Sig SP2022 vs M&P9

[herrwalther]

^ And I have seen Police officers send a round through their legs with Glocks, the supposed "safest pistol." There is a logical fallacy when discussing the safest firearm design, as I mentioned in another thread.

 

[Teachu2]

I own a 2022 in 9mm, a M&P9c, a Shield9, a CZ75B, and four models of 9mm Glocks, so I have some familiarity.

I ordered the 2022 with factory night sights. It has performed flawlessly, and remains completely stock. The more I shoot it, the better it gets. The only issue is the cost and availability of spare mags. No aftermarket parts needed.

The M&P9c has been reliable, but the trigger is not nearly as good as the 2022. Magazines have been hard to find, but that has changed recently. Lots of aftermarket parts available - because it needs them.

The Shield9 is small, but still shoots pretty well. Not as good on the range, better in the waistband.

The CZ75 is a delight on the range, too big and heavy to concealed carry.

The Glocks are less ergonomic, but still accurate, dependable, low maintenance guns. They seem to dominate the run and gun competitions.

For an all-around 9mm, it's hard to beat the Sig.

 

[Biohazard1993]

I would go with the sig. I had an m&p 9; now I'm buying the sig. My m&p wouldn't function stock when I got it (brass hit me in the face due to the ***** putting 40 s&w extractors in the early 9mm models to save money). The trigger was horrible even compared to my old mans glock 32, the accuracy of the gun in my hands wasn't what I feel being safe as a protection pistol, and least importantly I thought it was horrendous looking. After giving almost 200 dollars to apex I went to work replacing the extractor and the trigger assembly. I then had something the equivalent of a stock glock that cost me around 700 total. I was not happy and was glad I got rid of it, and along with a few other mishaps, I swore off S&W minus the m&p 15 rifle series (great budget rifles). On the other hand I hear people rave about them, including the friend I sold it to, and am always happy to hear people like their purchase. I believe depending on ones preferences either guns (the new gen m&p) will get the job done, I just prefer the Sig 2022.

 

[tarosean]

I agree the Sig has the far better out of the box trigger... However, you being new to handguns you may not have any preconceived notions..

I owned both and no longer own either. Both performed flawlessly, just never grew on me.

 

[Fiv3r]

I handled a SIG 2022 last week and almost bought it. It came down to me not really feeling that I NEEDED it. Rural King had it for $399 with a holster and a couple of mags in .40 with a fde finish. Probably should have picked it up, but I already have a .40 and ammo is expensive enough as it is.

Still, GREAT feeling gun.

I could never warm up to the M&P line. I can see how some would really like them, but they aren't my cup of tea.

 

[Biohazard1993]

I would go with the sig. I had an m&p 9; now I'm buying the sig. My m&p wouldn't function stock when I got it (brass hit me in the face due to the ***** putting 40 s&w extractors in the early 9mm models to save money). The trigger was horrible even compared to my old mans glock 32, the accuracy of the gun in my hands wasn't what I feel being safe as a protection pistol, and least importantly I thought it was horrendous looking. After giving almost 200 dollars to apex I went to work replacing the extractor and the trigger assembly. I then had something the equivalent of a stock glock that cost me around 700 total. I was not happy and was glad I got rid of it, and along with a few other mishaps, I swore off S&W minus the m&p 15 rifle series (great budget rifles). On the other hand I hear people rave about them, including the friend I sold it to, and am always happy to hear people like their purchase. I believe depending on ones preferences either guns (the new gen m&p) will get the job done, I just prefer the Sig 2022.

wow they blanked out the word t.a.r.d.s. that makes it look even worse than what I put... sorry.

 

[9mmepiphany]

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[ny32182]

I've own both, and shot the M&P a good bit. Main differences:

DA/SA vs striker

Size and weight: despite both being plastic framed guns, the Sig as I recall feels bigger and heavier. Definitely feels wider, as the M&P is pretty thin even in double stack form. Which is better will be up to you based on your use.

Sig has a higher bore axis for sure.

Aftermarket parts and whatnot are going to be far more available for the M&P.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I've got the Sig 2022 in .40 and if I decide to get a full sized 9mm, it will be a 2022. Love love love the trigger. Accuracy is crazy good.

 

[JR24]

I've never warmed up to the M&P trigger (even with APEX) and I really, really like the SP2022's trigger.

So the choice would be easy for me. Both are solid guns though.

 

[wally]

Apples to Oranges, two very different trigger systems. The M&P is S&W's version of the Glock trigger (I think its improved, others think its worse). The SIG is DA/SA so that as a new shooter you will have to learn to deal with two different trigger pulls.

Whenever new shooters try a variety of my pistols they all love the SIG P226 at the range until I have them de-cock and try that first DA shot. Most settle on buying an M&P or Glock instead of dealing with DA/SA operation.

IF you can wait a bit, the M&P vs. the new SIG 320 (?right model number?) is more apples to apples. Its SIGs realization that DA/SA is costing them first time buyers and will be SIG's first striker fired pistol with a "Glock-like" trigger.

Personally I'm looking for a SIG P226 SAO to go with my P220 SAO. I love SIGs but hate DA/SA operation.

 

[Outlaw Man]

I'm currently selling my Sig (P226) to buy an M&P 9mm. It's not that the Sig is a bad gun. It functions flawlessly and feels great - I want to love it. The problem is, with my grip, my strong hand thumb rests on the slide stop. Thus, the slide will lock back maybe once every ten magazines. I can't abide by that on a defensive pistol. Rather than correcting my grip (which I don't think is wrong), I'm "correcting" the gun.

I'm saying all that to tell you, like the others have said, it's a personal fit consideration. They're both good guns. If my thumb was a different size, I'd probably keep the Sig.

 

[snooperman]

I have both the M&P 9mm and the SIG SP2022 and I like both guns, but for different reasons. They are two distinct different pistols that function in a different way. It is like having an orange for breakfast and a apple in the afternoon. You can not go wrong with either. Try shooting both , if you can, and see how they feel , or do what I did and buy both. Good luck

 

[mgmorden]

I've got an M&P 9L. Haven't shot the SIG (I do own a SIG P6). Even though I still have a number of DA/SA guns I've just come to not like them nearly as much a striker fired gun - particularly for a carry gun. For that reason alone I'd rather look at the M&P (or another striker fired gun. The new P320 might be a good option).

 

[ny32182]

There is nothing wrong with DA/SA if you are willing to practice and do some dryfire like you should be anyway.

 

[contender]

personal experience, i prefer the sig pro. the 2022 i tried was flawless and the older 2340 i was previously issued was as well. Its accuracy and reliability was every bit as good as my current issue 226.

Also have read of various LEO depts having trouble with the m&p. The latest i've heard about was the Texas DPS (highway patrol).

They had decided to finally retire the sig 226 and switch to the smith m&p. They issued the m&p to the latest academy class of recruits but had so many problems with the m&p that they pulled them and re-issued the old sigs instead of retiring them.