Renewed Interest In Single Stack Auto Loaders

I love my SIG P-225 (the original, not the poor imitation that SIG tried to foist on us a couple of years ago). I use it primary as a range gun. It is very comfortable to shoot and the size, is just about perfect for me, as are the ergonomics. I also had a SIG 226, which was my duty gun back in the 90's and while it was a very good gun, in the end, the 225 was just more comfortable and concealable as well, so I sold the 226 and kept the 225.

I had a S&W 439 and a S&W 5926. The 439 had a slimmer and rounder grip than the 5926, but held fewer rounds. The 5926 had a better trigger and the SIG inspired decocker that I much prefer. I ended up selling both as the SIG 225 and BERETTA pistols had much better triggers.

I also have a BERETTA 92CDM, a compact version of the BERETTA 92, with an 8 shot, single stack magazine. I also enjoy shooting it, but I measured the grip, the other day and found the trigger reach was exactly the same as my BERETTA 92CD, which has a 13 shot magazine. Sometimes, a single stack offsets the lower round capacity compared to a gun with a double collumn magazine, other times it does not.

Jim

I have preferred a thinner grip gun for most of my carry life because it works better for my mode of dress when I carry a larger gun over a pocket pistol.. Furthermore, I have figured that we were only an election or two away and another bloodbath due to some nut giving those who want to ban more political ammunition before magazine restrictions may be in the cards.

I have always found the 1911 to be a great all around pistol. Easy to pack, hard hitting caliber, magazines easy to find and not expensive. If I want to carry a lighter gun still in a .45 flavor, my Shield has been flawless. They both work great for me. So mandated or not, I have been on the single stack bandwagon for choice for years.

PLAN2LIVE,

If you like the 225A1, that is fine. I found the grip shape on the original 225 to be a better match to my hand. So we have to agree to disagree. My 225 has an excellent trigger, better than my 226 and as smooth as my BERETTA 92D's.

My big problem with the 225A1 was it was simply a scam. If they had called it a 239A1, I would have no complaints. However, when I read that SIG was bringing back one of my favorite range guns, I was really looking forward to it and planned to get another one.
I was upset that the magazines are not interchangeable, so they could not be used in my 225. Also, since the guns are actually different, despite the names, parts are not interchangeable and the grips do not fit me as well.

Jim

The very initial batch of imported Sig 225 single column mag were very fine pistols in all aspect, luckily was able to snatch one many years ago.
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Sig has the ability to recycle old good designs to keep his avid customers alive, ala lately the P210 making the woofy wooden stock to convert the pistol in a competition target.

Personally the S&W 3913 was my favorite. I would like to find a 3906 someday. I did have a 909, which was the "budget" version of the same, but the quality did not impress me.

The only early single stack that fit my had was the Browning HP. Cycled thru' the Smith 39 to the 59 (oh, boy, rotsa shots!). It worked fine, but felt like a brick. Found a LNIB 439, and that will be a keeper.
Single stacks do feel great in the hand; love a 1911. The Glock 40 feels good in the hand as well, tho' I haven't bought one..
And the stack and a halfs may make the point moot. Magazines have become
Or the gubmint may make it moot. We shall see.
Moon

If it goes the way of the single stack I think I will be ok.

During the ban days High Cap mags were not illegal to own so the G19 kept its 16 rounds for my wife. I never was into 9mm so 9 rds of .45 is all I need. If I need more than 9 rds in a self defense situation I have a a much bigger issue than round count...

JDeere said:

During the ban days High Cap mags were not illegal to own so the G19 kept its 16 rounds for my wife. I never was into 9mm so 9 rds of .45 is all I need. If I need more than 9 rds in a self defense situation I have a a much bigger issue than round count...

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The difference is that back then they grandfathered existing mags. The ideal they are floating now if NFA registration and or buy backs. Ownership will be illegal or registered.

Simply not practical to ever go back to mandatory 10 rounds or less, that ship sailed a long time ago. 15+ is very much the standard these days. Arbitrary limits would never fly. Actually I would love to see Uncle Joe try that as it would be a good way to get it to the Supreme Court where it can be permanently struck down. Of course his handlers know that and thus would never do it.

That said, there are very good reasons for single stacks from a design standpoint: more concealable, grip size and aesthetics.