Sig P226 - is there another gun?

[avsecb2]

I confess, I research everything I buy till I have piles of info all over the house.
In doing that to buy a new pistol, I have arrived at the Sig P226 in .40S&W. .357sig, or 9mm, or P220 in .45 ACP.
Now, outside of personal preferences or fit and feel, why would anyone buy anything else? Price? Size (can't carry in Canada anyway)?
Someone please fill in the blanks for me if there are any, I still have not bought it. Accuracy, reliability, safety, long history all points in Sig direction - what am I missing?
Thanks for any input.
PS my uses will be home protection and range (IPSC and/or PPC)
I do have big hands and long fingers which I understand also fit the P226.

 

[HKfan]

Well I don't know how you figure that you will be owning it for home protection, but in terms of the guns Sig is excellent. I would also look at the HK USP series. If you want to spend a little less the Springfield XD or even Glocks are excellent.

If you get any of the above you can't go wrong, but you just need to try them for yourself and see how you like them.

 

[RobertMcC]

I confess, I research everything I buy till I have piles of info all over the house.
In doing that to buy a new pistol, I have arrived at the Sig P226 in .40S&W. .357sig, or 9mm, or P220 in .45 ACP.
Now, outside of personal preferences or fit and feel, why would anyone buy anything else? Price? Size (can't carry in Canada anyway)?
Someone please fill in the blanks for me if there are any, I still have not bought it. Accuracy, reliability, safety, long history all points in Sig direction - what am I missing?
Thanks for any input.
PS my uses will be home protection and range (IPSC and/or PPC)
I do have big hands and long fingers which I understand also fit the P226.

I have a Sig 226 R 40cal and I find it real hard to want to buy another gun.

 

[capp325]

I agree with HKfan. Sig P220/226 and HK USP are arguably the best "combat" semi-autos on the market today. Sig has a better trigger (especially in DA) while HK has a slight edge in terms of overall toughness and reliability and is still 100% German made. But you can't go wrong with either.

 

[Steve David]

I recently jumped off the 1911/.45acp band wagon and decided to go back to my shooting roots. I started shooting in 1989 and my first gun was a brand new, first gen. Glock 17, since then I have put well over 50,000 rounds of everything out there through it without a problem, not a spring replacement and even the original Trijicon night sights are glowing, I still have the gun, shoot it on a regular basis. I have also owned pretty much all of the other types of modern 9mm pistols since I started shooting, Ruger, HK, Berretta, S&W, Hi-Powers, etc....with the exception of the Sig. Well, after shooting one, I sold my Kimber and bought a regular Sig 226. It is bar none, the best shooting, most accurate and nicest feeling gun I have ever owned. That says it all for me. I am a Sig convert.

 

[Rotek]

Love the Sig.Its one of the pistols I was originally trained with.And along with
the 1911 and Glock one of the ones carried in the field.
Its the best of the DA/SA pistols.personally, draw backs,sits a little too high in th hand,
and the long heavy DA trigger.Mine is reallysmooth now from use and the single action pull is the nicest of any of my selfloaders.But you say you have big hands
so that will help .Make sure its unloaded and pop in a snap cap and start pressing the trigger you'll see what I mean about long and heavy.your finger will get sore
and cramp pretty quick then just switch hands.no use letting your dominant hand
have all of the fun.oh ya I did say make its unloaded first.
good luck .you cant go wrong with a sig.

 

[richardoldfield]

avsecb2, I have owned a lot of handguns in my life and I am here to tell you the only Sig I like is the P228. I have a P226 9mm and I find it to be a huge weapon for the calibre. If I were in your shoes I would look at CZ75s, Brownings, or S&Ws. Regards, Richard

 

[TMaC]

I find it real hard to want to buy another gun.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

That's crazy talk! Shut your mouth :lol:

At least don't tell my wife.

 

[Six Star]

Don't be sucked into the mind set that before the P226 there was nothing, and there has been nothing since. SIGophiles are by nature gunsnobs...a SIG is expensive, ergo it must be a superb pistol.
A superb pistol it may be, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it'll be a superb pistol for you.
Heed richardoldfield words... :wink:
Oh, and for that matter, TMaC's as well. :lol: :lol:

 

[redleg]

I agree with HKfan. Sig P220/226 and HK USP are arguably the best "combat" semi-autos on the market today. Sig has a better trigger (especially in DA) while HK has a slight edge in terms of overall toughness and reliability and is still 100% German made. But you can't go wrong with either.

Hate to disagree but the SIGs outlast the HKs on our range by a large margin.

 

[ian_in_vic]

I agree with HKfan. Sig P220/226 and HK USP are arguably the best "combat" semi-autos on the market today. Sig has a better trigger (especially in DA) while HK has a slight edge in terms of overall toughness and reliability and is still 100% German made. But you can't go wrong with either.

Hate to disagree but the SIGs outlast the HKs on our range by a large margin.

But you can't go wrong with either

Sure you can, you can end up with a pistol that's very hard for you to shoot well, because the grip is the wrong size and shape for you. At one time or another this "best pistol ever" crap comes up with regard to lots of pistols, 1911's, Glocks, HK's, Sig's, Berettas - the best pistol for anyone is the one that fits them best and points naturally FOR THEM. Any pistol can be that pistol, I agree that the pistols named here are very high quality and if they fit (yes, there is an objective criteria for this) they are excellent purchases, however if your hands are small to average, I'll bet they don't. If they don't fit YOUR hand or point well FOR YOU, you'll never shoot up to your potential. Sorry for the rant, but I've read enough of this best ever stuff to last 2 lifetimes.

