Why should I choose a Sig?
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Destructo6
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They feel good, shoot good, and don't stop.
I have yet to find someone who doesn't like my P226 after shooting a few or bunch of rounds through it. Other than the price, what's not to like?
I have yet to find someone who doesn't like my P226 after shooting a few or bunch of rounds through it. Other than the price, what's not to like?
What's so great about Porsche?
Actually, I've never even sat in a Porsche so never mind. Sigs give you custom level performance right out of the box. A guy in my class said, "After years of searching for the ultimate 1911, I discovered I could shoot a P220 just as well without any tweaking."
Personally, I like the handling and the feel of my 1911s better but I trust the Sig more.
Actually, I've never even sat in a Porsche so never mind. Sigs give you custom level performance right out of the box. A guy in my class said, "After years of searching for the ultimate 1911, I discovered I could shoot a P220 just as well without any tweaking."
Personally, I like the handling and the feel of my 1911s better but I trust the Sig more.
Greeting's All,
Sig's are the ultimate firearm for out-of-the-box
"combat accuracy". Nothing will beat them; in particular the Sig P220 in .45ACP. All firearms
are designed based on some proven fact; Sig's
proven fact's are: Accuracy and Reliability. So, spend a little extra cash
and drive the Rolls Royce of .45's.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Sig's are the ultimate firearm for out-of-the-box
"combat accuracy". Nothing will beat them; in particular the Sig P220 in .45ACP. All firearms
are designed based on some proven fact; Sig's
proven fact's are: Accuracy and Reliability. So, spend a little extra cash
and drive the Rolls Royce of .45's.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Destructo6
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Why can't you take your SIG down to bare nothing? I met my P226 that way and assembled it with no problems.
juliet charley
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Maybe you can detail strip your Sig, but it is a whole lot more complicated and whole lot more work than detail stripping a 1911 (or a Glock).
One of the biggest problems you might experience with the Sig is the DA/SA transition. I've shot a whole lot of DA revolvers, and I've shot 1911 since forever, but it was a real struggle (and lot of practice not to throw that second shot (and I can still do a double tap with DA revolver or a 1911 faster and more accurately than with a DA/SA).
Most pistol prices are outrageous anymore. The Sig is more outrageous than most. It is a good pistol, but it's not worth what they ask for it (at least in my neck of the woods).
I've had several and have never held on to them long (they do hold their resale value well), but I've always came back to a 1911.
If you are really just looking for a change, you might want to look at the Glock 30. It has just about conveted me from the 1911, and it is a lot more reasonable than athe Sig--though still overpriced. I bought mine off gunbroker.com for $469 + $25 S/H NIB (versus probably $200 more a Sig--that's a lot of ammo or a new holster and some night sights).
One of the biggest problems you might experience with the Sig is the DA/SA transition. I've shot a whole lot of DA revolvers, and I've shot 1911 since forever, but it was a real struggle (and lot of practice not to throw that second shot (and I can still do a double tap with DA revolver or a 1911 faster and more accurately than with a DA/SA).
Most pistol prices are outrageous anymore. The Sig is more outrageous than most. It is a good pistol, but it's not worth what they ask for it (at least in my neck of the woods).
I've had several and have never held on to them long (they do hold their resale value well), but I've always came back to a 1911.
If you are really just looking for a change, you might want to look at the Glock 30. It has just about conveted me from the 1911, and it is a lot more reasonable than athe Sig--though still overpriced. I bought mine off gunbroker.com for $469 + $25 S/H NIB (versus probably $200 more a Sig--that's a lot of ammo or a new holster and some night sights).
When i pick up a handgun i close my eyes and hold the gun up as to be aiming. Then i open my eyes and see how closely the sites are aligned. Almost always the gun is pointing down, except the p99, it was right on. I can pick it up and find my correct grip immediatly, which i think is important. The sig just didn't do it for me and also they tend to be heavier.
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Why should you pick a Sig... For the price they are the best! But if you have the money I would go with an H&K USP 45acp and then the Sig (you can never have to many guns). I have a Sig P245 and am saving up for a H&K USP Compact and the Sig P220. I love the gun (well I love all my guns). It has never failed, miss loaded or anything else. Every one that I have ever talked to has said that there Sig is one of there top 5 guns.
John
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Why choose a Sig?
Top notch reliability. I've never had a Sig malfunction. They can even take limp wristing, unlike most Glocks.
Good to very good accuracy.
Good to very good ergonomics.
Easy to field strip.
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I am not a die hard Sig fan (in fact, I prefer Glocks over Sigs in general), but if I were to keep only one pistol it would be one of my Sigs. They are the only pistols that have shot thousands of rounds for me without any malfunctions. Utter reliability wins over utter durability in my judgement.
Derek Zeanah
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Used to own a 228 in 9mm and a 229 in .40 *&*. Both were accurate and reliable -- no real complaints.
But I moved on to 1911-model guns. Fit my hand better, conceals better, 7 rounds of .45 is *plenty* IMHO, love the triggers, and really like to carry cocked & locked (never liked double-action to single-action transition either).
There's no wrong answer here -- buy what you like and what has the features you need. I can't stand the triggers on Glocks, but I knew a cop who could shoot hand-sized 100m groups with his Glock 17 -- personal preference and fit has a lot to do with it.
But I moved on to 1911-model guns. Fit my hand better, conceals better, 7 rounds of .45 is *plenty* IMHO, love the triggers, and really like to carry cocked & locked (never liked double-action to single-action transition either).
