I came too late to the party, The Sig P250.

I do like the gun, but found that I do much better with shorter trigger pulls (i.e. striker fired or at least DA/SA). I ran into the same issue with my Kahrs. Nice but I do much better with a Glock. I'll end up dumping my P250 as it now just sits in the safe.

I don't know if I have ever been as accurate, with ANY pistol, as I am with my P250. There is something about how smooth and consistent the trigger pull is that just allows me to fine tune my sight picture, as I'm pressing it, without that little "snap" that I get with striker fired guns that throws off the very last part of my press.

One small issue, with it - light strikes, with Tula, are common whereas they are rare with my CZ p01

My only issue with mine was the long reset lead to me short stroking on rapid fire strings.

I traded it nearly straight up for a NIB Gen 4 Glock 21, which was a steal since I got the P250 for a song ($350 IIRC), it was a fine gun though, I do miss it a bit.

The 320 is pretty darned nice too

Kaybee said:

How long was that gun in production? I wish they didn't give up on it so soon.

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2007-2017

Tried several P250s: smooth DA trigger pull but didn't care for how long it was for the reset. My Kahr CM9 in comparison is just as smooth as the P250 but feels to be a much shorter DA pull.

I really liked the 250, but I shot strikers a bit better. I loved everything else about the gun: the balance, the grip, the way it fit in my hand. I could appreciate the trigger, but it wasn't for me. I dabbled with Glocks and FNs for a bit.

Enter the 320. Same ergos as the 250 but with a very sweet smooth-face trigger. It's the polymer 9mm for me.

Still I will always view the 250 as an underrated gem. It really kicked off the idea of a modular chasis sytem. The trigger was like a well stoned DA revolver. I would miss the platform if the 320 wasn't a better weapon, purely in my honest opinion of course.

With the mag comparability to the 320 line and easily accessible springs, I don't see a huge downside in keeping one in the stable. It looks like a gun you could cannibalize and modify to keep running for the foreseeable future even if it is no longer manufactured.

Mine is a Compact .45 and I think it's highly underrated........ but it took an almost give it away price for me to try one. Once I did, I was hooked. It's become one of my favorite EDCs and my primary road trip armament.

I just bought my second one.

JR24 said:

My only issue with mine was the long reset lead to me short stroking on rapid fire strings.

I traded it nearly straight up for a NIB Gen 4 Glock 21, which was a steal since I got the P250 for a song ($350 IIRC), it was a fine gun though, I do miss it a bit.

The 320 is pretty darned nice too

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Not a gun for rapid fire certainly.

Hokkmike said:

Not a gun for rapid fire certainly.

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Not true, I run mine with splits within .15 seconds of my Glock 23 times and about the same as my K Frame S&Ws.

Fiv3r said:

I really liked the 250, but I shot strikers a bit better...
Still I will always view the 250 as an underrated gem. It really kicked off the idea of a modular chasis sytem. The trigger was like a well stoned DA revolver...

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I’m in complete agreement although I prefer that long DAO for carry and home defense. The models I’ve settled with for those uses are SIG P250, Kahr CM/CW/CT9, Kel Tec P11 & P3AT, Ruger LCR, etc. I practice with them all to stay accurate with the long trigger pulls, and those long trigger pulls are the safety. They all have simple operational controls just like a revolver (and some are revolvers) — point and click.

I like the P250 so much I have several chassis’s and a wider variety of grip size and caliber flavors. I can feed these handguns 9mm, .40s&w, or .45acp. (Ammo shortages be danged!)

And in a fashion, its unpopularity means fewer folks want them and there’s more for me!

What other gun will shoot 22LR, 380ACP, 9MM, 357SIG, 40S&W, and 45ACP?

Striker said:

Not true, I run mine with splits within .15 seconds of my Glock 23 times and about the same as my K Frame S&Ws.

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I guess it depends on rapid, .15 seconds is half way to my next shot, so adding 50% to each shot definately would be slow to me.

And I'm no speed demon or anything.

Apart from that it was a fine gun, very accurate slow fire.

Walkalong said:

Does the Sig P-320 have those options as well? Curious, I know it is also "modular". I have been tempted to try the P-320 with the Romeo dot sight, but the gun funds were diminished yesterday.

I handled a P-250 at a gun show once, and liked it overall, but wanted to feel the different grip sizes as the one it has was a tad large in diameter for my taste.

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The P250 was produced in the six calibers listed. All six calibers will operate from a single fire control unit or FCU, which is the serial-numbered modular chassis containing the firing mechanism. The 45ACP does require a different grip module to accommodate larger magazines; the other five calibers use the same grip modules.

The P320 has been produced in four calibers: 9MM, 357SIG, 40S&W, and 45ACP. Future 22LR and 380ACP versions are less likely due to the cock-on-closing striker mechanism of the P320. The P320 also uses two different fire control units; one FCU works with 9MM, 357SIG, and 40S&W while a different FCU is required for 45ACP. The two FCUs are not compatible due to the design of the P320's takedown safety mechanism, which requires magazine removal before allowing the striker to be decocked; the 45ACP part will not reach the smaller magazines (effectively disabling the takedown safety) and the part for the smaller calibers blocks the use of 45ACP magazines.

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Not true, I run mine with splits within .15 seconds of my Glock 23 times and about the same as my K Frame S&Ws.

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Excellent. I am sure you are well practiced. The long trigger pull, though smooth and predictable, belies rapid shooting.

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Excellent. I am sure you are well practiced. The long trigger pull, though smooth and predictable, belies rapid shooting.

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I have learned that shooting a longer pull firearm can be every bit as good or better than any light crisp trigger. It is not about the length of the pull but the quality of the trigger and any good trigger learned is a good shooter. No, maybe not for precision target shooting, which I do not do, but for any defensive firearm. That said, it you simply cannot shoot a longer trigger or learn how then by all means get the lightest you can. Lol, for some, this trigger on the Pellet Pistol would be ideal. Six way adjustment, can go down to the ounces. I use to love target shooting this gun.

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I have learned that shooting a longer pull firearm can be every bit as good or better than any light crisp trigger.

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Jeb Stuart said:

No, maybe not for precision target shooting, which I do not do, but for any defensive firearm.

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I agree. I cut my pistol teeth on DA revolver shooting, and while I'm no Jerry Miculek, I just as confident and capable with a DAO platform as I am with my SA Glocks.

I believe it's not about how fast you shoot, rather it's all about how well you shoot fast, no matter the platform. YMMV.

BTW Jeb Stuart, I was shooting my Baikal IHZ46 in this basement today. The trigger breaks right about 2 ounces.

The Baikal, well,The damn gun will split a hair off of a flea.. So sorry I sold mine.Years ago, I had to sell some nice guns due to a crisis. Lol, life goes on. Glad you are still able to enjoy yours Striker. They are almost impossible to get now.

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You've shown that pic in "Under $500" thread.

My FiL has one and likes it. The trigger pull is a bit longer than I prefer, but I shoot it pretty well.

I had a 250 at the same time my son bought one. We took them to the range and practiced on opposite ends of the range so as not to distract each other. After the session we swapped our pistols, both .40 cal. At the end of the second session we sold the 250's ASAP. I also own a 238, a 320 and Two 229's so I'm not anti Sig by any means. For us the 250 wasn't what we wanted to shoot or carry.

I'm a revolver guy and love a DA trigger, the P250c fits me good. I love mine. Darn accurate too!