Oh I HATE it when this happens.

[Amadeus]

I am in buyer’s hell. For the better part of however long it’s been that I’ve been itching to buy another pistol I have wanted a Sig P228. Over the weekend I had a chance to try it – LIKED IT! My instructor also let me pop off a few from his HK usp compact .40. LIKED IT TOO! This was a surprise because I have never paid much attention to the HK.

Both fit my hand well. The SIG has better aesthetics. I really like those Sig lines. The HK has exceptional balance but the front strap checkering on the HK was not as comfortable as the Sig grips. The Sig has fewer external controls. The DA/SA HK has some interesting features. Aside from that I was impressed with both guns.

So now I am in buyer’s hell. I was all set to get that Sig and I am still leaning that direction for it is the one that calls to me. But now I’m all confused – like a computer geek who must suddenly chose between two college cheerleaders I am overwhelmed and unable to choose.

No! Getting both is not an option!

You guys think I should just flip a coin?

 

[Jim K]

Can't help you on the gun choice. Please send cheerleaders.

Jim

 

[Amadeus]

You want the 22 year old redhead or the brunette freshman? She just turned nineteen.

 

[kd7ctv]

get the Sig, no wait get the HK, no wait get the Sig, no wait get the HK, umm no get the Sig, nevermind get the HK.... Does that help?......

I would get the one you like the most, but I agree Bring out the Cheerleaders.....

 

[Powderman]

My friend, this is why the good Lord invented layaway!

 

[WhoKnowsWho]

I have both a SIG P225 and HK USP 40 in my collection so I am no help in this decision making!

I like the mag release of the HK more, so I would lean in that direction before the SIG truthfully.

 

[Amadeus]

Powderman -- you are evil.

Layaway my *ss. What I need is a better salary.

 

[1911Tuner]

Cheerleaders??

Where? WHERE??? Forget the dang pistol...Time's a-wastin'!

At my age, it'd be the death of me...

 

[W Turner]

Buy Both....

Okay, now that is out of the way. I think it depends on what YOU prefer. If polymer doesn't bother you and you would like to have the ability to carry cocked and locked, go with the HK.

If you would rather have an all"steel" gun and like the DA/SA trigger, go for the Sig.

Personally, all things being equal, I would go for the HK. I like the CNL capability and I also have never been excited over a Sig. I have always thought they were overpriced for what they are.

Of course, you could avoid all of this and give in to the dark side by buying a Glock 23. Lighter weight, less expensive, hicaps are easier to find, more consistent trigger, less expensive, I could go on and on.

Mino

 

[1911Tuner]

re: Cheerleaders

Ahhh...what the hello... I've got my will all made out. If we're goin' with cheerleaders, make mine a doublestack redhead!

 

[Amadeus]

Okay. But the redhead has polymer "grips".

 

[1911Tuner]

Polymer Smolymer

Okay. But the redhead has polymer "grips".

Man, I don't give a rip if she's got plantar warts! 40 years messin' with
old ugly bigmouth pistols is enough. I wanna live!

 

[Smoke]

Get the Sig. Its what you wanted originally. You know you like it. There will be no remorse.

The SIG has better aesthetics. I really like those Sig lines....and I am still leaning that direction for it is the one that calls to me.

You said it not me! Then start saving up your money for the HK.

Now, on to the cheerleaders...

Tuner:

make mine a doublestack redhead!

Smoke

 

[1911Tuner]

Polymer Smolymer

Okay. But the redhead has polymer "grips".

Man, I don't give a rip if she's got plantar warts! 40 years messin' with
old ugly bigmouth pistols is enough. I wanna cheerleader!

 

[Black Majik]

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[Black Majik]

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[cidirkona]

Hey man, why get one cheerleader when you can get TWO cheerleaders...

-Colin

 

[Black Majik]

Go for the Sig!

To me the 228 feels more "compact" than the USP Compact. Even the USP compact feels bulkier than the some fullsize guns. Also I find the Sig to fit me better ergonomically. Since you mentioned the USP and it has a light rail, how bout' a Sig with a light rail on it also. I've been fascinated w. guns with lightrails recently. Excuse me for that.

May I show you the 229R Two tone. I find it quite sexy myself.


~Pic By: Dempur @ Sigforums

 

[1911Tuner]

Two??

Yeah! I want two...and a BEER! Time for ol' Tuner ta bust loose!
Now, if I could just remember what I'm s'posed ta do....

 

[cidirkona]

Just like riding a bike... or two. You'll figure it out again REAL quick...

-Colin

 

[Rebel Gunman HK]

Get the Hk and put the wrap around grips on it!

 

[seanmc42]

Get the Sig - I bet you'll regret having to wait umpteen months AGAIN to save up for it.
I have one - my 1st gun, in fact. LOVE IT. Sweet, sweet shooter. Grips that feel like putting on warm socks straight from the dryer. It just doesn't get better.
Do not have an HK; understand it's a great gun - but you want to milk that lust as well for a while. I think they're a bit bigger grip and a bit heavier as well, but you handled it and would know.

My $0.02.

 

[Chupacabra]

USP!!!

 

[Night Guy]

USP and the redhead. So long as the rug matches the drapes, of course.

 

[Daniel L]

USPC, slip on a set of Hogues. It seems like the Hogues were made especially for the USP the way the checkering matches up with the cobblestone rubber.

Either way you can't lose as they're both great firearms.