apple vs orange...Sig P239 SAS DAK or S&W M&P 40c...help

[kmrcstintn]

I have 2 different handguns chambered for .40 S&W; Sig Sauer P239 SAS w/ DAK trigger and Smith & Wesson M&P 40c; I really like them both, but one has to go (need $$$ for 'move-in' repairs on my mew townhouse); intended purposes: home defense, range, possilbe CCW;

which to keep? thanks

 

[MK11]

Which is more accurate? Which trigger system do you prefer? Which is easier to carry? Does high capacity matter to you?

I've got a plain jane Sig P239 that's one of the goofier looking handguns but it shines for CCW and is as accurate (or more so) than the big guns. A lot of people claim it's the same size as a G19 or even Sig P229 and the dimensions are certainly close but actually carrying and concealing the P239 seems far easier to me.

 

[David E]

I'd keep the M&P, hands down.

 

[shspanthers]

i've never owned or fired a p239, but i have a P225 and P229 as well as a 40c. just by feel/fit in the hand, i much prefer the 40c, and i'm a die-hard sig lover.

the 40c seems to have a lower bore axis and a better grip. the trigger, with the apex sear, is better IMHO. some prefer having a consistent trigger pull instead of the DA/SA combo, but i've not noticed a difference.

like all sigs, i'd guess the accuracy is the same. i know the 40c is very accurate...certainly more accurate than i'd ever need.

S&W seems to have tried to make it as modular as possible, so you can convert to 9mm with a drop in barrel. my understanding is you can do that with the P239.

 

[EagleNineZero]

I've shot both and I own the P239 in 40 caliber - SAS Gen II, all black (it is my wife's main CCW). I strongly believe that the P239 is a superior product.

 

[kmrcstintn]

thanks for the feedback...here's my observations after 2 additional shooting sessions; I am a bit more accurate with the Smith & Wesson, but the 'full size' mags (15 rounds) that I got to have more capacity don't feed consistently (probably due to loose fit and blunt nose of .40 S&W bullets) and I will have to buy X-Grip adapters which MIGHT CORRECT THE PROBLEM; the Sig has fed everything that load it with, but has lower capacity; the Smith & Wesson feeds everything that I load the 10 round mags with; the Sig is heavier, but the Smith is wider (kinda a toss up for CCW considerations); both offer enough to keep and fall short enough to be sold; I'm still on the fence, but something has to go to pay for minor repairs/upgrades at the new place

forgot to mention...IF I KEEP the Sig I plan on getting a .357 Sig barrel and an additional magazine for it, both of which are readily available on the internet; I haven't seen a drop-in stock length .357 Sig barrel for the Smith & Wesson, but I will contact Smith & Wesson directly to see if they will sell one to me; later

 

[kmrcstintn]

final decision: keeping the Sig Sauer P239 SAS DAK 2-tone; despite being heavier and holding fewer rounds, the final deciding factor is the longer, yet consistent trigger pull that is similar to the DAO trigger on my snubby and the DA triggers on my DA/SA revolvers; later

 

[cwbjaxfl]

keep the p239 for sure

 

[David E]

Take both guns out. Set up an IPSC target at 7 yds. Gun loaded and holstered. At signal, draw and fire 2 shots into the "A" zone as fast as you can hit the "A" zone.

Do it at least 5 times with each gun.

Which one allowed the best hits in the shortest time? Keep that one.

 

[Water-Man]

Without a doubt - keep the Sig!