geekWithA.45
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Sweet! Looks good on paper. 
Thing is, if I'm gonna lug around that much gun, it's gonna be an autoloader. YMMV.
Thing is, if I'm gonna lug around that much gun, it's gonna be an autoloader. YMMV.
I'm buying a new CCW today & need help: SIG P220 Carry / GLOCK 36 / S&W M&P 340
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sig 220 holster
the current holster i have is a tuckable, nylon holster. it works for now, but i wouldn't recommend it. it's a pain to reholster the gun. as for the brand, i don't remember the brand, and there is no tag on the holster. i have a brigade gunleather M-11 on the way. hopefully another week or two. a VMII would be great but the wait was too long for my impatience.
also speaking to trigger configurations, i own the SAO, which i love, but also got a great price on a used 220. it reminds me a 1911, but still very sig. i think if i bought another 220, it would most likely be a DAK.
the current holster i have is a tuckable, nylon holster. it works for now, but i wouldn't recommend it. it's a pain to reholster the gun. as for the brand, i don't remember the brand, and there is no tag on the holster.
i have a brigade gunleather M-11 on the way. hopefully another week or two. a VMII would be great but the wait was too long for my impatience.
also speaking to trigger configurations, i own the SAO, which i love, but also got a great price on a used 220. it reminds me a 1911, but still very sig. i think if i bought another 220, it would most likely be a DAK.
kashton
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Wow,
I'm surprised there weren't more comments on the Glock 36. It has the same mag capacity as the P220 Compact and is smaller, both in length, height, and width.
Glock 36:
H: 4.76 "
L: 6.77 "
W: 1.13 "
P220 Compact:
H: 5.00 "
L: 7.79 "
W: 1.5 "
How is the accuracy/durability compared to the SIG? The Glock has a reputation for being durable and extremely well made, I own a Glock 19 and love it.
I'm surprised there weren't more comments on the Glock 36. It has the same mag capacity as the P220 Compact and is smaller, both in length, height, and width.
Glock 36:
H: 4.76 "
L: 6.77 "
W: 1.13 "
P220 Compact:
H: 5.00 "
L: 7.79 "
W: 1.5 "
How is the accuracy/durability compared to the SIG? The Glock has a reputation for being durable and extremely well made, I own a Glock 19 and love it.
Since you already have a G19 and it can do duty as a OWB/IWB pistol I chose the M&P340. You can use it as a backup to the G19 and/or when you can't carry the G19. The SIG and G36 seem redundant to your G19. If you can afford it, the M&P340 is worth it over the 642 just because of the sights in my opinion.
Adam
Adam
I would go with the g36. It has much shorter handle and that is what you need to worry about concealing. It shoots as soft as the sig and just as accurate. As far as reliability goes don't go by what you read there were problems in the beginning with the g36 but that goes with all first production guns. I have just over 1000 rounds through my g36 with only one stove pipe and it was shooting with my weak hand during quals. I'm not knocking the sig either its a great soft shooting reliable gun and I trust it with my life since I carry it on-duty but for comfort and concealability I love the g36 sometimes I forget its even there! And by the way I carry it IWB.
The Law
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+1 on the P220 Carry! It's a fun, accurate gun.
GotGlock
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I carry a Sig p220 carry DA/SA everyday in a ctac. I will agree with others its a bit heavy but if your used to carrying heavy guns and have a GOOD BELT you'll be fine.
geekWithA.45
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Glocks are reliable, tough and accurate handguns at a moderate price, which is a respectable feat of engineering in and of itself.
I personally don't like them, because the feel flimsy in the hand, as if they were going to fly apart when fired. I also like hammers, for restrike and safety reasons, and finally, feel the glock trigger is too light.
Still, I'd carry one if it was all I had.
I personally don't like them, because the feel flimsy in the hand, as if they were going to fly apart when fired. I also like hammers, for restrike and safety reasons, and finally, feel the glock trigger is too light.
Still, I'd carry one if it was all I had.
Lonestar49
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P220 Carry DAK? Yep !
Quote: Can the 220 carry be bought with a DAK trigger?
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Sig P220 Carry DAK here:
http://www.sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=37&productid=138
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I voted for P220, both on what I know is flawless operation to date, really accurate out of the box, and SOOO simple to break down and inspect, clean, etc.
I CCW, P220 standard, because they are much narrower/slimmer (slide) Gun, grip, because of single-stack mags vs double-stack mags with wider grips for them in the *Carry models, along with much wider slides.
*All for a little over 1/2" in length savings.
LS
Quote: Can the 220 carry be bought with a DAK trigger?
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Sig P220 Carry DAK here:
http://www.sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=37&productid=138
...