There's no wrong answer here -- buy what you like and what has the features you need. I can't stand the triggers on Glocks, but I knew a cop who could shoot hand-sized 100m groups with his Glock 17 -- personal preference and fit has a lot to do with it.
SIG's are not the Holy Grail of handguns. Were it so, we would have very liitle to debate on this forum . However, in my experience, and in the collective experience of most users, they deliver a level of performance unmatched by other production handgun manufactuers. Personally, I feel that accuracy and reliablility are the two greatest attributes in handgun performance. In my experience, SIGs are the most consistently accurate and reliable handguns available, with the widest possible array of ammunition. I've settled on the P 220 because of it's virtue in the aforementioned categories - mine does 1.5 inches at 25 yards (rested) with horrible ammo (I buy expensive guns and cheap ammo. I know, I know), and has certainly done better than that. In a 1911 (as much as I love them, too), I've owned guns that would do that, but they cost more, and even the accurate ones threw 6" groups with loads they didn't like. The SIG just shoots first and asks questions later .
However, if I were to value such things as ease of detailed dissassembly, I would feel differently. If I rigidly adhered to the philosophy that all alloy-framed guns shoot themselves apart after 5000 rounds, I would think differently. What it comes down to is that, for me, if I have to pick up a gun, shoot something, and expect to hit what I'm shooting at, I have the greatest likelihood of success if I reach for my SIG P 220. All men may be created equal, but certainly not with respect to firearm proclivities. I think that the chances of being disappointed with a SIG (especially the 220) are very small if it fits your hand, fits your budget, and fits your philosophy. If not, there are plenty of other good guns out there (they're just not as good as SIGs! Tee-Hee).
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. However, in my experience, and in the collective experience of most users, they deliver a level of performance unmatched by other production handgun manufactuers. Personally, I feel that accuracy and reliablility are the two greatest attributes in handgun performance. In my experience, SIGs are the most consistently accurate and reliable handguns available, with the widest possible array of ammunition. I've settled on the P 220 because of it's virtue in the aforementioned categories - mine does 1.5 inches at 25 yards (rested) with horrible ammo (I buy expensive guns and cheap ammo. I know, I know), and has certainly done better than that. In a 1911 (as much as I love them, too), I've owned guns that would do that, but they cost more, and even the accurate ones threw 6" groups with loads they didn't like. The SIG just shoots first and asks questions later . However, if I were to value such things as ease of detailed dissassembly, I would feel differently. If I rigidly adhered to the philosophy that all alloy-framed guns shoot themselves apart after 5000 rounds, I would think differently. What it comes down to is that, for me, if I have to pick up a gun, shoot something, and expect to hit what I'm shooting at, I have the greatest likelihood of success if I reach for my SIG P 220. All men may be created equal, but certainly not with respect to firearm proclivities. I think that the chances of being disappointed with a SIG (especially the 220) are very small if it fits your hand, fits your budget, and fits your philosophy. If not, there are plenty of other good guns out there (they're just not as good as SIGs!
Tee-Hee).vanfunk
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I'm always looking to buy a SIG Sauer, then when I get one after only a few months I trade it at the same shop I got them. Don't get me wrong, there's never a problem with them. They're always reliable, accurate, and probably among the best pistols made, but I just can't seem to like them enough to keep them. I'm probably going to get a P229 and this time keep it.
It's really hard to go wrong with a SIG Sauer.
I'm always looking to buy a SIG Sauer, then when I get one after only a few months I trade it at the same shop I got them. Don't get me wrong, there's never a problem with them. They're always reliable, accurate, and probably among the best pistols made, but I just can't seem to like them enough to keep them. I'm probably going to get a P229 and this time keep it.
It's really hard to go wrong with a SIG Sauer.
I hear you! Besides the 220 I owned for a while, other Sigs I have had worked fine. The ergonomics throw me off. The slide release and the decocker don't work for me. Plus, they just seem to have an odd shaped grip. I'm still drawn to them. I guess their reputation of being utterly reliable is why..??
Ben Shepherd
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Ditto to destructo6's fist post. I don't have a real problem with quality 1911 clones either. But I prefer the sig grip.
In local IDPA shoots(outdoor year round) my p239 eats anything, under any weather conditions. A friends' superhotroddeluxle kimber will jam if you look at it wrong. Yes the kimber is a little more accurate, and I hope I would never need more than one shot, but it ain't a perfect world. The kimber is a match gun, the p239 is a utility gun, for totally different purposes. Personally, I'll give up a hair on accuracy for utter reliability in a defense gun.
(not starting a brand war, just going off personal experience.)
In local IDPA shoots(outdoor year round) my p239 eats anything, under any weather conditions. A friends' superhotroddeluxle kimber will jam if you look at it wrong. Yes the kimber is a little more accurate, and I hope I would never need more than one shot, but it ain't a perfect world. The kimber is a match gun, the p239 is a utility gun, for totally different purposes. Personally, I'll give up a hair on accuracy for utter reliability in a defense gun.
(not starting a brand war, just going off personal experience.)
I don't see any particular feature that sets a SIG above the rest. I just like them, with the exception of the .45 ACP models. It's all personal preference.
I have to disagree with Ala Dan. The SIG is not the most accurate out-of-the-box combat weapon; that title is held by the Heckler & Koch P7. In addition, the USP series is every bit as accurate as a SIG. Also, almost all other mid to high-end auto pistols are accurate and reliable, as well as durable.
I have to disagree with Ala Dan. The SIG is not the most accurate out-of-the-box combat weapon; that title is held by the Heckler & Koch P7. In addition, the USP series is every bit as accurate as a SIG. Also, almost all other mid to high-end auto pistols are accurate and reliable, as well as durable.