Should I get a Sig

pdawg.shooter · 07-24-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by single shot

Fits your hand is a personal opinion - I preffer the feel of a Sig and love the controls. If you can carry a 9mm it's a lot more bang for the buck. I shoot my 9mm and a freinds 45 and love them both. Both fit MY hand well but I have kinda little hands.

I have a p220 that I made over sized grips for. Fits perfect now.

22plinker · 08-22-2009, 06:56 PM

I shoot only 380 and 9mm. Because of arthritis, I only shoot 9mm in a large frame, heavy Taurus PT92AFS. Any gun less than about 20 ounces, I MUST have a locked breech action, otherwise, I prefer the 380. I am on a waiting list for the new SigSauer P238. Cost is about the same as a Kahr CW-9. Both are the same size, both will cost well over $500. If you can "stand" the recoil, try a KelTec Pf9. (half the price but BIG "kick" when fired) Personally, the tiny 9mm guns hurt enough that I "flinch" when I try to shoot them. (not good, for ccw!) Because of the recoil, for ccw, I carry a Bersa Thunder 380, until my new Sig P238 comes. . The Bersa is reliable & has never given me a "hint" of a problem. It always goes "bang." The biggest decision you have for ccw is, can you carry it, comfortably, and concealed? If it's not "comfortable" you'll leave it home. Don't fall for the argument that "380 is too small." Look at the statistics. I reload my own 380 & 9mm so cost is identical.

DWARREN123 · 08-22-2009, 09:55 PM

I have 2 SIG 239's and like them better than any handgun I have held yet. Mine are 40 S&W.

gandog56 · 08-22-2009, 11:40 PM

My two most accurate semi auto pistols....

..My SIG P229 and my Dan Wesson Razorback. The thing is, the SIG has 2 barrels, .40 S&W and 357 SIG. And both barrels shoot just as accurate.

heilung · 08-28-2009, 05:20 AM

My friend and I shoot her 220 SIGs. I'm a bad shot but those SIGS are far better than any other .45 I've tried. We use Hogue grips for a great feel and solid grasp. I have never been disappointed buying the good stuff.
Cheapos are a ripoff .
Heilung

Firemedic21 · 08-31-2009, 05:20 PM

My everyday carry weapon is a Sig P225/P6 9mm & I love him.It is one of the best shooting guns I have ever handled.I have very small hands & it fits me perfectly.I see lots more Sigs in my future.I would recomend a Sig to anyone.

halking · 09-19-2009, 12:58 PM

I carry a ruger lcp loaded with speer gold dot. I am actually a sig fan, but just could not turn this one down. My opinion on brand, calibre or whatnot is if someone tells me I have the wrong brand or calibre I ask them if they would like to stand about 7 yds. out and let me shoot them, no takers, this tells me it is all irrevelent, shoot what you like and stop trying to convert me.

rvbuilder · 09-27-2009, 07:07 AM

We've had a P239 (9mm) for a couple of years now and love it. My wife is able to handle it just fine and is somewhat of a better shot than I am

. We went to a pistol range and "rented" all their compact guns (S&W, Glock, Springfield Armory, Ruger, etc.) and found the SIG to be to our liking. It's not an inexpensive gun and was very hard to find at that point in time. I don't know how rare they are now, but I wouldn't mind having another one except that my wife thinks one gun is enough.

Paper · 10-11-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thunderjohn

I agree, see what fits your and you like to shoot. The Sig 232 is
a great gun. I had a 230 that I should have kept.

Same here.. Had a P230 in stainless that I never should have sold..

G. Green · 10-11-2009, 07:24 AM

I've had two Sigs P-220, and P-226. And i was sent to a Sig armourer school a few years ago. They are very well made pistols. As to how they fit in your hand, two things are true about hands. 1. All hands are the same. 2. All hands are different. In Oklahoma availability of ammo would be real issue for the .380. Our retired guys have to qualify yearly if they want to take advantage of the federal deal, and carry as a retired officer and one of my old partners got one of the new little Rugers, and we went to the range. All he could find for ammo was some Corbon with a really large hollow point. The little pistol failed to feed every other round for a full box of Corbon. I had an old box of ball .380 and we fired all of it and the pistol functioned flawlessly. Then we went back to the Corbon and it had no failures. Seems they need a little breaking in. (at least this one did)

hamburgerhelper · 10-11-2009, 08:14 AM

hey billy

what is the current penalty for using the term "whatnot" ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by halking

I carry a ruger lcp loaded with speer gold dot. I am actually a sig fan, but just could not turn this one down. My opinion on brand, calibre or whatnot is if someone tells me I have the wrong brand or calibre I ask them if they would like to stand about 7 yds. out and let me shoot them, no takers, this tells me it is all irrevelent, shoot what you like and stop trying to convert me.

Phantom76239 · 10-27-2009, 08:46 AM

Here's my $.02... My former police dept. issued SIG P226's in .40S&W. I loved this pistol and would fire it every chance I got. I've got an average sized hand and a medium build and never had a problem with fit in the hand or with carrying or pointing it with magazine full. In fact, this is the first pistol I am considering adding to my personal collection. And it will be my civilian carry piece. Yes, it prints a little. But I often wear my shirt un-tucked, and the weather here lends itself to a light jacket much of the year - a high ride holster would work well. The power of the 40 over that of the 9, added to Hydra-Shock ammo, makes this one a no-brainer for me. Just something to consider. - Chris

garealestateguy · 11-04-2009, 09:35 PM

I love sig pistols. They look great, and all the controls are very easy to get to. Here's my thoughts....
I have a sig pro 2340. Great gun, easy to shoot, but a little heavy for some. Comes with different grips for different size hands.
Owned a 239 in 9mm. Miss it a lot. Shot great.
Had a 226 as well. Like the other 2 better.
Depends on use - carry or range?
They don't work well for leftys, though....

