glock 22 or sig p250

[HOUSTONTX]

I'm looking to purchase a new pistol in 40 cal. I really do like the new rtf 22 that glock makes but today I found a deal on a sig p250. The glock go for about 600 dollars around here and the sig was used but in good condition. It was going for 454.99. I really love what glock has to offer but I'm not too familiar with the p250. Is the p250 as reliable as the g22. the gun would be used for the range, ccw, and home defense. I really like the feel of both guns but I have never bought a used gun. Is there things that I should look for in the used gun? All comments appreciated!

 

[HOUSTONTX]

ok? Someone here has to have some kind of opinion. This is a broad Topic and still no posts?

 

[Mikhail Weiss]

I've not tried the P250, but I suspect...

I'd take the Glock, primarily because of the trigger. Sure it's a clicky Glock trigger, but the Sig pull is “about” the same weight, 5.6 ~ 6lbs, except it operates Double Action Only, which raises a few questions (since I've not toyed with one): (1) how long is the Sig P250 trigger pull; (2) how smooth is the trigger pull; (3) how long is the trigger reset?

That aside, if you like the Sig trigger, if you shoot it better than the Glock, then by all most-heartily-stated means, get the Sig.

But I certainly recommend shooting samples of each before buying either one.

 

[InkEd]

Between the two I would pick the glock. I don't like the controls or mag disconnects on sigs. Also, alot of older sigs reportedly like to rust (but I cannot confirm this last
bit firsthand). If you are open to other suggestions look into the xd series pistols. I used to really like the glock above all else until I started using xd's both in 40 and 9. Personally I find the ergonomics better and reliablity/quality at LEAST equal to the glock.

 

[Fishman777]

My $0.02...

This is my take...

Glock makes good guns, but they are even better with marketing and brand management. Glocks have marginal ergonomics and are just about the only modern autoloaders that don't fully support the ammo casing with the barrel. All guns can blow up if there is a bad enough ammo malfunction, but Glocks are particularly sensitive to this sort of thing (especially with 40 S&W and .357 sig). A lot of Glock fans get really heated when people point this out, but it is the truth, sorry.

I have no agenda. Heck, I don't even own an autoloader. I prefer revolvers. I have, however, shot a lot of autoloaders and have developed my own preferences. I probably will get around to buying an autoloader, eventually.

I like Glocks, but probably wouldn't be interested in anything outside of their 9 mm line without an after-market barrel for better chamber support.

Glocks are durable (aside from the barrel support issue), they are accurate, they are reliable, they are simple, but they aren't perfect. A balanced view of these firearms is that they are not the paragon of perfect reliability that the internet chatter makes them out to be. I've seen glocks malfunction, and the people didn't need to "torture" the gun to induce the malfunctions. A malfunction is a malfunction. I don't care if someone "limp-wristed" the gun or not. If it doesn't go bang, it was a malfunction. If you get shot because you were delayed clearing a malfunction, I doubt that you'll care if it was "user error". I think that the online torture tests are a bunch of BS. Torture tests sell guns. I laugh every time someone starts to go on and on about these tests. Sorry. I am a skeptic with a marketing MBA and a background in science. I've yet to see an online torture test that was completely unbiased and done in a format that couldn't be fixed. Just because some guy said that he shot 20,000 rounds through a gun without a malfunction doesn't mean that it is true. People lie. People that stand to make a lot of money if they can sell you on something tend to lie more often. I think that Glocks are among the more reliable firearms, but so are Berettas, Sigs, HKs, XDs, M&Ps, CZs, ...

The P250 stumbled a little out of the gate. The Sig faithful don't seem to like it very much on the Sig forum. It seems that many people have reliable P250s, but there have been some teething issues with those guns. I considered buying one a while back, but decided that my next gun purchase would either be a XD45 compact or a M&P. I think that Sig would take care of you, but Sig stumbled with the GSR, the mosquito, the P250, and now with the P238. I don't have as much faith in them as I once did. The P250s are probably fine, now. I just personally wouldn't spend my hard earned money on what appears to be a gamble. Most Sigs are still very expensive, but I question the quality of the more recent "vintages".

