Although you may read how they break every 2 seconds, most of that is hype. Having said that, they can break and will probably be the first part to go. Replacements are very cheap (price, not quality) and easy to install. I have never seen any proof of a single locking block failure to this day, only internet stories.

SIG pros:
-15-round mags are very easy to find, even more so than the Beretta, in my experience
-very accurate
-very easy to clean
-feeds anything
-looks great
-grip is thinner than the Beretta's
-slightly smaller than the Beretta
-trigger is lighter than the Beretta in DA mode
-sights are dovetailed

SIG cons:
-roll pin in slide can work free, but usually doesn't. If it does, a new one must be ordered from SIG. Not an issue with the new, stainless slides
-finish blows big time
-light surface rust can form on some parts, if exposed to a moist environment and/or sweat
-new SS slide models are very top heavy

Feel free to add to or dispute my pros/cons.
 
It depends heavily on what you're doing.

If you want the beefy-looking police style concealable gun, then the Sig is for you.

If, however, you're going for the whole John Woo, slide into the room and whip out two stainless 9mm's and cap a bunch of international drug runners or something along those lines, go with the Baretta.

Once you decide which brand of mojo you're looking for, the decision is easy!
 
i have had both and like them very much for different reasons, my choice has been the sig 226 in 9mm and the beretta 96 in .40.

if i could still get the 15-rd mags out here in CA, i'd go out and buy a 92 elite

my sig has been very accurate but i dislike the higher bore line above my hand (spoiled by my hk p-7) i prefer the dovetailed front sight and the location of the decocking lever, it is also a bit thinner

MY beretta has a smoother DA trigger pull and is just as accurate (much more accurate than my sig 229 or glock 22) the safety is the easiest, of the slide mounted, to disengage. there are times when i prefer a gun with and external safety (like when waking up in the middle of the night)

the 226 feels better in my hand but the 96 seems to shoot better during qualification

for the 226, i have a blade-tech IWB and a safariland 5181 paddle holster

for the 96, i'm using an alessi acp OWB and a forbus paddle

never had a problem "printing" with either, but i prefer carrying the beretta

if they both feel and shoot as well for you, i think it comes down to whether you want a pistol with a external safety
 
I agree, stainless Berettas are for shooting Intl. drug smugglers and Sigs are for shooting aliens, ghosts and vampires ala Scully and Mulder. Which do you think you'll encounter most.
Seriously, you can't go wrong either way!:p:p :p
 
Employer limits me to A DAO-type semi-auto. The DAO trigger pull on a Beretta has it all over the DAO pull on a Sig. Were it not for the DAO requirement, I might look at it differently.
 
Like the Bladester, I went SIG.

If SIGS weren't available, I would not hesitate to pick up a Beretta. For me it was that close.

SIG's are renowned for keeping the black helicopters at a respectful distance.

The guys ON those black helicopters carry Berettas.

Its all part of the conspiracy... ;)
 
A Beretta in one hand and a Sig in the other takes care of just about any situation you would encounter, and don't forget to turn your guns sideways for more accurate shot placement.

Another thing to consider is the cost of hi-cap mags. In my area Beretta factory hi-caps sell for around $60 as compared to the Sig hi-caps selling for around $100. I purchased a new M9 that came with one 15 rndr for $489 + tax. I already have a 228.

I hope all this joking around has not confused you too much.
 
I think you'll find that you like it very much and you'll want to add the Beretta to the collection as well.:cool:

Well, that's what I did.:D
 
I've owned both, in fact, I just traded my Beretta in on a rifle. They are both quality pieces, but I lean towards the Sig. While you can't get more feed reliable than a Beretta, I think it lacks in durability.
 
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