Shooting SIGs in IPSC

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Why is it that a Brand that has such a loyal following, has won many government contracts, and is known to be reliable isn't seen on the Production circuit? I know a few Alberta shooters shot the X-5 series and had extraction problems, but you would think the 226 would be common.

I have never shot or owned one, but they seem like a great pistol.
 
Hmm,,good question. I see a few once in a while,...I think it is an ugly pistol..IMO. Works well from what I have seen. IT has a higher bore axis than CZ type pistols,...although it is all metal,...still flippy. I never enjoyed the grip on it either,...and that is coming from someone who shot an HK USP.
 
I used a Sig226 in 9mm briefly, and used it for my BB course. It was accurate enough, and realiable enough, but it was the muzzle flip that was slowing me down, so I moved on.

I see it regularly in the area being used though.
 
I shot my 9mm 226 in a dozen different matches this year. Worked great for me. I had one spring break but FN sports sent me a replacement before the next weekend.

There are a few others shooting sigs here in MB.

I don't find it particularly 'flippy' but I grip high and ride my thumb on the slide release. I think theres a few reasons you don't see them much. They are relatively expensive and for only a little more you can get a production approved Tanfoglio - which is considered to be more competitive.
 
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I love it and have shot it in production for over 2 years. I think the hard double action first shot draws people away from it as well as the price. Face it Glocks and M&P's are a few hundred less and that is the difference of a holster and mag pouches for any new shooters getting into it.
 
I use a 226ST with a Serpa holster, I love it, the DA trigger settles in after a while. Sig did have problems with their internal extractors for a while.
 
Magazine hole is kinda small/tight for me. I find it hard to change mag when engaging long course that requires multi-mag changes. Just my 2-cents.
 
maurice said:
Hmm,,good question. I see a few once in a while,...I think it is an ugly pistol..IMO. Works well from what I have seen. IT has a higher bore axis than CZ type pistols,...although it is all metal,...still flippy. I never enjoyed the grip on it either,...and that is coming from someone who shot an HK USP.
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Which makes me wonder the same question for HKs. They have the same reputation worldwide as the Sig for quality and government contracts.
 
I heard they are pretty poluar in eurpoe. apparantly the top class IPSC shooters in Europe all shoot Sigs.


It's all about sponsership. Alot fo people just see what the best guys are usung and use that. Especially if it is cheaper than other things.
 
nickorette said:
I heard they are pretty poluar in eurpoe. apparantly the top class IPSC shooters in Europe all shoot Sigs.


It's all about sponsership. Alot fo people just see what the best guys are usung and use that. Especially if it is cheaper than other things.
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I thought they all shot Tanfoglio. Eric Grauffel is the best European shooter followed by Saul Kirsch and they don't shoot Sigs.
 
I would say cost is the major issue.
for the price of a sig pistol alone, you can buy a glock or M&P and have lots of money left over for mags etc.
the I have owned glock, walther, beretta and have shot M&P's in .40:
the sig 226 is a far more accurate pistol than any of the other I have owned but it is also far more expensive.
people wanting to get involved in shooting sports may not want to dish out the big bucks for a sig and thats why you may not see them as much.

just my 2cents.
 
The two hottest pistols in IPSC Production right now are the CZ Shadow ($850ish) and the Tanfoglio Stock11 ($1900ish). I don't think price even comes into the picture when it comes to a committed IPSC shooter. He will spend more on ammo than either of the two guns cost.

The Sig is an excellent duty pistol. As a IPSC Production gun it does not perform as well as either of the two guns mentined above. That is why you don't see them often at National events. If they did you would see more of them.

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Bob

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maurice said:
Hmm,,good question. I see a few once in a while,...I think it is an ugly pistol..IMO. Works well from what I have seen. IT has a higher bore axis than CZ type pistols,...although it is all metal,...still flippy. I never enjoyed the grip on it either,...and that is coming from someone who shot an HK USP.
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I shoot the USP as well and have a 226 that I was planning on trying out in IPSC. Trigger reset seems slower but the pistol is heavier overall, high muzzle bore axis but the weight is lower with the metal frame as opposed to the USP polymer frame. USP probably is better, but Ill see how the SIG works out.
 
I shoot 9mm 226 in production class, and it kicks ass on my glock. I love it, way more accurate and consistent. I would recommend it. Only drawback is DA on the first shot.
 
The new P30-L flips even less than either,...
I am still experimenting with my grips on the p30-L,..using the large of the left side,.and small on right and rear panels.
 
maurice said:
The new P30-L flips even less than either,...
I am still experimenting with my grips on the p30-L,..using the large of the left side,.and small on right and rear panels.
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you think the P30 is worth the money?
 
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