Godsgunman
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So this is kind of long over due, time just got away from me but I was wanting to review 2 new to me handguns. 2 very different guns meant for 2 different applications made by 2 very different companies.
First up is the Sig p250 SC. I purchased this about a month and a half ago used. Came with 3 mags, night sights, and an extra grip module for $300. I owned one before and regretted selling it so I was itching to get my hands on another. At basically the same size as a G26 this fits perfectly into my concealed carry niche. Sig is one of the best most trustworthy names on the market and in my opinion makes the best DA/SA triggers on the market. The 250 is DAO and with about a 7-8 lbs pull it is long but buttery smooth. Better than any DA I've ever shot. The grip is kind of sandpapery with no deep grooves but feels plenty 'grippy' to feel secure in my hands. Grip is also just long enough for me to get a decent purchase with my pinkie unlike a G26 where my pinkie dangles under the magazine. Fit and finish are superb with everything feeling snug and solid. Not as beautiful as a p220 or 226 but a nice looking polymer gun.
Next is the Taurus pt809. Purchased new for $220 comes with 2 17 rnd mags, box, blah blah blah. Taurus either stirs up hate or love, little in between. I personally have never had any issues with Tauruses. At basically in between the size of a G17 and G19 the 809 serves as a night stand and plinking gun for me. It does look and feel thinner than its Glock counter parts. It is a DA/SA polymer gun. The DA is long at about 12 lbs or so, SA is about 5-6 lbs. It has a ambidextrous decocker/safety. Down to decock and up to use as safety and carry like a 1911. Grips are kind of large with finger grooves and deep serrations. A much different grip than the Sig but feels good and solid. Fit and finish is nowhere near that of the Sig. The magazines click in smoothly and easily but don't fit snug and rattle. Also the slide and frame have some play. There's a reason you can get them so cheap.
Now the fun part
It has been a real winter here in Kansas this year so there hasn't been many good days to sneak out and get some shooting in. This was actually about 2 sundays ago when it was almost 60 degrees with a steady crosswind at about 20mph, gusts to 30.
Shooting was at 10 yards with 2 hand grip at a rate of 1 per second. Used a variety of 9mm ammo from fmj to HP and brass to steel (150 each gun). Neither gun experienced a hiccup and both were 100% reliable. The Sig is the left side and Taurus the right of the target.
The smoothness of the Sig trigger makes it such a joy to shoot and is easy to keep on target for a small gun. Recoil is very manageable and shoots like a much larger gun.
The Taurus shot well also. The DA is long and stacks but isn't horrible, hopefully it gets better with use. The SA is very enjoyable and I found myself blasting away and not aiming as well in SA because I was having to much fun with it . Recoil on the Taurus is almost nonexistent. It was like shooting a 22, probably also why the group wasn't as good. I kept looking to make sure the dang thing actually fired, lol. It was literally a blast to shoot and is definitely a fun soft shooting paper puncher and seems to be a reliable bedside gun.
All in all I am satisfied with both purchases and believe both will fit their roles perfectly. Thanks for reading my ramblings. Hope y'all have a blessed day!
First up is the Sig p250 SC. I purchased this about a month and a half ago used. Came with 3 mags, night sights, and an extra grip module for $300. I owned one before and regretted selling it so I was itching to get my hands on another. At basically the same size as a G26 this fits perfectly into my concealed carry niche. Sig is one of the best most trustworthy names on the market and in my opinion makes the best DA/SA triggers on the market. The 250 is DAO and with about a 7-8 lbs pull it is long but buttery smooth. Better than any DA I've ever shot. The grip is kind of sandpapery with no deep grooves but feels plenty 'grippy' to feel secure in my hands. Grip is also just long enough for me to get a decent purchase with my pinkie unlike a G26 where my pinkie dangles under the magazine. Fit and finish are superb with everything feeling snug and solid. Not as beautiful as a p220 or 226 but a nice looking polymer gun.
Next is the Taurus pt809. Purchased new for $220 comes with 2 17 rnd mags, box, blah blah blah. Taurus either stirs up hate or love, little in between. I personally have never had any issues with Tauruses. At basically in between the size of a G17 and G19 the 809 serves as a night stand and plinking gun for me. It does look and feel thinner than its Glock counter parts. It is a DA/SA polymer gun. The DA is long at about 12 lbs or so, SA is about 5-6 lbs. It has a ambidextrous decocker/safety. Down to decock and up to use as safety and carry like a 1911. Grips are kind of large with finger grooves and deep serrations. A much different grip than the Sig but feels good and solid. Fit and finish is nowhere near that of the Sig. The magazines click in smoothly and easily but don't fit snug and rattle. Also the slide and frame have some play. There's a reason you can get them so cheap.
Now the fun part
It has been a real winter here in Kansas this year so there hasn't been many good days to sneak out and get some shooting in. This was actually about 2 sundays ago when it was almost 60 degrees with a steady crosswind at about 20mph, gusts to 30.
Shooting was at 10 yards with 2 hand grip at a rate of 1 per second. Used a variety of 9mm ammo from fmj to HP and brass to steel (150 each gun). Neither gun experienced a hiccup and both were 100% reliable. The Sig is the left side and Taurus the right of the target.
The smoothness of the Sig trigger makes it such a joy to shoot and is easy to keep on target for a small gun. Recoil is very manageable and shoots like a much larger gun.
The Taurus shot well also. The DA is long and stacks but isn't horrible, hopefully it gets better with use. The SA is very enjoyable and I found myself blasting away and not aiming as well in SA because I was having to much fun with it . Recoil on the Taurus is almost nonexistent. It was like shooting a 22, probably also why the group wasn't as good. I kept looking to make sure the dang thing actually fired, lol. It was literally a blast to shoot and is definitely a fun soft shooting paper puncher and seems to be a reliable bedside gun.
All in all I am satisfied with both purchases and believe both will fit their roles perfectly. Thanks for reading my ramblings. Hope y'all have a blessed day!
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