I have a Ruger P85 9mm, and I like it alot, has some Pachymar grips on it..But I just saw a nice Sig 225 9mm for sale. Now I don't need another 9mm, I have actually been looking for a bigger caliber..but do you think I should get that Sig and sell my Ruger? I think I have my bro wanting to get a gun soon, but hes only 18 and I dont know if my parents would approve of me buying him one as I am only 20..But what do you guys think? thanks
Ruger for a Sig?
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I think if he's 18, depending on what state you live in, he can go apply for his concealed carry permit. If he is legal to carry a weapon I don't see why you couldn't help him out if he wants a handgun. I'm 22 and bought a pistol (glock 26), then "sold" it to my brother who is 18.
I've never been a fan of Ruger autos with the exception of the LCP. I also can't say I'm crazy about the Sig P225, but the 226,229,239, and 220 I do like. I don't own any Sigs (I'm an H&K guy
), but they are still great guns. However, there have been a lot of rumors floating around about how Sig's quality control has been kind of poor lately. These days they seem to be more interested in their marketing strategy than making quality weapons. But again, I don't own one myself so that's probably not fair for me to claim.
Some say to never sell a gun. I say who cares and if you like something more go for it. I'm not sure what your budget is, so I won't make any specific recommendations just yet... But there are a lot of great guns out there at all price points. In general though, I'd take a Sig over a Ruger any day
I've never been a fan of Ruger autos with the exception of the LCP. I also can't say I'm crazy about the Sig P225, but the 226,229,239, and 220 I do like. I don't own any Sigs (I'm an H&K guy
), but they are still great guns. However, there have been a lot of rumors floating around about how Sig's quality control has been kind of poor lately. These days they seem to be more interested in their marketing strategy than making quality weapons. But again, I don't own one myself so that's probably not fair for me to claim.Some say to never sell a gun. I say who cares and if you like something more go for it. I'm not sure what your budget is, so I won't make any specific recommendations just yet... But there are a lot of great guns out there at all price points. In general though, I'd take a Sig over a Ruger any day
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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At 20--you can't buy from a FFL dealer either. Sorry
Private sale he could do himself.
Not to mention the whole straw purchase thing if you bought it for him.
Private sale he could do himself.
Not to mention the whole straw purchase thing if you bought it for him.
As far as being 20 goes....Sell the Ruger to your parents to hold onto for your brother for a few years. To buy the P225 from a dealer your parents will have to buy it, then give it to you in a few months.
Get the Sig, but only if you are fine with paying $40 for magazines. If you do get the Sig, buy magazines now while you can. The supply dried up with the tens of thousands of P6s that were imported, for a while last year you had to pay $100 or so for a used magazine.
http://www.topgunsupply.com/sig_p225-9mm-8rd-magazine.html
I have one and love it. The only downside is the price of magazines, which isn't even that bad.
It has been reliable for a few thousand rounds, is very accurate (especially for such a compact gun) and it carries well. It's my ideal "everything" gun because it's compact enough to carry without becoming a burden, but shoots well enough to be used as a sidearm. If I had bought a P225 when I was 20, I'd still have it, which I can't say about any of the goofy purchases that I made at the time.
I got mine for $279 a few months ago. Watch how much you pay for the "P225", there's a good chance it's a police tradein P6. A P225 is more refined, with a better fit and finish and a few different parts, and should cost more than a P6. I wouldn't pay more than $350 for a P6 in good condition (the price has climbed as the supply goes up). If the gun you are looking at is a P6, they're not as pretty as a P225 but they shoot just as well and will last forever if you take care of it.
Get the Sig, but only if you are fine with paying $40 for magazines. If you do get the Sig, buy magazines now while you can. The supply dried up with the tens of thousands of P6s that were imported, for a while last year you had to pay $100 or so for a used magazine.
http://www.topgunsupply.com/sig_p225-9mm-8rd-magazine.html
I have one and love it. The only downside is the price of magazines, which isn't even that bad.
It has been reliable for a few thousand rounds, is very accurate (especially for such a compact gun) and it carries well. It's my ideal "everything" gun because it's compact enough to carry without becoming a burden, but shoots well enough to be used as a sidearm. If I had bought a P225 when I was 20, I'd still have it, which I can't say about any of the goofy purchases that I made at the time.
I got mine for $279 a few months ago. Watch how much you pay for the "P225", there's a good chance it's a police tradein P6. A P225 is more refined, with a better fit and finish and a few different parts, and should cost more than a P6. I wouldn't pay more than $350 for a P6 in good condition (the price has climbed as the supply goes up). If the gun you are looking at is a P6, they're not as pretty as a P225 but they shoot just as well and will last forever if you take care of it.
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What RatDrall said.....I don't know if you still can, but I bought a P6 for $300 ish last year. IF the budget is tight, I would go for a P6 for a lot cheaper.
About the magazines....Promag makes P6/225 mags and can be had for $15-20. I didn't want to spend $$$ for "P6" magazines, so I waited and they came out with them and I bought a couple and they funciton just as well, so I say no to hoarding up expensive used "P6" mags.
About the magazines....Promag makes P6/225 mags and can be had for $15-20. I didn't want to spend $$$ for "P6" magazines, so I waited and they came out with them and I bought a couple and they funciton just as well, so I say no to hoarding up expensive used "P6" mags.
A lot of people have had a lot of trouble with Promags. The biggest problem is that the springs and followers are junk and don't work, and they don't interchange with factory parts for replacement. The consensus is that they're fine for range time, but for a defensive gun factory magazines are the way to go.
$40 isn't so bad for a quality, steel magazine new in the box from the factory in Germany. I think that people get used to buying mass AK and AR magazines for $15, manufacturers need to charge more to justify short production runs of magazines for guns that aren't the most common in the world.
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