Sig Sauer as a duty pistol?

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If the Glock and M&P don't quite work for you, try a SA XDm. Very ergonomic and interchangeable backstraps to fit the pistol to your hand. Mine is in .45 ACP and it is a tackdriver. I have a Powder River Precision trigger kit in mine that makes the trigger almost as good as a really good 1911 trigger. There are match kits and then there is the carry kit which is more suitable for defense applications. All XDms have a reputation for superb accuracy. Mine is a tackdriver. 14 rounds of .45 ACP firepower. ;)
 
Kick-Down-Doors said:
Leaning towards the M&P after a little research, that M&P 22 looks to be the best trainer for its parent gun. I like getting trainers because as we all now, ammo doesn't seem to be getting any cheaper.:banghead:
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If you are looking for a platform with a viable trainer available, you're back to looking at a SIG 226 or 229.

The M&P22 isn't a M&P with a .22lr top end...it even has a hammer and firing pin. It is a completely different pistol, more closely related to the Walther P22.

You should be able to get a LE-trade in Sig 226 for around $450 and the .22lr upper for < $300...or look for a 226 .22lr model and get the CF exchange kit afterwards. Please don't think of the Mosquito as a trainer for the Classic P-series...it isn't
 
I have a LE issue Sig 2340 (.40). It is a terrific pistol. A forrunner of the 2022.

For the best value for the $$$ spent...Purchase the 2022.
 
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You didn't say what your department allows. That may have a lot to do with it. Is there a restriction on caliber? On makes or model? Most dept do have some sort of restrictions. If not a Sig is fine, just decide on caliber and model.

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For a duty pistol, I would stick to the steel framed P Series, P220, P226, or if you want something a bit smaller, P229. If it were me, and I could choose anthing I wanted, I would go with Sig P226 TacOps in Sig 357, though 9mm isn't bad either.
 
Sig Sauer as a duty pistol?

Last I heard, morning of 31 August 2012, The Texas State Troopers, and a quite a few Rangers still carry a 226 .40 as a duty weapon. As well as more than one Sheriff's Department and Police Department in Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico and a lot more I can't remember right off the top of my head.
 
Last I heard, morning of 31 August 2012, The Texas State Troopers, and a quite a few Rangers still carry a 226 .40 as a duty weapon.
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Close... Texas Rangers duty issued pistol is a P226 in .357 Sig, not .40 S&W, but they are allowed to carry almost any sidearm that they choose to qualify with. Texas State Troopers also are issued Sigs (P226 and P229 I believe) chambered in .357 Sig.
 
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Close... Texas Rangers duty issued pistol is a P226 in .357 Sig, not .40 S&W, but they are allowed to carry almost any sidearm that they choose to qualify with. Texas State Troopers also are issued Sigs (P226 and P229 I believe) chambered in .357 Sig.
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^ Hey...that sounds like my suggestion!
 
Thanks for all the responses guys! Very tempted by the Sig! I like the sp 2022, too bad they don't sell that .22lr upper the 226 has :banghead:

Also, I have no idea what my local Sheriff or Police dept. offer :D
 
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If one wants to buy a pistol to get started in building proficiency and familiarity, it is hard to go wrong with a pre-owned Glock G17, as they are not expensive, and if bought pre-owned, can be re-sold with very little loss. 9mm ammo is relatively inexpensive, and really good .22 LR conversion units exist.

It is also my opinion that anyone who can manage the quirky Glock trigger pull can later adapt to any trigger system. While the pull is relatively short and light, making it easy for beginners to do quite well enough, it is sufficiently complex that it takes some skill to truly master the trigger well enough to shoot small groups. Inserting an NY-1 or NY-2 module can help one train for heavier double-action pulls.

Of course, this assumes the Glock is a decent to good fit in one's hand.

The "simunitions" version of the Glock is one of the most ubiquitous training weapons to be found in the USA. I work for one the nation's largest PDs, and
while three different brands of autopistols are authorized as primary duty pistols,
all of the "sim" training guns are Glocks. When I have attended extra-curricular
outside training, the "sim" guns have been Glocks. I figure this is another reason
to have familiarity with Glocks.

This is just my $0.02; keep in mind I an not a Glock fanboy, just recognizing a good utilitarian tool.
 
Lots of good advice for the OP in this thread.

