I've fallen into the Sig trap and I can't get out.

[JR24]

The P220 is a good gun. I almost regret dumpinh mine years ago, but I do like 1911s better for full size .45.

BUT

I also caught the Sig bug recently when a P245 fell into my lap (with 8 rd mags and x grip I find it as comfy and accurate as my old P220) and, now a P229 has invaded my collection.

So now a used P227 carry would be welcome.. or maybe another P229, this time in .40 or .357. Or, hey a 226?

 

[Doublehelix]

So now a used P227 carry would be welcome.. or maybe another P229, this time in .40 or .357. Or, hey a 226?

And so the addiction begins once again...

I hear there is no cure.

 

[CapnMac]

I can think of worse addictions.

One of my firearm regrets is not spending a mere $350 (which I had) on a 9mm P210 whose only flaw was having mixed Swiss and German parts. Sigh.

My West German heel clip P220 probably needs a button-release companion.

 

[strangelittleman]

I very unwisely passed on a SIG P225-A1 for $700, not too long ago...I'm still wondering, "What were you thinking?"

 

[greyling22]

I found an easy way out of the trap. every time I pick one up and think, man this feels good, I think to myself: why is the bore axis so high! why is the bore axis so high! why is there so much metal on the slide and why is it so top heavy and blocky?! and am able to put it down. they are well built and many people shoot them well though. they're just not for me.

 

[bikemutt]

I found an easy way out of the trap. every time I pick one up and think, man this feels good, I think to myself: why is the bore axis so high! why is the bore axis so high! why is there so much metal on the slide and why is it so top heavy and blocky?! and am able to put it down. they are well built and many people shoot them well though. they're just not for me.

You are correct about the bore axis and top heaviness from what I've observed but, with a full magazine, the balance is generally much better and, that's when it counts most. I find this to be an issue with just about all pistols that are designed to reduce weight by all means possible.

 

[Old Dog]

I found an easy way out of the trap. every time I pick one up and think, man this feels good, I think to myself: why is the bore axis so high! why is the bore axis so high! why is there so much metal on the slide and why is it so top heavy and blocky?! and am able to put it down. they are well built and many people shoot them well though. they're just not for me.

I'd ask -- have you EVER actually shot one? Then your questions would be answered (because you'd note that SIG makes probably the most accurate and reliable out-of-the-box autopistol out there). And you'd undoubtedly be the proud owner of at least a few SIGs ...

 

[bannockburn]

Old Dog

I found an easy way out of the trap. every time I pick one up and think, man this feels good, I think to myself: why is the bore axis so high! why is the bore axis so high! why is there so much metal on the slide and why is it so top heavy and blocky?!

Those were the exact same thoughts I had when I looked at the Browning BDA for the first time many years ago. But the price was right and sure enough didn't it turn out to be one of the softest shooting .45s I have ever owned and one of the most accurate too! I use to take it with me when I was starting new shooters out with handguns, along with a Ruger Mk.II and a Star Model B 9mm. If they liked shooting both of those it was a seamless transition to get them to shoot the BDA.

 

[PabloJ]

Ok, you need to work on your will power and learn to resist. Congratulations, this is one of the few single stack pistols worth owning. They tried to hook me on two a S&W 952-1 and Norwegian 1911 from WWII. I admit I thought for 24 hours about that Scandinavian Colt but my strong will allowed me to resist and not buy the gun. I admit they got close to getting me to buy that one.

 

[JR24]

I found an easy way out of the trap. every time I pick one up and think, man this feels good, I think to myself: why is the bore axis so high! why is the bore axis so high! why is there so much metal on the slide and why is it so top heavy and blocky?! and am able to put it down. they are well built and many people shoot them well though. they're just not for me.

Yep, plus the DA/SA trigger is too annoying to get consistent first shots at speed. This is how I justified hetting rid if my Sigs and stay away from them for years.

Then I made the mistake of shooting one again and, wouldn't you know it, I shoot them great at speed, just as good as my Glocks (except my Gen 4 17, I still shoot that best)

 

[Winkman822]

There is no escape from the Sig trap. Just embrace the darkness.

 

[BillBloggins]

I love my 226 and Sig 1911. I would strongly recommend drifting out the pin for the extractor when detail stripping. Take it all the way down as you will be amazed how much carbon gets into the extractor channel.

 

[PabloJ]

The P220 is a good gun. I almost regret dumpinh mine years ago, but I do like 1911s better for full size .45.

BUT

I also caught the Sig bug recently when a P245 fell into my lap (with 8 rd mags and x grip I find it as comfy and accurate as my old P220) and, now a P229 has invaded my collection.

So now a used P227 carry would be welcome.. or maybe another P229, this time in .40 or .357. Or, hey a 226?

Another goofy yet alluring choice would SIG-Sauer DA pistol chambered for .38 Super cartridge. Oddly enough gun shop also had new SIG-Sauer defensive JHP ammo in that odd caliber. Not being familiar with this round I looked into ammo box and it looks similar to 9x23mm. Perhaps it is same cartridge, I don't know.

