Is there such thing as Sig syndrome

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's Black 92LX-

At times, SIGARMS restrict's sales of the 9m/m P228
(the compact version, with an American style grip
angle also known by its military designation as the
M11) to civilians. Reason? So, SIGARMS can
fill order's for military and law enforcement sales*.
The P228 is quite popular among a variety of circles.

The P226 is a full size firearm chambered in 9m/m,
.357 SIG, and .40 S&W. The P228 is ONLY chambered
for the 9m/m Parabellum. Both are/were available
with several different finish'es.

*FootNote: at least that is the reason that SIGARMS
loves to quote!

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

 

[cslinger]

\\MRBURNS MODE=ON\\ "Excellent" \\MRBURNS MODE=OFF\\

What can I say I pretty much tried them all and they are all just about perfect for me.

P220 in .45 and P225 in 9mm are my personal top of the heap but there isn't a one I don't like.

They are accurate, durable, reliable, attractive and even Sheslinger has come over to the side of light and agrees that the controls are extremely intuitive.

I have never had a SIG malfunction on me. Not the ones I personally own nor any of the many others I have shot over the years. I can say that about no other semi automatic handguns.

Oh yes and it is a disease sort of a wasting disease that attacks your checkbook. Only problem with SIGs is once you get one or two everything else is well......just a gun. Well there is the HK P7 and the occasional uber1911 but once you go SIG you pretty much start at the top of the mountain.

As someone put in another thread, welcome to the one true sword.

Chris

Oh yeah, Preach on Brother Dan.

 

[BigG]

Yes, there is such a thing as SIGitis. My friend and fellow Dixie resident Ala Dan has it big time. Just ask him about his P220 and other SIGs!

I have the fine Model P226 and it is a very ergonomic accurate pistol. Works like a charm and that's all you can really ask of a pistol in my book!

 

[Black92LX]

so 9mm Luger and Parabellum are the same cartridge right???

well i really think the 226 is going to be my arm of choice unless they release the 228 by April. so my question is should i only buy mags made by sig?? or are some of the nonfactory companies good enough. and what's the best place to get sig accessories online??

You all have been excelent help i truely appreciate it.
Jeremy

 

[cslinger]

Ok here is the general rule of thumb regarding magazines for anything but 1911s.

ONLY BUY FACTORY OR MEC-GAR. Mec-Gar makes many, many of the factory magazines for many companies including SIG. Pro Mag, USA, Western etc. are all hit and miss at best and crap most of the time. Really not worth the money. You buy a world class handgun buy it world class ammo and accessories.

The one and only one exception I have found are the magazines made by ACT-MAG for the P220. They are as good if not better than factory magazines at half the price. I believe they will be marketed under the Novak name eventually. They were designed and produced by ex Mec-Gar employees so technically they are a Mec-Gar mag. See above rule.

As for 1911 magazines. Heck most of the after market guys make the better magazines. Wilson Combat, Chip McCormick, Novak, etc. The weird thing is I have heard many people complain about Mec-Gar magazines for 1911s. I have never used them in a 1911 for this reason, that and there are just so many other choices.

Anyway do yourself a favor and stick to factory for defense and when you want to shoot not clear malfunctions. Use aftermarket for failure drills.

Chris

 

[TheFrontRange]

Another vote confirming the blessed reality of SIG Syndrome...both my first SIG and my first .40 arrived to me in the form of a P239 back in April. This fantastic pistol has caused me more than once to consider selling or trading my 1911 toward a twin 239.

 

[agony]

I got a permanent case of SSS.....SIGSauer Syndrome during my second exposure to classic SIGs. It didn't catch when I had a 239, but when I wrapped my hands around a 228 for the first time I was hooked. It's all downhill from there, and luckily there is no cure!

 

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's there agony, my friend-

I would say that is quite a collection of fine looking SIG's
you have there! If you get tired of a few of them, I
know an ole' boy down here in DixieLand that would
like to take 'em off your hand's (He-He)!

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

 

[Telperion]

92LX, if you like the 228 but can't find one, look into the 229. Has the same compact frame, just a bit heavier, but you get higher quality slide construction.

 

[Tecolote]

The P226 is what the P228 wants to be when it grows up. Try them all and get the one that fits your hand the best. You can't go wrong with a SIG.

 

[Poohgyrr]

so 9mm Luger and Parabellum are the same cartridge right???

Yup. There are quite a few "9mm's" out there, and the one we usually call 9mm here in the States is "9X19" (the 19 refers to the case length IIRC). Two other 9's I see around are the 9x21 & 9x23 (this has a following, with about .357 Magnum ballistics out of a full size 5" 1911). Then the ".380" is actually another, shorter, 9mm. I think the 9 Mak is a 9x18. And the "new" 357 Sig is a short stubby 9mm. There are more that other folks here probably know more about.

Lotsa 9mm's out there. Sig makes good ones.

 

[Tecolote]

OT Where you can find MecGar postban SIG mags? I haven't been able to find them ever since MecGar went OEM only.

 

[Black92LX]

I assume they are postban

my guess is these are postban

 

[Dr.Rob]

I have to admit at one time, years ago i thought Sigs were ugly. Then a shot a 226.

<Maybe the BEST factory grip I've ever felt, fit my hand like a glove, astoundingly accurate. Every time I pulled the trigger the brass went the same place. Only reason I don't have one is that they were a LOT of money, and I still don't like DA/SA guns much.

 

[Tecolote]

Thanks for the info on the MecGars. MecGar had stopped selling SIG mags because of OEM issues with SIG Arms. I'm glad they got that resolved.

 

[fnforme]

Black92LX,

Even though SIG may not list P228's on their website they are still available from dealers NIB. Try www.onpointfirearms.com, they can get you a P228 NIB for around $550 and they are in stock.

I have SIG Syndrom big time! My P220 .45 was my first handgun, I've had it since I was 13! I'm now 19 and between me and my father we have about half a dozen SIGs. Come visit us over at www.sigforum.com if you want to learn more about SIGs than you ever wanted to . You may even be able to find one for sale there in your area so you can buy one before you are 21 .

Best of luck,
-FN

 

[bigmtnman]

Tecolote

For Mec-gar postban SIG mags try:
http://www.entreprise.com/Catalog.htm
I've ordered P228 mags from them and have been very satisfied. Also, they ship quickly and at a lower charge than CDNN.

 

[robctwo]

I have Sig syndrome in early stages. Got a 9mm 226ST Stock about a month ago. It is the most accurate pistol I own. Has the best trigger and is the heaviest.