Sig versus ???

[RX-79G]

Fair enough. I'll amend my statement to say nobody else making guns today puts a slide release in the middle of the grip. It does appear there was a fad for that in German/central Europe for a decade or two.... just about the same time American competitive shooters were developing the high grip/iso stance that proved to be optimal for most action/practical/tactical shooting.

The Sig slide release is a travesty. But so many of the newer guns are moving the slide release back into that zone, screwing with everyone who uses a high grip.

The low and forward slide release/decocker combo is fantastic because touching the lever won't prevent the slide locking back.

 

[gc70]

All guns with that sort of modified Browning lock up and black barrels get "smiles". It has nothing to do with fit.

Contact with the slide produces finish wear on the barrel of all Browning-system pistols. And now you know that the design of the barrel opening in SIG slides and their renowned tight-fitting barrels contribute to pronounced finish wear on SIG barrels.

 

[RX-79G]

Contact with the slide produces finish wear on the barrel of all Browning-system pistols. And now you know that the design of the barrel opening in SIG slides and their renowned tight-fitting barrels contribute to pronounced finish wear on SIG barrels.

That, or relatively low surface hardness compared to a QPQ type finish.

My P225 didn't seem to be any tighter fitted around the muzzle than other guns. But the biggest cause of that kind of wear is the modified Browning system, where the barrel is at a different angle than the slide rails when out of battery. This forces the muzzle end of the slide to bang along the barrel as it forces it through a range of angles. Browning lock up puts the barrel level with the slide rails so there isn't any reason to get significant wear on the top or bottom of the barrel.

 

[Old Dog]

The Sig slide release is a travesty.

Eh, only for those who don't use a thumbs-forward grip. It really isn't that bad once you get used to it. "Travesty?" C'mon, now ... This thread certainly has invited those who dislike SIG pistol quirks to come forth and find things to complain about ...

 

[RX-79G]

Eh, only for those who don't use a thumbs-forward grip. It really isn't that bad once you get used to it. "Travesty?" C'mon, now ... This thread certainly has invited those who dislike SIG pistol quirks to come forth and find things to complain about ...

"Travesty" because they reversed the classic orientation of controls, and abandoned the dual function lever that Sauer invented.

 

[JR24]

Subjective but I'll take a Glock over a 320 any day of the week. PPQ also. The 320 is quite nice, but Glocks just "fit" me perfect for whatever reason.

As for hammer fired, I prefer CZ over Sig in every configuration. I find the quality at least equal and the price generally much better. Plus I hate the new, rounded, Sig grips. I much prefer the older ones. The P-07 and P-09 in particular are amazing guns and ridiculously cheap for what you get.

Single stack? I don't generally care for single stacks but the 938 is a really nice little gun so I'll say for that size, Sig wins so far from what I've seen. For larger single stacks, I'll take a 1911 every time, though I had an older W. German 225 (P6) that was really quite nice.

YMMV, naturally.

 

[JRWhit]

Challenge to you. Being a Sig man I would challenge you to try a Ruger Sr9c. I know what your thinking and let me just say that I have several Sigs so you won't hear any Sig hate from me. So the challenge is try one. I'm curious how you will respond, or maybe you've tried it already.

 

[Shootshellz]

The sights, trigger and grip of my S&W Shield are all top notch. Not sure I agree with your basic premise. The only Sig I enjoy shooting is the P320 that my son owns.