Glock or Sig

[tprice]

I used to have an XD 9mm Subcompact, and a Glock 22. I now own a SIG P250 compact and a SiG 226. While the Glock never had any problems with reliability, the XD would occasionally misfeed or FTE despite a firm grip.

The P250 and P226 have been utterly reliable. While the 250 isn't as accurate in my hands as the Glock or XD (it's a true DAO trigger) the P226 beat both in accuracy. I don't think you can go wrong with a SIG 228, 229 or 250.

 

[bullturkey]

I will sum it all up for you. There is no free lunch in the handgun world. Light gun heavy recoil, heavy gun less recoil. big bullet little bullet, high velocity low velocity, da sa everybody has an axe to grind. Try as many differemt styles that you can lay your hands on and fire. Pick one you can control safely that is a quality weapon with sufficient power and practice, practice, practice.

 

[DougDubya]

I will sum it all up for you. There is no free lunch in the handgun world. Light gun heavy recoil, heavy gun less recoil. big bullet little bullet, high velocity low velocity, da sa everybody has an axe to grind. Try as many differemt styles that you can lay your hands on and fire. Pick one you can control safely that is a quality weapon with sufficient power and practice, practice, practice.

You're a witch! You use logic and sense! Burn heeem!

 

[jakemccoy]

Let me assist you in making a decision. You can get a new Glock, any .40 or
9mm model locally for $400. Just join the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation for $30 annually. Then every year you will get a coupon to buy one new glock model at cost. Plus you get to shoot in their matches. It is a win/win. Check it out:

http://www.gssfonline.com/

Cool, but I didn't see that deal advertised on their site.

 

[WLE]

Good Question DR. I like my SIG and the way it is machined. The Glock I don't know much about other then reading from those much wiser then me. I am really open for suggestions. Bill

 

[skeeter_08]

I've had plenty of practice time with my P220 and P225 Sigs, and I just got my Glock 17, and I like them all, but if I had to choose one out of the three, I'd choose the P220, but I'm going to keep and enjoy all three! - skeeter_08

 

[aliasneo07]

I like glocks personally, though you can't go wrong with a Sig, for sure.

If I could carry here in the great (not) state of MD, I would carry a Glock or a Walther. I really like the Walther PPS in 9mm.

But you asked about glocks vs sig. People assume that sigs have better recoil because they are heavier (metal.) Not always true. The Glock 21 (.45 ACP) in my opinion, and the opinion of MANY others, has less recoil than the almost all metal 1911. The .45 is more of a PUSH, versus a SNAP with a .40. Most people prefer the push vs the snap. If I was carrying it would be a 9mm or a 45.

When I go out plinking, its the 9mm, because its exceedingly comfortable to shoot, and its cheap compared to .40 and .45. The .40 might be an excellent defensive round, but I find it uncomfortable. If I needed a defensive round biger than a 9mm it would be a .45.

In short, you wont go wrong with either a glock or a sig. They both have great customer support, proven reliability, and plenty of aftermarket parts. My suggestion would be to go hold and shoot a couple of each. Get what fits your hand better.

You won't go wrong with either. Ever.

 

[scurtis_34471]

If you are looking at Glock and Sig, I would also recommend looking at the XD/XDm, CZ, Walther P99, S&P M&P and maybe even HK. If you want something truly compact, I would look at the Kahr line or Walther PPS.

 

[jakemccoy]

I know it's fashionable to say .40 is snappier than 9 mm. However, in the guns I've shot in those calibers, I don't detect any difference in recoil when shooting practice loads. For example, I don't detect any recoil difference between a Glock 26 (9 mm) and a Glock 27 (.40 cal). This is a fair comparison because these two guns are practically identical except for the caliber.

On the other hand, If we start comparing the hotter carry ammo in each caliber, then I do notice that the .40 cal is snappier than the 9 mm. You do have a choice of using carry loads that aren't so hot.

 

[1911 Operator]

glocks beat sigs as far as durability, hands down.

both about the same in reliability.

sig has a slight advantage in the accuracy department.


it still really just comes down to personal preference. they're both fine weapons.

 

[1911 Operator]

I used to have an XD 9mm Subcompact, and a Glock 22. I now own a SIG P250 compact and a SiG 226. While the Glock never had any problems with reliability, the XD would occasionally misfeed or FTE despite a firm grip.

The P250 and P226 have been utterly reliable. While the 250 isn't as accurate in my hands as the Glock or XD (it's a true DAO trigger) the P226 beat both in accuracy. I don't think you can go wrong with a SIG 228, 229 or 250.

i sold my xd because i couldn't take it shooting without at least 4-5 ftf's with all types of ammo.

i noticed too, the hotter the barrel got, the worse the accuracy got.

my glock and m&p's are awesome

 

[bullturkey]

To 1911 operator I have one question. The durability statement between a glock and sig is this subjective or objective. What were the parameters of this conclusion- round count, cleaning interval, enviornment - arctic or tropical, hardball or other, types of lubrication, operator induced (limp wrist, etc,) just would like to know what qualifies a blanket statement like this.

 

[gc70]

Try Glocks and Sigs and find out which you like better. The biggest functional difference between the guns is in their trigger actions. Some prefer the consistent trigger pull of Glocks, while others prefer the DA/SA triggers on most Sig pistols (some Sigs also have consistent trigger puls).

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glocks beat sigs as far as durability, hands down.

both about the same in reliability.

Shhhh... I don't want my Sigs to find out they are not supposed to be durable and reliable.

