Best Place To Buy a Sig
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They usually do, might have to give a down payment. Call and ask for Scott or Ken and they will be able to help you out!!
Think hard about the 40 over the 9mm. Unless you have a bunch of 40 ammo or are set up for reloading it.
I'd avoid special order personally, unless you are really set on a niche item. It is hit or miss. Despite best efforts, dealers are often at the mercy of numerous other players in the distribution line. It is often very unreliable.
FWIW, here is a used earlier version of the 226 SS in 40 (No extended beavertail or adjustable sites).
https://ellwoodepps.com/sig-sauer-p226r-elite-stainless.html
I'd avoid special order personally, unless you are really set on a niche item. It is hit or miss. Despite best efforts, dealers are often at the mercy of numerous other players in the distribution line. It is often very unreliable.
FWIW, here is a used earlier version of the 226 SS in 40 (No extended beavertail or adjustable sites).
https://ellwoodepps.com/sig-sauer-p226r-elite-stainless.html
OP,
The P226 w/ 40 S&W slide option gives you another option-
Purchase a 357SIG Bbl to accompany the 40Slide/Bbl configuration as both calibers use the same spring/magazines.
Purchase a 22LR slide/Bbl/Spring/Mag separately for the 3rd option.
Purchase a 9x19 Para/Luger slide/Bbl/Spring/Mag for the 4th option.
4 calibers - 1 frame - 3 appropriate magazines by flipping the take down lever to slide on the desired top end.
I have P220's,P220R5's,w/ 22LR,10mm,45acp top ends,P226's w/ 22LR,9x19,357Sig,40S&W top ends,P227 w/45ACP top end,228w/22LR,9x19 top ends,P229w/ 22LR,9x19,357SIG,40S&W top ends.
The P226 w/ 40 S&W slide option gives you another option-
Purchase a 357SIG Bbl to accompany the 40Slide/Bbl configuration as both calibers use the same spring/magazines.
Purchase a 22LR slide/Bbl/Spring/Mag separately for the 3rd option.
Purchase a 9x19 Para/Luger slide/Bbl/Spring/Mag for the 4th option.
4 calibers - 1 frame - 3 appropriate magazines by flipping the take down lever to slide on the desired top end.
I have P220's,P220R5's,w/ 22LR,10mm,45acp top ends,P226's w/ 22LR,9x19,357Sig,40S&W top ends,P227 w/45ACP top end,228w/22LR,9x19 top ends,P229w/ 22LR,9x19,357SIG,40S&W top ends.
- Location
- West Quebec
That is probably the most flexible pistol I've heard of..
Why don't some people like the .40 S&W? Is it mostly cost or something else? My understanding was that the .40 was build with heavier material than the 9, and then I was going to buy some different slide and barrel combos. Still not sure though. The 9mm seems easier to find.
I just bought a new CZ and bullseye was awesome to deal with, super quick answering any questions
- Location
- West Quebec
+1 on Bullseye
Most of the polymer 9MM frames are built to accommodate the 40cal round. I know the M&P was and I am quite certain the SIG 320 series frames are as well.
For us up here the 40 cal has a home in IPSC Standard Division. It is a red headed child in IDPA unless you down load it. If you do then why not just shoot the 9MM. I will say this, an old friend of mine who is a retired Detective from a large LEO Department carries a 40 cal on his CCW permit. He does so because of his experience investigating homicides. The 40 cal has a place, just not so much in Canada.
Read what Marshall said.
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Bob
While part of me wants to get a bunch of different handguns in different calibers just to have the variety, the pragmatist in me doesn't see the point. There's nothing wrong with .40S&W but it will have more recoil and cost more to shoot than 9mm. If neither of those things bother you, get a .40 S&W. If you want to shoot more for less, get a 9mm.
FWIW there's no real truth the superiority of .40 S&W or .45ACP for self-defense. They have bigger bullets but the energy is not significantly different. There's a a reason the FBI went back to 9mm after extensive testing in ballistic gel and through various types of clothing/barriers. For handgun, 9mm presents the best mix of all the various attributes that are important in combat. It's cheap. You can have higher capacity magazines. Energy and velocity are close enough to the higher caliber rounds to not matter. Recoil is lower.
Bullseyelondon had a Sig sale a couple months ago. I got my P226 Mark25 for like $1100ish. I would do business with them again.
ha i wonder if you bought the one i photographed during my third visit (pics on their forum)...the Mk25 is my favourite Sig
Yeah Bulls Eye is awesome (bought my HK MR223 from them) and one of our many great sponsors.
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Because it's more expensive than 9mm by ammo costs. And over the life cycle of most quality handguns has an average cost of an extra 50% on parts due to breakage. Amd most 40s usually have a shorter lifespan than their 9mm brethren.
The ability to swap calibres sounds appealing and is a reasonable proposition if you are trying to master a particular platform or want consistency in a dedicated target rig (e.g. certain NRA/ bullseye disciplines require different calibers in the same match so consistency would be an advantage).
Reality for me is I like shooting different calibres in different platforms. Not enough daylight for me between 9mm and 40. Given the advantages of the 9 over the 40 as listed above, might as well just go for the 9 and pick up a 22 or other. True, the 357 sig is pretty cool but good luck finding the kit and ammo in Canada it is a dying cartridge sadly.
Reality for me is I like shooting different calibres in different platforms. Not enough daylight for me between 9mm and 40. Given the advantages of the 9 over the 40 as listed above, might as well just go for the 9 and pick up a 22 or other. True, the 357 sig is pretty cool but good luck finding the kit and ammo in Canada it is a dying cartridge sadly.
