Why I think the SIG Pro is better.....

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Why I think the SIG Pro is better than a classic and not a flop:


1. As a comparison based on the longevity of Glock pistols with a polymer frame you can probably expect a polymer gun frame to exceed 20,000 rounds with regular maintenance and do it with ease. The same cannot be said with an aluminum framed pistol, some will make that number some might not before the frame cracks. I think the polymer frame is a good idea. Chuck Taylor is said to have over 100,000 rounds through a G17. I’d still like to see SIG make an ST version in every classic model so we don’t have to worry about cracking after you’ve owned your classic for many years.
2. The trigger is great. The one-piece, integral fire control unit is easily converted from DA/SA to DAO without the use of special tools. While you may not want DAO the good thing is if the fire control unit breaks it can easily be replaced. The trigger in mine came lighter than both of my P226 pistols and my P220. Many report that their SIG Pro trigger is better than in their classics.
3. It has all the attributes of a SIG like accuracy, dependability, reliability in a more inexpensive package.
4. It has an integrated accessory rail. I think that rails are now mandatory on a pistol that is going to see home defense use. The only downfall I see is I just wish it wasn’t SIG’s own design because there would be more possibility’s with a standardized rail.
5. It has an interchangeable grip, it comes with one slim grip and one rubberized larger grip. If Hogue or Pachmyer would start to make grips for the SIG Pro it’ll be even better. This gun could possibly posses the ability to feel good in anyone’s hands with the simple change of a grip.

This is my honest opinion regarding the SIG Pro and I thought I would share its good points. I own a SIG Pro 2340 and my next SIG will probably be a SIG Pro 2009. I couldn’t be more happier with it.
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:rolleyes: If it works for you, fine. That doesn't make it better, or worse, than another.


When did it become a contest for you?:rolleyes:
 
Contest? LOL. I thought I'd post my opinions in a new post instead of the old one. It helps the prospective gun buyers in making decisions. Hey there's nothing wrong with voicing my opinion. To think that someone could make this out to be negative?
 
Everyone has the right to their opinion-

With that said, and in reading the previous post all I can
agree on is the fact that the Sig-Pro does have accessory
rail's.:rolleyes: And that's really a moot point, cuz us old
timer's don't care for accessory rail's any way.:eek: All
else said, why hasn't Sig introduced the "Sig Pro" in .45
ACP caliber?:( I guess if one want's the best DA/SA.45
available, they are limited to: a) Sig P220, b) H&K USP,
or the Beretta right; as no "Sig-Pro" is available at this
time. As far as craftsmanship, reliability, and accuracy
goes; I'll take the Sig-Sauer P220A in .45 ACP any day
of the week.

After one master's the transition from a DA first shot, to
SA follow-up shot's; then he/she is on top on their game;
cuz you can shoot anything else out there. The trigger on
my P220 is as slick as glass; and never has been tinkered
with by a smith. Plus, I like the "Tactical Look" of the P220;
Lock, Stock, and Barrel. This is my second P220, as I had
previously bought one NIB in 1988; and like so many of us,
I let a friend have it for building me a custom .45. Although
that custom gun was fantastic; it was not a "Sig". So, in
closing I guess the old phrase "to each his own" definitely
applies here. Until next time shoot straight, have fun, and
enjoy your Sig-Pro.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
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I have to agree that the Pro is aptly named. It is certainly the equal of any of my Classics. I wish they had a 45 version too and hope that someday it will come out. Their anaylsis is that they just won't sell enough to make it worthwhile, but at least they are looking at it.

I have the 2340 with both barrels and the 2009. I may even go ahead and get one of Barsto's 9mm barrels when they come out and just retire the 2009.
 
