Sig Sauer P226 vs Glock 17

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Hi, I know there are millions and millions of comments of reviews out there in terms of these two pistols.

I'm looking to buy a decent pistol (9mm) for around or under 1000 bucks and maybe take a IPSC black Badge course or something.

Also, if some one can offer a detailed review of both or either pistols would be GREATLY appreciated!

I do like both pistols and I'd definitely own both when I have enough Cash....but right now I am really torn between the two...and if anyone can offer their expertise and recommendations on my next purshase would be awesome!

Thanks so much in advance!!
 
They are both well built, and reliable guns.

You cannot go wrong with either, although the Sig is a DA/SA with no safety, so if you plan to compete, you will have to be good at both trigger presses, as your first shot out of the holster will be in DA.

I personally prefer the glock for many reasons, but most importantly, the consistent trigger.
 
They are both well build, and very reliable guns.

{{{Personal believe}}} For just plinking go with Glock for a working gun go with Sig.
 
Both great options, but for IPSC, would recommend the SIG over the Glock so you can shoot production.
Bu then, i would recommend the Shadow over the SIG for IPSC and I shoot Sig for IPSC (X5 Allround)
 
Both great options, but for IPSC, would recommend the SIG over the Glock so you can shoot production.
Bu then, i would recommend the Shadow over the SIG for IPSC and I shoot Sig for IPSC (X5 Allround)

The G17 is production legal and is easy to learn in since you only have one trigger pull to master. Both are great guns and used by the the most elite combat units in the world. So its a roll of the dice on these two guns, but am a glock gen4 guy :)
 
Glock pros over the SIG

-one trigger pull "lighter DA"
-larger mag button "gen 4"
-cheaper
-better slide catch location "does not get in the way of your thumb"


SIG pros over glock

-you can replace the grips
-more custom models avalable
-nicer trigger in SA
 
If you play IPSC you should prepare yourself to the high volume of shooting. Gun is a mechanical device, so you need to have access to spare parts, at least various springs. Glock parts are common, as well as CZ. Have no idea about SIG. Military have own supply, so service for guns for them is not a problem.
I have impression that SIGs are less common in production, but again, this is only my impression.
 
I started shooting ipsc with a glock gen 3. Then bought a gen 4. THEN I purchase a cz75 sp01 shadow line.

production shooters need as many advantages as we can get!
 
Nobody's mentioned you can get the sig in a dak model(consistent trigger pull). Just to add the Sig's are known for their accuracy, what more could you want.

If you go glock try to get the gen three, gen fours are getting notorious for inconsistent ejection patterns(just from what I read, no personal experience).

My vote goes to sig.

RM
 
Glock gen 4 issues are solved i owe 2 and not one problem. DAKs are ok but give long resets and long trigger pulls.
 
If you haven't yet, get out and shoot both. Shouldn't be hard to find someone with a glock 17 and a 226. That will be the deciding factor.
 
Get the Glock:

-You can put the money you save over the SIG towards more ammo and/or magazines. Given that SIG Sauer has abandoned their once-rigourous QC procedures for rainbow diamond plate finishes for civilian sales, I do not think their asking prices are justified.
-The learning curve for the single trigger pull will be less steep than for DA/SA.
 
They're both good pistols. The 226 is the best gun Sig builds, the 17 is the gun Glock does best.

A 226 with the SRT trigger setup is pretty nice. I don't like DA/SA that much but it's fairly individual. Many people run it very well.

It's true that Sig aren't what they used to be but the 226 has resisted their screwups quite well due to its extremely robust design.

I shot a 226 for a bit but couldn't get used to the reset - the SRT wasn't available at the time. Going fast, I kept short stroking the trigger and I'd do IA drills before my brain caught up to my hands. Eventually I gave the 226 to my wife who hasn't put thousands and thousands of rounds through Glocks and 1911s and doesn't have a 1/8" reset programmed in to her hands. She loves it and I have total confidence in it.

So really...whichever floats your boat.
 
I wouldn't buy a current production model Sig, or Glock for that matter.

Early or Mid production Glock Gen 3, or a pre-Cohen (2005) Sig. I've owned a few of both. Can't really go wrong with either. Legendary reliability.

DA/SA Sig is a little harder to learn, but it's not impossible.

Edit: LOL ^^ What Misanthropist said, we posted virtually at the same time.
 
I started shooting ipsc with a glock gen 3. Then bought a gen 4. THEN I purchase a cz75 sp01 shadow line.

production shooters need as many advantages as we can get!

I presume you're talking about the SA trigger on the CZ? Regardless, the best advantage you can get is some quality training and lots of range time.

Nobody's mentioned you can get the sig in a dak model(consistent trigger pull). Just to add the Sig's are known for their accuracy, what more could you want.

If you go glock try to get the gen three, gen fours are getting notorious for inconsistent ejection patterns(just from what I read, no personal experience).

My vote goes to sig.

RM

All pistols are accurate, its the shooter that sucks, performance is a function of the shooter. A DAK SIG is just an overly complicated, over weight pistol trying to be a Glock. And as mentioned by others, the Gen 4 issues have been rectified. The poor craftsmanship of newer(as in last 5 years or so) SIGs has not..

Get the Glock:

-You can put the money you save over the SIG towards more ammo and/or magazines and training. Given that SIG Sauer has abandoned their once-rigourous QC procedures for rainbow diamond plate finishes for civilian sales, I do not think their asking prices are justified.
-The learning curve for the single trigger pull will be less steep than for DA/SA.

Small correction to your post sir. ;)

TDC
 
I wouldn't buy a current production model Sig, or Glock for that matter.

Early or Mid production Glock Gen 3, or a pre-Cohen (2005) Sig. I've owned a few of both. Can't really go wrong with either. Legendary reliability.

DA/SA Sig is a little harder to learn, but it's not impossible.

Edit: LOL ^^ What Misanthropist said, we posted virtually at the same time.

Do we avoid the sig quality issues by buying the new manufacture german ones? maybe.
 
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