Looking to buy 1st semi-auto pistol

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Previously I've only had revolvers...currently the only gun I own is an S&W 442. I'm intersted in the Sig Sauer 250C40B. It's DAO, 13+1 capacity and .40 S&W cal. I like the idea of simplicity because of the DAO. Bud's has a great deal on them now...$369, no shipping. Any comments on this weapon? Thank you in advance for your informed opinions. I'm still a newbie to the site.

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Don't buy a SIG P250. The reason is the reset on the trigger. It must be fully forward. This does not help you shoot faster; I find it to be very, very annoying.

If you don't know what to get, buy a Glock 23 (Generation 3). The advantage of this gun is the overall size--it's a very concealable gun. You can always sell it if you decide you dislike it. Look around for used guns.

Check CDNN Investments, summitgunbroker.com, J&G Sales, and other places.
 
I'm personaly not a big fan of DOA guns, but its hard to saything bad about Sig as they make a quality product. If it fits your plateform then I would seriously consider going with it - fair price as well.
 
To me, getting DAO negates half of the advantage of an auto: quick, accurate, repeat shots. You still have the capacity.

Coming from revolvers, you may be able to shoot the DAO OK, but you'll shoot DA/SA better after a minimal amount of practice.

The price you mention is VERY low for a Sig Sauer. Did you ask yourself why? Too good to be true, perhaps? Or just not good enough to keep up with the competition?

I bet that gun was designed to supply police departments who require DAO. Very few others want DAO. It is my opinion that many of those who buy them buy them because of the low prices, and convince themselves that DAO is acceptable.

Avoid it. Look for something better, with either a "safe-action" trigger, ala Glock, or with a DA/SA trigger.
 
Smaug said:
To me, getting DAO negates half of the advantage of an auto: quick, accurate, repeat shots. You still have the capacity.

Coming from revolvers, you may be able to shoot the DAO OK, but you'll shoot DA/SA better after a minimal amount of practice.

The price you mention is VERY low for a Sig Sauer. Did you ask yourself why? Too good to be true, perhaps? Or just not good enough to keep up with the competition?

I bet that gun was designed to supply police departments who require DAO. Very few others want DAO. It is my opinion that many of those who buy them buy them because of the low prices, and convince themselves that DAO is acceptable.

Avoid it. Look for something better, with either a "safe-action" trigger, ala Glock, or with a DA/SA trigger.
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You make some very valid points that I hadn't thought of. Thanks for your response.
 
XD, XDM, 1911 (Springfield Arm/ Kimber), Glock etc. Go to the gun shop and feel them out, buy what feels most comfortable in the caliber you want.
 
JohnInFlorida said:
Smaug,

I Googled "Glock Leg" ... got 3,390,000 results ...

I Googled "DAO Leg" ... ZIP

Should I infer anything about Glock's "safe-action" trigger from that statistic?
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That over three million people can't keep their booger-picker off the trigger? LOL
 
I like CZ's products. You get a very good value. My 75 shot about a 1.5" group at the factory. The trigger is very nice after about 200 rounds. The double action was a little horrible, but that was fixed with a new hammer spring
Good luck!

BTW, if you like the feel of a glock, go for it. I didnt personally care for it, if I were to get a poly gun, it would probably be an XD.
 
Check out the thread "The $400 NIB 9mm Round Up." Most of the guns mentioned in there have a .40S&W counterpart. It could give you some in sight about a range of guns.

Jet Guns has the same Sig for $350 with no shipping or "credit card" fees. They also have the full size SP 2022 for $371.
 
I wouldn't personally recommend it having never tried it, but another option is Sig's DAK trigger system. It's actually a DAO system with a slightly lighter pull than their standard DAO. (It also has a whacky heavy, intermediate pull if you don't reset the trigger all the way, which I guess is useful in a gun fight if you accidentally short the reset, but saves you from accidentally shooting when you don't mean to.)

Personally, I'd vote for the DA/SA -- it's as "safe" from accidental discharge as a Double Action, but once the shooting starts, it gets easier to fire follow ups.
 
Thanks for the link. I've really stepped up my due dilegence because of these posts. Thanks to all!
 
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