Looking to purchase in 9mm or .40. New to handguns and don't know a lot. Is the SIG worth the extra money? Going into Law enforcement and guns are Standard 9mm. I like the safety features on the XDM although I don't know much mechanically. Any help as to which way I should go would be great thanks
SIG 226 VS springfield XDM?
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Danimal247
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Sig is excellent - but pricey. Springfields have a good rep as well, just depends which ever fits your hand best and your budget.
I did a post asking about purchasing my first handgun, ended up shooting beretta 92fs, sig p226, sig p229, some 1911s, 9s 40s 45s and I ended up purchasing a sig p226r because I like the weight, the look, the feel, and the fact that they have a great reputation as a duty gun (if it works for them, it'll work for me)
I did a post asking about purchasing my first handgun, ended up shooting beretta 92fs, sig p226, sig p229, some 1911s, 9s 40s 45s and I ended up purchasing a sig p226r because I like the weight, the look, the feel, and the fact that they have a great reputation as a duty gun (if it works for them, it'll work for me)
Well I still have a few years before going in, at least two. So basically its just training all around on handguns since I have never really used them. Also I just enjoy shooting and you can never have to much practice. I'm leaning to the XD right now just because of price wise and I will most likely be purchasing more in the future. Thanks for the help though. Any major mechanical problems with either of the guns?
doesn't the LE use the M&P 40 right now? at least around here they do. i'd be more inclined to learn on / with a Glock due to price, availability, and durability. everyone needs a Glock, a 1911, and a 357 revolver, in any order. and a 22 of some kind, up front if possible.
If those are your two choices do not even consider the XD.
Current SIGs are overpriced considering their well-documented slide on QC over the last 5 years or so. But XDs have had issues from day one. If you are heading in to LE, why not have a look around and see just how many big LE or military outfits have issued each of these? In particular to their tactical units?
Hint: get the SIG. Nobody issues the XD. (well, a couple of outfits do...for example the US department of Agriculture. Now those guys get trigger time...or not)
But a potentially better option would be either a 9mm Glock or an M&P. Find out what your likely issue options would be...train with one of those.
Current SIGs are overpriced considering their well-documented slide on QC over the last 5 years or so. But XDs have had issues from day one. If you are heading in to LE, why not have a look around and see just how many big LE or military outfits have issued each of these? In particular to their tactical units?
Hint: get the SIG. Nobody issues the XD. (well, a couple of outfits do...for example the US department of Agriculture. Now those guys get trigger time...or not)
But a potentially better option would be either a 9mm Glock or an M&P. Find out what your likely issue options would be...train with one of those.