08-22-2009, 06:56 PM	#22
22plinker Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 84	I shoot only 380 and 9mm. Because of arthritis, I only shoot 9mm in a large frame, heavy Taurus PT92AFS. Any gun less than about 20 ounces, I MUST have a locked breech action, otherwise, I prefer the 380. I am on a waiting list for the new SigSauer P238. Cost is about the same as a Kahr CW-9. Both are the same size, both will cost well over $500. If you can "stand" the recoil, try a KelTec Pf9. (half the price but BIG "kick" when fired) Personally, the tiny 9mm guns hurt enough that I "flinch" when I try to shoot them. (not good, for ccw!) Because of the recoil, for ccw, I carry a Bersa Thunder 380, until my new Sig P238 comes. . The Bersa is reliable & has never given me a "hint" of a problem. It always goes "bang." The biggest decision you have for ccw is, can you carry it, comfortably, and concealed? If it's not "comfortable" you'll leave it home. Don't fall for the argument that "380 is too small." Look at the statistics. I reload my own 380 & 9mm so cost is identical. Last edited by 22plinker; 08-22-2009 at 06:58 PM. Reason: spelling error

08-22-2009, 09:55 PM	#23
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,098	I have 2 SIG 239's and like them better than any handgun I have held yet. Mine are 40 S&W. __________________ Have a nice day!

08-22-2009, 11:40 PM	#24
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 11,792	My two most accurate semi auto pistols.... ..My SIG P229 and my Dan Wesson Razorback. The thing is, the SIG has 2 barrels, .40 S&W and 357 SIG. And both barrels shoot just as accurate. __________________ People think I'm paranoid because I own guns. If I own guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

08-28-2009, 05:20 AM	#25
heilung Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 345 Blog Entries: 23	Very Accurate My friend and I shoot her 220 SIGs. I'm a bad shot but those SIGS are far better than any other .45 I've tried. We use Hogue grips for a great feel and solid grasp. I have never been disappointed buying the good stuff. Cheapos are a ripoff . Heilung __________________ "..the Right in question, is individual." Parker vs Dist. of Columbia, March 9,2007 p. 20

08-31-2009, 05:20 PM	#26
Firemedic21 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere,NC Posts: 63 Images: 2	My everyday carry weapon is a Sig P225/P6 9mm & I love him.It is one of the best shooting guns I have ever handled.I have very small hands & it fits me perfectly.I see lots more Sigs in my future.I would recomend a Sig to anyone. __________________ Doc Silly boys guns are for girls!!! RIA 1911 .45,Sig P225/P6,Bobcat,.410 shotgun,22lr,12g

09-19-2009, 12:58 PM	#27
halking Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	I carry a ruger lcp loaded with speer gold dot. I am actually a sig fan, but just could not turn this one down. My opinion on brand, calibre or whatnot is if someone tells me I have the wrong brand or calibre I ask them if they would like to stand about 7 yds. out and let me shoot them, no takers, this tells me it is all irrevelent, shoot what you like and stop trying to convert me.

09-27-2009, 07:07 AM	#28
rvbuilder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2	Sig P239 We've had a P239 (9mm) for a couple of years now and love it. My wife is able to handle it just fine and is somewhat of a better shot than I am . We went to a pistol range and "rented" all their compact guns (S&W, Glock, Springfield Armory, Ruger, etc.) and found the SIG to be to our liking. It's not an inexpensive gun and was very hard to find at that point in time. I don't know how rare they are now, but I wouldn't mind having another one except that my wife thinks one gun is enough.

10-11-2009, 07:24 AM	#30
G. Green Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE OK Posts: 464	I've had two Sigs P-220, and P-226. And i was sent to a Sig armourer school a few years ago. They are very well made pistols. As to how they fit in your hand, two things are true about hands. 1. All hands are the same. 2. All hands are different. In Oklahoma availability of ammo would be real issue for the .380. Our retired guys have to qualify yearly if they want to take advantage of the federal deal, and carry as a retired officer and one of my old partners got one of the new little Rugers, and we went to the range. All he could find for ammo was some Corbon with a really large hollow point. The little pistol failed to feed every other round for a full box of Corbon. I had an old box of ball .380 and we fired all of it and the pistol functioned flawlessly. Then we went back to the Corbon and it had no failures. Seems they need a little breaking in. (at least this one did)

10-27-2009, 08:46 AM	#32
Phantom76239 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11	Here's my $.02... My former police dept. issued SIG P226's in .40S&W. I loved this pistol and would fire it every chance I got. I've got an average sized hand and a medium build and never had a problem with fit in the hand or with carrying or pointing it with magazine full. In fact, this is the first pistol I am considering adding to my personal collection. And it will be my civilian carry piece. Yes, it prints a little. But I often wear my shirt un-tucked, and the weather here lends itself to a light jacket much of the year - a high ride holster would work well. The power of the 40 over that of the 9, added to Hydra-Shock ammo, makes this one a no-brainer for me. Just something to consider. - Chris

11-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#33
garealestateguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	I love sig pistols. They look great, and all the controls are very easy to get to. Here's my thoughts.... I have a sig pro 2340. Great gun, easy to shoot, but a little heavy for some. Comes with different grips for different size hands. Owned a 239 in 9mm. Miss it a lot. Shot great. Had a 226 as well. Like the other 2 better. Depends on use - carry or range? They don't work well for leftys, though....