Which would you prefer?

[pennyjd]

A good used model 59 or a new Sigma 9mm.
I have heard a lot of negative about the Sigma but have never fired one. My niece has a Sigma 40 cal. I dry fired it, the trigger pull is a miserable 12 pounds. I have a good used model 59, it is a tack driver. I know which one I prefer.

 

[pennyjd]

A good used model 59 or a new Sigma 9mm.
I have heard a lot of negative about the Sigma but have never fired one. My niece has a Sigma 40 cal. I dry fired it, the trigger pull is a miserable 12 pounds. I have a good used model 59, it is a tack driver. I know which one I prefer.

 

[18DAI]

I'd go with the 59. I've yet to handle a Sigma with a decent trigger. Good luck with your decision! Regards 18DAI.

 

[JAREDSHS]

Model 59 any day of the week!

 

[fatbob]

59 for me. No question.

 

[sdrct]

Well, I traded an M&P 9fs even up for my M-59, and I think both sides came out pretty good on that trade. I can't imagine that any Sigma would be even up with anything but a VERY beat up M-59.

 

[toocool]

In this case, I'd go with the Sigma, as I've never liked the feel of the 59, and the Sigma feels good in my hand. On the other hand, between a Sigma and a 5900-series, I'd definitely go with the 5900 model. As good as the Sigma feels, my 5903 feels like it was made for me.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by pennyjd:
A good used model 59 or a new Sigma 9mm.
I have heard a lot of negative about the Sigma but have never fired one. My niece has a Sigma 40 cal. I dry fired it, the trigger pull is a miserable 12 pounds. I have a good used model 59, it is a tack driver. I know which one I prefer.

If it is to be used for carry, then the SIGMA as the 59s are not "drop safe" unless the safety is on, and I do not carry that way.

If it is to be for collecting, then the 59.

The 59 will have the better trigger, being a traditional DA, you can shoot SA or DA, while the SIGMA is DAO, and fairly heavy, usually - like 12 pounds or so. There is no real trigger job you can do to improve the pull weight on the SIGMA.