SigSauer vs. Glock

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Have had both--prefer Glock --obviously.

The Ruger SR9 is an excellent lower cost option---feels great in the hand.

The P239 is about the worst Sig out there--way too top heavy--and the overall size and weight is out of line with its limited capacity.

 

[Grey Morel]

Hello sir! Welcome to the world of handguns.

I currently own both a Sig P6 and Glock 17. I have owned other Glocks and Sigs in the past as well.

Keep in mind that accuracy has more to do with how you shoot than how the gun shoots.

I shoot equaly well with either platform, but they are very different. The DA/SA action of the standard Sig takes more getting used to than the DAO of the Glock, but neither one is bad in that regard.

As for reliability concerns, I've never had any failures in any of the Glocks, or any of the Sig that i have owned that were not clearly ammunition malfunctions, so it is my opinion that the reliability is virtualy the same for both platforms.

I can make most Sigs fail just by getting them dirty

Yes I'm sure you can. Any hammer fired weapon can be dissabled when debris blocks the firing pin. This happens frequently when they are dropped in mud or loose sand. It only takes a second to clear, but most poeple don't think to look. Its a weakness thats inherant to the design. On the other hand, Glocks are notoriously vulnerable to limp wristing: especialy the larger caliber variations; its a flaw inherant to their design as well.

From a mechanical standpoint, the service life of both pistols is probably very similar as well.

In the end, you need to descide which platform is more agreeable to you, and make note of which platform shoots better for you. With this in mind, i would advise you to get more trigger time with both platforms, and factor that into your descision far more heavily than the preference of internet forumites.

 

[CPshooter]

you already know it seems
sig more accurate
glock with its looser tolerances = more reliable

Not always..

My H&Ks have tighter tolerances than any of my Glocks did, and I've never experienced a single malfunction with my H&Ks. Can't say the same for my Glocks.

IMHO, after owning 4 Glocks I think they are kind of overrated. If the grip angle was more natural and I shot them better my opinion might be different.

I own 2 Sigs: a P220 Compact and a P239/357sig. I love'em. I have purposely not cleaned them after several trips to the range so I know I can count on them. Never a hitch or glitch.

I do that with my H&K P2000sk and USP.40c and get the same results: flawless performance. Tried it with one of my two Glock 19s and wasn't so lucky.

That said, Glocks are still great guns for the money and many will argue they do the same thing as an H&K or Sig for less $$. I happen to think that usually when you pay more, you get more. One thing about Glocks that you simply can't argue is that they give you a lot of rounds in the smallest/lightest package.

Sigs are nice too! Can't go wrong with either.

 

[mormandy1]

I've owned and fired plenty of each, so here goes.

First of all let's qualify this.

How about Old School German-made SIGs vs Glocks.

No contest. The SIG is a superior weapon in every area but "toughness". The glock is the better choice for those who might have their pistol run over by a tank. The SIG is more of a high end weapon with better accuracy, and sterling reliability (not that glocks are not reliable as well to be fair). Glocks feel like you are holding a brick, and the SIGs have a "sweet" "ergonomic" grip feel.

Now, when it comes to the new "American made" SIGs, who knows. Reviews are mixed, and I might just advise you to take a Glock over one of the new SIGs made in America. They have been making some real lemons, while Glock continues to crank out reliable solid handguns.

Up until now, HK was also far above Glocks, but I see they too will now be made in America, which will no doubt lower their quality control level as well.

A Glock is a good, solid, reliable, cheap gun. The best gun on earth per dollar, no doubt. Classic German SIGs are just more refined weapons.

Remember, every rookie cops carries a glock.

SIGs are carried by people like the Secret Service, Special Forces, etc.

These things don't happen by coincidence.

 

[legion3]

Both are great guns, both are European designed and made (And as Normandy1 said -yes some sigs have the "problem" of being made here)
however, for whatever reason sigs just don't do it for me. I have always wanted to like them but...

So I would choose Glock the model 19 specifically but a Glock is a Glock.

If you like sig a

Old School German-made SIGs

would be my choice.

