Eric,
Thanks for a great review of the Sigma. I generally read a lot on this forum and post occasionally. I have purchased new Sigmas in .40 and 9MM and a lightly used .357 sig caliber over the last few years. However, after purchasing a 5906, 4006, and 4013 this year, I was contemplating selling my Sigma group. Now, after your review, I think that I will just puchase some snap caps for dry fire trigger practice and may have decided to keep them all. Thanks again for an outstanding (and mind changing) Sigma review.

Erich,

Ooops. &@#%. Sorry about misspelling your name.

Thanks for the kind words, amigo!

Erich, excellent review. I have been on the fence about getting one of these pistols to go with my collection. I have seen several for sale at great prices with all of them that was bought up with the rebates last year .....Im guessing???
I now feel easier on picking up one to have. I like the way your green and stainless looks. Is that the factory scheme?
G

Hi G,

Thanks! Yep, that was the way this one came from the factory.

cheers, erich

I got on the Sigma kick this summer I bought mine for a woods gun on my long hikes. The problem with it is I don't shoot any of my other 9's anymore I just shoot the Sigma! It fits my hand better than anything I own and always goes bang. The trigger on mine did not take much to break in maybe 300 rounds and it was real nice. The only strange thing with mine is it will chuck brass across three states!

I do think the early Sigma's had a bad rap but the current ones are quite good I have talked three other people into getting them.

I also would like to thank you for your review Erich. When it came down to my woods gun (now my all the time gun) I was going to get another Glock but I just could not stand that grip feal and recall why I sold it in the first place some time ago. This review of the Sigma and the great S&W offer made me give one a try and it was the best move I could have made.

I think the great ergonomics of the Sigma can be improved by the installation of a Hogue Hand-all grip.

Regards,

Dave

Wow, Camprunner, that's cool to hear that this was of some benefit to you. Makes me feel useful!

Dave, whatever fits your hand, amigo - I tend to find that thinner is better for me. But it's all about the individual fit!

I am aware of 2 Sigma's available at the local pawn shops under $300.

What serial numbers can I use to tell what generation they are?????

You can tell by the looks which gen they
are. The "F" series has a 4.5 inch barrel,
where all the later versions are 4 inch.
The 2nd gen is about the same as the current
VE version, except that I seem to remember that
one having no rail for lights, etc.
The current VE version has the 4 inch barrel,
and has the proprietary rail for lights, etc.
With the rebate, you can buy a new one for under
$300 in most cases. IE: the going local rate
the last time I looked was about $329-$339 new.
With the $50 rebate, that would put you a bit
under $300. I'm not sure if the warranty covers
only the original purchaser, or covers all
future owners. Might be something to consider,
and look into.
I think I'd just as soon get a new one if the
difference in price was low.

The "F" is probably the best actual shooter, but
I'd be wary of the frame crack issues with that
line. I bet more of an issue with the .40 vs
the 9mm..
The Sigma was originally designed for .40 S&W
though. Pretty sure anyway..

With current prices and the two HIGH CAP mag rebate, I think Sigmas are a decent investment.

How much do you think HIGH CAP mags will be worth after the next ban?? Certainly more than the $50.

Bekeart