For my money, I would probably go with an XD45 if you want a .45. If you want a 9mm or a .40 S&W, I'd recommend the M&P, the XDm, any CZ, or maybe a Beretta (I really like the 90-two). The M&P had some teething issues as well, but those issues have been corrected for a pretty good amount of time.

The newer Sigs have a finish called Nitron. It is a Vapor deposition finish. It is a Tungston Diamond-Like Carbide finish. Plenty tough and plenty rust-resistant. Most new Sigs have stainless slides and this stuff on top. This stuff should hold up pretty well. Glock have a metal treatment called tenifer. Contrary to popular belief, tenifer isn't the black finish. The black finish is placed on top of the tenifer. Glock's black finish isn't nearly as tough as the tenifer. It is probably not even as tough as nitron. Tenifer is similar to melonite and HK's Hostile environment finish. Nitron is a Vapor Deposition finish that is more similiar to Remington's Trinyte finish or Diamond Black (but probably not nearly as tough as either of those).

Out of the guns that you listed, I'd go with the Glock. If you do this, you might want to buy a fully supported after market barrel. The lack of chamber support helps Glocks to feed reliably. I have no experience with doing this, but I would expect that a Glock with an after market barrel may not feed as reliably. It was built to function without the extra support. I like 9 mm Glocks. I don't like Glocks chambered for more powerful cartridges. That is just my opinion.

 

[m2steven]

I have a glock 22C. It's a tremendous piece of engineering for 450 bucks. I've got over 2000 rounds through it and it's been perfect. The ergos are pretty good actually. It's a very functional, accurate pistol. It as revolver like reliability - perhaps even better.

I have a couple SIGS. One is a fairly new 226 X-5. It's jammed on me already. Only once, but none of my 3 glocks have had loading, firing, nor extracting problems.
I will say that the 226 has turned me into a marksman(no joke). it's more accurate than my Glock 32 which is pinpoint accurate.

I'd get the Glock.

 

[SimpleIsGood229]

Rather than the iffy P250, I would suggest a SigPro SP2022. They can be had for $499 for Top Gun Supply. Tom at TGS runs a first-class operation. I've bought a pistol or two and a whole bunch of parts and mags from him. Grat experience.

Linky: http://www.topgunsupply.com/sig-sauer-sigpro-2022-.40.html

 

[Oldnoob]

I am not going to jump in the cross fire between Glock vs Sig. But I would hold off on Sig 250 for a while. Sig promise lots bells and whistles on Sig 250 platform but haven't yet keep up with that. I personally will not invest the kind of money Sig 250 price tag ask for before that platform can fully customize like it was advertised.

 

[Oldnoob]

Forget to mention. Sig pro series, though Sig stop making them, it can still be found around shops. And it's hell of gun for the price.

 

[boomstik45]

I was considering the Sig P250, but iffy reports have kept me from doing so. That and the handling the gun (haven't shot one yet, though) has not exactly produced that "this is for me" feeling.

I have seen some pretty good prices on them lately (especially the used ones), but something tells me the unheralded Sig Pro series is more solid right now. Sig isn't what they used to be, and sticking with their classic line seems to be the safest bet at the moment (though I'll argue their GSR Revolution series is NICE).

In the meantime, I've really enjoyed the XD series....

 

[Oldnoob]

That is a good price for Sig 250 (if condition is decent). However, I'm recommending anyone who is considering sig 250 to wait for a bit. Sig's developing team has either step on break for Sig 250 or they stop the project all together.

The most interesting sell point of Sig 250 was that the internal housing is the "gun" and user can swap grip, frame, slide length, barrel length to even caliber. So we can start a standard full size 250 and buy different grip, frame even caliber barrel from Sig and make our own pistol of day. However, Sig have not make that possible yet. There are no parts available for Sig 250 (other than the short trigger) out there.

If you really like the Glock RTF version, get it now. But don't forget Glock suppose coming out the 4th Generation (the first time Glock use the term "Gen"), on 2010 SHOT show.