Sig Sauer 239 vs. Sig Sauer 225 -- 9mm

[AllInTheTiming]

Hello fellow HighRoaders!

I have small hands from my ancient ancestors.

I enjoy the Sig 229 at the range, but after a while, my hand cramps up from the double stack.

I have picked up a Sig Sauer 225, a.k.a. Sig P6. I'm also looking at the Sig Sauer 239. Being a Sig fan, I find it tough to differentiate between the subtleties of the two firearms?

Any feed back?

Thank you!

"With guns, we are Citizens; without guns, we are Subjects."

 

[harmonic]

My primary carry piece is a Sig 239 SAS DAK and I really like it. It shoots well, super reliable and is very accurate.

I also, sometimes, carry a 220ST. The 239 is a much better CCW. You can't go wrong.

 

[golden]

My only complaint with the SIG 225 is that IS UNRELIABLE WITH SOME HOLLOW POINT AMMO.
It is the only SIG pistol that I have ever heard of having this problem. My 225 has shown the problem from the time I got it. It will shoot REMINGTON brand hollow points, but hung up on FEDERAL HYDRO SHOK and HST.

Jim

 

[shotout]

I considered the same two models for the same reason. The 225 felt better in my hands than any other handgun I have held. Went with the 239 because it is slightly smaller and magazines were easier for me to get at the time. With Hogue grips and Tru-glo TFO’s it is my favorite.

I found some writings at the time that indicated feeding issues with the 225. It sounded like most felt that well used magazines were the culprit. My experience with Sig’s has always been that they were 100% reliable. My opinion was and is that I would have to see feeding problems first hand to believe they existed in Sig’s. This issue did not play a part in my decision.

Now a few years later, I find myself with a desire to get a 225. Have seen some good deals on good quality used ones advertised.

 

[American_Pit_Bull]

One thing that you have to do is handle a 239 with hogue finger groove grips... It is a different feel and they make the 239 a great feeling handgun.

 

[biscuitninja]

With the 225, you are getting a pistol that can require just a little bit of work to get it back into shape. Mostly new springs. With the 239, you are getting a brand new pistol with new warrenty. I have a 225 and a H&K USPc, it comforts me that if anything goes wrong with the USPc that I can return it for repairs. Anyway good luck and don't work too hard.
-bix

 

[rbernie]

Based upon a lengthy field-strip examination, I can't tell a significant mechanical difference between the P239 and P225/P6. The P239 is available in 40S&W and 357 Sig; the P225 only in 9mm. When I was looking for a compact Sig chambered in 9mm, I chose the P6 since I couldn't justify the price delta between the P6 and the P239. On the other hand, if I wanted a 40S&W then the scales would clearly tip towards the P239.

My P6 has had zero malfs with it, altho I've only put about 600 rounds of mostly ball down the pipe. I've shot a couple of boxes of Rem 124gr GS and Win 147gr HP (the cheap PersonalProtection stuff) with no issues.

You can still get mags and holster and such for the P6/P225 about as readily as you can for the P239. I make a habit of performing a spring replacement (using the Sig kits) for all of the used P220/P226/P6s that I buy.

 

[rcmodel]

My P6 so far, has handled Speer GD, Fed. HS, Rem GS, Win. JHP, Hornady XTP reloads. Sierra JHP reloads, Berry Plated HP reloads, and cast-lead reloads.

So far, it has never failed to feed everything I have stuffed in it, including some reloading-bench sweepings!


rcmodel

 

[jaysouth]

The 239 definately has a smaller grip than the 225.

The 239 with factory grips is too small for my small hands, but with the hogue rubber finger grip stocks, it is just right.

It's a personal call, both are good guns.

 

[jaysouth]

The 239 definately has a smaller grip than the 225.

The 239 with factory grips is too small for my small hands, but with the hogue rubber finger grip stocks, it is just right.

It's a personal call, both are good guns.

 

[1SOW]

GREAT Versatility for small handed shooters

The 239 is hands down a great CCW. It is very accurate and dependable. Handles anything I feed it.

Buy it it in Sig 357 if you want CCW power.
Shoot it at the range in 9mm to save ammo bucks.
My son has started shooting it in USPSA 9mm production limited with 10 rd mags.
My wife (hands even smaller than mine) can shoot it too.

The hogue grips add size, so I use grip tape of my own manufacture and it locks in place nicely.

biscuitninja : Ever work on a 105 that operates at 9000' +/- in a 360 deg orbit?

 

[antsi]

Risking a "belaboring the obvious" penalty - You're going to have to handle them both to know which fits your hand better. Despite both being SIGs, the two pistols have very different fit and feel in the hand.

This web page
http://corneredcat.com/FirstGun/tryongun.aspx
has some good pictures of "too big" "too small" and "just right" handgun fitting. Scroll down to where it says "A Perfect Fit"

Also, SIG has an optional "short trigger" you can have installed to decrease the distance you are reaching with your trigger finger. If you overall like the fit of the gun, but you find you have to reach out too far with your trigger finger, this might be a helpful option. I know the short trigger is available for the 239. I am not sure whether it is for the 225 or not.

 

[biscuitninja]

1Sow,
Funny that you mention that... but yes. I have, but at that time it was the 90mm version. I was on a commettee to uprate to the 105. I also worked on a small bird call BIG Crow.

Anyway, they are ok, but then I started working on the ammuntion (guided projectile). Now we can hit stuff with almost pinpoint accuracy at FAR ranges, like next state type of stuff.

Next versions will use something like PiGMM (Pig-M), or Percision Guided Mortar Munitions, probably something in the 120mm range. That way the recoil will probably need nil.

Anyways good luck and don't work too hard.
-bix