I went to the dark (Sig) side...

[greenberry]

I would love to have a 226 or 229 in 9mm someday.

Nice score btw!

 

[Ma-S&W]

Originally posted by gatorhugger:
Did I get lost??? SIG love fest? SIG forum?

Nothing personal, but I will take an AMERICAN MADE Gun. I remember when the Ruger P series came out and everyone was saying how the lines were not right, how homely it was.
Those look like a darn work of art compared to this homely lineup of SIGS.
C'mon folks, for one second take a STRONG second look at that pistol! That is a ugly darn gun! it's mishapened, almost as bad as those Beretta U series .22's.
Lot of snob appeal, people liking these foreign guns. It's a darn Beamer of handguns except Beamers are decent looking.
A Smith Sigma puts this gun to shame in looks and is a fraction of the cost.
Please don't tell me it's not snob appeal. It is. Which I can understand if the gun is great looking and performs better.
This one doesn't.

Pick a M&P American made gun which is better looking and might keep some people employed in the states if you got to have plastic. The quality is the same, it's cheaper, and it's sure a whole lot better looking.
SMITH AND WESSON!

wow! I've got sigs and smiths, but after this reply I've gotta think you've never fired a sig.

 

[msh85csa]

Originally posted by Ma-S&W:

Originally posted by gatorhugger:
Did I get lost??? SIG love fest? SIG forum?

Nothing personal, but I will take an AMERICAN MADE Gun. I remember when the Ruger P series came out and everyone was saying how the lines were not right, how homely it was.
Those look like a darn work of art compared to this homely lineup of SIGS.
C'mon folks, for one second take a STRONG second look at that pistol! That is a ugly darn gun! it's mishapened, almost as bad as those Beretta U series .22's.
Lot of snob appeal, people liking these foreign guns. It's a darn Beamer of handguns except Beamers are decent looking.
A Smith Sigma puts this gun to shame in looks and is a fraction of the cost.
Please don't tell me it's not snob appeal. It is. Which I can understand if the gun is great looking and performs better.
This one doesn't.

Pick a M&P American made gun which is better looking and might keep some people employed in the states if you got to have plastic. The quality is the same, it's cheaper, and it's sure a whole lot better looking.
SMITH AND WESSON!

wow! I've got sigs and smiths, but after this reply I've gotta think you've never fired a sig.

I have to agree with your diagnosis Ma-S&W! Just the frame was made outside of America (Germany) The rest is homegrown. The gun fires like a dream btw. The whole looks thing is OPINION, and the Sig is every bit as accurate and reliable as the M&P. I do want to get the M&P back someday, however, not at the cost of my Sig. I figured if something drastic happened with regards to legislation and I could only have one...well...you get the point.

 

[msh85csa]

The Sig is metal btw, and I think 124gr +P Speer Gold Dot JHP qualifies as a caliber of consequence

Plus its cheaper to shoot at the range (not the Gold Dots though)...and easier to get the girlfriend out there. Remember, the 9mm has ended many many disputes throughout history. I shoot it better (more accurately/faster) so it works for me. To each his own.

Haha, I can hear the BG now... "Oh thats just a 9, no worries!" Haha.
Placement is power, placement is power, placement is power.

 

[Muddflap]

I have several Sigs, and the 229 is my number 1 favorite.

 

[hodadd]

I really like my SIG 229 as well. It's the gun the 59 series of pistols should have evolved into, but didn't.

 

[Rolan_Kraps]

I love them both. I carried the M&P more due to the weight savings.

 

[beemerrider]

MSH: I have Sig 230, 225, 2 ea 226's, 220, 228 & 229, so don't let the anti Sig comments get you down. And yes, I have about 3 times as many S&W's as Sigs, mostly revolvers. I wanted to inform you about TJ of TJ's Custom. The guy is a wizard with Sigs. He did my 220, 228 & 229. Single and double action trigger pulls are phenominal. Here is a link for you: http://www.tjscustomgunworks.com/TJinf.htm
Have fun!

 

[msh85csa]

Sweet, thanks alot beemerrider...we all know the DA pull needs much work on the P-series Sigs!
My next gun will be an M&P9Compact or my old M&P9 regular back. The compacts are growing on me...the girlfriend likes it too and I want her to be armed because of where she lives.
OR should I save up and get a Dan Wesson Commader Classic Bobtail 1911?! Oh, the choices!