 

[HippieMagic]

Cops here generally have a S&W revlover as a backup... not sure of the model but their main gun is generally a Glock(sheriff) or P226(State) but it is a HUGE mix... I swear I see them go through guns left and right... you never know what they carry next but out of all the states I have seen or spoken to they are carrying a sig 226.

I just bought a glock 19 because I got it insanely cheap... cheaper than LEO discount cheap and it is NIB current gen. I like the feel of the sig guns and eventually I will end up getting a P226 but quite frankly I have better things to spend $1000 on at the moment...

This glock is my first gun... I have shot others but this is my first personally owned handgun and I went cheaper gun(cheap but reliable) and I am using the other cash for school stuff, ammo, and CCW permit...

 

[6x6pinz]

lvcat2004 has pretty much said all that needs to be said. Get the most comfortable. There are lots to choose from, the glock line would not be my first choice ( I don't even own a glock by choice) I know there are lots of people who bought into the glock propaganda and that is fine, they are after all a decent pistol, just not the best for me IMHO.

get the one YOU can shoot accuratly and carry comfortably.

 

[legion3]

I know there are lots of people who bought into the glock propaganda and that is fine, they are after all a decent pistol

A Glock compliment ???

 

[KBintheSLC]

I have some of both. I have a P239 and P226 both in 9mm. I also have 3 Glocks in 9mm and 10mm. I love all of my children equally, the all have their place in my family. Pick the one you like and go with it. Its like choosing between a BMW or a Mercedes. They are both good cars, and its just a matter of taste really.

 

[radoson]

mormandy1
Remember, every rookie cops carries a glock.
SIGs are carried by people like the Secret Service, Special Forces, etc.
These things don't happen by coincidence.

Help me understand this mormandy1?
So what you are saying is only rookie cops carry glocks, what about the non-rookie cops?
Also Secret Service, Special Forces, etc are trained so well that they are never rookies?

I would say make sure you have Both Sigs and Glocks in your collection. Glocks are your beaters and the Sigs are going to be passed onto your kids...

 

[Zerodefect]

Plenty of experts choose Glock. Its a fast gun to draw, with no safeties, and a low bore for light recoil. Not just for rookies. They really aren't as cheap as they're made out to be. I've got no problem carrying a $2000 dollar Wilson and banging it up like my Kimber, but I prefere to have a Glock on my belt usually.

Why do the Glocks allways get hit up for being utilitarian? They seem to have a nice finish? Any carry gun is going to look utilitarian after some holster wear anyway?

I don't get the comfortable grip argument anymore either. The combat grip most (if not all, now) advanced shooters are using is completely uncomfortable with any gun I've tried?

 

[76shuvlinoff]

Did the Farnum course with a Sig. Shot well no hiccups but I'm a lefty and I learned to hate that decocker. Not a Glock fan but I'm not a hater either so I'd carry one if I had one... just not in my pocket.
Bought a Kimber 45, carry an XD40 and shopping for a Kahr 9mm.

 

[1911shooter]

SIGs are as reliable as glocks, it all depends on if you want a fearri or chevy, the sig will take a bit more mantainence then a glock but in my oppinion you will be better served by the SIG, more accurate to boot.

 

[loneviking]

Glocks are reliable? Some say yes, some no. Here's an interesting video on deliberately limp wristing while shooting various semi-autos's. Glocks didn't fare too well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsewsolPyBU&feature=related

I also don't like the feel of the Glock grip. Good value for the money, but I think I'll hold out for a Sig 229.

 

[LancerMW]

both firearms are very reliable i think the glock edges out the sig, the sig(mainly the 220) probably edges out the glock accuracy wise, but not by much. I personally shoot the glock a little better and think the Glock 19 is one of the best handguns made. both are solid choices and i would suggest trying both out a few times before you buy one. I personally have an obvious bias to glocks over sigs which has a lot to do with shooting IDPA/IPSC

lastly dont listen to the guy pushing the taurus

 

[SrDedosRapidos]

I have a Sig 225 (no longer produced)

It has fed everything i have put through it. Not a SINGLE issue. I feed the heavy +P+ stuff too and it takes the beating well.

