Similarities: SigProg and HK 2000 (9mm)?

[FunYet]

I rented an HK 2000 today just for fun. Very nice shooter. Very high price tag. I think it was around $850. I saw a Sig Pro for around $450 (sale price?) elsewhere and it appears to have features similar to the HK; polymer frame, decocker, single/double action. Not that I NEED another gun but IF I go the itch to add a sa/da to my collection (already have a Glock 19 and 26) what makes the HK worth the extra $$$, and is the Sig Pro a quality gun at the lower price? Unfortunatly they did not have a Sig Pro for rent so I can't try one out. I know there are many decent sa/da 9mm pistols out there, but for now I'm really only interested in comparrison of these two guns.

Thanks

 

[gudel]

Buy both! I did.

Well not all 9mm, but I bought a nib Sig Pro 9mm and nib HK P2000 40 LEM.
The HK has slimmer grip even for a 40 compared to the 9mm SigPro. The removable grip on the SigPro moves a bit, I can feel it when inserting a mag while holding the gun; the HK grip is tight because it's pinned.

The sights on the Sig is a bit off to the right, both front and rear. The HK is perfectly centered front and rear. Both are accurate.
I had to return the SigPro back to Sig, not with the HK.

I'm an HK guy, so the P2000 LEM stays

what makes the HK worth the extra $$$

If you have to ask that, buy whatever the least expensive.

 

[outofbattery]

The Pro is my favorite polymer framed pistol and I'd have to say that of the handguns I own,it's in the top 5 ( Para SSP,BHP,SIG 230, S&W 66 would go about it to judge my tastes - Glock,S&W,Walther and Beretta autos below it).IME it's one of the most under-rated pistols and best buys out there,mine has a better trigger and is more accurate than my "classic" SIG's.If only the grip fit me as well as a 226 or if they had made a 239 sized single stack Pro.In short,great pistol,you can't go wrong with one.The HK is great too but certainly not anywhere close to twice as good in my book.

 

[EOD Guy in VA]

Personally, I'd go with the SIG P229R-DAK, but if your heart is set on a polymer frame check out the Beretta PX4. It's getting very high marks from those who own them and it's MUCH cheaper.

 

[S_O_Laban]

Not to hijack the thread but....What are the main differences between the Sig 239 and the pro??

 

[outofbattery]

The 239 is an alloy framed compact with a single stack magazine that holds 8 rounds of 9mm or 7 of .40/.357SIG.The SIG Pro is a service sized pistol with a polymer frame that takes double stack magazines and is also available in all 3 calibers.The 239's frame is German,the Pro's is Swiss but AFAIK both of their stainless slides are made in New Hampshire,though I could very well be wrong.I could take pics of them side by side at lunch if you'd like to see.

 

[S_O_Laban]

Thanks for the response. I was under the impression they where very similar, but is sounds like the pro is a much bigger gun?

My interest is for CCW so it sounds like the 239 is a better choice for carry.

As they say.... a picture is worth a thousand words..... If you post some comparsion pics I will be sure to look....

 

[MSgt B]

My Sig

The Sig Pro is still my daily CCW. (Until my 1911 is broke-in)
I'm not a little guy. 6' 0" X 195 lbs, so it may make it a bit easier for me to carry it in the IWB rig you see in the pics.
I would recommend this pistol to anyone. I've fired about a gazillion rounds through it. 0 FTFs, 0 jams, 0 problems. Very easy to care for.
I carry it at the 6 o'clock position mostly, I'll slide it over to the 4 o'clock if I'm on a long drive or something.
Anyone have pics of their HK 2000 for a compare?

 

[outofbattery]

Bad picture-will try to do better next time. For comparison,P230 on the left,239,Pro.

 

[S_O_Laban]

Thanks for the pics