Is there such thing as Sig syndrome

[Black92LX]

I think i may have it.

It all started the day before my brothers wedding. We went to the range to rent an semiauto handgun, and all they had available in 9mm was a Sig P226.

now i had shot numerous other semiauto's in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45ACP. they all felt good except two. and i shall name no names.

but this sig felt remarkable, like it was made personaly for my hand or something. if i was 21 i would have bought right there and then. so when i was at the gun shop i picked up the new sig saur brochure and while reading through it for the 3rd time. i noticed a page starting to fold out. and to my surprise a nice poster of the whole sig handgun family amidst the great american flag. so i quickly hung it in fron of my desk. and now i can't wait till april 5th till i can buy one. and find myself constantly wondering if all the other sigs feel as wonderful as the 226. and since i have shot all the 9mm contenders on my list, i find myself wondering should i even worry about trying out the:
HK USP 9
Springfield XD 9
FN FortyNine

 

[Tecolote]

I would try the others to make sure they don't fit your hand better. You're not alone. The P226s fits many people like a glove.

 

[Drifting Fate]

Try them all, but frankly the Sig P226 actually works as well as everyone claims the 1911 does.

I always say, Sig gives you target grade accuracy in a combat grade gun.

If you like it, it's a terrific purchase.

 

[10-Ring]

Me, I've got HK syndrome, but since you & SIG have already started something, go w/ it!

 

[Darrin]

Is there such thing as Sig syndrome

coughcoughcoughcslingercoughcough

 

[tomkatz]

I love all sigs, but if you want a comfortable handgun IMO the 225 is hard to beat, the first time I held and shot one I just knew this was the one, who cares if it only holds 8 rounds, it's the one that gave me "sig syndrome". .......tom

 

[clubsoda22]

if you don't mind me getting off topic, to what kind of vehicle does your name refer to black92lx?

 

[caz223]

Within 6 months of purchasing my first sig, I had three....and now many more.
One glock, and I sold my beretta.
One H&K (Not selling it, ever.)
One S&W auto, and I sold it!
2 CZs, still have 'em.
Many S&W wheels, and ruger wheels, even a couple dan wessons and a star PD.
Tried many others, but for me, SIGs are a sure thing, why mess with anything else?

 

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

Black92LX, I've had the SIG syndrome since 1988;
when I purchased my NIB SIG .45 caliber P220. To me,
the American grip angle of the P220 and the 9m/m
P228 feels far better than the European grip angle
of the P226. But, that is just me; cuz all SIG-Sauer
(SIGARMS) "classic P-series" pistols are just great!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[The Reverend]

SIGalicious!!!

While I would agree that there are many "fine" combat grade 9mm available, only a scant few will come close to what you will get from a SIG. I too started my love-affair with the SIG family some years age with a two-tone P226 in 9mm... as far as I can tell, there is not a single gun that will hold a candle to this fine piece of german engineering.

I would say that in the right hands a SIG P226 is capable of combat grade accuracy, and then some...maybe just shy of match grade. In any case, if it comes down to my choosing either a SIG or Beretta...Its SIG all day long and twice on Sunday. Sure the Glock is cheaper...tupperware is always cheaper than Pyrex. Glocks are probably the hardiest guns around, but I'm not running around in the woods playing Rambo, nor am I swimming in the deep blue sea with my sidearm, nor am I dropping my handguns from 100 ft. For those who do those things and enjoys a weapon with the ergonomic design of an ancient egyptian brick, you can have the Glock that I passed up for a new SIG. The only weakness the SIGs may have is in the area of the finish. Robbie Robar can solve that problem with ease if necessary.

The only tough call I face each day is whether I walk out the door with the 226 or the 225... you can understand that?

I love Berettas and Glocks as much as the next guy... as long as its the next guy who owns one.

Happy shooting!

 

[Black92LX]

I've got HK syndrome

I have that when it comes too long guns If the AWB sunsets thinking of taking out a $10,000 loan

why aren't you checking out the Beretta 92FS and the Glock 17

those were the two that i said i would mention no names in my original post. The Beretta was just too small for my hand to be comfortable while just holding it. i thought the action felt great comparable with the sig. it just didn''t fit in my hand well. And the glock well it was the opposite of the baretta it felt great just holding it but didn't like the action at. (no flames required i know they are great guns they just don't fit me)

to what kind of vehicle does your name refer to black92lx

That would be a 92 ford mustang

 

[Black92LX]

By the way if you are a Sig fan you really need to pick up the newest issue of Velocity because that poster is just breath taking

 

[Berg01]

Flyer;

Please take no offense to my comments on your comments;

The P-226 is a fine handgun, and you'd never regret it's purchase.

Agree (although never is a long time)

If you're looking at the BEST full-sized combat pistols, why aren't you checking out the Beretta 92FS and the Glock 17?

