Had to trade Sig 227 for 66-2 S&W

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Bought a SIG 227 which was really expensive 875.00+ back ground. What a ***, so disappointed. This gun wouldn't group anything factory/reloads looked like a shotgun blast at 20 yards . Everything printed low left no matter who shot it. Horrible trigger. I would like to think after 35 years of shooting I'm a pretty good shot. SIG told me I didn't now how to use combat sights and there was nothing wrong with the gun. After getting it back went back to range with all factory ammo ,:mad::eek: ;same as when I sent it to them. ****! Even off a bench; shotgun patterns. Maybe just me? Anyway. traded it for a like new 4" 66-2. Went to the range. Shooting DA as fast as I could I was shooting the center ( 9-X ring ) of a B3 human target with every load off my bench.
Don't think I took that bad of a loss on the trade.
 
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I had a 227, I did like it but thought the grip was a bit too big, even with the E2 grips. Mine shot fine, but I sold it for HK45c’s that fit my hand better. The 227 is a fine gun, but it isn’t for everyone...
 
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It never jammed! The trigger was absolutely the worst trigger I ever squeezed. I just feel jilted after spending that much money for a Lemon. And it would not group any ammo fired! Which was a lot; and a lot of money. Found a lightly used Ruger American .45 at a pawn shop for 325 bucks and it out-shot that SIG hands down. What even makes me madder is that I sold my Glock 21 that had over10K shot thru it with never a problem. Don't fix what isn't broken . should have kept my 21. In the end I ended up with a like new 66-2 out of sig deal, but had to buy the American to shoot up all my 45 ammo!
 
I had a 227 and thought it was quite nice. It fit my hand and had a decent trigger. I used to take it to the range regularly and shoot it side by side with my H&K USP. Much to my surprise, the H&K always won so the Sig now lives elsewhere. It has recently been replaced by a Beretta PX4 Storm in 45 which shows great promise.

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Can't speak directly about the P227, having never owned or shot one, but I've owned 8 different P226s, 2 or 3 P220s, a P230, a P225A, and recently acquired a P320 X5, and I can say without a doubt that the quality of the guns has definitely slipped through the years. The top 2 of the lot were West German-made P226s, despite years of use and abuse. Rounding out the top five were a West German P220, the P230, and a P226 Legion DA/SA. The worst of the bunch was the P225A that rattled and couldn't group worth a damn, followed by a P226-22 that the mags would not stay locked in to and would drop out onto the floor while shooting.

These days it seems with the American made Sigs, it's a bit hit or miss in the QC department. Two of the P226s I had were Legion pistols, one was excellent, the other was a total disappointment. I'm still undecided about the P320 X5, I haven't shot it enough to decide if I like it, but I will mention that getting 10 round mags for it is next to impossible, and I only have one.

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No sense in any of us commenting, why? We all have some sight in and/or accuracy issues for unknown reasons with a specific gun. The Sig is gone and you appear to be a pretty good revolver shooter. Enjoy that nice revolver.
 
Interesting.

I have an older German built 220 without a rail. It is a fantastic handgun with a GREAT trigger.
 
I bought a 220 Sig. a few months ago. I've only shot about a case through it but it has never missed a lick. One day I shot 25 times at a target with it and 25 with a 3 1/2 in 27-2 and the score was the same. I wouldn't trade the Sig. for a gold monkey. Larry
 
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I bought a 220 Sig. a few months ago. I've only shot about a case through it but it has never missed a lick. One day I shot 25 times at a target with it and 25 with a 3 1/2 in 27-2 and the score was the same. I wouldn't trade the Sig. for a gold monkey. Larry
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Just as well. Most "gold" monkeys you see are really brass, anyway! :D
 
I don't mean to be a SIG ditcher, but when a guy buys a 875 dollar gun he has some expectations. Very high expectations! Not buyers remorse. I kick myself for not buying a 625 or older 25-5 for my 45 needs
 
$ DON'T = GOOD GROUPS.

Surprised that you shoot 1 type of gun better than another? :confused: Congrats on finding what works for you. Stick with it, or put in the time to shoot the other better. You can't (to a degree) buy good groups. NOT THE GUNS FAULT! Other people shoot them just fine.
 
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Luke Duke said:
Bought a SIG 227 which was really expensive 875.00+ back ground. What a ***, so disappointed. This gun wouldn't group anything factory/reloads looked like a shotgun blast at 20 yards . Everything printed low left no matter who shot it. Horrible trigger. I would like to think after 35 years of shooting I'm a pretty good shot. SIG told me I didn't now how to use combat sights and there was nothing wrong with the gun. After getting it back went back to range with all factory ammo ,:mad::eek: ;same as when I sent it to them. ****! Even off a bench; shotgun patterns. Maybe just me? Anyway. traded it for a like new 4" 66-2. Went to the range. Shooting DA as fast as I could I was shooting the center ( 9-X ring ) of a B3 human target with every load off my bench.
Don't think I took that bad of a loss on the trade.
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Does it shotgun for other people you let shoot the gun? I may have missed such a reference.

Sometimes weird stuff goes on. Had an avid shooter buddy in the security game who fitted XS sights to his 23C for faster acquisition. He couldn't get it it group at all first trip out. He kept checking to see if the new sights were loose, but that wasn't the problem.

Eventually, he turned to me and said "You have a go". Bear in mind back then I was a new shooter from England with about 12 months experience max. I promptly shot a nice five round group with three making a ragged hole at seven yards and commented that the sights the easy to use. Bafflement followed. Seems the issue was in my buddy's head and his eyesight. After a couple of more range trips he was fine.
 
Modern production SIG P series pistols *are not* the same designs or materials as the German/Swiss guns that the company built its reputation from.

Several large PD’s have filed law suits against SIG in the past few years due to poor QC and in some cases sending the wrong models after testing.

Management seems to be destroying SIG’s legacy in slow motion.
 
I shoot my P227 very well.

I had a P229 chambered in .40 cal that I could not group at all. On paper, it was a great gun in every way. Yet, I could not shoot it worth a darn.

So sometimes you end up with a gun that just will not shoot for you.

You moved on from it, you did the right thing.
 
I’ve never fired a 227 but have fired lots of 220s. Similar designs. Never seen a 220 in .45-caliber that wasn’t a pretty good shooter. I guess anything is possible, but either way, I can see how an individual might have trouble with a handgun that just doesn’t “suit” him. I seem to have similar luck with a couple of models that come to mind. :D Anyway, you managed to trade it away to your satisfaction and ended up with a very fine revolver. Enjoy your new 66! :)
 
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Surprised that you shoot 1 type of gun better than another? :confused: Congrats on finding what works for you. Stick with it, or put in the time to shoot the other better. You can't (to a degree) buy good groups. NOT THE GUNS FAULT! Other people shoot them just fine.
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3 other people had the same results.
 
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