Sig P226 vs Glock 22 or 35??

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Bigfoot 870

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A month or two ago, after a lengthy processing time, I received my RPAL and was able to put the finishing touches on a deal for an excellent used 2011 P226R BSS, in .40 S&W (less than 1000 rounds).
While waiting for the RPAL, I stocked up on ammo and acquired three new in package Sig all steel mags (on EE), which gave me a total of six.
I also put a deposit down on a new JRC NS in .40 S&W, which I have received, along with four Glock mags.
Am I crazy to consider selling the Sig and buying a Glock 22 or 35 (to have all Glock mags)?.........Please be nice :)
(Tomorrow will be my first trip to the range with the Sig and the JRC, so I may answer my own question, based on the Sig experience.)
 
Bigfoot 870 said:
A month or two ago, after a lengthy processing time, I received my RPAL and was able to put the finishing touches on a deal for an excellent used 2011 P226R BSS, in .40 S&W (less than 1000 rounds).
While waiting for the RPAL, I stocked up on ammo and acquired three new in package Sig all steel mags (on EE), which gave me a total of six.
I also put a deposit down on a new JRC NS in .40 S&W, which I have received, along with four Glock mags.
Am I crazy to consider selling the Sig and buying a Glock 22 or 35 (to have all Glock mags)?.........Please be nice :)
(Tomorrow will be my first trip to the range with the Sig and the JRC, so I may answer my own question, based on the Sig experience.)
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I think you just answered your own question!
I've shot a 226 Elite Stainless. It is a beautiful gun esp with the SRT. The only cons are the gun is quite heavy and you have to learn transitioning between a DA/SA trigger pull, the most difficult of all trigger actions IMO.
Have you shot a high caliber handgun before? The .40 is a pretty snappy round and can induce bad habits if you are new to shooting.
The G22 is a big clunky gun, although not as heavy as the SIG. Some people find the .40 recoil a bit harsh due to the lighter weight. The Glock trigger also takes a bit of training to shoot well.
Here's a true story. A CGNer recently had trouble with the SIG .40. He just could not shoot any kind of group with it. I was there and watched him. He sold the gun and bought a Glock, also in .40. The first time he shot it, he shot under a 2" group at 15 ft.
Best purchase he ever made!
However your experience may be totally different so go shoot the SIG tomorrow and let us know how it went!
I have a 22 along with a 19. The beauty about these guns ( pun intended) is that they work but you must practice to learn the Safe Action trigger.
 
Still alive said:
I think you just answered your own question!
I've shot a 226 Elite Stainless. It is a beautiful gun esp with the SRT. The only cons are the gun is quite heavy and you have to learn transitioning between a DA/SA trigger pull, the most difficult of all trigger actions IMO.
Have you shot a high caliber handgun before? The .40 is a pretty snappy round and can induce bad habits if you are new to shooting.
The G22 is a big clunky gun, although not as heavy as the SIG. Some people find the .40 recoil a bit harsh due to the lighter weight. The Glock trigger also takes a bit of training to shoot well.
Here's a true story. A CGNer recently had trouble with the SIG .40. He just could not shoot any kind of group with it. I was there and watched him. He sold the gun and bought a Glock, also in .40. The first time he shot it, he shot under a 2" group at 15 ft.
Best purchase he ever made!
However your experience may be totally different so go shoot the SIG tomorrow and let us know how it went!
I have a 22 along with a 19. The beauty about these guns ( pun intended) is that they work but you must practice to learn the Safe Action trigger.
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Thanks for the thoughtful response SA!!!

For handguns, I've shot:
.22 rev and pist
.38 Spcl rev
.357 Mag rev
.44 Mag rev
9mm pist
.40 S&W pist

I bought the .40 on purpose. I bought the P226, as when I mentioned buying a Beretta 96, a bunch of members said buy the Sig instead (KDX was the main one).

I've done plenty of shooting over the last 35 years. I grew up on a 12 ga pump and have shot most of my firearm killed deer with a .270 Win.

