Rented a Sig-now I want one

[FunYet]

I made a trip to the range today. Decided to rent a Sig P226 just for kicks. Wish I hadn't. I REALLY liked it. Made me set my Glock aside for the rest of my visit. I more or less lost interest in single/double action pistols after selling my less-than-stellar Beretta a few years ago. Sadly, I think the Sig has rekindled an interest. So, now a few questions. I probably will not be interested in the P226 since I'm not necessarily looking to replace my Glock 19. I am however considering the Sig P239 for carry.

1. Any comments from anyone who carries the P239?

2. Is the P239 as smooth-shooting as the P226? I realize it's smaller but recoil has not been much of an issue for me.

3. Any comments on the P239 in 9mm vs .40 caliber? I'm comfortable shooting the S&W 642 with +P ammo and I don't find the recoil of the Kahr PM9 offensive. I've had very little experience shooting .40 except for a Glock 27 that I rented once upon a time. Unfortunately the range does not have a P239 for rent so I can't try one out.

All comments and wisdom regarding the above will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Tecolote]

The P239 is every bit as smooth as a P226. IMHO P239s tend to have the best SA/DA of the Classic SIGs. The ergos are just right for a single stack. I've never had a problem with a P239. One thing about them is that you need to smack the mags for them to sit right. I don't like the muzzle flip on the P239-40. The P239-9 feels just right for me.

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[outofbattery]

All SIG's I've ever fired have been great but if you're not set in stone that you want a compact I think that you also should give the Sig Pro a try . I really don't notice that great of a difference in .40 vs 9mm in my carry guns but I'm not that recoil sensative : the bigger bullet vs more bangs will be debated ad infinitum , it's entirely a matter of personal preference . Of all SIG's , the 239 works the least well for me but it's entirely a personal preference that I don't care much for the grip - I usually go to either end of their spectrum and carry a P230 or SP2340/P220 .

 

[wardog]

Careful, you'll want more. I had one. Then two. Now three.

 

[Tom Servo]

I carry the p239 in .357, and I love it. I'm approaching 3000 rounds without a malfunction. Even though I tend to rotate carry-guns every few months, this is the one I find myself grabbing by default.

Smoothest trigger of any of my Sigs (and that's saying ALOT), wonderful ergonomics, and more accurate than most fullsize pistols out there. I used to have one in 9mm, and it was also a joy to shoot. I'd recommend it without pause. I've never been a fan of the .40cal round, but check out the .357SIG round. Ammo is a bit pricey, but it's incredibly accurate and potent.