Who uses a Sig 250 for CCW
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P250
The P250 is a fantastic weapon it's so underrated.
The best grip and fantastic DAO trigger, it is remarkable in so many ways
we have a whole generation of shooters and instructors that know nothing but striker fire firearms.
And dismiss any DAO trigger.
The P250 is one of many pistols I would use for CCW
With practice follow up shots will be fast, don't dismiss the P250
I have a 45C and 9mmC conversion with the large size grip it fits my hand perfect
and points right on target.
I will pick up a 9mm P320 soon both are great pistols
The P250 is a fantastic weapon it's so underrated.
The best grip and fantastic DAO trigger, it is remarkable in so many ways
we have a whole generation of shooters and instructors that know nothing but striker fire firearms.
And dismiss any DAO trigger.
The P250 is one of many pistols I would use for CCW
With practice follow up shots will be fast, don't dismiss the P250
I have a 45C and 9mmC conversion with the large size grip it fits my hand perfect
and points right on target.
I will pick up a 9mm P320 soon both are great pistols
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Onward Allusion
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If you're into true DAO in a pistol, then the 250 is probably one of the best choices out there. The true DAO is smooth. As smooth as any S&W revolver's trigger. The slide is a bit on the thick side. Kind of like a PX4's. Width-wise, it's normal. Capacity-wise (9mm) it's fairly standard - 12 rounds for the sub-compact, 15 for the compact, & 17 for the full-size.
I have the 9mm with all 3 kits. Got the 45 full-size as well. They are utterly reliable guns. As accurate as any I'd shot. Anyone who tells you that they're bad guns don't know how to shoot real DAO pistols or revolvers. I would carry any of the 3 frame sizes.
I have the 9mm with all 3 kits. Got the 45 full-size as well. They are utterly reliable guns. As accurate as any I'd shot. Anyone who tells you that they're bad guns don't know how to shoot real DAO pistols or revolvers. I would carry any of the 3 frame sizes.
wnycollector
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I agree with both previous posters...the P250 has a spectacular DAO trigger. As a guy who grew up shooting revolvers the p250 trigger is no big deal to shoot. Yes the amount of travel is long but is very very smooth pull.
I have full sized 45 and a subcompact 40. The 40 shares shares cold weather ccw duty with my S&W 990 compact 9mm. Both of my p250's are reliable in thousands of rounds of Russian steel case and reloads.
I have full sized 45 and a subcompact 40. The 40 shares shares cold weather ccw duty with my S&W 990 compact 9mm. Both of my p250's are reliable in thousands of rounds of Russian steel case and reloads.
Been carrying a P250 Compact in 9mm for about the last six months. Carrying the P250 about 75% of the time. I also carry others, including a P320 Compact in the rotation.
The only problem I had with it, was when I first started shooting it. My thumb, would sometimes bounce on the slide stop, under recoil. Resulting in the slide locking back on a loaded magazine. I just modified my grip a little and haven't done it since.
I have other pistols, DA/SA, SA, Striker, and DAO. Shoot and carry them all.
The trigger on the P250, is very smooth and about 5 1/2 lbs. I would highly recommend this pistol to anyone.
The only problem I had with it, was when I first started shooting it. My thumb, would sometimes bounce on the slide stop, under recoil. Resulting in the slide locking back on a loaded magazine. I just modified my grip a little and haven't done it since.
I have other pistols, DA/SA, SA, Striker, and DAO. Shoot and carry them all.
The trigger on the P250, is very smooth and about 5 1/2 lbs. I would highly recommend this pistol to anyone.
Cyanide971
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Loved both the 9mm Compact and Subcompact models I had, but then again I have an affinity for DAO handguns also!
Lightest and smoothest true DAO trigger on a semi-auto pistol I've had the pleasure of owning, and a very noticeable difference comparing it to my CZ 100 and then Beretta PX4 D; 6.5# vs 8.6# vs 9#. A very accurate shooter, and although a little bulky in the slide, not as bad as some will make out.
I too, initially had an issue with positioning of my thumbs causing a failure of the slide to lock back following the last round. Once I changed my grip slightly, no issues whatsoever. The few times I was able to, I preferred carrying the subcompact as it would disappear under a loose fitting t-shirt.
My old one (Compact with Small grip) compared to my Glock 19, CZ 100, and PX4 D:
A couple of random shots of a few rounds thrown downrange with the Compact (and I'm not a great pistol shooter). First picture was the very first shots fired, and all at 7 yards, whereas the second was at 7 and 10 yards:
First three shots aiming at the red circle, remaining shots aiming at the red "X".
My old SC in a Winthrop IWB:
Lightest and smoothest true DAO trigger on a semi-auto pistol I've had the pleasure of owning, and a very noticeable difference comparing it to my CZ 100 and then Beretta PX4 D; 6.5# vs 8.6# vs 9#. A very accurate shooter, and although a little bulky in the slide, not as bad as some will make out.
I too, initially had an issue with positioning of my thumbs causing a failure of the slide to lock back following the last round. Once I changed my grip slightly, no issues whatsoever. The few times I was able to, I preferred carrying the subcompact as it would disappear under a loose fitting t-shirt.
My old one (Compact with Small grip) compared to my Glock 19, CZ 100, and PX4 D:
A couple of random shots of a few rounds thrown downrange with the Compact (and I'm not a great pistol shooter). First picture was the very first shots fired, and all at 7 yards, whereas the second was at 7 and 10 yards:
First three shots aiming at the red circle, remaining shots aiming at the red "X".
My old SC in a Winthrop IWB:
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I've owned two different P250's, both in 9mm....a compact and a sub-compact. Neither ever gave a single problem. I put over 2000 rounds through the compact and around 1800 through the sub-compact, while I had them. What else can I say ? They were both accurate and the triggers were wonderful. Maintenance was a breeze, due to the removable fire control "chassis".
The magazines were first class....never a single problem of any kind.
The P250 is a bit chunky, at least that is the way it seems, but concealment was no problem, especially with the sub-compact.
The bore axis is rather high. But, that never seemed to affect my shooting negatively, enough to matter anyway.
The only problem I ever had with them was the fact that, if I didn't practice with the P250 more or less every week, I would get "rusty" with the trigger....and would have to expend 40 or 50 rounds in order to get back "into the groove", so to speak. I suspect that this problem had to do with shooting other types of pistols in the same time frame - so I am sure that it was MY problem - nothing to do with the gun. If one used the P250 all of the time, I seriously doubt that such an issue would ever arise. For other, more versatile shooters, this sort of issue probably never comes up, anyway. (As I said, I'm sure that it was MY problem.)
I finally gave up the P250's because of this issue and because I wanted to continue to shoot other types. I have since gone back to only revolvers, my first love. Oddly enough, despite the trigger similarities to the P250, I've never had this kind of issue with any revolvers.
Of all of the autos I have had, I miss the design and simplicity of the P250 the most. I have always regretted that Sig has never proceeded with this design further....such as a single stack sub-compact version, etc. The P320 is a different animal, though it uses the same grip frames and looks very similar.
The magazines were first class....never a single problem of any kind.
The P250 is a bit chunky, at least that is the way it seems, but concealment was no problem, especially with the sub-compact.
The bore axis is rather high. But, that never seemed to affect my shooting negatively, enough to matter anyway.
The only problem I ever had with them was the fact that, if I didn't practice with the P250 more or less every week, I would get "rusty" with the trigger....and would have to expend 40 or 50 rounds in order to get back "into the groove", so to speak. I suspect that this problem had to do with shooting other types of pistols in the same time frame - so I am sure that it was MY problem - nothing to do with the gun. If one used the P250 all of the time, I seriously doubt that such an issue would ever arise. For other, more versatile shooters, this sort of issue probably never comes up, anyway. (As I said, I'm sure that it was MY problem.)
I finally gave up the P250's because of this issue and because I wanted to continue to shoot other types. I have since gone back to only revolvers, my first love. Oddly enough, despite the trigger similarities to the P250, I've never had this kind of issue with any revolvers.
Of all of the autos I have had, I miss the design and simplicity of the P250 the most. I have always regretted that Sig has never proceeded with this design further....such as a single stack sub-compact version, etc. The P320 is a different animal, though it uses the same grip frames and looks very similar.
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wnycollector
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The 320 is striker fired (IIRC) vs the hammer fire of the P250.
Carried a P250 Compact for a couple of years. Once I got used to that excellent DAO trigger I had no trouble hitting what I was aiming at.
Only problem I ever experienced was the occasional light-strike w/GECO FMJ.
The *only* reason I replaced it w/the P320 Compact is speed of followup shots. I simply wasn't happy w/the P250's double-tap speed (YMMV).
Tomac
Only problem I ever experienced was the occasional light-strike w/GECO FMJ.
The *only* reason I replaced it w/the P320 Compact is speed of followup shots. I simply wasn't happy w/the P250's double-tap speed (YMMV).
Tomac
My Sig P250c 40sw is all I carry. My only pistol and nothing to get confused with other pistols. On my last trip to the range I put ten rounds into the head of the target at 8 yards. Did that on the trips before this.
My problem is fatigue (me) and after a few rounds of shooting my groups will open up. In SD my first 10 rounds will spell serious problems for the perps.
My problem is fatigue (me) and after a few rounds of shooting my groups will open up. In SD my first 10 rounds will spell serious problems for the perps.
longknife12
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Mind telling me the fit chart for that Winthrop iwb on the SC....
Thanks
Dan
Thanks
Dan
Cyanide971
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Anytime Dan! Now granted, that holster was bought for my P250 Compact model, but my SC fit very nicely also, though being a little shorter.
http://www.winthropholsters.com/sig...-barrel-iwb-dual-snap-holster-r-h-black-0744/
http://www.winthropholsters.com/sig...and-w-shield-holster-right-handed-black-0745/
longknife12
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Thanks, when I called them this morning....the denied making a SC. A compact would be ok. I'm carrying in a Falcon.....after 3 years, snaps are getting a little worn. I can put up with a little extra leather.
Dan
Dan
sig p250
I have a P250c in .40 cal that I use in my ccw rotation and I really love it, and I am essentially a wheelgun guy. I also carry an SP 101 in .357 (bobbed hammer DAO) and I can stage both their triggers pretty much the same. Hits what I'm aiming at too. Planned on getting a couple of the conversion kits, .45 subcomp and 357 comp. but Sig drastically jacked up prices. I picked up a CW45 for less than a kit, very happy with that. Think I'll just get 357sig barrel and call it a day. The 250 is an excellent weapon and IMHO, very underrated.
I have a P250c in .40 cal that I use in my ccw rotation and I really love it, and I am essentially a wheelgun guy. I also carry an SP 101 in .357 (bobbed hammer DAO) and I can stage both their triggers pretty much the same. Hits what I'm aiming at too. Planned on getting a couple of the conversion kits, .45 subcomp and 357 comp. but Sig drastically jacked up prices. I picked up a CW45 for less than a kit, very happy with that. Think I'll just get 357sig barrel and call it a day. The 250 is an excellent weapon and IMHO, very underrated.