Interesting list. I must say I've never heard of any of these problems. With regards to the last item, if you need to tighten the grip screws every time you clean the gun, either your screws are too short or the grip panels are damaged as a result of over-tightening. I've never had a problem with the grip screws getting loose.
Any reason not to buy a sig?
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Any reason not to buy a sig?
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preference is always the colt 45 first, although i love my sigs, hatman is right on in his opinion about lefthanders, although practice can make it work with the left hand user
best feature for me is the decocker, brings the gun back to double action for the next shot, just like using a safety even though the sig does not have one. love my glocks too, but between the sig and the glock, it will come down to preference, great if you have friends/fellow shooters to let you try out as many makes and models before putting down the money, i have been fortunate in this regard over the years.
the full size 226 with rail, is not much larger in size than the smaller models. with my sig pro, magazine out, there is less grip surface on the front strap for handling but one gets used to it.
for 9mm, i prefer the lighter frame, fbut or the 40 cal/357 sig calibers, i have that in the full stainless version, and found the extra few ounzes help for recoil recovery.
imho, regards to all
1911
preference is always the colt 45 first, although i love my sigs, hatman is right on in his opinion about lefthanders, although practice can make it work with the left hand user
best feature for me is the decocker, brings the gun back to double action for the next shot, just like using a safety even though the sig does not have one. love my glocks too, but between the sig and the glock, it will come down to preference, great if you have friends/fellow shooters to let you try out as many makes and models before putting down the money, i have been fortunate in this regard over the years.
the full size 226 with rail, is not much larger in size than the smaller models. with my sig pro, magazine out, there is less grip surface on the front strap for handling but one gets used to it.
for 9mm, i prefer the lighter frame, fbut or the 40 cal/357 sig calibers, i have that in the full stainless version, and found the extra few ounzes help for recoil recovery.
imho, regards to all
#1bcshooter
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That never stopped me from buying 3 more after the first one
226R 40 S&W
226R 9mm
220 45 acp
Mosquito 22
1991 german sig
I bought a used p226 made in 1991. The gun works flawlessly. I have put 3000 rounds of 9mm and about 10000 rounds of .22lr with the conversion kit. The conversion kit can be tricky when dirty but all in all and excellent gun.
I bought a used p226 made in 1991. The gun works flawlessly. I have put 3000 rounds of 9mm and about 10000 rounds of .22lr with the conversion kit. The conversion kit can be tricky when dirty but all in all and excellent gun.
A pistol you have to work a month for is too expensive
Thought about buying a SIG.
That thought was stopped dead in its tracks when I saw the price tag.
Went with a Smith & Wesson M&P40 instead.
Thought about buying a SIG.
That thought was stopped dead in its tracks when I saw the price tag.
Went with a Smith & Wesson M&P40 instead.
rajczak_kashka
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My first handgun was a SIG 226 .40 cal. Beautiful gun to shoot. Also consider Glock. Not as pricey (if that is a concern) and again....great to shoot. I own three of `em now.
My first handgun was a SIG 226 .40 cal. Beautiful gun to shoot. Also consider Glock. Not as pricey (if that is a concern) and again....great to shoot. I own three of `em now.
Don't get me wrong I love the SIGs & Para Ordinance & all the other high end guns.
When I go into a gun shop I have a hard (almost impossible) time putting them back on the counter again after fondling.
They're the stuff divorces are made of.
#1bcshooter
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Awesome ! I got my 226 40 factory refurb from Wolverine when they had them several yrs ago came with tritium night sites that are still bright . It is still my favorite Although My 220 45 acp is a close second
I was a member of Local 955 "IUOE" - Edmonton, Alberta when I was a surveyor on various construction sites back in the 1970s and 80s.
I could afford a SIG back those days.
I had allway's wanted a sig for my first non wheel gun. Then i went to an indoor range in texas and tried a glock, Sig , 92 and a HK usp all side by side. after the smoke cleared i found i could shoot the Glock way better than the other guns with no practice.
