Why would anyone buy a Sigma instead of a Glock?

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It has been widely reported that S&W copied the Glock design and called it a Sigma, then had to reach a settlement with Glock when Glock sued them for infringement.

So what is the allure of a Sigma? Why not just get a Glock instead? I hear people asking this all the time.
 
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Yeah, you can get a new Sigma for $350 and a new Glock for $500. But some people actually seem to like the Sigmas.
 
Sigma is not a Glock copy. The lawsuit pertains to some unknown factor that smith did away with to appease glock. The guns are similar in function and thats where the simliarites end. No parts interchange.

The grip angle is more akin to the 1911 than the lugerish Glock angle. The magazines are steel instead of metal lined polymer. I like the stainless construction better than the tenifer coated glock. Price point about half that of a Glock 19 which is about the same size. Made in USA. Grip feels like a gun instead of a piece of lumber. Just to name a few.
 
Because the grip and trigger on the Glock don't work for you.

I don't understand why people would re-learn how to shoot just to be able to own a certain brand of gun.
 
Did S&W incorporate the Sigma technology into the M&P? If the Sigma was a good gun, why did they create the M&P?
 
aterry33 said:
And not because everyone went to the Glock instead?
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Everyone was already at the glock anyway. SW was trying to steal some of Glocks thunder is all and they are still trying although they are making some progress.

Glock stole every design feature in thier pistols, so i really don't understand why everyone thinks they were so "revolutionary". Image is what keeps glock on top, nothing else.
 
wildcard stated the #1 reason which is price and throw in rebates which S&W have been running for quite some time(initially $50+2 mags, to either or) is what pushes people to decide for the Sigma. Ergonomics play a large role in why one purchases a handgun as well, with reliability, function, and customer service as others. I wonder what the % of people who buy a Sigma for their 1st handgun vs as an additional gun to have at a great price. Just from what I have experienced on the forums it seems to be close to 50/50 as to the first purchase vs the additional purchase which says a lot of the confidence people have/percieve with what a lot of Glock owners fee like is an inferior handgun in all respects. I have owned a Sigma and would not hesitate to buy or recommend one to any friend or relative. zorro49
 
I've heard many people say Smith & Wesson has a bad reputation with autoloaders, and I wonder how that got started.
 
IMO a glock feels like holding a brick on a stick.
Sigma made in USA, luv the steel mags, being able to shoot 40 S&W bullets in an S&W gun. Having more money left over to spend on said ammo. You dont hear about any sigma A/D(Plaxico)Sigma is everything a glock is not. Mine has been 100% reliable. BUT hey, glock is still a good pistol-runs like a swatch, very reliable. If it feels right in your hand & on your hip - buy a glock!:)
 
Glock owners act like people buy Sigmas because they can't afford a Glock.

Maybe not everyone is looking for a Glock. Maybe, just maybe, people just prefer the ergos on the Sigma.


I have one and I love it. I stumbled into to it for sure but I was a no Glock guy before just because of the ergos.

Is this the end all be all of pistols for me?


Of course not. I have an XD SubCompact and an LCP on order right now.

Just my opinion.

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I bought a Sigma because I preferred the feel in my hand over the Glock or the Springfield Armory. I also wasn't too keen on buying an Austrian gun when an American one was to my liking.
 
I am a huge glock fan. Though I just sold mine to buy an M&P because I wanted something easier to carry since the G30sf (compact .45 acp was so dang thick). I shot the first batch of Sigmas and didnt care for it at all.

Would I buy one over a glock? Probably not due to just the fact I still dont completely trust it yet. And I dont care for the looks of the sigma. Am I saying it is a bad gun? No I would just have to shoot it and give it time. Would I buy one? Yes, but I want something proven reliable for carry.

Now I have had great results with Glock and Ruger (for that matter) customer service. I am sure S&W is great. But having only a old .38 special and .380 I never needed them or anything. And with the addition of my new M&P I am hoping I wont need them for it either. Called glock for some replacement parts to put back in my gun toolbox kit. Ruger was for a new grip. I can make a list of pros and cons for the Sigma as well as any other gun.

BTW I never had to "re-learn" to shoot when I picked up any glock. Had three Rugers (2 p89s, 1 p90) a small beretta, small luger, a .357 ruger, S&W .38 special, S&W.380. And shot the M&P, XD, and a HK USP before purchasing my glock. Still never had to adjust. I know alot of people say they had to. My friend says he has to hold his head funny to aim. I never had a problem.

If Sigma proves to be reliable and the cost stays down the heck yeah I will get one. My biggest turn off really is the experience with the first one I shot awhile back. Second is the looks. Though the solid black isnt as bad as the steel color slide.
 
"Why NOT buy a BMW instead of a Dodge?"
Everybody knows it's better and it only costs twice as much!

Substitute any brands you choose, and the result is the same. Not everybody wants to spend the extra money.
 
Maybe i should point out that i once owned a glock as well as the sigma and though both of those guns were sold guess which i bought another of ? Twice ?
 
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