I'll let you know how tomorrow goes :)
BF
 
Sounds like you know what you are doing! Now you need to find someone your way with a G22 or 35 long slide so you can do a side by side comparison. Congratulations on your purchase. The SIG is a fine pistol and you made the right call vs the Beretta. I have a 92FS but it mostly sits in the safe unless I need to fulfill a Lethal Weapon or Die Hard fantasy!
As most CGNers are prone to say... You need to get both! LOL!
 
I have to be quick since I'm on mobile. I like having a couple of pistols in each calibre just to have a bit of variety. I think the stainless P266 is a very nice pistol and while the G22 is almost as different and you can get in the same calibre I also really like it. If you can, keep the SIG and save for a Glock. G22s on the EE are usually less expensive as far a Glocks go too.
 
Sig and a glock are very diffrent i myself went with a Sig over a glock the price glock are keep buy it and keep the Sig firearms are like cars they each have there own feel.
 
In all seriousness - own them both.

I have both - a SIG P226 TAC-OPS in .40 and a Glock 22 - both different animals and both great to shoot depending on the mood I'm in.

Like someone else mentioned, you're gonna have more than one handgun - might as well come to that realization sooner than later!

Abby
 
Gun choice almost always will come down to personal preference.

I've owned and shot both Glocks (22s and 17s) and Sig P226s (an older W.German model and a new MK25). I do not shoot as good with the Sig pistols as I do with the Glocks. For me the bore-axis of the Sig Sauer is a little high for me. I'm currently attempting to sell my 226 to go back to a Glock 17.

So really if you can I'd shoot both and see how you feel about them side by side.
 
Shoot for a while and figure out what works best for you otherwise you're gonna flail around spend a lot of money and really achieve nothing. There will be plenty of money to spend down the road!
 
I don't know anyone with a Glock, but if I see a range member that has one, I'll strike up a conversation and hopefully I can shoot it.
fdc - I hope that your assumption about plenty of money comes true ;)
SA - Today's range trip fell thru........stay tuned :)
 
Bigfoot 870 said:
I don't know anyone with a Glock, but if I see a range member that has one, I'll strike up a conversation and hopefully I can shoot it.
SA - Today's range trip fell thru........stay tuned :)
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Atta boy! You will definitely see Glocks out at the range but they will likely be G17s. The main thing is getting a feel for the grip angle and the trigger as the G22 and 17 feel exactly alike except for weight.
People will most likely be more interested in your 226 and I'm sure will have no problem letting you try their Glocks! Have fun!
 
fdc said:
Shoot for a while and figure out what works best for you otherwise you're gonna flail around spend a lot of money and really achieve nothing. There will be plenty of money to spend down the road!
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By far the best suggestion; often times we get hung up on what others said instead of trying by ourselves ;)
 
Sig 226 any day. I own one. Fit and finish is better and personally I dislike the striker type triggers that glock's come with. I have put 1000's of rounds through my Sig always works, never a problem. It is more expensive but you get what you pay for in this case.
 
grinder08 said:
Sig 226 any day. I own one. Fit and finish is better and personally I dislike the striker type triggers that glock's come with. I have put 1000's of rounds through my Sig always works, never a problem. It is more expensive but you get what you pay for in this case.
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Thanks for the comment grinder :) I was hoping that the Grade 4 response, before yours, wouldn't be the last one ;)
 
Bigfoot 870 said:
Thanks for the comment grinder :) I was hoping that the Grade 4 response, before yours, wouldn't be the last one ;)
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Sadly people who like Glocks tend to loose touch with reality. I am not slagging Glock's, for their price they are a decent gun but in my view the Sig is better. As I said I have put 1000's of rounds through mine and after a clean it looks the same as it did when it came out of the box. If I could only own one handgun the 226 would definitely be in the running. The Sig is not perfect and it does take some time to get used to the trigger but once you have it is a great gun.
 
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