which Sig ?

07-25-2004, 01:02 PM

should I get ?

ScottD · 07-25-2004, 02:36 PM

None of them. Caliber size is not big enough to suit me.

07-25-2004, 02:47 PM

local Police Department Auxiliary requires 9mm or .40 S&W caliber :target:

ScottD · 07-25-2004, 05:03 PM

Whoosie's! I guess they figure most people can't handle bigger calibers. Narrow thinking.

07-25-2004, 05:28 PM

I think it is because of insurance :insane:

ScottD · 07-25-2004, 06:07 PM

What? You have got to be kidding? For who?

07-25-2004, 06:22 PM

the Department..heck even the Fire Dept has to have insurance

ScottD · 07-25-2004, 10:32 PM

Yeah I understand that. But to have insurance to shoot someone with a certain caliber? That's what doesn't make sense. What difference is it if LEO uses any of the many standard handgun calibers from .38 spl. to .45 acp? Or for that matter, undercover agents using the diminative .380 or the such like?

Shaun · 07-25-2004, 11:59 PM

LD go with the 40 cal 226 it can be converted to a 357 sig if ytou ever wanted to and there are tons of 226's out there --

lefty o · 07-26-2004, 01:05 AM

i voted for the 229 in 40. if i were to get a sig in 9mm it would have to be the p210, the finest 9mm semi made.

07-26-2004, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottD

Yeah I understand that. But to have insurance to shoot someone with a certain caliber?

I don't make the rules and laws I just try to live by them

btw I like the 239 because of concealability Shaun after all..auxiliary duty is volunteer work 12 hours a month..but I can carry whenever I want as long as I follow the laws governing concealed carry :guitar:

stangman · 07-26-2004, 11:45 AM

Hi Logansdad, your question is almost impossible to answer as it is. All the current models of Sigs are excellent weapons. To answer your question YOU have to determine the use, caliber, concealability, size, weight, sights, ability/experience and even how you will carry it off/on duty. I'm lucky in my department in that I can carry pretty much any semi-auto pistol as long as it matches the required calibers and I can qualify with it. I currently carry a Magnum Research .45 on duty but stick to my trusty old Colt 1991A1 off duty. I suggest you go to the best gun shop you have in town and try as many different sized pistols that they have in your caliber, see how it feels on your belt or shoulder holster and when you find one that feels comfortable then ask around your department & see if anyone has one. I'm sure you'll find someone & they'ld probably take you out to the range to try it. Hope this helps.
George

Shaun · 07-26-2004, 11:52 AM

LD if you get the 226 you can buy the Safariland SSIII Holster I have for the 220 as they should fit.

07-26-2004, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangman

Hi Logansdad, your question is almost impossible to answer as it is. George

actually George the question is "which one would you get ?"
btw welcome to G&G..I like them all..luckily I've shot them all and each one fits in my hands (I have big hands)

08-01-2004, 09:01 PM

I am really tempted by the factory refurbished Sig 226 and Glock 9mms I see advertised in the Shotgun News..even though I voted for the 239 in .40 S&W caliber

Indy · 08-13-2004, 09:11 PM

If you can't use a Sig 220 in .45 cal then get the 226 in ether caliber. I have a 239 in 9mm and it's pretty light when it comes to recoil. I suspect a 239 in .40 S&W would be harder to control. My 220 is more comfortable to shoot, but the 239 is easier to carry/conceal. Keep us posted on your choice. Is it possible to test fire your possible choices before you buy. There is an indoor range here that has several Sigs that can be rented.
Indy

10-31-2005, 05:13 PM

my favorite pistol is my Sig 229 in .40 :target:

View Poll Results: which Sig would you get ?
Sig 229 .40	3	30.00%
Sig 226 .40	1	10.00%
Sig 239 .40	3	30.00%
Sig 226 9mm	3	30.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

07-25-2004, 01:02 PM	#1
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	which Sig ? should I get ?

07-25-2004, 02:36 PM	#2
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020	None of them. Caliber size is not big enough to suit me. __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

07-25-2004, 05:03 PM	#4
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020	Whoosie's! I guess they figure most people can't handle bigger calibers. Narrow thinking. __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

07-25-2004, 06:07 PM	#6
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020	What? You have got to be kidding? For who? __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

07-25-2004, 02:47 PM	#3
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	local Police Department Auxiliary requires 9mm or .40 S&W caliber :target:

07-25-2004, 05:28 PM	#5
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I think it is because of insurance :insane:

07-25-2004, 06:22 PM	#7
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	the Department..heck even the Fire Dept has to have insurance

07-25-2004, 10:32 PM	#8
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020	Yeah I understand that. But to have insurance to shoot someone with a certain caliber? That's what doesn't make sense. What difference is it if LEO uses any of the many standard handgun calibers from .38 spl. to .45 acp? Or for that matter, undercover agents using the diminative .380 or the such like? __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

07-25-2004, 11:59 PM	#9
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,593 Images: 1	LD go with the 40 cal 226 it can be converted to a 357 sig if ytou ever wanted to and there are tons of 226's out there -- __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

07-26-2004, 01:05 AM	#10
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,816	i voted for the 229 in 40. if i were to get a sig in 9mm it would have to be the p210, the finest 9mm semi made.

07-26-2004, 11:45 AM	#12
stangman Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 64	Hi Logansdad, your question is almost impossible to answer as it is. All the current models of Sigs are excellent weapons. To answer your question YOU have to determine the use, caliber, concealability, size, weight, sights, ability/experience and even how you will carry it off/on duty. I'm lucky in my department in that I can carry pretty much any semi-auto pistol as long as it matches the required calibers and I can qualify with it. I currently carry a Magnum Research .45 on duty but stick to my trusty old Colt 1991A1 off duty. I suggest you go to the best gun shop you have in town and try as many different sized pistols that they have in your caliber, see how it feels on your belt or shoulder holster and when you find one that feels comfortable then ask around your department & see if anyone has one. I'm sure you'll find someone & they'ld probably take you out to the range to try it. Hope this helps. George

07-26-2004, 11:52 AM	#13
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,593 Images: 1	LD if you get the 226 you can buy the Safariland SSIII Holster I have for the 220 as they should fit. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

08-01-2004, 09:01 PM	#15
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I am really tempted by the factory refurbished Sig 226 and Glock 9mms I see advertised in the Shotgun News..even though I voted for the 239 in .40 S&W caliber

08-13-2004, 09:11 PM	#16
Indy Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 334	If you can't use a Sig 220 in .45 cal then get the 226 in ether caliber. I have a 239 in 9mm and it's pretty light when it comes to recoil. I suspect a 239 in .40 S&W would be harder to control. My 220 is more comfortable to shoot, but the 239 is easier to carry/conceal. Keep us posted on your choice. Is it possible to test fire your possible choices before you buy. There is an indoor range here that has several Sigs that can be rented. Indy

10-31-2005, 05:13 PM	#17
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	my favorite pistol is my Sig 229 in .40 :target: