Sig Sauer guys, assembly!

[conan1rice]

Im considering a sig as my next handgun. Im fairly young and only have a glock so far. All the different models are confusing. whats the difference between them all. is their a pattern to the naming or a way to know the specs by the model number. Also, recommendations for something mainly for the range and safe, but may see some open carry. love to hear your opinions.

 

[jd4320t]

Check their site out.

Pistols

 

[Fordtough25]

Can't go wrong with a P226, mine is in 9mm and it's fantastic! Its probably the best handgun I own besides my Colt Python, it really is fantastic!

 

[canterbc]

The P226 is an amazing weapon for sure. FOR THE MONEY though you cant beat the SP2022 in my opinion. Its pretty sweet.

 

[conan1rice]

Check their site out.

Pistols

ive look at the sight. just looking for some opinions and wisdom.

 

[stephen87]

There is no real reasoning, as far as I can tell, between naming their pistols.

I get plenty of compliments on my P6, the most often heard complaint is "why are you carrying a single stack?" Personally, I love it. It's a good weight and is very controllable.

 

[jd4320t]

ive look at the sight. just looking for some opinions and wisdom.

Well, the site answers your first question well. The answer to your second question depends on caliber, size, metal or polymer and other things.

 

[conan1rice]

Not piticular on frame material or size. 9mm or .40 s&w.

 

[tboat]

I have a P226 Stainless Elite in 9mm. These are great range guns. They might be a little heavy to carry. I have never heard a bad word about them. The SP2022 is a solid recommendation for the money as well. I bought a .22 conversion for my P226 and it is a lot of fun to shoot. The .22 is a little picky about the ammo but once you get dialed in on what it likes, no problem.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Can't go wrong with a P226, mine is in 9mm and it's fantastic!!

^^this right here^^
Mine is a older German, from '92 I believe.

 

[jwalt01]

I personally love my 229 in 40S&W.
I've had it over 10yrs. it keeps getting better the more i use it.

 

[nomadicmutt]

I have the cheaper black sheep of the sig family: the P250.

I love mine and have had literally zero ftf's or fte's with it in both configurations I own (sub compact and full size). YMMV. Most of the people I know who have owned them have loved them.

A word of caution: buy a new one. The old ones (pre-december 2010) were all over the place on quality control and reliability.

Also, it is polymer framed. I dunno if that's an issue for you, but there you go.

 

[rockhopper46038]

For a polymer framed version, I think the SP2022 is a seriously underrated pistol (although it's clear that guys here know about their virtues ).

I think the handguns from the classic SIG "P" series are incredibly good pistols. Mine are all older, and I have heard some stories about some problems with newer versions, but I still think they are one of the absolute "go to" selections.

 

[avengedXT]

Ok. You're asking on a forum of knowledgeable people.

I'm a less than knowledgeable, well..... I study things, like the guns I own so I'd like to think I know something.

Enough jibber-jabber.

Start yourself off with something basic, like the SP2022. It has a traditional DA/SA style trigger mechanism with decocker (no manual safety - no need! 10lbs DA 4.4lbs SA consistently!)

The SP2022, if you read anywhere online is one of THE MOST underrated firearms EVER. It's a diamond in the major rough in the world of sidearms.

Now, I've owned an SP2022 so I say what I say about it knowingly. I won't lie to you though - I owned a P226 Dark Elite; and it was my most prized piece I've ever owned / carried / shot. That's a pricey piece though - that I would still have on me today if it wasn't the price / the bulk of the gun that made my wife force me to rid of it.

Another couple of Sigs I've owned, one equal in quality and price-worth as the P226 Dark Elite was my 1911-C3 Crimson Trace Carry. But lets face it, you want a Sig - not a Sig rendition of the 1911. I've also owned the P229R. Another very regrettable resale of mine. It was good, very good. But expect to pay upward $700 for it.

Recap?

SP2022 w/ Night Sights for $464~
P229R w/ E2 Grips / Contrast Sights for $690~
P226 Dark Elite w/ Aluminum Grips + Night Sights for $1000~

Please correct me if I'm wrong, I may be. But also please take into consideration I've owned all of these guns and shot all of them, too. I do not see a multiple-hundred-dollar difference from one model to the other quite honestly. And for any looking into buying their first Sig, I'd recommend you start at a reasonable price point. YMMV. Peace out!

 

[soljah777]

The P228 is an older model but just about perfect imho. Perfect size and balance. I love them so much that I purchased two. One in nickel and one in black. The P226 is sweet but a little large if you are planning to carry.

 

[Vladislas]

Any Sig is a good gun I have a P229 and a P250 and love them both.

 

[ryan3030]

Sigs I've owned:

P229
P226
SP2022
Sig 1911 Tactical
Sig 1911 Traditional
Sig 1911 .22

I still own all but the P229, they are all outstanding firearms.
There is a reason half of my gun collection is made by Sig Sauer, I love them.

 

[in625shooter]

The P228 is an older model but just about perfect imho. Perfect size and balance. I love them so much that I purchased two. One in nickel and one in black. The P226 is sweet but a little large if you are planning to carry.

I use to have a SIG P220 in 45 for duty but have been issued a SIG P228 for over ten years. I used the P228 hard and it never jammed once. All of our P228's were flawless with one exception. The P228 has the stamped sheet metal slide so the locking block is pinned into the slide with a roll pin. Once one of the roll pin's cracked but the SIG kept running anyway.
The new P229's we are starting to get to replace the 228's (these 228's are approching 20 years of service) have the milled steel slide and what pins they have are solid steel now.

 

[soljah777]

in625shooter: The only problem I have with the P229 is the balance. I find it to be just a little off compared to the P228. Otherwise it is still a great gun. Its sad that the P228 is now a special run model and only produced in limited quantities.

conan1rice: if you are looking for a good value sig search for a certified pre owned model. Most all that I have seen recently are coming in a red cardboard box with 2 mags and are in nice almost new condition.

 

[Jarhead77]

Ok. You're asking on a forum of knowledgeable people.

I'm a less than knowledgeable, well..... I study things, like the guns I own so I'd like to think I know something.

Enough jibber-jabber.

Start yourself off with something basic, like the SP2022. It has a traditional DA/SA style trigger mechanism with decocker (no manual safety - no need! 10lbs DA 4.4lbs SA consistently!)

The SP2022, if you read anywhere online is one of THE MOST underrated firearms EVER. It's a diamond in the major rough in the world of sidearms.

Now, I've owned an SP2022 so I say what I say about it knowingly. I won't lie to you though - I owned a P226 Dark Elite; and it was my most prized piece I've ever owned / carried / shot. That's a pricey piece though - that I would still have on me today if it wasn't the price / the bulk of the gun that made my wife force me to rid of it.

Another couple of Sigs I've owned, one equal in quality and price-worth as the P226 Dark Elite was my 1911-C3 Crimson Trace Carry. But lets face it, you want a Sig - not a Sig rendition of the 1911. I've also owned the P229R. Another very regrettable resale of mine. It was good, very good. But expect to pay upward $700 for it.

Recap?

SP2022 w/ Night Sights for $464~
P229R w/ E2 Grips / Contrast Sights for $690~
P226 Dark Elite w/ Aluminum Grips + Night Sights for $1000~

Please correct me if I'm wrong, I may be. But also please take into consideration I've owned all of these guns and shot all of them, too. I do not see a multiple-hundred-dollar difference from one model to the other quite honestly. And for any looking into buying their first Sig, I'd recommend you start at a reasonable price point. YMMV. Peace out!

I'll take a "SIG rendition of a 1911 " any day! I have a C3 and it's the best .45 I've ever fired. Have had Colts / SW / Springfields and Remingtons and have had the best experiences with the C3. Maybe I'm just lucky but man you gotta give SIG credit. No matter what they do a "rendition of" it is usually an incredibly accurate and reliable piece! Just sayin!