Sell the Sig for an M&P?

[Grayman]

I've had a Sig P229. 40 for about 10 years now, and have loved it from day one. It's always been accurate and reliable.

But about a year ago, I started carrying a Glock 27 because it was easier to conceal carry. Since that's what I was carrying, that's what I practiced with.

But recently, I shot a M&P .45 and like it so much I bought one. It's in danger of replacing my Sig as my new favorite gun, but I still favor the .40 for everyday carry.

Since buying the M&P .45, I decided to sell the Glock and buy a M&P .40 compact. But now, I'm also considering selling the P229 and getting the M&P .40 standard.

My argument with myself goes like this:

I should keep the Sig because: it's a proven performer, accurate, reliable and durable. The M&P doesn't have an established record for being a "field" worthy handgun, yet.

I should sell the Sig because: it's heavier than the M&P, and something happened to my grip style in the past year so that my slide will not lock back at the end of the magazine. My right thumb isn't riding the slide catch hard - but it is touching it enough that it's keeping the slide from locking back. I've tried changing my grip - but I just don't shoot as accurately. Having the slide not lock back at the range isn't a big deal - but for a carry weapon - I'm just not sure it's acceptable. I can sell the Sig, buy a M&P and still have money left over. I will have three handguns that all have the same or very similar trigger pull, ergos (more or less), and internal parts (more or less).

It seems like a strong argument to sell the Sig, but part of me just can't help feeling like I might regret it later. Sort like that longing for the '75 Toyota Landcruiser I sold 15 years ago, but for which I no longer had any practical use. But I still miss having it.

Anyone want to try and help me make up my mind?

 

[springmom]

You should keep the Sig because if you *do* sell it, you'll regret it. Eventually you'll wish you had it to shoot again.

Springmom

 

[D-Man]

From what you are saying, it sounds as if you like having guns play specific roles, and aren't somebody who will own a bunch of guns just for the sake of having a collection. If that's the case (correct me if I'm wrong), your plan makes perfect sense.

This will be considered almost sacrilegous, but I sold a P228 and pretty much replaced it with a M&Pc. I still have a P226 for the range, and for carry the M&Pc is much better for me.

 

[Thernlund]

I should keep the Sig because: it's a proven performer, accurate, reliable and durable. The M&P doesn't have an established record for being a "field" worthy handgun, yet.

This, in addition to what Springmom said... that's right.

Don't sell that Sig.


-T.

 

[bannockburn]

Grayman

I had a SIG P226 many years ago, and while I loved it's design, feel, and ergonomics, I just never shot that particular gun very well. When the time came and I needed some cash, the P226 was one of the first to go. It just seems that sometimes maybe you should just let it go and move on. If on the other hand, you find yourself trying to rationalize your M&P decision, maybe you should reconsider and hang onto the SIG. Once I find a gun that's a keeper, there's no way I'm ever going to part company with it.

 

[seed]

Keep the Sig. Definitely a keeper.

 

[hrgrisso]

Sell the Sig

TO ME!!!!!

Enjoy your M&P and I'll enjoy your Sig!

 

[CWL]

Don't know how many guns you have and what your financial situaton is, but I've only sold a few firearms in the past (over 10 years ago) and I still regret that decision today!

 

[gbelleh]

If you sell it, you'll be writing this on some internet forum in the year 2023...

Sort like that longing for the Sig 229 .40 I sold 15 years ago, but for which I no longer had any practical use. But I still miss having it.

 

[FullEffect1911]

keep the Sig.

 

[10-Ring]

There are alot of Sig fans and I'm sure many will voice their opinions to keep your Sig. But IMO, if you know you're not gonna shoot it or it has lost its useful place in your collection, then sell it & move on

 

[nwilliams]

I say keep the 229, I love mine and wouldn't want to part with it for any M&P or any plastic pistol for that matter.

 

[bluto]

Well, as an owner of nine (9) SIGs I have to say that your reasoning seems sound. The one thing to keep in mind is the replacement cost of your 229 should you decide you miss it. Gun prices are starting to climb like ammo prices.

I'll bet your SIG cost in the neighborhood of $600 10 years ago. They're pushing $900 right now and quickly going higher. My opinion is that you've got a great gun that shoots well and has served you well for 10 years. It costs nothing to keep a proven "winner".

 

[colt1903]

Like Springmom and Humphrey Bogart said in Casablanca "You'll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life."

You'll always speak of the Sig fondly, longing to get her back and wondering what would have caused you to break up with her, eh...I mean sell her, in the first place.

