I know this isn't the newest model handgun, but I feel a need to give it a review, as few people seem to understand what a great handgun this is. I've gotten several confused looks from veteran shooters who've never heard of this model. At $400, this is the greatest value in handguns IMO. I picked one up a few weeks ago, chambered in 9mm. I can't believe they sell these for half the price of a normal SIG. Here's the breakdown:
Ergonomics: Feels great in my hand. The gun comes with a small grip attached and a medium grip in the case. Large grips are also available. Grips are a $%^&* to remove, but I eventually got it down to a science and attached the medium grip. Feels excellent, very fit and snug. I have "average" sized hands. Women and people with smaller hands may find it chunky, but the small grips and textured surface will easily fix this.
Aesthetics: It's a SIG...c'mon. Polymer frame and steel slide. Classic SIG black and rail compliment this beautiful model. Nothing short of a mean-looking combat pistol.
Accuracy: Wow. Just wow. Out of the box and not cleaned, I was tearing the X ring apart at 7-10 yards. My model does not have night sights, but the sights are very visible. This gun is a better shooter than I am.
Recoil: Ha! My Bersa .380 recoils harder. The steel slide and overall weight make this feel like a hard-hitting pop gun.
Concealability: Not the best choice. Gun is too heavy and thick for comfortable concealed carry. This is a combat pistol, not a BUG.
Accessories: Grips, mags, and spare parts, the usual. Just as expensive as any other brand. Only option I would consider would be a tactical light and plenty of spare mags. This gun has all I need otherwise.
In closing, I would recommend this as a must have for any shooter, new or pro. It's priced extremely well and built like a tank. No issues of any kind after ~300+ rounds. My buddy also carries one. He carried his on the police force and at his range. 200,000+ rounds through his and not a single complaint! If you want a plinker as well as a serious home defense gun, this is it. The French police and military use them, along with the U.S. Army and countless law enforcement agencies, including the DEA. I don't understand why they're not the hot topic on forums, but this SIG deserves its place at the top for me.
Ergonomics: Feels great in my hand. The gun comes with a small grip attached and a medium grip in the case. Large grips are also available. Grips are a $%^&* to remove, but I eventually got it down to a science and attached the medium grip. Feels excellent, very fit and snug. I have "average" sized hands. Women and people with smaller hands may find it chunky, but the small grips and textured surface will easily fix this.
Aesthetics: It's a SIG...c'mon. Polymer frame and steel slide. Classic SIG black and rail compliment this beautiful model. Nothing short of a mean-looking combat pistol.
Accuracy: Wow. Just wow. Out of the box and not cleaned, I was tearing the X ring apart at 7-10 yards. My model does not have night sights, but the sights are very visible. This gun is a better shooter than I am.
Recoil: Ha! My Bersa .380 recoils harder. The steel slide and overall weight make this feel like a hard-hitting pop gun.
Concealability: Not the best choice. Gun is too heavy and thick for comfortable concealed carry. This is a combat pistol, not a BUG.
Accessories: Grips, mags, and spare parts, the usual. Just as expensive as any other brand. Only option I would consider would be a tactical light and plenty of spare mags. This gun has all I need otherwise.
In closing, I would recommend this as a must have for any shooter, new or pro. It's priced extremely well and built like a tank. No issues of any kind after ~300+ rounds. My buddy also carries one. He carried his on the police force and at his range. 200,000+ rounds through his and not a single complaint! If you want a plinker as well as a serious home defense gun, this is it. The French police and military use them, along with the U.S. Army and countless law enforcement agencies, including the DEA. I don't understand why they're not the hot topic on forums, but this SIG deserves its place at the top for me.
