Springfield 9mm vs. Sig 228
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Stay with the Sig or if you are looking for another reason to buy a gun go ahead and do it. I am not trying to be argumentative, but I can consistently hit a steel plate at 65 yards with my P-228 (braced platform). You just need to concentrate.
If I had the money I would get another gun!
If I had the money I would get another gun!
The SIG is by no means a target pistol, but most of them don't know that
. I've never seen a SIG P228 (or any SIG, for that matter) that wasn't able to shoot at least a 3" group at 25 yards, rested. To put it plainly, it's either about you, or the gun. Have you had the SIG for awhile? If it's a new purchase, you probably just haven't had enough "quality time" behind the sights. Especially if you're used to shooting a 1911. How do other people fare with your pistol? Have you tried several different brands of ammo? Have you ever shot it over a bench? Ransom rest (unlikely, who has those, anyway?)? If you have, and it's still throwing patterns, then the gun's probably not a shooter. And if there's something wrong, SIGarms should fix it. I have a Browning Hi-Power that I thought was about as accurate as a divining rod. I couldn't shoot my way out of a paper bag with it. But in my brother in law's hands, that thing became a laser. So I shot it and shot it and shot it, and shot it some more, and now I could probably hit the proverbial broadside of a barn with it (from the inside, anyway), but the fact is, it's me, not the gun. And I own other Hi-Powers that I can shoot very accurately! It's just that with this one, with it's particular grip-sight-feng-shue combination, I'm having a hard time. 
Let us know what you come up with; I'm very curious about this one. SIG's are, in my experience, the most consistently accurate production autopistols available, at any price. That being said, SIG can let out a loser once in awhile, but I'll bet you two just haven't "found eachother" yet!
vanfunk
. I've never seen a SIG P228 (or any SIG, for that matter) that wasn't able to shoot at least a 3" group at 25 yards, rested. To put it plainly, it's either about you, or the gun. Have you had the SIG for awhile? If it's a new purchase, you probably just haven't had enough "quality time" behind the sights. Especially if you're used to shooting a 1911. How do other people fare with your pistol? Have you tried several different brands of ammo? Have you ever shot it over a bench? Ransom rest (unlikely, who has those, anyway?)? If you have, and it's still throwing patterns, then the gun's probably not a shooter. And if there's something wrong, SIGarms should fix it. I have a Browning Hi-Power that I thought was about as accurate as a divining rod. I couldn't shoot my way out of a paper bag with it. But in my brother in law's hands, that thing became a laser. So I shot it and shot it and shot it, and shot it some more, and now I could probably hit the proverbial broadside of a barn with it (from the inside, anyway), but the fact is, it's me, not the gun. And I own other Hi-Powers that I can shoot very accurately! It's just that with this one, with it's particular grip-sight-feng-shue combination, I'm having a hard time. Let us know what you come up with; I'm very curious about this one. SIG's are, in my experience, the most consistently accurate production autopistols available, at any price. That being said, SIG can let out a loser once in awhile, but I'll bet you two just haven't "found eachother" yet!
vanfunk
vanfunk, I think I know what you mean. I went to the range yesterday with my brand new Sig 226 9mm and shot so bad I didn't brag to my wife how good I am! I have no idea why it was so bad but the gun shot so low I missed the paper on the first few shots. I shoot my Glock 19, Beretta 92FS, 3ea. BHP, CZ75B
and a Kimber Custom Royal 45ACP very well. I guess I need to shoot it a lot more but I am sure disappointed.
and a Kimber Custom Royal 45ACP very well. I guess I need to shoot it a lot more but I am sure disappointed.
Sgt Pepper
New member
When I first shot my Sig P239, it was an initially frustrating experience. It (or I ??) was way, way low and typically left at the shortest range target. As I put more and more rounds through it, the groups moved up and up. By the end of the session and after 200 or so rounds, I was punching some very nice accurate groups at double the original distance. Frankly, I've never been that good with any new pistol that I have owned until after a couple hundred rounds. It has always taken me awhile before I got the right feel for accurate shooting through each pistol.
With all due respect, learn to SHOOT the Sig
P228; you won't regret it one bit. While
there are other great guns out there, the
Sig's are the trend setter's by which all
other's are judged; among DA/SA semi-auto's.
In particular, my P228 out shot my P226;
don't know whether its me or the gun's, but
that is a fact. My P220 in .45ACP will out
shoot both of them!!!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
P228; you won't regret it one bit.
Whilethere are other great guns out there, the
Sig's are the trend setter's by which all
other's are judged; among DA/SA semi-auto's.
In particular, my P228 out shot my P226;
don't know whether its me or the gun's, but
that is a fact. My P220 in .45ACP will out
shoot both of them!!!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
slickpuppy
New member
If you are used to shooting other pistols the Sig takes some work to get accurate results. Also, my 228 is very picky about loads. Once you get a few thousand rounds through it you should be getting better groups. That is what it took for me.
lonegunman
New member
Lots of Sig fans here, looks like.
I own 2 Sigs, a 220 and a 225, and as far as DA/SA autos go they are better than most. I carry them both from time to time, and both are fun to shoot, and will do 3" at 25 yds if I am paying attention.
But DA/SA sucks big time compared to a 1911, no matter what these people say. A properly done 1911 trigger is better than any Sig could ever dream to have.
These DA/SA people just dont understand.
They never will.
One thing though... you know it is considered blasphemy to have a 9mm 1911, dont ya?
I own 2 Sigs, a 220 and a 225, and as far as DA/SA autos go they are better than most. I carry them both from time to time, and both are fun to shoot, and will do 3" at 25 yds if I am paying attention.
But DA/SA sucks big time compared to a 1911, no matter what these people say. A properly done 1911 trigger is better than any Sig could ever dream to have.
These DA/SA people just dont understand.
They never will.
One thing though... you know it is considered blasphemy to have a 9mm 1911, dont ya?
But DA/SA sucks big time compared to a 1911, no matter what these people say. A properly done 1911 trigger is better than any Sig could ever dream to have.
I am a glock fan and I understand the disadvantage of a da sa firearm. That said the difference is not as great as one might think. For me My sig and Beretta take me 1.5 seconds to get a shot off from the holster at 7 yards in the A zone. With a Glock or 1911 I can do it in 1.2. Thats a .3 sec difference. Is that a huge disadvantage I don't know depends on the circumstances. I would take a sig over a 1911 as a combat gun anyday because of the reliability. I will take a glock over my sigs because of the trigger system and durability.
PAT
I am a glock fan and I understand the disadvantage of a da sa firearm. That said the difference is not as great as one might think. For me My sig and Beretta take me 1.5 seconds to get a shot off from the holster at 7 yards in the A zone. With a Glock or 1911 I can do it in 1.2. Thats a .3 sec difference. Is that a huge disadvantage I don't know depends on the circumstances. I would take a sig over a 1911 as a combat gun anyday because of the reliability. I will take a glock over my sigs because of the trigger system and durability.
PAT