Also, Sigs feel better in my hand and IMHO are a taaaad more accurate than Glocks.

And the takedown is just as easy as a Glock.

But you should get a 1911

 

[krs]

I wasn't big on DA/SA type pistols but I fell into a $350. Sig P226.

My whole 1911/Glock/SAXD world came to a stop and I was in love!

That old 226 makes me smile every time I pick it up and if it weren't so big and heavy it'd be my go to carry gun as well, but instead I'll usually be found carrying one of my downsized 1911's or my Glock 19.

 

[jonboynumba1]

Generally speaking Glock's are a bit lighter and less bulky than the average comparable sig...the mags are cheaper to. The finish on the glock is very resistant to abuse and sweat...they are also cheaper. I'd say the GLOCK is a better buy for those reasons...

That being said the SIG line has some nice guns in it...they are very well made...the company are dicks to deal with especially on parts...so unless you have a full blown sig dealer in your area that might also color my decision...if you do than it wouldn't...I love the way the sigs feel in hand (I have big hands and that bump on the left side fits my hands perfectly...so I shoot sigs well...I dislike the newer fingergroove glock frames...there are ups and downs to both...what matters most is seeing what fits and doesn't fit YOU...see if you can find someone or a range where you can rent and shoot both models in question...buy the one that points and shoots most naturally for you....learn to shoot it safely and well...buy a good holster that allows you to carry it in relative comfort...and you are good to go!

The hardest decision you'll ever love! -LOL

 

[10-Ring]

From what I've seen - new guns tend to be pampered - especially as new 1st firearms go. IMO, I would go w/ the ugly, new, less expensive Glock & shoot the snot out of it. I've been really happy w/ my G19 and 1000's and 1000's of rounds later, she looks like she did when I bought her

 

[CWL]

There is no right answer, just like there is no such thing as a "best" pistol.

It really just depends on your personal preference. That's it.

 

[Wedge]

buy the black one

 

[jocko]

G19

for me any day, every day I never did like a sig, not because they didn't work, just never liked um..

I've never known any person to ever wear out either brand and as far as passingit on to ur kids. lay ur sig in the yard for a year and ur glock and see which one looks like a gun yet.

And I personally don't buy guns with the intent to pass it on to my son either as a criteria for buying a sig or a glock.... That statement to me makes zero sense..

 

[donato]

I like the trigger on the SIG better.

lay ur sig in the yard for a year and ur glock and see which one looks like a gun yet.

What does this have to do with anything? Does anyone really store their guns outdoors in the back yard?? Hahaha.

 

[jos2f]

I find the ergonomics of the Sig to be more desireable than that of a Glock.
I'm an XD fan myself, but every once in a while I think to myself "I wish this XD was DA/SA like the Sig".

I love the SA follow up shots on a Sig.

 

[Girodin]

They are both good guns. Both are perfectly adequate for a CCW. Do you like SA/DA? Do you prefer it to the striker fired glock? Is there one you find notably more comfortable?

I like the G19. Why?

It is lighter which when you carry a gun all day makes a difference. Yes you want something you are confident in and proficient with but all other things equal I'll take the lighter gun. Most people's CCWs are carried a lot and never used.

It has a higher capacity. This may or may not really matter but again I'd prefer to have the extra rounds than not.

Cost, if I can shoot a G19 as well as a sig and it is as reliable and has all the accuracy I can make use of or need for a ccw then why pay more? Also sig mags are much more expensive than glock mags. The cost of and availability of mags (including 33 rounders) is one thing I like a lot about glocks vis a vis many other pistols. I could afford the sig but there was nothing to compel me to spend the extra money.

I wouldn't deride your choice if you went with the sig, its a great gun. I at times carry a G19 if that tells you the confidence I have in that gun. I am also in the market for another glock.

In short there is not a bad choice. Go with the one you like more. I wouldn't put much stock in the haters or fan boys either.