 

[greyling22]

I'd ask -- have you EVER actually shot one? Then your questions would be answered (because you'd note that SIG makes probably the most accurate and reliable out-of-the-box autopistol out there). And you'd undoubtedly be the proud owner of at least a few SIGs ...

Sure have. Quite a bit. My brother has a 226 he just loves. It just doesn't do it for me. Your mileage may, and clearly does, vary. Which is great. I love variety. I love lots of guns of different shapes and sizes. I love that I can take out 10 different handguns to try and say nope, nope, maybe, nope, nope, hey!!! A winner! And my winner may not be your winner. I do want to try the new sig p210 when it lands. I love a good single action only gun and think it's criminal that there are only what, 4 currently manufactured options? (1911, cz75sa, p210, hipower. And I missing something obvious?) Striker guns do not count as sao.

 

[JR24]

Sure have. Quite a bit. My brother has a 226 he just loves. It just doesn't do it for me. Your mileage may, and clearly does, vary. Which is great. I love variety. I love lots of guns of different shapes and sizes. I love that I can take out 10 different handguns to try and say nope, nope, maybe, nope, nope, hey!!! A winner! And my winner may not be your winner. I do want to try the new sig p210 when it lands. I love a good single action only gun and think it's criminal that there are only what, 4 currently manufactured options? (1911, cz75sa, p210, hipower. And I missing something obvious?) Striker guns do not count as sao.

Sig makes a SAO P220 and P226. I really wish they made a SAO P229, I would buy one immediately.

 

[Rock185]

Looks like a very clean example AZAndy. I'm a fan myself and have owned several P220 variations. Only have one P220 right now, a 9MM.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Yep, plus the DA/SA trigger is too annoying to get consistent first shots at speed. This is how I justified hetting rid if my Sigs and stay away from them for years.

That's just a matter of training really.

 

[JR24]

That's just a matter of training really.

Which is why I said annoying, not difficult (or impossible). Everything with firearms is simply a matter of focus, time and repitition (and ammo).

 

[Doublehelix]

Sig makes a SAO P220 and P226. I really wish they made a SAO P229, I would buy one immediately.

Yes, I have the SIG P226 SAO Legion. Amazing gun, and one that I will never get rid of. The operation is just like a 1911, so I feel comfortable switching between platforms. I also have the SIG P938 as my EDC gun, and although it is not really a part of the conversation, it is also SAO.

 

[FL-NC]

Not a huge fan of DA pistols, pistols with hammers, etc. but the Sig 220's and 226's are my favorites of that type of handgun.

 

[RA40]

You should like the P-220. It (and the P-227) are my favorite non-1911 .45s. It seems to be a good time to find those police trade-in SIGs ...

I'm not much of a SIG fan, though ...

That appears to require Sig anonymous level therapy, I could use some of that having a mere 3.

 

[Chuck R.]

That's just a matter of training really.

I agree, but really "why bother" when there are so many other pistols with consistent triggers?

I went through the SIG DA/SA phase about 10 years back, owned 5 at that time, shot 1 in IDPA and practiced with them religiously. Then one day it dawned on me that the DA/SA trigger really didn't provide any extra benefit (to me) over much easier to shoot triggers.

Now I've still got 2, a P230SL that I just can't see to part with and a newer P226 two tone in .40 that I picked up from an over-run from CDNN at an awesome price. I keep the 226 for whenever I get the urge to try DA/SA I step out back, shoot a couple mags doing controlled pairs and it's quickly cured.



Chuck

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

I agree, but really "why bother" when there are so many other pistols with consistent triggers?

I went through the SIG DA/SA phase about 10 years back, owned 5 at that time, shot 1 in IDPA and practiced with them religiously. Then one day it dawned on me that the DA/SA trigger really didn't provide any extra benefit (to me) over much easier to shoot triggers.

Now I've still got 2, a P230SL that I just can't see to part with and a newer P226 two tone in .40 that I picked up from an over-run from CDNN at an awesome price. I keep the 226 for whenever I get the urge to try DA/SA I step out back, shoot a couple mags doing controlled pairs and it's quickly cured.



Chuck

I'm a trigger snob and haven't found a striker fired pistol that breaks as nice as a hammer fired pistol in single action. Striker fired pistols can't have a trigger pull that's as nice because they also have to be drop safe. I've had a few striker fired pistols and they seem to keep leaving my ownership and getting replaced with something with a hammer.

 

[RA40]

In that realm I enjoy the revolvers so DA pulls are familiar territory. If any of the DA/SA semi's had the trigger like those S&W 686's I'd be very pleased.

 

[JR24]

I'm a trigger snob and haven't found a striker fired pistol that breaks as nice as a hammer fired pistol in single action. Striker fired pistols can't have a trigger pull that's as nice because they also have to be drop safe. I've had a few striker fired pistols and they seem to keep leaving my ownership and getting replaced with something with a hammer.

I agree on principle, especially in regards to feel. Yet, side by side (just did it a few days ago) I shoot my Glock 17 better both at speed and in slow fire. As much as I want to love the DA/SA I always end up back at what I'm best with, which is 1911 (.45 acp) and Glock (all other calibers).

I have now challenged myself to get as good with my new P229, but it is going to take some serious work (shoot! Shooting is so unfun!)