Trying to Like My Sigma...

Gawd 10 pages of My Dog Is Bigger Than Your Dog! For those not so informed The Sigma is a Personal Protection Handgun and is a great example of just that. It is not infact a Target Handgun and although view by some as such it is designed for Personal Protection.

If you have purchased a Sigma or other firearm and dislike it SELL The Frickin Weapon and move on with your life. I have purchased several weapons I really wanted but really disliked for one reason or another and sold them walking away with Lesson Learned! But to beat down a weapon that thousands actually carry and enjoy shooting is somewhat pointless to say the least.

Then to picture a replacement weapon that is shall we say in less than pristine condition and that weighs and additional 11 Ozs. that has NO Warranty what-so-ever is again more than pointless.
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I wonder if you can dry fire that old 737-200? :)
I used to run that exact plane on the sim for a good
while. That old 737-200 cockpit was quite similar in function
to the older 727, cept' only two engines instead of three.
But now I run the NG versions.. 700 and 800 depending
on the paint job.
 
My Sigma is fine - until I shoot it.

I can handle the trigger pull, and the little 'step' is shrinking, but what hacks me is that it shoots about a foot left of the POA.

I have three other guns that hit what I aim at. It's definitely not me.

Now, how does one move the rear sight?
 
Now, how does one move the rear sight?

Push it!
Seriously, I moved mine until I was consistently hitting where I aimed. Then I marked the location on the slide in pencil.
Removed sight, put on a dab of blue loc-tite and put the sight back on. Lined it up with the mark. Perfect now.
 
To all of you, thank you for sharing your thoughts on the SW9VE.

I just picked up one today. I think I received a very good deal on line, but not as good as what I have read from last year.

I decided to sell my EAA Witness 40S&W because the ammo was just too expensive and not that plentiful locally. I sold it within a couple of days advertising it. I used my proceeds to purchase the SW9VE new for less than what I made on my Witness.

I read all of your posts on here and on other forums related to this pistol. I expected the worst. I was pleasantly surprised at what I received. My opinion is quite a bit different than some on here. My opinion.

First off, I have used or carried weapons for many years. That doesn't make me an expert, but it does not make me a novice either.

In the 70's I purchased a Ruger Security Six 357 mag for duty carry. No one carried autos then. I was made fun of because I had one of those "other" guns. It was inexpensive and I was raising a family. Ruger did not have the reputation it has now. My Ruger had a very hard trigger pull, so I broke it down and polished all the metal parts with a Dremel. I purchased an adjustable spring but didn't like it so I CUT my coil spring. What a great pistol! Whenever someone razzed me about my "other" gun, I challenged them to a shoot off at the range. I beat them almost every time. I NEVER had a misfire, NEVER. I have seen dirty S&W and Colts misfire on duty.

Anyway, I chose the 9VE because I know what diamonds in the rough are. I also know the difference between firing a single action style auto and double action style pistol. I carry a Ruger LCP on me always.

I have laughed when I read on some of these forums about those that were scared of the gun because it didn't have a safety. It has a trigger safety, similar to the revolver. If you aren't scared of a revolver, why this gun?

I read how folks were upset because it has a trigger pull. So? It is a double action type weapon, what do you expect? It ain't a 1911A1.

In my opinion, this is a very good weapon. My opinion. I am not a competition shooter. To me, this pistol will shoot paper for my pleasure and will be defense to protect my family from a home invasion. I won't even be carrying it. I have my LCP for that. So, why in the world do I need an accurate pistol for long distance? I don't. Any time you have to shoot someone, it will be within 15 feet. If you can't hit someone at 15' with any gun, then perhaps you should give the gun to someone else in the family that can. If I am expecting a siege on my home, I have a carbine and a shotgun.

My son-in-law owns a nice Glock 17. I have fired it and I like it. Do I like it enough to shell out over 5 C's for it? Nope. We will both be plinking the same ammo in the back yard and they will both be equal in a home defense situation.

Will I modify my 9VE? Of course, I have a modified 1968 Mustang. Was it good when it was stock, yes. Is it better now? I believe so. Will my 9ve be better? Definitely.

For you folks that enjoy bashing, there is a forum for Hi-Point pistols. But, be careful because there are folks out there that are loyal to their HP C9's also.

Will I argue with you? Sure. I argue politics also.

For those on here with helpful information, I thank you. You are good folks. God Bless you.
 
MDLNB, great post. Glad you are happy with your SW9VE. I am very happy with mine. Plan on going to the range this weekend.

Politics? I try to stay away from it. I save that for other sites. LOL Here we all have something in common, Smith and Wesson. Especially the Sigma.

Shoot often. Have fun.
 
Wow, readin' this is like watching batman on TV! Biff! Sock! Pow!
 
You guys are really tempting me to take my unfired SW40V to the range and see what the fuss is all about. (Apparently shooting it won't affect the value too much at this point.) Ironic that Glock filed a suit against them over such a maligned piece of hardware. I bought it on impulse at a gun show when a gent showed up with the gun and box/papers and 3 extra hi-cap mags. He and his co-workers had made a group purchase just before the anticated mayhem of Y2K. It looks good (light gray) and feels great in the hand.
 
I was reconsidering my 40ve purchase ahwile ago. But after multiple range trips and dry fire exercises I'm liking it more and more. But for just over $300 it was a deal, I have 2 other SW pistols and I'm glad I got the Sigma!
 
OK---been a member for a while, but this is my first post...lol!:)

I got my Sigma 9 the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday sale), and I bought it knowing about the "complaints/bashing" about the trigger. So what! The price was excellent, made in America, and 9mm with high capacity mags. However, I didn't get to the range until after New Years, and since then, I have put about 2k rounds consisting of just about every brand through that workhorse and have become so used to the trigger that it isn't even an after-thought. How does it shoot? Consistently in the head and center mass and although my groupings are not competition quality, I pity the home invader that chooses my home.

Bottom line: The Sigma is a quality, inexpensive, made in America semi-auto capable of inflicting maximum trauma in the hands of someone willing to learn how to use it, and it won't shoot you because of an accidental discharge. If you aren't willing to learn the trigger and nuances of the Sigma, then you won't be happy.

To all the happy Sigma owners...good shooting at the range!
 
whats not to like? pistol plus 4 mags for under $300 out the door. the sigma is a natural shooter feels great in your hand wonderful customer service consistent trigger pull. in addition to all that it is a good looking pistol
 
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