GLOCK 17, SIG P226, BERETTA 92FS Three great sidearms. But which to purchase.

It depends what you want to use it for.

If you desire hand removal, get the Glock.

If you want crapy Exter QC and a ridiculously high bore axis, get the Sig.

If you want antiquated design and a grip built for people with gorilla hands, get the Beretta.

But seriously, try them all out if possible and choose whichever feels besst in your hand and you shoot the best.
 
I can only speak for the Beretta and its been 100% reliable after approx 3000 rounds so far. It's ###y and slick. I tried Glocks and can't get past the ugly utilitarian look and horrible blocky athstetics. I'm sure if I was a cop I would want one because its light, but I'm an enthusiast that wants my gun to be reliable of course, but also be able to appreciate its athstetic design and historic significance. I like the Sigs as well.
 
I would say the 226, but I'm also biased. That said I do own all three (well, a Glock 19 not 17) and I would still prefer the Sig. They are a bit more expensive, but as noted you could look for a used gun, which would hopeflly give you a better price and maybe even better QC than the current Sigs. Budget an extra $30-$40 for new springs for the used gun (depending on use). THere seem to be several in the EE.

I think the 226 is the only one with a commonly available .22 conversion, which is also a plus for a new shooter. Two guns in one. There are Glock coversions around but the Beretta ones are fairly rare.
 
Being a new owner of a sig 226, I love it. I was first drawn to it because of the easy calibre conversions making cheap .22 practice easy, and from a bit of research and great reviews it recieved on CGN. So far I can't get enough of it, put a few hundred rounds down the pipe with only one issue that is ammo related not the gun. The rimfire conversion kit works flawlessly as well. Very reliable, everyone I know who has one loves it. And being a new shooter it is definetly more accurate then I am.

That being said, I have very little experience with the beretta and glock, only firing each once before. I liked the feeling of the beretta 92 but not so much the glock. As others have said, try to find a LGS that has them in stock to see if they fit you.
 
The SIGs DA is better than the Beretta IMHO but I do love my 92FS and a SIG226 is in my foreseeable future. Eventually everyone ends up with a plastic gun too so in the end, it's not which one you should buy, it's which one you should buy first.
 
For a first handgun, for recreational shooting/plinking, none of the above would be my first choice, but if i was picking one of the three it would probably be the Beretta. If price is the over riding concern, then the glock. SIG's are excellent in accuracy, reliability and build quality but i can't say i like anything about their ergonomics. Everything is a reach, and of the three it is my last choice for trigger out of the box.

If you are primarily target shooting, and want a 9, i'd look for a CZ 75 or a clean used Hi Power. Nothing wrong with the M&P or either of the XD's either, but for target/plinking a single action trigger is nicer and easier to learn with.

At the end of the day, there aren't really any dogs being made these days. Any big name pistol is going to be reliable and accurate. If price is the main issue, look at a ruger SR9. I have 10 or so 9mm handguns, but i'm really tickled with the SR9 as an all round use pistol, especially for the price. Try before you buy, someone on here will be local and let you shoot the pistols on your list. Post where you are and you'll probably get PM'd some offers :)
 
I've owned all three. I still have the Beretta (INOX) and SIG. I prefer the Beretta over everything. Mostly for the ease of use and comfort in the hands. Plus the INOX is dead ###y. The other two are too blocky.
 
stuckon308 said:
I've owned all three. I still have the Beretta (INOX) and SIG. I prefer the Beretta over everything. Mostly for the ease of use and comfort in the hands. Plus the INOX is dead ###y. The other two are too blocky.
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You should mention about the red dot sights on Beretta that are nearly invisible under normal light conditions.
 
I have all three and my favourite is the Sig P226. I really like the SRT trigger on my Scorpion, but the 92 FS has a nice single action pull as well. They both feel good in my hand. The reason I do not like the Glock is that the slide nearly touches the top of my hand when cycling and I am always conscious of this when I shoot it, also it does not feel as nice in my hand. None have given me any feeding troubles so reliability is not an issue, just personal preference, hope this helps.
 
