welshrabbit
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Hi,
I am looking for an ultra reliable and durable carry gun that requires very minimal maintenance for it to run well. I am considering a Sig 229, a Glock 23 or the HK P2000, all iin .40. I know there are other calibers but I am pretty well set on carrying .40.
If it were not for the magazine release on the HK P2000's which I think is too small to be used under serious stress, it might be my first choice.
I like the feel of the Sig 229 a lot. I owned a couple of Sigs, 226 and 228, bought in the mid 90's, and they were fine, but toward the end the 226's slide may have began not to lock back after the last shot. It is possible though that this was related to weak mag springs or possibly I was riding the mag release, I cannot be sure as it was a long time ago.
- Do the new Sig 229s still come with a Nitron finish, and how does this finish resist rust (the reason I got rid of the older Sigs) compared to HK's or Glock's finishes? How does the new Nitron finish compare to the older K-Kote?
- I have heard some negative things about the quality of newer Sigs and I am curious if the newer Sigs are equal to older models in quality and reliability?
- Every gun type can have its known issues, with 229's are there any problems that might crop up? What things have you encountered that needed to be fixed? And when did these problems start?
- Is a Sig or an HK generally as durable as a Glock?
- Is it possible to buy replacement parts (such as magazine and recoil springs) from Sig in NH?
Thank you for the help!
I am looking for an ultra reliable and durable carry gun that requires very minimal maintenance for it to run well. I am considering a Sig 229, a Glock 23 or the HK P2000, all iin .40. I know there are other calibers but I am pretty well set on carrying .40.
If it were not for the magazine release on the HK P2000's which I think is too small to be used under serious stress, it might be my first choice.
I like the feel of the Sig 229 a lot. I owned a couple of Sigs, 226 and 228, bought in the mid 90's, and they were fine, but toward the end the 226's slide may have began not to lock back after the last shot. It is possible though that this was related to weak mag springs or possibly I was riding the mag release, I cannot be sure as it was a long time ago.
- Do the new Sig 229s still come with a Nitron finish, and how does this finish resist rust (the reason I got rid of the older Sigs) compared to HK's or Glock's finishes? How does the new Nitron finish compare to the older K-Kote?
- I have heard some negative things about the quality of newer Sigs and I am curious if the newer Sigs are equal to older models in quality and reliability?
- Every gun type can have its known issues, with 229's are there any problems that might crop up? What things have you encountered that needed to be fixed? And when did these problems start?
- Is a Sig or an HK generally as durable as a Glock?
- Is it possible to buy replacement parts (such as magazine and recoil springs) from Sig in NH?
Thank you for the help!