I have heard reports of the Beretta 92 going over 100,000 rounds also, and the Kimber aluminum frames supposedly goes to 20,000 rounds with no measurable wear. From mine, I can believe it.
It is a good gun, but best is argueable.
If it works for you that is all the justification you need.
 
jar, what did you pay (and where) for the spare barrel? I'm probably going to pick up a .40 SIG-Pro 2340 in the next couple of months and would like to buy the .357 SIG barrel, too.

Although I haven't fired the SIG-Pro much, my first experience with it was reminiscent of that of the CZ-75. I could put the rounds where I wanted them, almost without thinking. Call it, "telepathic". I've had similar experiences with my SIG P226 9mm and a 1911 I rented at the Insight range in Carson(?).
 
1. As a comparison based on the longevity of Glock pistols with a polymer frame you can probably expect a polymer gun frame to exceed 20,000 rounds with regular maintenance and do it with ease. The same cannot be said with an aluminum framed pistol, some will make that number some might not before the frame cracks.
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And here I thought the fact that SIG does a 70,000 round durability test on their designs actually meant something....

How will those polymer frames hold up in 50 years?
Answer - no one knows. If the SIG Pro was better, they'd charge more for it than the Classics, don't you think? They're sure not afraid to charge$$$!
 
you can probably expect a polymer gun frame to exceed 20,000 rounds with regular maintenance and do it with ease. The same cannot be said with an aluminum framed pistol, some will make that number some might not before the frame cracks.
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If you can afford 20,000 rounds of ammo, then you can afford a new pistol on occasion.
20,000 rounds at .10 a round is $2000, A new P228 is around $600. No problem.
 
If the SIG Pro was better, they'd charge more for it than the Classics, don't you think? They're sure not afraid to charge$$$!
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Given that one point of the SigPro was to have a lower cost alternative to the Sig Classic series, it would seem funny to charge more.
 
I love all Sigs, but have different preferences for each model, caliber and size. I like the feel and all the goodies of my classic Sigs with the aluminum frame although I do admit that I hate how easy they chip or scratch. But I am not worried about cracking. I also have a P220ST. This is my all time favorite .45! Everything about it is top notch and would not trade it for any other .45. I agree that Sig should make every model available in an ST version. But for a .45 cal Sig, I only personally prefer the P220ST followed by a classic P220, and a P225 compact. I don't see myself getting a feel for any .45 cal Sigpro. I really don't believe in a plastic .45 though Hk makes an excellent one with the USP45. High caiber guns like a .45 should be built around a good sturdy chassis like a car which means in this case, a stainless or all steel frame and slide. Now for a 9mm, my first Sig choice is a Sigpro SP2009 and is actually my next buy. I love the P228, P239, and P226, but for a 9mm I really like the Sig pro on this one. And to me being a 9mm, a polymer gun will do nicely. But that's just me.....;)
 
vvg said
How will those polymer frames hold up in 50 years?
Answer - no one knows. If the SIG Pro was better, they'd charge more for it than the Classics, don't you think? They're sure not afraid to charge$$$!
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Well, I think you might be missing the point here. One of the big advantages of a polymer framed pistol is that the frames can be built for far less than the steel or alloy ones. Material costs are less and there is far less labor. That can translate into a lower selling price.

Higher cost does not always equate to higher quality. In this instance, SiG has been able to offer a pistol that is atleast as good as its other offerings and at a significantly lower price.

Now, to address your question about how they will last over the next fifty years or so, we certainly don't have a full answer. But I do know that SiG considered that issue. The inserts in the frame are replaceable. So when, down the road, someone finally wears out a SiGPro frame, they can just have new inserts put in and be up and running again.

I hope this answers some of your questions.
 
sig pro best for the money

I woudl heartily agree that the sig pro is the best pistol I have bought in a long time. Unfortunatley it didn't catch on and it can be hard to find accessories for it. I have the 2340 with the .357 sig barrel (cost about $150.00 to $200.00 for the barrel and I bought it at my local gun dealer. Hopefully some day it will catch on and then companies will make the accessories that will allow this fine gun to live to it's full potential.


Jim
 
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