full size 9mm

[SNoB]

So, im looking to get a 9mm for range time and practical shooting, I dont need to CC it, so I want it to be a full sized gun, and price isnt really an issue. The two that im looking strongest at are the glock 34 and the sig p226. Just to get a head count on which you guys would buy, or if you wouldnt buy either.

Anyone who has shot both of these pistols PLEASE post your general opinion of these guns, comparing them.

 

[TK73]

Tough Choice: Both are the cream of the crop of 9 mm Luger pistols. Honestly, if you can afford it, get both. If you have the chance to handle both, pick the one that feels more friendly to you. The DA trigger of the Sig-Sauer is a bit of a challenge at first, but it can be mastered with sufficient practice. For some shooters (including myself) blessed with smaller hands, trigger reach in combination with a double-stack frame might be a problem with the Sig-Sauer. Sigs seem to be somewhat more accurate than Glocks, but for practical shooting the Glock does well enough. The Glocks I've shot were models 21, 22 and my personal G17. Trigger reach is no problem and muzzle flip/recoil, especially when the Glock in question is chambered for the 9 mm, is easily controllable. The Sig-Sauer rides somewhat higher in the hand, so muzzle flip seems to be a bit greater, but not enough to be bothersome for quick and accurate shooting.

Personally, I prefer the Glock because trigger reach is shorter than that of the Sig. If I would purchase a DA auto pistol today, I'd always choose the Sig-Sauer P226. I have never done this because of the personal matter with the hand size.

In the shooting club where I am a member, we also have three guys from Germany's Sigarms "Standard" and "Production" IPSC team. They're using the all-steel P226. The initial shot in DA mode doesn't affect their shooting negatively anymore, but it took a "few" rounds to get the ability to fire a Sig-Sauer as well as their SA or "Safe Action" autos .

Honestly, both the G34 and P226 are top-of-the-line production handguns and I am confident you'll love either one.

All the best.

TK

 

[ZeroX]

*mandatory CZ-75b and Browning High Power recommendation*

 

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

My THR friend TK73 has given you some excellent advice, with
one exception. I prefer the world class SIG-SAUER P226 although I
do not care for the Euro grip angle. Either gun would be a wonderful
addition to any firearms collection; but a P226 with a satin nickel
slide would add lots of beauty as well. Not to mention its use by
many major LEO and military unit's.

 

[Lobotomy Boy]

I shot both the Sig and the 34 before buying my CZ75B. Price was the determining factor for me--the CZ was 50 percent cheaper than the other two. In hindsight I wish I had gone with the Glock. I have some issues with my CZ (see the thread http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=127238 ). If I can get them worked out, I'll feel differently, but right now if I had to do it over again I'd go with the Glock.

 

[hightech]

Springfield Armory

I would buy a Springfield Armory XD – 9 service [4â€] or tactical [5â€]. Save some money and use it for ammo and range time.

 

[rbernie]

+1 for ZeroX.

 

[brickboy240]

I'd rather have a Hi-Power than both of those 9mms.

I used to own both and though the SIg is a nice piece, it loses points for its trigger. The HP has a nicer-feeling grip and a much better s/a trigger.

-Brickboy240

 

[Tony Mig]

If you're looking at a Gluck, you'd do yourself a favor by looking harder at the Springfield XD-9 instead. I just got the 4" service model in 9mm, and it's a much better feeling & shooting gun than any Glock I've ever fired.

 

[firesafety3]

I wouldn't buy without checking the HK USP9, compact or full.

I really like the feel of the USP line, especially my USP 45 Tactical.

I have shot the USP 9 and 40. The full size 9 will be my next purchase.

 

[waterhouse]

Of those tow, I'd go Sig every time, (I own about 12 of them in various sizes/calibers) mainly because I find glocks to be uncomfortable IN MY HAND. They'll both go bang every time you pull the trigger, pick whichever one is more comfortable for you.

waterhouse

 

[OF]

For practical shooting, I'd have to give the edge to the 34 out of those two. I really think the DA trigger is enough of a negative that the 226 would have to have some really significant benefits over the 34 to make up for it. Couple that with the high bore axis and shorter sight radius, and I'd have to go with the 34 for high-speed shooting applications.

My biggest gripe with the Glocks is the grip angle, but if it's your primary platform, that becomes a non-issue. I also think they're overpriced, and would look for a used gun to keep the cost where it should be.

All that said, the 226 is a great gun for sure, you'd not be making a mistake to chose it or any of the guns in this thread. And as was said above, if you pick the gun up and it just doesn't feel right in your hand, I'd say that's enough to give it a pass right there.

- Gabe

 

[R.H. Lee]

I wouldn't buy either only because I already have a CZ75B and a BHP.

 

[Steve F]

What RileyMc said but also for your intended purposes,also have a look at the CZ75SA.It has longer rails and a full beaver tail,plus a SA trigger that darn near unbeatable


p.s. I do love those Sigs though

 

[Seraph]

I guess I'm livin' in the past. Make mine steel. If I'm to have a 9mm, make it a CZ 75B, or BHP. Of your two given choices, I guess I'd take the Sig.

 

[denfoote]

Full size 9mm.

Even more mandatory Walther P99 recommendation!!

 

[Werewolf]

I guess I'm livin' in the past. Make mine steel. If I'm to have a 9mm, make it a CZ 75B, or BHP. Of your two given choices, I guess I'd take the Sig.

+1

 

[Missouri Mule]

Since you gave us the option I don't feel like I'm giving an unwanted opinion.
Yes the Sig probably is the cream of the crop. I don't know squat about the G34.

Personally I would go with either the BHP or the CZ-75 for my full size 9mm choices. That being said, I also don't personally care for full sized 9mm and have sold mine. Now a compact, single stack 9mm for CCW....well that is an entirely different animal. One of my favorite carry guns is a Kahr PM9.

 

[Black Majik]

Hey my favorite full size 9mm pistol is in the poll! what'dya know!

Go for the Sig P226

 

[modifiedbrowning]

OF THE TWO CHOICES THAT YOU GAVE, I voted for the Sig. The Glock grip just doesn't work for me, funny angle and feels like a brick. When I shot the 226 I really liked it. I don't have very large hands but the grip was no problem for me. It also soaked up the recoil very well. Go with the Sig.

 

[PaleRyder]

I have a 92FS Inox, Taurus P92, and a BHP. However, if I had the cash, I wouldn't mind adding a Sig to my list.

 

[donkee]

I wuz gonna vote for the CZ75, but you accidentally left it off the list of choices....

 

[MaterDei]

I guess I'm livin' in the past. Make mine steel. If I'm to have a 9mm, make it a CZ 75B, or BHP. Of your two given choices, I guess I'd take the Sig.

+2

 

[PaleRyder]

CZ75s are way too large for my hands. I can barely reach the trigger if I grip them properly.
On the bright side, I was able to grip one improperly and fire it fairly well.

 

[valor1]

I vote for the Cz and HK USP pistols.