Is Sig becoming the new S&W of old?

[TexasRaider]

The larger or longer extractor showed up in 2013. No one really knows why. The short extractor ran on the P229 for years without issue. There were not large reports of issues with them that I remember. I have never read a definitive reason for the change.

The reason for the longer extractor (E2 extractor) was because the machinery that made the short extractor (Legacy extractor) required drilling from three angles, where as the E2 requires a less expensive machine that drills from only two angles. This is why I like to look at used LEO guns when buying a used Sig, because almost all LEO contracts specify the short Legacy extractor, which is more robust and lasts longer.

I've been told by Sig folks that although the E2 isn't necessarily a bad thing, it isn't as strong and because of its design, has a greater possibility of failure than the Legacy. I have heard of a few cases of it breaking. Personally, I prefer the shorter Legacy immensely and was very disappointed the new pricey Legion series was released with the cheaper to mill E2 slide and extractor. If they really wanted to build it tough, they should've put in what police depts get, the Legacy version.

I also heard that once the machinery that drills the Legacy extractor slide wears out, they're gone for good. Oh, and Sig reputedly saved all of $100,000 by switching to the E2 2-angle machinery. That is not confidence inspiring.