Sig 245 - Yay or Nay?

[Lightsped]

In my quest for a CCW 45 I am now considering the Sig 245 along with the Glock 30, Colt Defender, Kimber Pro Carry.

Anyone here have any first hand experience with a Sig 245? How is it for carry? Is the two toned finish more durable than the blued finish?

 

[George Hill]

Are you kidding? They suck! Don't even consider one of these.
They are horrible.





/Joke.

 

[George Hill]

I think they are great for carry. One of the better choices. However most of the other choices are still smaller. This gun is something that your going to have to try for yourself.
I give it a 10 out of 10. But that is my opinion and I might be wrong.

 

[SodaPop]

Anyone have an opinion about the Colt 1991A1 4inch barrel? I see one at a local shop for $399.

 

[rugerfreak]

Had a P245---didn't like it much---so now its gone. Just wasn't a good fit for me---as are all Sigs it seems----I've had 2----dumped each one of them after the 1st time shooting each one. Good thing they keep their value.

BTW----the only Ruger auto I own is a stainless MKII.

Centerfires are Glocks and Steyrs.

 

[boing]

Haven't shot the 245, but when handling them, the short grip seemed to exaggerate the high bore axis feeling.

Then again, it's a Sig. Tough call.

 

[Nate_m]

GET IT! Besides Rugerfreak I've NEVER met an unsatisfied owner!

High bore axis isn't as bothersome as some people make it out to be.

 

[Newton]

Only Sig I've handled or shot that I didn't like, I've seen very few of them, they don't seem to sell well.

The one I tried jammed on every magazine.

 

[MyRoad]

I think a deciding factor might be which manual of arms you prefer, and if you are trying to stick to just one. Your list of options - the G30/Colt/P245 represent SA, C&L, and DA/SA... all you left out was a HK P7! IMHO, its going to come down to which one you find most comfortable to live with. I've fired them all, and at the moment I'm working on the Kimber Ultra CDP, because I like the size and the single action trigger... but it presents other compromises. YMMV.

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

I'd go with the Glock. The Sig is a great gun but I've always thought it was over priced and over hyped. The Glock can do just as good for less money and fuss. Regarding the other choices, all good too so it's in your court to decide which feels best and the money you can afford to part with.

 

[XLMiguel]

I have 4 other SIGs, but for a compact .45, I ended up with a Kimber Ultra Carry. Beyond just fitting my hand better, 7+1 (w/o the dumb extended mag), 25 oz., scary accurate, Ashley (now XS) Big Dot tritium Express sights, very sweet. Works for me, YMMV.

 

[B Sigmon]

I have a Sig 245 and the grip is just too short. It has been reliable but is nowhere near a comfortable to shoot as my Kimber Ultra Shadow (a real tack driver)

For a Sig CCW I do like my SP2340. Comfortable to shoot and very accurate.

Bob Sigmon

 

[fastbolt]

Well, since ergonomics is such a personal & subjective issue, you'll have to answer that question for yourself after handling a lot of different pistols ...

I only know one man who currently carries a P245. He was previously carrying one of the smaller Colt 1911 variants, but just didn't feel "comfortable" with cocked & locked, especially for rapid presentation. He wanted to remain with a .45 ACP, though ...

A relative of his is presently deployed in the Teams, and recommended he try a Sig P245. When he asked for my recommendation, I asked for a little more detail on exactly WHY he felt uncomfortable with the small 1911's, and WHAT he was looking for when it came to a defensive pistol ... other than caliber. He basically seemed to want something that was lightweight, compact, didn't require any manipulation of external safeties ... and "felt better" than a Glock, both in grip and trigger action. He didn't seem to prefer the size and overall ergonomics of either the compact S&W's or the HK's ...

I agreed he should try the little Sig on for size ... and when he did, he immediately liked it. It replaced his little Colt as his CCW weapon, and he's been very happy with it since then ...

Now, this is a fellow that is willing to spend the money necessary to obtain the "best" CCW weapon for his requirements ... and someone that doesn't "enjoy" spending time at a range for recreation, either. He just wants a defensive weapon chambered in .45, that "fits" him, and is easy to use (for him) under stress.

I think he probably chose wisely ... even if I wouldn't personally spend the money on a Sig ... I think they've always been over-priced ... and I shoot other designs "better" ...

Try one out and see what YOU think of it ...

 

[rick_reno]

Sig 245

I was unable to find one of these in a local gun shop, so I ordered the P245 and HK USP compact at the same time - from the same dealer in Texas. They got here and I found the P245 was too short for my hand, while the HK fit nicely. I'll still got the P245 in the safe (unfired, never even loaded) if you're interested in one. My advice is try one before you buy, the grip is short.

 

[What No Gravy?]

Too short of a grip for me but a friend has two of them and loves them. I agree with the "try before you buy" advice.

 

[beemerb]

I bought one as a companion to my 220.It worked well but didn't point for me.Sold it.I would find one to shoot before buying.
Bob

 

[sabre452]

I just sold a 245. The resale value around here was terrible as there is little demand for these guns. The 245 was a terrific performer at the range: very good accuracy, flawless reliability and a nice trigger. However,
this gun is large compared to most compact 45 models and has a 6 + 1 capacity.

 

[rappa]

The P245 and G36 seem to be the 'red headed stepchild' of their respective families. The SF and GT folks have these at the bottom of Glock or SIG favorites list. When I was looking for a .45 for CCW, I considered the P245 b\c it's a SIG and I'm very happy with my P229. Unfortunately, in my parts, they're way overpriced and I couldn't justify the cost ($750) and fit (short grip no place for pinky) w\only 6+1 compared to the cost ($549) and fit (short grip w\place for pinky), 6+1 of the G36. If they would've been the same price I probably still would've gone with the G36 b\c carrying IWB down here gets really sweaty. I don't doubt that it's a fine reliable pistol. Just didn't fit my hand or budget. If it fits you and money is no object, go with your own instinct. After all, you're the one who has to carry it, not us.

 

[Redlg155]

I had one several years ago when I first got a carry permit in Oklahoma. Sweet trigger and nice feeling gun.

I had a few things that plagued me.

1. Recoil was up there a bit. Enough to make controlled double taps pretty slow. Whether it was due to the light alloy frame or grip angle I'm not sure but I did end up getting rid of her because of that.

2. Make sure that pinkie is out of the way during a mag change. It will give you a nice pinch.

3. The controls were a bit wrong for me. If I were to carry just sigs it would be ok, but I switch carry guns a lot. I often ended up hitting the decocker instead of the slide release. Of course this is an operator error and no real fault of the pistol.

Other than that it was super reliable. It is a good solid pistol and would make a great carry gun for the right person. If a all possible try to test fire one prior to purchasing.

Good Shooting
Red

 

[10-Ring]

I'm not a fan of pistols w/ short grips My pinky just feels so left out

 

[snubby]

You might want to also consider the SW99 in .45. I have one (along with a G30, USPc, and Kimber 1911), and prefer it over the others for CCW. The grip's a little long, but fits the hand nicely and controls recoil well for its weight (at 26 ounces). The SW99 is a 9+1, which is only one less than the Glock, but worth it (IMO) for the better grip fit (YMMV). It's a DA/SA like the Sig, if you prefer that action type.