[MarcM]

I am thinking about selling my HK USP 45 and getting a Sig P220 Elite. Anyone have any good or bad experiences with the Sig? I know the mag capacity is less, but the Sig has fewer problems jamming, even with cheap ammo. I also like that you can attach a Crimson Trace laser, a tactical light and that the grip is bobtailed.

 

[venom]

Sigs are awesome weapons
My primary carry when its cool enough for an overshirt is a SP2022 in a shoulder rig. Thousands of rounds through it (mostly cheapo .40 cal whatevers on sale) and I think I've had 1 maybe 2 misfeeds.
It just plain old works!

 

[Dustoff '68]

I have two examples...P226 NSW and a Blackwater Edition...the NSW has a special maritime finish to ward off rust...IMHO, the P 226 is perhaps in the top five of combat 9 mm pistols...the US Army did a "shake and break" test on the Sigs, and because the test was so unrealistic, the Sigs "failed", and the Beretta became the standard issue (what a POS that Beretta is)...anyhoo, I am not fond of Sig's latest offerings...too commercial...but if you can get your hands on a P 226, you will only be happy.

 

[MarcM]

It will be for work, so I am only able to get a P220. Say what you will about the Beretta, I have carried one since they replaced my wheel gun in 1992. It has always worked and I shoot well with it. There have been a few instances where the ears on the locking blocks have cracked, though. Not on my pistol, but a few from my department and LAPD. I always make a point of checking it closely when I clean my 92F.

I think I may already have a buyer for my H&K.

 

[RootHawg]

I have a P226 also. Bought off my uncle after graduating from the academy. Was his service gun but his department was moving up to 40s so I snatched it up. Like it a hellova lot more then the Glocks I shot in the academy. Not saying Glocks sux, just not for me.

 

[MarcM]

Never been a fan of Glocks myself. Not an issue for me though, since they are not authorized!

 

[Grover]

I think it is harder to find someone that doesnt like sigs than people that do. I have never heard a bad word about them. I carry a glock21 full of fang faces in the winter and a keltec p32 full of EPR's in the hot summer.

 

[MarcM]

I have found some people that were not fans of the 220 Carry version due to problems with an internal extractor malfunctioning. There was another guy having problems with feeding issues. I am looking at the full size. It does not seem to have those problems. Over all, you are right. Not many complaints or haters.

 

[PhilD]

I think it is harder to find someone that doesnt like sigs than people that do.

You've found him I've had a few and still have a 220, and never took to them. I didn't take to the use of roll pins either. That said they are very well made and just about everyone with them loves them.

 

[mrsig]

I carry the 229 in .357 on duty and the 239 in .357 off duty and most of the feds I run into at work ether carry or are issued a Sig! I love this round too..

 

[MarcM]

Well, I shot a P220, P220 Elite, my H&K USP 45 and a P226 for ****s and giggles. I shot my USP the best, but I am sure that is because I have thousands of rounds through it. I was really impressed with how smooth the triggers were on the Sigs. I liked the P220 Elite the best. It was a surprise everytime the hammer dropped! I liked the P226, too. If I were looking for another 9mm, it would be a no brainer. Maybe my department will see fit to issue them after a few Berettas fail.

I will be ordering a P220 Elite very soon.

 

[Grover]

do you not like the USP? I almost bought a USP .45 a few months back, but money was really tight so I held off.

 

[MarcM]

I like the USP, but I like the SIG more. The trigger seems smoother to me and I like the quick reset. I like the beaver tail on the grip and it feels a little more natural in my hand, not as bulky. I just bought a SIG P220 Elite today, and I will be picking it up on 8-4. I will post a picture of it then.

 

[nam6869usmc]

Just get a "Glock" & you'll be done.
http://www.theprepared.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Item
Try this, some great Info, should help ya out..
http://sigforum.com/

 

[Dustoff '68]

Just get a "Glock" & you'll be done.
http://www.theprepared.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Item
Try this, some great Info, should help ya out..
http://sigforum.com/

Gotta' love the KISS principle

 

[MarcM]

Glocks are not authorized for me to use. I dont know why, but they dont like them. One of the reasons I got rid of my H&K was that it has a tendancy to jam if you use dirty ammo or put a lot of rounds through it.

 

[Dustoff '68]

Top Cops use Glocks

 

[MarcM]

I guess I will just have to try to not fall in the mud or keep my pistol in the freezer!

Choosy moms choose Jiff. I like Skippy

 

[Dustoff '68]

Smart moms like Peter...Peter Pan, that is....

 

[John L]

Glocks are not authorized for me to use. I dont know why, but they dont like them. One of the reasons I got rid of my H&K was that it has a tendancy to jam if you use dirty ammo or put a lot of rounds through it.

Probably because there is no selective safety. I like the Sigs, but not the big ones. I'm partial to the P239 series. HK's are wonderful guns, I wish I still had my USP compact 9.

I noticed on your first post that one of the things you liked about the 220 was that you could put a laser on it. This is not meant to be mean or anything, but if you are shooting with a laser you are shooting wrong. Front sight focus!!! Do not shoot with a laser, it can be knocked out of alignment, or if you get used to it and it goes dead your muscle memory will not save your life. Plus, it leads a nice path back to you as well, especially in CQ smokey shooting. Just my 2cents here, I'm sure others will have something to say about this.:hide: