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[amprecon]

I currently have 2 Glock 19's and a Glock 21 but am not satisfied. I have always admired the smooth lines of the Beretta 92FS and 1911's. I owned a stainless SA 1911A1 "Loaded" version but could never shoot it well.

I later fired a G.I. model and didn't do to well with it then and also was reminded of the significant recoil and torque associated with firing it unlike the Glock 21 which is great to shoot. I was also always concerned with letting the hammer down on a live chamber, which I probably shouldn't have practiced anyway.

As of late I've been eyeballing alternatives to both the 92FS and the 1911 such as the Sig Series pistols like the P226 and the P220. I'm not sure about the longevity of the aluminum alloy frames and wonder if they'll last as long as an all steel frame. I think it's a toss up between the 92FS and the P226 and am leaning towards the 92FS. But as far as another .45 is concerned am looking hard at the P220.

I realize that I really don't "need" anymore pistols and am aptly armed with my current pistols, but there's just something about the looks of the 92FS and a single stack .45 that I just can't get away from. Maybe the Glocks are just too simple of a design to be satified with and want alternatives.

Help me decide if I need to get new toys or stick with what I have and your thoughts on my personal dilema.

 

[TMM]

many people agree that SIG's are great pistols. rent one at the range and see what you like...same with the Beretta. rent both, shoot compare, choose which caliber you want, then buy.

or, some otehr people might say to "buy them all"... that is good advice. in the long run you just might end up with them all... it really depends if you want to collect (like me) or to just get a few for use.

~TMM

 

[amprecon]

I think I'll probably get a 92FS and a Sig P220. I'll have one of each of these two great makes of pistols. I don't know how the P226 compares to the P220, but at least I'll have a Sig and a Beretta filling missing niches in my handgun collection.

I've already decided on calibers, 9mm and .45acp. Lots of ammunition available and both effective. The Beretta will compliment the Glock 19's and the P220 will compliment the Glock 21. Since the 1911 doesn't do well with me, I think the Sig will fill that need. Whadya think?

 

[BeLikeTrey]

alloy frames...

got a FEG PA-63 and it seems to have an alloy frame and it's pretty old
still shoots everytime and aint rusting like my brand new 1911 springfield "loaded"
I even breathe at that one and it starts to get powdered rust on it.
-speaking of which... whats a good preventative for that?

 

[antsi]

Sig Info

The scoop on SIG alloy frames: they will show some wear, especially during break-in. Eventually this process slows down or stops. Many PD's have SIGs with many thousands of rounds through them and still function perfectly. Bottom line: alloy frame anxieties should not be your deciding factor on purchasing a SIG. Rent or borrow one, and see how you like it and how well you shoot it. See if you like the DA/SA manual of arms. If you decide that you like SIGs on all these counts, go ahead and get one. If you don't, then try something else!

One other SIG tip: if you are looking at a 9mm SIG (220, 226 or 228) or if you are looking at a P220 (.45 ACP or 9mm), be sure you try one of the old ones with the stamped steel slide. The new 9mm's and 45's, and all of the 357/40's have machined stainless slides. Many SIGophiles prefer the balance of the older design slides.

Re; 220 vs. 226: Very similar size and feel, but the 220 is single stack and so has a slimmer feel in the hand and you wind up not reaching quite as far for the trigger. The 226 is double stack. The 220 is available in .45 ACP and 9mm, though the 9mm might be a bit harder to find. The 226 is available in 9mm, 357, and 40. If you get a 226 in 357 or 40 you can switch to the other calibers by changing out the barrel. If you get the 9mm 226, you are stuck with 9mm only.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I realize that I really don't "need" anymore pistols...

Yes, you do. Trust me, eh? I'm an expert. You need more pistols.

 

[wrench]

but am not satisfied

hint-if you are anything like me, you'll never be satisfied...

 

[Ravenslair]

I really like my Sigs (P220 and P226 (9mm)). If I was to get only one, I would go with a P220.

 

[esskay]

I have to say that for many years I had never been a big fan of Sigs, but then I shot one and I've been hooked ever since. My favorite is probably the 225. Awesome little gun, feels so good in the hand, great balance and pointability. I've never really liked the Beretta 92s... seem so unnecessarily bulky compared to other handguns which provide the same feature set in packages more to my liking. I also really don't like safeties on the slide.

 

[realmswalker]

You might want to give an HK usp a look

 

[21H40]

M9

I've handled the Army Issue M9, and ours are definately worse for wear. The black has almost all worn off of the backstrap and shows lots of wear everywhere else on the frame. It is a non-issue for us here, we're not high speed enough that someone will notice a shiny pistol instead of the rumbling construction equipment we move with!
I carry a 1911 at home, and after that the M9 seems to have a lot of bulk and akwardness for the power. I really liked the High Powers I've handled, and Sigs, too.
I don't really know why anyone would want a '92, especially after messing with the Army issue ones. The Sig's are sexier anyway.

When it comes to guns, though, more is always better.

 

[middy]

I started with a Glock and found it boring. It always worked, I could detail strip it blindfolded, and you can't put fancy grip panels on it. I wanted something that would take up more of my copious spare time . After numerous trades to try out SIGs and 1911s, even Bersas and Taurus revolvers, I settled on a Glock 26. Everything else was just too much hassle, and I started to get interested in long guns.

Don't get me wrong, buy all the handguns you want, but you'll never be satisfied until something else catches your fancy (like C&R rifles, for example)

 

[Control Group]

I realize that I really don't "need" anymore pistols

Somebody confiscate this man's gun nut membership card!

 

[Morlock]

amprecon

bow thy head for you have sinned. secure a new pistol and fire at least 200 rounds for thy penance.