 

[Quoheleth]

Keep it. At least, for now. Give the MP a chance to prove itself in the field. Then, in a couple years, if the MP proves itself to you satisfactorially, reconsider your position. For now, keep the SIG and enjoy the MPs you have. Save your nickles and maybe you can buy an MP w/out having to sell the Sig! As Hannah Montanna says, "It's the best of both worlds!" (My kid has the show on right now...I know almost every song that chick sings. )

Q

 

[Disaster]

There is an awful lot of Sig fans out there so expect some "keep the Sig" answers. However, I think your logic is sound. In the end, it is about what you shoot well. I bought a couple highly recommended guns and tried several others. In the end, what I really shoot the best with was a S&W M&P compact. I decided to get rid of some others and buy a S&W full sized to go along with the compact. Shooting it yesterday verified I had made the right choice. It shoot fantastic in my hands bettering guns that cost twice as much. Also, I think the M&P is pretty well proven now. The guy at the range I go to estimated that they had about 60,000 rounds through their range gun without a hiccup.

 

[MT GUNNY]

KEEP IT !!!!! You will regret it!!

 

[MachIVshooter]

I have a friend who does tons of selling and trading for whatever his flavor of the week. He only keeps a few guns at a time, all used heavily. For someone like him, who is not interested in a collection, it makes sense.

Me, on the other hand, I buy guns to keep them. I'm a collector. I've only sold a handful of guns in my lifetime, and it was because I just plain didn't like them or, in a couple of cases, a sweet deal came along and it was the only way I could swing it.

You just have to decide which kind of person you are.

 

[bobn]

Cost of keeping the Sig: what you can get for a used gun.

Cost of giving up the Sig: The time and ammo and whatever else you spent learning that gun and proving to yourself that it will go bang everytime (if you were willing to change your grip). Of course this is sunk money, and there are a lot of good guns around these days.

A gun that is known to go bang everytime is worth enough to me that I plan on never giving up one of that description.

However, if using your current grip is more important, (and that's your call - you know how you shoot and you have to decide what's right for you), then I'd lean toward selling the Sig - since the Sig is no longer perfectly reliable *for you*.

Interesting article on grip:

http://sargesrollcall.blogspot.com/2008/04/sacred-cow-gored.html

 

[bobn]

Interesting - I found I was previously viewing the link I posted without the pictures showing before.

With the pixcture I see how odd the grip is that he is using - that weak-hand index finger in front of the trigger guard looks very odd to me!

 

[MechAg94]

I picked up an M&P 40 recently. IMO, it basically functions and behaves very similar to a Glock 22 but with a more ergonomic grip. I like it a lot, but I am not sure it is worth selling a Sig. I am more of a collector though.

 

[tbtrout]

Keep the Sig, It is probably made in West Germany also.

 

[Confederate]

You should keep the Sig because if you *do* sell it, you'll regret it. Eventually you'll wish you had it to shoot again.

This is a lesson I've tried to get across to people for years. NEVER get rid of a gun you're halfway fond of because, sure as I'm sittin' here typing this, you'll someday wish bitterly that you hadn't sold it. Get the M&P if you want, but don't sell the Sig. The heartache just won't be worth it. Guns are a good investment and you rarely lose money on one unless you just shoot it into the ground or fail to take care of it.

You can always get more money, but you seldom get another shot at that gun you let get away.

Regarding the way you hold the Sig, I'd alter my grip and just work with it. You should get to where you want to be with it. You might try changing the grips, too.

 

[rcellis]

I traded off my 229 for an HK... don't regret getting the HK; DID eventually go out and buy another 229.

...the 229 is such a sweet shooter, as pretty as a SIG ever gets, easy to carry, and in my experience SIG means it when they say "Hell and Back reliability".

 

[Grayman]

That's exactly what I needed....

Sometimes a little outside perspective is just the ticket. Thanks to all - I've decided to keep it.

I'm definitely not a collector in the traditional sense, simply because I can't afford to be. But as several of you pointed out, having a reliable gun that you know works every time is worth much more than simply the amount of money you can sell it for.

gbelleh's post particularly resonated by replacing my example of missing my Landcruiser with the Sig. Then when Confederate talked about never selling a gun you like (even if you don't "need" it), I thought back to the HK91 I traded for a CAR-15, a Hi-Power and some cash back when I was young and dumb. That's a mistake I'll never forgive myself for.

So yes - I'll keep the Sig, and just save my pennies for the M&P.

Thanks again everyone!