Sig Sauer P226 vs Glock 17

If you're thinking of getting into IPSC and your choice is exclusively between the Sig 226 and Glock 17, I suggest you get the Glock. QC issues aside, the Sig bore axis is a lot higher than the Glock and this will result in more muzzle flip. Not a big fan of their triggers either. Glocks triggers are heavy, but they are consistent and the reset isn't as long and the bore axis is extremely low. Glocks are simple and durable and parts are also very easy to get. Magazines are reasonably priced and also durable. Gen 4 grips have inserts that you can use to configure the grips more to taste.

If you are open to other suggestions, take a serious look at the CZ SPO1 Shadow. For IPSC shooting it is the best option out there for under a thousand bucks. Good sights, low bore axis, very good triggers and excellent ergonomics. If I were rating them in order of preference I would say CZ, then Glock, Then maybe M&P. Sig wouldn't make my list as an IPSC gun. I had one and it was a nice gun, but there are better choices.
 
Nestor said:
250 rounds a year here, but we can ask for a few more under the table.
I'm paying for my own training from my own pocket, but we can take the duty firearm home to train with.
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I respect that you are using your own money to fund training, sad you have to though.
When we were on course or training, we would go through 3-4 times that a day easy, with our SIGs. We used more than that in an hour with MP5s.

BTW, my vote goes to SIG. Cannot go wrong with either but I find the SIG superior.
 
exactly!
Every once in a while a shipment from Germany comes in, sometimes due to over production.
I have had both, german and US, unfortunately Sig don't fit my hand and sold them. The difference in finish quality and durability, is huge, with US sigs being on the cheap side. Very disappointing.


misanthropist said:
Sorry if I haven't been clear here - yes, I am specifically referring to US Sigs. That is why I said that I think a current production German 226 would likely be a better pistol than the classic German 226 with the stamped slide that so many people hunt for. You are able to get both the improved slide design with the integral breech block, not the pinned-in-place old style, and take advantage of SIG Germany's QC processes which I believe have remained in place.
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relliott said:
If you're thinking of getting into IPSC and your choice is exclusively between the Sig 226 and Glock 17, I suggest you get the Glock. QC issues aside, the Sig bore axis is a lot higher than the Glock and this will result in more muzzle flip. Not a big fan of their triggers either. Glocks triggers are heavy, but they are consistent and the reset isn't as long and the bore axis is extremely low. Glocks are simple and durable and parts are also very easy to get. Magazines are reasonably priced and also durable. Gen 4 grips have inserts that you can use to configure the grips more to taste.

If you are open to other suggestions, take a serious look at the CZ SPO1 Shadow. For IPSC shooting it is the best option out there for under a thousand bucks. Good sights, low bore axis, very good triggers and excellent ergonomics. If I were rating them in order of preference I would say CZ, then Glock, Then maybe M&P. Sig wouldn't make my list as an IPSC gun. I had one and it was a nice gun, but there are better choices.
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Great advice here.. IMHO
 
RCloud said:
I respect that you are using your own money to fund training, sad you have to though.
When we were on course or training, we would go through 3-4 times that a day easy, with our SIGs. We used more than that in an hour with MP5s.

BTW, my vote goes to SIG. Cannot go wrong with either but I find the SIG superior.
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These numbers sound reasonable.
Unfortunately I can't afford to burn more than 150 rounds per one range trip once in a while.
I don't even want to go into details here, but it's just sad, sad situation.
 
enefgee said:
The vast majority don't have that option. Certainly the RCMP doesn't, and none of my local guys do, one local force here is limited to 200 rounds/month, and I've heard of forces with lower ammunition allowances.
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Yes, RCMP in the Greater Vancouver Area are allowed to take their handguns home. Maybe it is a detachment policy?
I shot a BC Sheriff's pistol before...the same one as RCMP's.
 
relliott said:
If you're thinking of getting into IPSC and your choice is exclusively between the Sig 226 and Glock 17, I suggest you get the Glock. QC issues aside, the Sig bore axis is a lot higher than the Glock and this will result in more muzzle flip. Not a big fan of their triggers either. Glocks triggers are heavy, but they are consistent and the reset isn't as long and the bore axis is extremely low. Glocks are simple and durable and parts are also very easy to get. Magazines are reasonably priced and also durable. Gen 4 grips have inserts that you can use to configure the grips more to taste.

If you are open to other suggestions, take a serious look at the CZ SPO1 Shadow. For IPSC shooting it is the best option out there for under a thousand bucks. Good sights, low bore axis, very good triggers and excellent ergonomics. If I were rating them in order of preference I would say CZ, then Glock, Then maybe M&P. Sig wouldn't make my list as an IPSC gun. I had one and it was a nice gun, but there are better choices.
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+1

This is how I feel about this choice.
 
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