Review: Sig Sauer P250

[Bloozman123]

I like it

I picked up a Sig 250 in 9mm yesterday. I'm a HUGE Sig fan and own a 229, 239, 232, and now a 250. I also own a Glock 17, Glock 22, and Glock 23, as well as a few S&W autos, Beretta M9 and a Charles Daly 1911 so autos arent a new thing for me. My initial impression of the 250 was it was too good to be true. It seemed to convenient that all I need to do is swap calibers and grips to get new guns for different jobs. I believe to swap it to 45 auto you need a new barrel and slide, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong I have to say I'm impressed by the little bugger. Its lighter than my Glock 17 or any of my other 9mms. The trigger is awesomely light, but also very long and thats a down side, but get used to it and it's no biggie. I took it out today to the range and compared it to my G17 in the accuracy department. I'm impressed. I was shooting roughly 2 inch groups with it at about 20 yards, my G17 was a buckshot pattern, decent, but not good enough for me. The recoil of the 250 was also less than my G17. So, accuracy and very little recoil: BIG PLUS for me. Overall I'd say the 250 is a great pistol, especially for beginners or people just looking for a decent, moderately priced pistol that's a jack of all trades. Its accurate, extremely reliable, and its light enough to carry comfortably. I know I'll probably be carrying it for a long, long time.

 

[AK103K]

I've had my P250 for a number of years now. I've got quite a few rounds through it at this point, and have never had any troubles with it that werent user generated.

If you shoot "thumbs forward", it has the same issue most other SIG's have with the slide stop and thumb contact. Up until now, this has usually been a right handed shooter problem only, but now, as the slide stop is ambidextrous on the P250's, the lefties get to play too. Mine is also slightly more sensitive in that respect than my other SIG's.

Of all the SIG's I have, the P250's grip is the most comfortable and best feeling.

As far as the trigger goes, I suppose its a personal thing. If you shoot DA revolvers, you'll know it right away, and I think you'll like it very much. Same goes for the standard SIG DA trigger. Its basically the same trigger, just lighter. I had a P245 that had a factory DAO trigger (not a DAK), and its trigger and the P250's were pretty much the same trigger, smooth, clean and light.

I've never understood the reset issue. Then again, I never knew it was something I needed to worry about until the internet came along and all the experts tell me I'm not paying attention. I guess I always just concentrated on shooting the target and let everything else take care of itself, and that for me, has so far worked very nicely. If worrying on reset is something that is important to you, then I suppose its something you'll just have to work out for yourself, or just find a gun that works better for you in that respect.

 

[CitizenAE]

For what it's worth. I've fired several handguns and stumbled on the P250 for $400, used and needed a bath.

Pros:

People with zero experience with firearms have been able to safely use this system without issue (I have taught four individuals pistol basics with the P250). Easy to strip, clean, and reassemble. I definitely prefer it to the 380 and 226 models. No slide-bite.

Cons:

The trigger pull is long, very long. On the range, I will often find myself firing low and left as a result of compensating for the trigger pull. It is easily as long as a double action revolver. The P250 is clunky and difficult to conceal. One thing I haven't heard anyone mention is chambering. If you do not release the slide at the end of the pull, you will cause a jam.

In the end. It's a solid all-around firearm. The peccadilloes I have it are far less than with Rugers, Colts, and S&Ws. If you want to use this system seriously, practice dry-firing with a quarter balanced on the slide. Do this until the quarter does not fall off.

In the end, I enjoy the system, but prefer my Glock. If you're looking for an all-around firearm and cannot afford a Glock, there is nothing seriously wrong with the Sig P250. Most people with a lot of experience with firearms forget when they compare the system equivalent of a Porsche to a VW.

Edit:

Not that this will change too many minds one way or the other (many modern autos have this feature). The P250 does not jam when the operator double chambers. This system has become my primary simply for that reason.

I would like to see someone hold a straight face and say "when I'm in a panic situation I am slow, methodical and cognizant of all potential problems." A gun should never be idiot proof, but panic and forethought do not go hand in hand.

If you're in a safe environment and have the resources, try this with another firearm.

 

[Kingofthehill]

I had one. Sold it.

Felt Cheap, had a horrible trigger and it was gritty.

Cool concept but overall a pile. Worst Sig i have ever owned.

JOe

 

[Kingofthehill]

Why the noobs bringing back this old thread?

And DAMN, i fell for it

 

[jon_in_wv]

Well it was in the same month. (different year) that is an easy mistake to make. I'm waiting for one of the regulars to post his cutesy "thread necromancy" pics that he thinks makes him look so clever.