SigSauer vs. Glock

[scoutsabout]

Go with the Sig... Leave the Glocks for the lemmings who buy what the lock-step, group-think crowd tells them to buy.

As a previous owner of two Glocks, I would say that the Glock legend is a construct in the minds of Glock owners.

Amen, brother.

Glock vs. Sig Sauer? No contest, sorry Glock.

There are plenty of excellent guns out there and, though it performs, Glock is near the bottom of my list.

1. Go with a reputable manufacturer.
2. Select a model that impresses you by ergonomics, features, caliber, and shootability.
3. Break it in with 500 rounds and watch how it starts to rock n' roll.
4. Carry with confidence.

Bonus: After break-in, you can usually lay waste to the out-of-the-box Glock jock competition.

Observation: An accurized, trigger-jobbed Glock costs about as much as my smokin' 1911 and still doesn't keep up.

Best rule of thumb ever: Try a bunch of stuff and use what works best for you.

 

[sprocket rocket]

Alot of Glock'ers tout "less parts = less failure" as an advantage. On most accounts, Glocks have around 34-35 parts. But I was looking at the parts diagram for Glocks and noticed that a good amount fudging in the parts listing occur (i.e counting assemblies, and/or pairs as "one part"). A couple examples of this would be: the recoil spring assembly is counted as one part, the trigger, trigger safety, and trigger bar is counted as one part, sights (front and rear) is one part etc. etc...I think the 4 slide rail inserts and the slide count as one part too.

Does anyone know how many parts a Glock really has?

To make this post relevant, the only reading up on this is because I was looking at the Sig P250, which also touts this "less parts = less failure" feature. On the Sig P250 diagram, it shows that the pistol has exactly 40 parts...this number seems clear and verifiable on the diagram.

FWIW, I think Sig actually has Glock beat in this "less parts" department. Not trying to say that the P250 is a better gun though.

 

[TexasBill]

From out of left field...

I tried both and bought a FNP-9. Works great, very reliable, good price and three magazines are included.

Between the choices offered, however, I'd go with the SIG. Glocks just don't sit right in my hand and I don't like fiddly triggers. However, if I wanted a gun to bury in mud, the Glock would be it. But since my days of totin' guns through mud are pretty well over, that's not really a selling point to me.

 

[spaladino]

I would urge you to go to a "rental" range, and try all of them that you are interested in carrying. See what fits best for you.

For a new gun for carry purposes in which you may defend your life, I would urge you to look at HK, Glock, Kahr and Sig. Each has their advantages, and just like most anything else, everybody has an opinion, but it's your life you're defending...

I love my older Sigs, including a 220, 226 and 239 - the new one's, not so much. Glock's are excellent, but don't fit me well, I carry a Kahr daily as my cc weapon, and the HK USP's I have are flawless. You won't be disappointed with any of them, my only advice would be to try and buy.

 

[DERGLOCKINMEISTER]

TOOLS VS. SAFE QUEENS I love a beautiful weapon as much as the next guy ,but when I carry every day , year after year , the Glock is always ready to rock and is light , and simple to use. These 1 vs another threads always boil down to how the weapon will be used , and personal choice. Obviously , my preference for a gun I am willing to trust my family and my own safety to is now and always will be a Glock.

 

[JohnBT]

Always will be? Even when something better comes along; and it always does. You aren't biased are you? Naw, not much.

John

 

[geekWithA.45]

Here's my standard advice to guys in your situation:

The biomechanical shooting machine that is the combination of you and the specific gun in your hand is unique.

Start out with selecting whatever works and feels best to you from a pool of reputable and reliable armaments, as is constrained by the real world consideration of your budget.

That'll mean time at a rental range, borrowing buddy's guns, and getting some competent instruction.

You may be the first person to take this advice: if it's a carry gun, get one smaller and lighter than what you think you want. Nearly everyone starts out with a gun that is bigger and heavier than what they find they really want.

A non exhaustive list of well regarded, carry guns to consider:

Compact Sigs, Glocks, Kahrs, Walther PPS, S&W M&Ps, Kel-tek .380s, S&W J-frames (not really a beginner's gun!) FN, H&K, Springfield Armory XDs, Para-Ordnance