Top 5 reasons to buy and not to buy a sigma!

[leejack]

Top 5 reasons not to buy a sigma:

1. I can't afford a Glock or M&P, so I'll settle for this cheap gun
2. I just need something for defense so anything will work
3. I know the trigger is horrible, but i'll make it better
4. It has a rebate. If it didn't, I wouldn't buy one
5. I'll hot-rod it and give it a 3lb trigger pull with wolf springs; my buddy saw how, on youtube

Top 5 reasons to buy a sigma:

1. It's one of the most ergonomic polymer guns made today
2. The design makes it one of the safest striker fired guns available
3. It's back by the industry benchmark warranty
4. The gun is simple to operate and very reliable
5. I am a highly skilled shooter, or I will train and practice until I become one

Bottom line: If you don't like the sigma, don't buy it. If you make it a little better, good for you. If you try to make it something that it isn't, you may well be disappointed.

In my view the best thing you can do to improve this gun, is to shoot it!

In the hands of a highly skilled shooter, it can be a great gun!

Lee

 

[bitstream]

I did improve my Sigma the other day; I bought a Hogue gripall and installed it ($10.29). Wow, it feels GREAT. Only a tiny bit of trim at the bottom (per their instructions) was needed. Not only does it feel better in the hand, but I've worn it all day the last two days in my IWB and it cusions against my back so well, I hardly feel it back there.

 

[leejack]

Excellent! Now that's an improvement.

Lee

 

[bulletproof-791]

Leejack..................you hit the nail on the head....BUT if you can get used sigma for 200.00-225.00.why not buy them....

 

[leejack]

I agree sir! Great buy!

I'm just so exhausted from hearing that you have to fix the sigma before you even buy it.

I say, don't buy it, if it's not what you want.

When mine passed 1K rounds it was so smooth and silky. I did nothing but shoot it! Imagine how smooth 357's is!

Lee

 

[.357 mag]

You know Lee, I made that mistake when I bought my 66-2. Before I took it to the range I installed a wolf hammer and return spring in within 500 rounds I started getting light primer strikes. Put the stock springs back in and 3000 rounds later I am trouble free.

If you buy a sigma, except it for what it is. It's a very cheap, long lasting
accurate, and reliable firearm. Period!

 

[writerinmo]

I bought mine for 1,3 and 5 in the first set, and 5 in the second set. Had no way of knowing about 1 and 4 till I bought it and got to shoot it, lol... but at least I DID end up getting one, and gave it a chance.

I don't 'hot-rod' anything anymore, look more for reliable function than fancy!

 

[wizarddaw]

I am new to this forum, but not new to shooting and weapons. I have a chance to buy a .40 Sigma for 299.00 out the door....is that a good deal?
I have several Glocks, 1911 and a Walther, but have always wanted to grab one of these. Btw, how do I attach the military symbols or LE, NRA etc to my posts?
Thanks in advance,

Dave

 

[.357 mag]

I am new to this forum, but not new to shooting and weapons. I have a chance to buy a .40 Sigma for 299.00 out the door....is that a good deal?
I have several Glocks, 1911 and a Walther, but have always wanted to grab one of these. Btw, how do I attach the military symbols or LE, NRA etc to my posts?
Thanks in advance,

Dave

299.00 is great. Are you sending in for the 50 dollar rebate??

 

[leejack]

Dave, welcome to the forum!

The sigma is the most under priced item in the galaxy!

Post up often.

Go AF!

Lee

 

[Grog]

They go on sale around here for $299 all the time, the two-mag rebate would make it quite a value if I were interested.

 

[ninobrown]

My Sigma was the first gun I purchased in over 17 years. I love mine! Its my EDC, and like my wallet, I never leave home without it.

 

[wizarddaw]

Thanks for the info everyone, I am going to look at it again today and see how this all shakes out. I will keep you posted. Thanks for the welcome here as well!


Dave

 

[leejack]

Dave, there is one more thing you should know:

There is another important "buy reason" that I didn't list.

Sigmas are chick magnets! LOL!!!!!!!!!! (j/k)


Lee

 

[conn ak]

1: Price 2: Warranty 3:Comfort 4: Reliability 5: You'll have a tough time locating a better value in a pistol. You get out of it what you put in. The trigger requires practice. Yeah, I wish the 40VE came with a trigger like my M639. But the M639 cost more over 20 years ago than a new Sigma is now.

 

[leejack]

1: Price 2: Warranty 3:Comfort 4: Reliability 5: You'll have a tough time locating a better value in a pistol. You get out of it what you put in. The trigger requires practice.

Well said sir!

 

[.357 mag]

The only problem I would have with the sigma would be the resale value sucks. The would part is I WOULD never sell it.

 

[rchance]

I also own a sigma 40f. I heard their's a frame issue with this model but I haven't had a problem yet.

 

[sergeant35]

I carry the sigma 40ve as a duty gun and have had no problems with it. The only thing bad about the sigma is that you have to look a little harder to find duty holsters for them. all in all a great gun

 

[SocialD]

There is another important "buy reason" that I didn't list.

Sigmas are chick magnets! LOL!!!!!!!!!! (j/k)


Lee

Is there any other reason to buy a Sigma?

I bought my 9ve because I wanted something in 9mm. No real reason, I just wanted a 9mm. I saw it for $299 not including a $50 rebate and became interested. I did some research and the only complaint that I read was with respect to the trigger pull. Also, I didn't care for the polished slide, but that was a cosmetic issue. All in all I don't think that you can do much better than a Sigma for the price. The one that I have shoots nicely and I have complete confidence that it will go bang and that I'll be able to hit the target.