 

[S&W-Keeper]

I have a 229 in .40 cal. and one in .357 sig. I like them both.Good swap.

 

[MattB]

Originally posted by gatorhugger:
Did I get lost??? SIG love fest? SIG forum?

Nothing personal, but I will take an AMERICAN MADE Gun. I remember when the Ruger P series came out and everyone was saying how the lines were not right, how homely it was.
Those look like a darn work of art compared to this homely lineup of SIGS.
C'mon folks, for one second take a STRONG second look at that pistol! That is a ugly darn gun! it's mishapened, almost as bad as those Beretta U series .22's.
Lot of snob appeal, people liking these foreign guns. It's a darn Beamer of handguns except Beamers are decent looking.
A Smith Sigma puts this gun to shame in looks and is a fraction of the cost.
Please don't tell me it's not snob appeal. It is. Which I can understand if the gun is great looking and performs better.
This one doesn't.

Pick a M&P American made gun which is better looking and might keep some people employed in the states if you got to have plastic. The quality is the same, it's cheaper, and it's sure a whole lot better looking.
SMITH AND WESSON!

I disagree with you about the looks of the gun. I would love to have a P229R in .40, but my budget won't allow it right now. I do agree with you about buying American if possible, though I would argue that Sigs made in Exeter count as American made.

 

[gatorhugger]

Just by looks, a 3913 or 6906 blows away the import. The 3rd generation lines are cleaner, MUCH cleaner. They are sleek looking

And I would take my 6906 and shoot you shot for shot against ANY SIG. It's more accurate than I could ever want.
The SIG lineup are good guns, but they ain't the end all, be all. And they are ugly.

If you can buy a 6906 for $400 versus $800 for a SIG, seems a no brainer. BUY AMERICAN. Not only cheaper, it's purtier!

 

[29aholic]

Not to get in a pissin match here Gator, but my Sig 229's will outshoot any Smith I have ever seen sans the target guns (52, etc.)
In fact, they will outshoot most of the 1911 target guns I have had.
Everybody has different likes/dislikes, thats why all the auto makers are still in business.

 

[ldp4570]

P226 and P225. Both West German guns I've had for years. They both just ooze class!
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[RufusG]

Originally posted by ldp4570:
P226 and P225. Both West German guns I've had for years. They both just ooze class!
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Well, if those heinies are so damn smart why did they make it so you have to grab a shotgun shell to pull the trigger?

 

[ldp4570]

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Rufus, You so funny!!!

 

[XTrooper]

This thread is like bringing a Mustang to a Corvette car show. If you have any sense of appropriateness, you don't do it.

Yes, I own SIG Sauer firearms and have attended the Sig Sauer Academy. I just don't talk about it here.

 

[44wheelman]

So what are you saying...you have something against Mustangs?

It's still good to compare & contrast, both make fine quality firearms with their own merits.

 

[586L-Frame]

I like them all and I agree with
'44wheelman'.

Both brands make fine quality firearms
with their own merits.

586L-Frame

My 3906 & 3913 orig.
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DLC's Sig P220 Stainless & Combat.
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[msh85csa]

I wasnt trying to start a neverending battle! They are both awesome manufacturers, Sigs are fine guns, so are S&W, thats why I've had both, and will have another S&W.
I would hardly reason that a Sig is the Mustang at a Corvette show and I lack no appropriateness, I was just sharing my experience, as I thought was the purpose. Also, I personally think that my Sig looks way better than that 3913...maybe not a 4506 or 5906, but that (white grip) 3913 for sure (you are right though, when you factor in the price it gets fuzzier).
Now I'm just confused to which gun I want next...M&P again, classic revolver 4", some sweet 3rd gen. 9mm, or the Dan Wesson Bobtail (would be my first 1911)? Damn. At least I dont have the money yet so I have some time to think about it. Ive never had a revolver and If I get one I want a really powerful one, 44mag good? I dont know much about them but will be searching the revolvers section to learn more about caliber choices.
Nice combos 586L-Frame AND RufusG.