Jeez - tough question ....

Don't own a Beretta, so won't comment.

I do own a bunch of Glocks - unblelievably dependable and super easy to maintain / clean. Pretty darn accurate too - just google Hickok45 if in any doubt about that ...

I also have a couple SIG p226 TAC-OPS (chambered in .40 cal) - and those, I have to say, are my babies. If you want an accurate, dependable pistol with a personality - this is the pistol for you.

If you're on the fence - maybe the price tag will be the game changer - you can buy two Glocks for the price of one SIG.

Sorry to add to your grief ...

Abby
 
abbynormal said:
Jeez - tough question ....

Don't own a Beretta, so won't comment.

I do own a bunch of Glocks - unblelievably dependable and super easy to maintain / clean. Pretty darn accurate too - just google Hickok45 if in any doubt about that ...

I also have a couple SIG p226 TAC-OPS (chambered in .40 cal) - and those, I have to say, are my babies. If you want an accurate, dependable pistol with a personality - this is the pistol for you.

If you're on the fence - maybe the price tag will be the game changer - you can buy two Glocks for the price of one SIG.

Sorry to add to your grief ...

Abby
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Its funny,i read that on every forum.....always American forums.

GLOCK 17 Gen 4 from Target Sports is 736.00

Sig P226 with the E2 grips from Target Sports is 949.00

Your math is a bit off.
 
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padawan said:
Its funny,i read that on every forum.....always American forums.

GLOCK 17 Gen 4 from Target Sports is 736.00

Sig P226 with the E2 grips from Target Sports is 949.00

Your math is a bit off.
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Haha! So true padawan! Sometimes, Glocks are more expensive than a Sig in the "GREAT WHITE NORTH". Believe it or not, Cabelas has some great prices on some Sigs. Take a look: http://www.cabelas.ca/product/33595/sig-sauer-p226-pistol
 
Don't care about Sig 226, but if you want the name Sig, then go for the 239 tac. otherwise Beretta 92fs inox is one of the best among gun world. Glock is not for ever one, I started hate them but finally keep a pair of G17 and sold off all other guns.

Trigun
 
Three great choices, I've shot and owned [and sold, and bought again] all three a few times over since 1990 (including the SIG P225 and Glock 22 if that adds anything). Like many others have stated, you'll only be able to determine the best for you after trying out each of the three and see what feels/works best for you. That said, I rate the P226 on top of the podium with the Glock at second and the Beretta taking third. The P226's function, fit and trigger pull, for me, are head and shoulders above the rest, with trigger pull being the most important in my book. In MY experience, it's also the most accurate of the three. Never had any reliability issues with it. Ever. I've used the P226 in competition and never worried about gritty trigger pulls, stovepipes or other function issues. Consistently flawless! The Glock is also a worry-free service pistol that has always been stellar for me in the reliability category, and I've also been pleasantly surprised of its accuracy. I have no issues with the striker-based trigger pull, but I can see how some people wouldn't like it so much; again, it's a personal preference thing. If it means anything, my Glock 17 is my go-to pistol for CQB matches. Of all three, it's the easiest to use (mag changes and drawing from a holster) and I prefer its ergonomics over the others. Much like a CZ-75, the barrel is lower in the frame and closer to your hand which reduces recoil flip. The Glock 17, in my book, is a good-to-go and all around top-shelf pistol! The Beretta 92, while by far the best looking of all three, has that less-than-stellar late 80s type Wonder Nine SA/DA trigger which, to me, is its liability. I also agree with previous statements that the ergonomics of the grip may not be convenient for guys with smaller hands. In my book, based on my experience, they are not quite as accurate as the P226 and the Glock 17. Again, experience may vary between pistols and shooters, but the Beretta never did it for me beyond the esthetic department.

At any rate, try them all out, get what's best for ya, and good shootin'!!!
 
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