Sig 226/9mm VS. M&P 9mm

[sigbear]

I have a sig 226 in 9mm which I am very happy with. It is extremely accurate, reliable, and eats anything.

I know the Sig 226 and the M&P are 2 very different guns, however, I only use the 226 as a "range gun only", and would ust the M&P as a "range gun only" as well, so, my question's are for those who currently own both:

Besides weight and functionality of the 2 mentioned guns, how do they compare in accuracy, reliability and ability to eat any ammo?

Sigbear

 

[falnovice]

I would be interested in hearing a comparison from someone that owns both as well.
I own a MP9 and love it, though I am considering a SIG226 to round out the collection.

 

[Mortonspoint]

I have owned or I own both guns. I also have Glocks, XD's, Hi-powers, 1911's and CZ's to also toss in a comparrison. The M&P line if top shelf above all I own. Next in line is Glocks, then close next is XD's. then any 1911 style gun (cocked and locked). In so much as I've sold off all my Sigs. My advice is to go to a range that will let you rent an M&P and shoot it next to your Sig. The cloice will be clear. A striker fired gun will be much more accurate on the first shot than any DA Auto. I don't care how much you shoot the first shot will be off with a DA pistol. Don't misunderstand, the Sig line up of pistols are super guns and if your just using it for range use fine. For carry, the choice is clear, to me.

YMMV.

 

[OH25shooter]

Don't forget, since both auto's in question are quality made and "gun" accurate, the shooter might be the difference in target accuracy.

 

[Scorpiusdeus]

I've owned P226 9mm and my girlfriend currently owns one. I've shot the M&P 9mm and the .40 S&W. As much as it pains to admit, I LOVE the M&P. I shoot a P226ST in USPSA and I love it too, but this M&P is really calling my name. I doubt I'd "replace" a P226 with anything, but I would and will add an M&P to the collection.

 

[D-Man]

This doesn't specifically answer your question, but I'll just post this for conversations sake. I own a P226ST in 9MM and a M&P in .45.

Since you already own a P226 in 9MM, you know exactly how it feels, shoots, etc.

The M&P to me is also a fine gun, and think that in reliability and acccuracy areas you'll find it is an equal to or close enough that it's not worth splitting hairs over.

The biggest difference betwen the two will be in 1) feel as the polymer M&P is a lot different than the alloy Sig and 2) trigger as the Sig DA/SA (assuming you have that) is much different than the M&P's striker fired one. If you plan on switching back and forth between the two at a range, it might take some adjusting.

 

[rbernie]

I have both. I cannot tell much in the way of difference in any performance category between them.

I *prefer* the M&P for it's tailorable ergonomics and its striker-fired action.

 

[10-Ring]

I'm not completely sold on the new polyguns from S&W, so I'd go w/ the battle proven SIG

 

[18DAI]

I'd take the Sig 226, no brainer. The M&P is not in the same league. In fact I'll take the heavily used Sig 226 LEO trade in over a new M&P. IMHO of course. TJ

 

[1911user]

I don't care how much you shoot the first shot will be off with a DA pistol.

Speak for yourself only. Some people actually practice and know how to shoot double action well using either a revolver or semi-auto.

I had a sig226 in 9mm, shot it for most of a year competatively, then sold it to buy an M&P. Accuracy was good with the sig (even with the DA first shot, targets at 35-40 yards were NO problem). I shot well with it, but the 226 never felt like it really fit my hand well. Another issue was the location of the slide lock. I also shoot a 1911 45 and ride the safety with my thumb. That grip on a sig tends to keep the slide lock held down and not let it lock the slide open on the last shot. The final issue was the loooong trigger reset on the sig.

The M&P just fits me and I think S&W customer service is much better than SigUSA. I have at least 5K through the M&P9 with no regrets. Shoot both in the same range session and see what works for you.

 

[Constantine-p89]

Sig(to hell and back reliability).

 

[ashtxsniper]

That was easy sig 226.

 

[DogBonz]

THe 226.

Nothing against the M&P, but the SIG is the better choice. My range has one that is a rental with over 70K down the pipe and is still running and "combat accurate" with no major repairs. I would own a 226 my self, but the day that I went in to buy one my FFL had a nice used 229 with night sights, and by used I mean that someone bought it, took it home, got chewed out by the wife, and returned it. My FFL didn't have a 9mm 226 and since I got quite the deal on the 229, that is what I bought.