Trade a Sig P228 for a Glock 19?????

[Tecolote]

Sorry but I don't buy into the SIG has better quality argument. The finish on Glock slides and internal parts is on par if not better than the finish on new SIGs. I've seen lots of SIGs with subpar finish, rainbow color swirls on the inside of the slide from uneven application of Nitron, and NIB P228s with marks and surface marks that have no place on a $600+ auto. Glocks have a uniform top coating over the Tenifer and the internal parts have a uniform finish.

Go ahead and make the trade. The P228 doesn't work for everyone. I don't like the way they feel in my hands. I prefer the compact Glocks. YMMV

 

[Combat-wombat]

One of the most important things when you're choosing a gun to defend your life with is how comfortable you are with it. I'm going to jump on that bandwagon and strongly recommend you get the Glock. It's not like reliability is an issue either... Glocks are of superb quality.

 

[larry starling]

I think you made a poor decision. The Sig is a better gun than the glock and Am I wrong but doesn't a Sig cost more than a glock? See if you can get your Sig back!!!!!

 

[355sigfan]

I would take a Glock over a sig even if it cost twice as much. The Sig is not a better gun. They are both good guns. The Glocks trigger system is far easier to shoot however.
Pat

 

[silverlance]

sig is good

yet-

I am extremely displeased with the poor "hammer" performance of my p228 (admittedly, it is a used p228, but in about 95% condition at the minimum).

Sometimes when I am practicing DA to SA hammers, the trigger doesn't reset quickly enough and i get no bang for a pull. (this is when i fire one shot with both eyes, then follow up with a second shot right away)

That's really bad if I'm in a real jam and have to put as many rounds as I can as quickly as possible.

Now I know that ANY trigger has to reset, but my buddy's custom 1911 never has this problem. hopefully i will one day have enough cash to buy a new trigger job, and then my p228 will no longer have this issue and ill be able to trust it fully.

 

[gulogulo1970]

I find for me that Glocks are easier to shoot well than Sigs. Sigs look to be better made than Glocks but that being said I've never had a malfunction with any Glock I've ever owned.

Trade for a Glock, just get a few extra bucks on the deal.

 

[Roadwild17]

Both are fine arms, but for needs I belive the G19 will serve you better. Both are equally fine guns but the sigs look a hell of a lot better!

 

[RTFM]

Yup at the onset of reading the header I'm thinking this boys nuts!

But if you are familiar with the Grock and carry a Grock presently, and do not have the time to devote to training with the Sig, move over to the Grock for your off duty side arm.

This is very hard to write, I really am a died in the wool Sig fan. But you already sound uncomfortable with the Sig, and that's how ND's happen.

Good luck.


RTFM

 

[GlocksRock]

I own both a Glock 19 and a SIG P228, both are fine weapons, but if I were you, I would trade the SIG for the Glock 19 and some cash. I love my SIG, but I like the shorter trigger reset on the Glock, and not having to remember to decock the gun is nice too. Either way, you will still have a fine pistol.

 

[medmo]

The G19 in my opinion is the best pistol Glock has to offer due to it's size, weight, capacity and proportion. The 9mm in this gun allows for quick, easy and accurate double taps. I have shot the heck out of mine with very few problems. The quick reset of the trigger is more of a learned operation rather than a quality of the gun. I can function quick resets with both Smith and Sig autos. If I had the choice of Glock only for duty I would carry the G19 on duty and off.

 

[CAS700850]

Is it possible that you could keep your duty weapon at home when not working, as you HD weapon? That would allow you to use the Sig for fun, the issue Glock for business.

I do, however, agree with your thinking. the Glocks are virtually interchangable, and getting the 19 for home and the 22 for work makes sense from a training perspective.

I have a Glock 19 and use it as a duty weapon. I still hope to get a Sig 228.

If you must make a trade to get the Glock, do so with a tear in your eye as you say goodbye to a great pistol, knowing it is the right decision for you and your family.