I'd offer one more bit (somewhat off-topic) -- during the pre-employment screening process, for many agencies, you just may get asked about your internet activity, specifically social media such as Facebook, Twitter, et al. And the person(s) doing your background screening will check you out! Some applicants might unecessarily give up names of discussion forums they frequent ... Hopefully, you've been discreet in what you've posted on the internet, but I'd strongly recommend changing your screen name -- "kick down doors" will not necessarily endear you as a candidate for a job in many departments. Regrettably, there's also a mentality that doesn't want to hire new cops who've indicated that they really like firearms ...

Just sayin' ... no offense intended.
 
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Thanks Old Dog! after applying for the program I actually went on a purge of all the social media I've been in! :D:D

However I never thought that they would look through forums though! :what:

It's kinda sad that fire arms proficiency has been put on the back burner in most PD's.
 
Kick-Down-Doors said:
It's kinda sad that fire arms proficiency has been put on the back burner in most PD's.
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Fact of life I'm afraid. Can't speak for departments other than our local ones, but they've had their budgets cut to the bone, so the money for training/ammo has practically disappeared. My friends and family who get a lot of range time are doing so on their own dime.

Coming from a law enforcement family I don't ever recall department budgets being tighter than they are now.
 
So I'm asking you THR, what about a SIG (250, SP2022, or even the $800 p226) for police duty use?
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The 250 might do just fine, but I don't have any firsthand experience with it.

Since I don't care for DA/SA pistols, I wouldn't carry either the SP2022 or the P226.
 
There is no comparison between a Glock 40 and a German made Sig. Most law enforcement agencies go with Glock because of price. If you want a sweet handgun get you a Sig Sauer P220 .45 cal. Best .45 on the market bar none. be prepared to pay a grand. but you can"t put a price on your life. Heck, I have a Beretta PX4 Storm in a 40 cal and I will put it up against a glock. just my opinion.
 
The Sig 226 is an okay duty pistol.

However, I have to buy my own gear from an approved list, and the ONLY sig pistol that is allowed is the 1911. We can carry any of the good polymer pistols, or a 1911, but no DA/SA pistols because of the trigger differences.

On a personal note, I have smaller hands, and the Sig pistols are quite large. They are heavy, too. If I was going to carry something large & heavy on my belt, it would be a 1911 not a Sig.
 
My employer would consider THR, and similar forums, to be social media. If you kicked doors in in Iraq, Afghanistan, or such places, then your screen name could be seen in that light, but if you have not, well, you have been advised.

I had over 28 years of service, all street patrol, before I kicked my first door, during an exigent-circumstances emergency, involving an imminent threat to children. I have been present for plenty of forced entries, in the past, involving rams and other tools wielded by colleaugues with specialized training. Planned entries are made with the proper tools, as even the most athletic officers can have a hard time being successful on the first kick. A desire to kick doors here in the USA could, perhaps, be seen as a reason to de-select a candidate, depending upon what they are looking for.
 
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postalnut25 said:
The Sig 226 is an okay duty pistol.

However, I have to buy my own gear from an approved list, and the ONLY sig pistol that is allowed is the 1911. We can carry any of the good polymer pistols, or a 1911, but no DA/SA pistols because of the trigger differences.

On a personal note, I have smaller hands, and the Sig pistols are quite large. They are heavy, too. If I was going to carry something large & heavy on my belt, it would be a 1911 not a Sig.
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You can get a SAO 220 or a "226" (I forget exactly what called but it's essentially a 226). I do t know if that would lead to a change of what's on your list.
 
allaroundhunter

Sorry. I was typing in .357 Sig, and it came out .40. Was talking to friend about a .40 XD when I was typing. My boo boo.
 
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allaroundhunter

Sorry. I was typing in .357 Sig, and it came out .40. Was talking to friend about a .40 XD when I was typing. My boo boo.
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No worries, as I said, Texas Rangers have a good bit of choice in what they want to carry so I'm sure some carry .40s, it just isn't standard issue I don't believe.

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I will be honest, it is hard to beat a Sig....period. I ,like a few of the others, love the steel frame P series. I carry a P220R as my everyday carry. I trust my life to a Sig. I personally will not knock a Glock, they are just not for me. I am not even turned off by the polymer. I just really like pistols with hammers. But between a Sig and a Glock, it is a toss up. Both are great, you would not go wrong with either.
 
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Appears you have got a lot of good feedback from the LEOs on this forum regarding Sigs and other firearms.

Good luck to you in your career!

If I could only go back in time.....
 
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