Sigma feedback

[Dumper]

Well i would have to say the sigma is not all that bad despite what some people said. But overall the few downfall is it is very hard to getting use to the long trigger pull and i dont like that huge gap between the slide and frame. Also i was wondering for any sigma owners do you have a problem putting the last round into the magazine? When i have nine it flushes in fine, but for some reason when there is ten in the mag i kinda have to push a little harder. Thanx again everybody.

 

[FieroCDSP]

THe issue with the mag was the same wth my Sigma, and my M&P. Not sure if a lot of other mag-springs are like that or not. Store them topped off with ammo (follow all laws though), and when you go to the range, top them off before shooting. You have to break those springs in by making them understand they're supposed to take a load.

 

[Im283]

My standard capacity (16) round mags were initially stiff when going into the gun. After reloading them a few times they go in easier. I would think it is a break in period.

I do not know what you mean by "huge gap". I can see a gap but would not define it as huge. On mine a dime will almost, but not quite fit between the slide and body.

congrats on your purchase

 

[ARTiger]

With practice the Sigma can be made into a very useable weapon. However, the detractors (of which I am one) would note that there are far better guns for the same money in terms of shootability. The Sigma solves no unsolved problems, fills no niche and is among the worst of a very crowded field of mid sized polymer framed semi-autos.

 

[Texshooter]

ARTiger,

"much better guns for the same money."?

In the same class? Not a Glock, Sig, XD.

Taurus perhaps, or the somewhat new FN.

Just curious as to some examples.

 

[ARTiger]

Texshooter, Yes Taurus, also Bersas, Daly ZDA's, Tanfoglio Witness', Steyr MA1, Star's, Rugers . . . any of which would be better choices than a Sigma.

 

[elrod]

S&W developed that thing as an economical (read cheap) DAO entry. I bought one on the strength of the S&W name, and was really let down. To me it had the poorest trigger I had ever fired. Taught me to do some research, tho!

 

[Ala Dan]

I sell many S&W Sigma series handguns, in both SW9VE and SW40VE.
I have heard it called "A Poor Mans Glock", more than once. Over the
years, S&W has improved on the quality to the Sigma; as NONE have
come back in for warranty repair. But, YES gett'in use to the long
trigger pull does take some patience and practice. In many case's
the shooter is pulled off target, on account of this fact~!

 

[budney]

I bought mine partly because it was cheaper than the Glock, and partly because it felt much better in the hand. Now I'm determined to master the trigger--sort of the way Roman soldiers used to practice with weapons that were twice as heavy as their combat gear.

I've heard it said that it's actually about the same as a revolver trigger. Haven't fired enough revolvers to comment on that. I must admit that shooting an M&P at the range was a really sweet experience.

--Len.

 

[40jjb]

Sigma

Lets admit it guys ! Everybody bashes on it becouse its a copy of a Glock OOOOOOH ! Hope I didn't ofend any body!, Its a great shooter, Hay If you can get use to a P11 Kel tec Pull you can get use to this nicer specimen, So its a good copy les money for the bang!!!!!

 

[cajun47]

i like my 9mm sigma. i admit though i have only shot sigma and ruger 9mms. my ruger 9mm don't jam often but when they do its game over. they lock up real bad. my sigma only jammed with steel case ammo but the thing is the jams so far where very easy to fix. i feel more confident that i can fix a jam in a gun fight with a sigma than a ruger.

plus the sigma is lighter and feels better.

 

[shooter1]

Cajun47,
Any malfunction in a gunfight is a bad thing. If it happens you have the rest of your life to fix it.
str1