 

[avsecb2]

Sigophile / Snobophile

Thanks for your comments everyone. Yes, I know what you mean about snobby, which occurs in all stations of life, low and high. You find little empire builders in the corner exec office, and in the alley by the dumpster. Even humility can be an ego trip.
Enough philosophy, I just want to maximize my ability to shoot as accurately as possible, as reliably as possible, as safely as possible, both on the range and "just in case". I couldn't give a crap about the snob appeal if all my bullets go through the same hole, and from what I have read Sigs do that the best (not including match pistols for $2000 plus).
Thanks again for your input and cautions, it all helps me pick a gun.
With the 226 I feel I would have an advantage in being able to shoot two of the most popular recently developed cartridges - .40 S&W and .357Sig.
More comments please
avsecb2

 

[avsecb2]

I agree with HKfan. Sig P220/226 and HK USP are arguably the best "combat" semi-autos on the market today. Sig has a better trigger (especially in DA) while HK has a slight edge in terms of overall toughness and reliability and is still 100% German made. But you can't go wrong with either.

Hate to disagree but the SIGs outlast the HKs on our range by a large margin.

But you can't go wrong with either

Sure you can, you can end up with a pistol that's very hard for you to shoot well, because the grip is the wrong size and shape for you. At one time or another this "best pistol ever" crap comes up with regard to lots of pistols

You are 100% correct about fit and feel and personal preference. It's like a prof once told me - "pick a pen and pad you absolutely love and your writing will automatically upgrade". I have big hands and long fingers (fits a cz but not a p99), so it seems the sig 226 should work. It's tough to make a decision from the computer, but I just had surgery, so can't even go out yet, and this helps occupy my time and gets me to a solution. I put out the "is there any other?" to stir up some negative feedback if there is any about the 226 that applies to me and my hands. Thanks for your ideas, it all helps my decision.
avsecb2

 

[Six Star]

Re: Sigophile / Snobophile

I couldn't give a crap about the snob appeal if all my bullets go through the same hole, and from what I have read Sigs do that the best (not including match pistols for $2000 plus).

I'm sure that you're already aware of this, but this would be a good time to mention that buying a SIG doesn't necessarily guarantee that all of your bullets will go through the same hole. :wink: :lol:

With the 226 I feel I would have an advantage in being able to shoot two of the most popular recently developed cartridges - .40 S&W and .357Sig.

Other brands of pistols can do the same thing...the XD-40, for example, can be converted from .40cal S&W to .357sig with a barrel swap.
It does sound like you're sold on the P226, however...it's a fine pistol and will serve you well.

 

[capp325]

I agree with HKfan. Sig P220/226 and HK USP are arguably the best "combat" semi-autos on the market today. Sig has a better trigger (especially in DA) while HK has a slight edge in terms of overall toughness and reliability and is still 100% German made. But you can't go wrong with either.

Hate to disagree but the SIGs outlast the HKs on our range by a large margin.

That wasn't the experience of the German military/police.
http://www.streetpro.com/usp/torture.html

 

[avsecb2]

Re: Sigophile / Snobophile

With the 226 I feel I would have an advantage in being able to shoot two of the most popular recently developed cartridges - .40 S&W and .357Sig.

Other brands of pistols can do the same thing...the XD-40, for example, can be converted from .40cal S&W to .357sig with a barrel swap.
It does sound like you're sold on the P226, however...it's a fine pistol and will serve you well.[/quote]

Actually, I started off looking at the XDs, then I stepped into a phone booth and changed into............SUPERRESEARCHER!!!! TA DAAAAA!!!!
and with my big red _ _ S, I began reading forums and stats. Filtering all the data resulted in Sig coming out on top for accuracy, etc. Now that I am changed back into "surgery bound computer geek with a limited budget", I will go back and have another look at the XDs.
Thanks

 

[avsecb2]

avsecb2, I have owned a lot of handguns in my life and I am here to tell you the only Sig I like is the P228. I have a P226 9mm and I find it to be a huge weapon for the calibre. If I were in your shoes I would look at CZ75s, Brownings, or S&Ws. Regards, Richard

I just sold a CZ 85, and actually the dimensions and weight of the CZ is greater than the Sig 226, so for me the Sig is going to be a smaller weapon in a larger calibre.

 

[IM_Lugger]

I think SIG is a great gun but unless I win a lottery I’m not paying $1200+ for a basic model. :roll: You not going to lose anything (in fact you might gain something) by getting a Beretta for $900 (black). :wink:

 

[avsecb2]

I think SIG is a great gun but unless I win a lottery I’m not paying $1200+ for a basic model. :roll: You not going to lose anything (in fact you might gain something) by getting a Beretta for $900 (black). :wink:

I agree, I won't pay $1200 for a gun either. That's why I will buy it in the USA through an FFL and spend $600 US ($720CDN) for the same gun, or what I probably will buy is a Sig stainless .40 S&W with rail and nite sites for $750 US ($900CDN)

 

[skycrane]

I've shot alot of handguns...but never really had a chance to do a heads up review. Im heading down to the states to rent guns all day and find which ones fit my hands the best. After my review, I will post up the findings all as many models as I can. Im bringing a none partisan new shooter that has no bias with me for the reviews!