I voted for P220, both on what I know is flawless operation to date, really accurate out of the box, and SOOO simple to break down and inspect, clean, etc.
I CCW, P220 standard, because they are much narrower/slimmer (slide) Gun, grip, because of single-stack mags vs double-stack mags with wider grips for them in the *Carry models, along with much wider slides.
*All for a little over 1/2" in length savings.
LS
GotGlock
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the standard model is .10 wider then the carry, they are both single stacks.
Autolycus
Member
Thanks for answering my question Lonestar49. It looks like I need to start saving my cash.
Any well made gun from a major manufacturer is "accurate enough" as far as SD goes, beyond that it's just bragging rights at the range. However, that being said, the Sigs are generally regarded as being extremely accurate, durable, and willing to eat anything you can fit in the mag.
As a rule, the perpetual "Glock vs Sig" argument comes down to a matter of personal preference. Some people (myself included)think the Glock feels wonky and dislike the trigger. However some people love the feel of them, and those people shoot extremely well with them. Sigs fit my hand, when I pick one up, thats "home", a feel that's rare for me in auto-loaders. YMMV, and probably will.
Edit: You could bet your life on either of these guns with confidence, for some people it will come down to the Glock being much less expensive.
denfoote
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Glock 36.
Don't listen to polls!!
The Glock is the best!!
Yes Virginia, that is indeed a Glock 36 in a pocket holster!!!
Don't listen to polls!!
The Glock is the best!!
Yes Virginia, that is indeed a Glock 36 in a pocket holster!!!
Quoheleth
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Revolver option
If the Smith is getting to be a more serious choice, but you are worried about recoil, consider trying out a Ruger SP101, 2 1/4" bbl, .357. It's a bit heavier than the S&W, but the extra mass will help absorb the slap of the magnum recoil. It won't be a kitten* of a gun to shoot, still, but it would be more comfortable than a lighter gun. It weighs about 25 oz, so the weight is more noticable. If accuracy is a concern, you can McSize it to a 3" bbl and only add 2 more ounces to the gun. It's in the j-frame size, but a k-frame weight. Best of both worlds???
Q
*To the moderators & readers of this post: Originally, I used the other term for "kitty cat" (starts with P, rhymes with T, and stands for pool) and it got ***'ed. My deepest and most sincere apologies. I wasn't trying to get away with any words that do not live up to THR standards. I simply didn't think about it being a flagged word. I CERTAINLY wasn't trying to use inappropriate language and take a low-road vocabulary.
If the Smith is getting to be a more serious choice, but you are worried about recoil, consider trying out a Ruger SP101, 2 1/4" bbl, .357. It's a bit heavier than the S&W, but the extra mass will help absorb the slap of the magnum recoil. It won't be a kitten* of a gun to shoot, still, but it would be more comfortable than a lighter gun. It weighs about 25 oz, so the weight is more noticable. If accuracy is a concern, you can McSize it to a 3" bbl and only add 2 more ounces to the gun. It's in the j-frame size, but a k-frame weight. Best of both worlds???
Q
*To the moderators & readers of this post: Originally, I used the other term for "kitty cat" (starts with P, rhymes with T, and stands for pool) and it got ***'ed. My deepest and most sincere apologies. I wasn't trying to get away with any words that do not live up to THR standards. I simply didn't think about it being a flagged word. I CERTAINLY wasn't trying to use inappropriate language and take a low-road vocabulary.
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kashton
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That is pretty similar to the Model 60 S&W, so I'm considering that too
1BLINDREF
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I voted for the Sig because your poll asks "your personal preference"
You might want to go with the Glock because you are familiar with them. Personally, I don't like them but they are fine quality guns.
My second choice would be the j-frame. I carry a 642 with CTs almost always. When its my BUG, I'll carry a Sig (either a P239 SAS, P229 DAK, or a P220 SAS Carry - depending on what I'm wearing)
You won't go wrong with any of the guns you've narrowed it down to. Whatever you choose, practice, practice, and then practice some more with it.
You might want to go with the Glock because you are familiar with them. Personally, I don't like them but they are fine quality guns.
My second choice would be the j-frame. I carry a 642 with CTs almost always. When its my BUG, I'll carry a Sig (either a P239 SAS, P229 DAK, or a P220 SAS Carry - depending on what I'm wearing)
You won't go wrong with any of the guns you've narrowed it down to. Whatever you choose, practice, practice, and then practice some more with it.
kashton
Member
That's some really good advice. I will go with the Snub for an anytime gun and BUG when I am able to carry something a little more potent.
geekWithA.45
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That's a place most of us arrive at sooner or later.
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