 

[1911 Operator]

To 1911 operator I have one question. The durability statement between a glock and sig is this subjective or objective. What were the parameters of this conclusion- round count, cleaning interval, enviornment - arctic or tropical, hardball or other, types of lubrication, operator induced (limp wrist, etc,) just would like to know what qualifies a blanket statement like this.

well my conclusions would be based on my seeing sigs with broken extractors/ejectors and cracked slides after extensive firing.

i've never seen these issues on a glock.

 

[DougDubya]

To be fair, performance of the SIGs do not suffer when their slides have cracks.

 

[leadcounsel]

Glock fan here. Have many models and sizes and calibers. For me I like the light weight and no-nonsense feel and performance. Smooth, sleek and efficient.

I have nearly zero experience with Sigs. I've avoided them because they are much more expensive. I know they have a good reputation, but for me Glock seems nearly perfect.

I would recommend also considering the Springfield XD and the CZ models. These are also great pistols.

 

[weisse52]

well my conclusions would be based on my seeing sigs with broken extractors/ejectors and cracked slides after extensive firing.

i've never seen these issues on a glock.

This is called personal anecdotal evidence. May be true, may just be based upon what you have witnessed.

Sig and Glock are both fine guns. Shoot them both, and then decide what shoot better for you.

Which “might” be more durable, accurate, reliable than the other means little if you do not like how the gun feels, or how the controls work. We are talking Sig vs Glock, not Sig vs. Highpoint (my apologies to all Highpoint fans), or Glock vs. AMT (sorry, no apologies to AMT fans)

Lets be honest, both guns are great pistols, IF you like them.

 

[1911 Operator]

This is called personal anecdotal evidence. May be true, may just be based upon what you have witnessed.

Sig and Glock are both fine guns. Shoot them both, and then decide what shoot better for you.

Which “might” be more durable, accurate, reliable than the other means little if you do not like how the gun feels, or how the controls work. We are talking Sig vs Glock, not Sig vs. Highpoint (my apologies to all Highpoint fans), or Glock vs. AMT (sorry, no apologies to AMT fans)

Lets be honest, both guns are great pistols, IF you like them.

lmao isn't personal experience the best kinda "proof"?

are you saying that you would doubt your own personal experiences

 

[gc70]

well my conclusions would be based on my seeing sigs with broken extractors/ejectors and cracked slides after extensive firing.

i've never seen these issues on a glock.

When my son attended Glock's Advanced Armorer's class, a cracked slide was one of the defects he had to identify on the guns he evaluated.

All guns are subject to wear and breakage - even Glocks.

 

[pogo2]

Glocks for carry

I own 2 Glocks and 4 Sigs, but tend to prefer a Glock for a carry gun. My reasons are:

1. Same trigger pull on every shot with a Glock, while my DA/SA Sigs have a heavy first pull that can throw that shot off slightly. I think the first shot is the most important in self defense.

2. The Glock is lighter weight than the corresponding Sig, by perhaps 6 ounces. That makes the Glock more comfortable to carry all day.

3. The Glock is trimmer and more concealable than the corresponding Sig, hence less likely to print.

My Glock of choice is the .40 caliber model 23, followed by a 9mm model 19.

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

I have a Glock 22 that I don't much like. The tang is too high for me, it is uncomfortable to angle my index finger down to get onto the trigger. I rented a Sig 226 in .40 and loved it. I think only a CZ75 feels better, but I wanted a lighter pistol. I planned on trading in my Glock for the Sig, but kept it. I pick up my new Sig in a week (Maryland).

I think I should keep a Glock around, so I may trade the 22 in towards a new 26. I handled it with a grip extension and it seems OK. I need to rent one and shoot it.

 

[weisse52]

lmao isn't personal experience the best kinda "proof"?

are you saying that you would doubt your own personal experiences

Go look up "anecdotal evidence", It may help you understand the post

If not, lets try this. Just because you saw a .40 cal Glock "kaboom" you may assume all .40 cal glocks "kaboom". It may be that you happen to be around the one and only Glock that went boom. If you compare the rate of failure to all Glocks it is a small occurence. So, just because you saw a certain type of failure does not mean it is an issue with all.

Again, the failure rate is so small in either brand that it should be an issue of what works best for him.

 

[1911 Operator]

When my son attended Glock's Advanced Armorer's class, a cracked slide was one of the defects he had to identify on the guns he evaluated.

All guns are subject to wear and breakage - even Glocks.

yes i know that any mechanical device can malfunction or incur broken parts, even glocks.

but it cannot be seriously doubted that it occurs much less on glocks than sigs.

 

[1911 Operator]

Go look up "anecdotal evidence", It may help you understand the post

If not, lets try this. Just because you saw a .40 cal Glock "kaboom" you may assume all .40 cal glocks "kaboom". It may be that you happen to be around the one and only Glock that went boom. If you compare the rate of failure to all Glocks it is a small occurence. So, just because you saw a certain type of failure does not mean it is an issue with all.

Again, the failure rate is so small in either brand that it should be an issue of what works best for him.

lmao what are you talking about

personal experience and anecdotal evidence are synonymous. (i didn't think it was possible to not know that lol)


i don't have a glock 40 and have never seen one go kaboom either.

but i do have a glock 9mm that has been an excellent weapon.

and i think anyone with half a brain would know that not all guns of a specific brand suffer the same maladies.

as i stated before, either choice would serve him well. you may have read my original post, but apparently had little comprehension of it-maybe you should try looking that word up in the dictionary lol (or simply google it )

 

[gc70]

but it cannot be seriously doubted that it occurs much less on glocks than sigs.

Then a lot of people must not be serious.