When you say "best combat pistols", why do you limit yourself to 9mm? if you'r talking about "best" 9mms, I personally would rather have a Sig P210 or a Smith & Wesson 952, but the "best combat pistol" might be .45ACP or 10mm

Either of these (92FS and the Glock 17) are as reliable as the Sig,

Maybe

the Glock probably more so.

Doubt it

And the Beretta will be as or more accurate (than the P226)

Any marginal difference in accuracy would depend on the shooter and the ammo used

It may even fit your hand better (though the trigger reach is pretty long)

Depends how big your hand is; my shooting buddy has a 92FS, and we shoot it alongside my own Sig P228, which is the compact version of the P226. The gripsize of my P228 is only marginally smaller than the P226. I think the handfit of the P228 is a little better, and the trigger is a just a little smoother, than the 92FS, but this is "MHO", and "YMMV". BTW, the Beretta Vertec fits my hand better than the MilSpec Beretta

This is just me speaking, so it's just an opinion, but based on handling ALL the other guns you listed as possible Sig substitutes, I consider them toys in comparison

not toys, not necessarily better or worse, but definitely different.

The Sig, Beretta, and Glock are the three best 9mm combat handguns on the market.

I'd add HK, Smith & Wesson, BHP, CZ, and Walther to your list.

The Glock is the least expensive and most reliable.

If the Glock works for you, great; I liked the Glock 19 that I shot , but I would pass on the other Glocks I tried. Reliability depends on the ammo you're using, and the general condition and maintenance of the gun. A poorly-maintained Glock is probably more likely to go "bang" than a poorly maintained Sig, but any poorly maintained gun will go "click" eventually.

The Beretta is the best built, probably most accurate, and pre-ban mags are easier to find.

The Beretta is WELL built; I would argue that it is built better than the Sig, accuracy depends on the shooter and the ammo, and if pre-ban mags are a high priority, check out a Smith & Wesson 5906

The Sig is very accurate as well...on a even keel with the Beretta on most every feature.
At least TRY the others before making up your mind..

AGREE 100%

 

[BerettaNut92]

Will Smith calls it 'Gettin' Siggy with it'

 

[garrettwc]

Try them all, but frankly the Sig P226 actually works as well as everyone claims the 1911 does.

That's why I have one of each.

 

[45R]

Sig Syndrome- The only cure to this condition is to buy more Sigs.

 

[Flashpoint]

I just recently bought a p239 for CCW and think it's the best thing since slice bread. It is a very accurate little gun and easy to hold and shoot. I had mentioned on the Sig forum that I traded my Ruger P89 in on the sig and someone there told me that Ruger makes the slides for Sigarms. Anybody else ever hear this? I don't doubt it; Ruger makes some prett sturdy handguns.

 

[fish2xs]

I bought a used 9mm 226 with Houge (sp?) grips and night sites.

It rocks - full stop, end of story.

Be 21 again and buy it now!

 

[another48hrs]

i can't wait till april 5th till i can buy one.

I hear you, I can't wait till april 4th.

 

[Ala Dan]

STOP! EVERYONE HOLD THEIR BREATH~

In another related thread, PCRCCW is strongly
considering the purchase of a SIG!

Once one acquires the syndrome, its highly contagious!
Buy one, and you want more, and more, and more!

Move over Glockster's; here comes the SIG-Meister's!


Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[VG]

I would say that in the right hands a SIG P226 is capable of combat grade accuracy, and then some...maybe just shy of match grade. In any case, if it comes down to my choosing either a SIG or Beretta...Its SIG all day long and twice on Sunday. Sure the Glock is cheaper...tupperware is always cheaper than Pyrex. Glocks are probably the hardiest guns around, but I'm not running around in the woods playing Rambo, nor am I swimming in the deep blue sea with my sidearm, nor am I dropping my handguns from 100 ft. ...

The SIG P228, fielded by the U.S. military as the M11, has the unusual distinction of having passed the Ordinance tests (3 pistols, 5,000 rounds each) with zero malfunctions. Cosmetic scratches only matter to civilians.

 

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's VG!

Very good point there, my friend. The P228 is my
favorite 9m/m, bar none!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[Poohgyrr]

Hmmmmmmmmmm, well, if I could get standard mags, and

If you're looking at the BEST full-sized combat pistols,

, then I'd get a Hi Power ... If not, then I guess I'd be happy with a P228 .... Well, a G17L with +2 floorplates on standard 17 round mags full of +P+ ammo would work .......

Actually, any of these would do fine, I just prefer my Hi Power, with a good supply of 13 & 20 round mags of course.........

 

[JeepDriver]

Is there such a thing as Sig syndrome

It all started the day before my brothers wedding. We went to the range to rent an semiauto handgun, and all they had available in 9mm was a Sig P226.

If you think the 226 is nice wait until you shoot a 228, you'll buy it on the spot.

Sig's are an addictive hand gun!

 

[Black92LX]

what's the difference between the 226 and 228 i can't find the 228 on their website