LedFowl
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Plowed through another 100 rounds of cheap Walmart ammo tonight at the range. As usual, no problems.
SIGMA Opinions?
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Tbone,
No Coupon with my 40ve, but at a price of $269.00, I'm not griping.. When I bought my M&P 9, about 2 years ago, I got the 2 free mags (17's) and the $ 50.00 rebate. So I'm GTG!!
Skeptic 9c
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I own a Sigma 9VE which my wife annexed for her use, and a SWaMPy 9c.
Understand the Sigma is the semi-auto version of the old Model 10, a very basic self defense weapon. The trigger pull is as long as a double action revolver. The grip is one of the smallest in a double column magazine.
The M&P is also Double action only, but the trigger stroke is shorter and lighter. The M&P has interchangeable back grip inserts and allow you to adjust the weapon to your hand and grip.
The SD series is close to the Sigma grip, but feels just a bit larger, and has a trigger pull much closer to the M&P in feel.
Prices: Sigma $284.99 SD9 $383.99 and M&P $474.99 locally in NE FL.
Geoff
Who notes his wife likes the Sigma trigger pull because it is like a DA revolver.
9VE here, with about 450 rounds of my handloads through it. 9mm brass varies a lot; so even though I inspect and chamber check it, I get some apparently out-of-spec deep primer pockets and the occasional light primer hit. Also have had a couple of failures to feed during this break-in period. It is worth noting that my BHPs eat everything; but I still am inclined to blame the mixed brass, particularly the IVI. If I find some cheap, decent quality bulk 9mm ammo that will be a more valid test.
As regards shootability, I much prefer it to the G17 and 19. The stock revolver-like trigger is perfect for me. Best deal around.
As regards shootability, I much prefer it to the G17 and 19. The stock revolver-like trigger is perfect for me. Best deal around.
HspncElvis
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SW9VE here. A fine handgun. Been looking at the Glock 19. Maybe this weekend or next.
Knightrider03m
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leejack
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Been looking at the Glock 19. Maybe this weekend or next.
Elvis, Glocks do not come in a blue suede finish! LOL!
Erich
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I hate to tell you, amigo, but the Sigma of today is a compact.
I was managing a gun store when the first Glock 19s (same size as the Sigma of today) hit the shelves, and you would not believe what a miracle they appeared to be: teeny-tiny compared to the standard-of-the-day Beretta 92F, but with the same magazine capacity and a full 4" barrel.Maybe you meant "subcompact"? Or maybe you're like me and you think that all of these designations for gun sizes (compact, full-sized, sub-compact, micro-compact) can get a little silly.
I just rented a car, and the rainbow of absurd categories that they were utilizing was pretty hilarious.
.357 mag
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SW9VE here. A fine handgun. Been looking at the Glock 19. Maybe this weekend or next.
Just take the pigtail spring and replace the other spring people are talking about witha pen spring in your sigma and wham!! You have a glock 19
leejack
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That's a big plus for the sigma right there.
The ergonomics are spectacular, a natural pointer if there ever was one!
bitstream
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Big second vote for that. I finally got an UpLULA the other day. I stripped a Sigma .40 mag empty and reloaded it (after figuring out how the loader works; which was pretty easy) as fast as I could grab rounds out of the box.
Then, I grabbed a mag for my Springfield XDm .45, slipped the UpLULA on it and loaded it full of .45 as fast as I could grab that ammo.
No changes needed for the UpLULA to switch between different manufacturers and calibers.
This is a MUST have for your range bag. Especially nice if you have multiple guns in diff calibers from diff manufacturers.
I have a 9VE and I like it alot. I have even shot a couple of IDPA matches with it. It serves a useful role along side of it's stable mates here.
Gordy
Gordy
had mine since june of '10 & have had no problems what so ever,used the rebate form to get the 2 magazines.this has to be one of the best kept secrets around.so many haters.how many times have i been made fun of for buying one?it just keeps working..
leejack
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Let them make fun of you all they want. You'll be having fun with your sigma for a long time to come!
Welcome to the forum!
Pokerstar
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Another thumbs up for the Sigma
I have a 9mm and it has always proved to be completely reliable and fun to shoot.
As an added 'bonus' this is the pistol I use when teaching friends to shoot. They concentrate on a good sight picture, the pistol points very well, and, the tougher trigger pull teaches good behaviors in the beginning.
I LOVE my M&P .45, but I really like the Sigma and would not have any issues (nor do I have any issues) CCW.
I have a 9mm and it has always proved to be completely reliable and fun to shoot.
As an added 'bonus' this is the pistol I use when teaching friends to shoot. They concentrate on a good sight picture, the pistol points very well, and, the tougher trigger pull teaches good behaviors in the beginning.
I LOVE my M&P .45, but I really like the Sigma and would not have any issues (nor do I have any issues) CCW.
For the money the Sigma is a great gun, dont buy into all teh gun snob BS out there. I have had zero problems with my Sigma. Most people bash them just to bash them. I bought a few Hi-points just because everyone was bashing them, they have all shot very well once you break them in.
Honestly id say most people online who bash everything that isnt an AR, Glock, or XD have zero experience with teh firearm they are bashing if they even own a firearm.
Sure i get some looks when I pull out my Sigma and i really get some looks when I pull out my Hi-point but after i knock the center out most come over to ask if they could fire off a mag.
I have seen all brands of guns fail be it Sigs, double star, hell i have seen a $2500 custom Dan Weson that was reduced to a single shot all guns will see some FTFs.
would i trust my life with my Sigma yes would i caryy it no only because i have other firearms that better fit that role
Honestly id say most people online who bash everything that isnt an AR, Glock, or XD have zero experience with teh firearm they are bashing if they even own a firearm.
Sure i get some looks when I pull out my Sigma and i really get some looks when I pull out my Hi-point but after i knock the center out most come over to ask if they could fire off a mag.
I have seen all brands of guns fail be it Sigs, double star, hell i have seen a $2500 custom Dan Weson that was reduced to a single shot all guns will see some FTFs.
would i trust my life with my Sigma yes would i caryy it no only because i have other firearms that better fit that role
HspncElvis
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2000 rounds through my SW9VE and perfromance is fantastic. Accurate and reliable. I'm very happy with it. Hitting the range this weekend.
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