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Why Sig over Glock?

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#1 ·
I am a Sig lover. I have loved them ever since I owned and shot my first P226. Last year I purchased the P226 MK25, and LOVED it, but I also wanted to give the new Glock 17 Gen 4 a whirl. I've owned several Glocks over the years, but went away from them b/c the grip was just a little too uncomfortable compared to the P226. Although the 17 is a little better for conceal carry (I carry the G19 now), I felt the Sig fit me better and I am as accurate with it as with the Glock. Moreso at the time. However, when working with the G17 Gen 4 (it has a narrower grip which fits my hand perfectly) I noticed I was able to shoot very quickly and accurately. I was very impressed with the pistol. When I picked the MK25 back up to shoot, I started short stroking the trigger trying to shoot it as quickly I as could the G17. It took me a few minutes to figure this out, and once I did I was really disappointed b/c I love the MK25. So I began trying to get back to where I could shoot it without SSing the trigger. Alass, to no avail. When I picked the Glock back up, smooth, quick, accurate shots with no SSing. I traded the Sig. It seemed to me the Glock was my new pistol, and it is why I have two today. But I love the Sig P226 MK25. Why do you choose Sig? Would you go to the Glock under the conditions I've described? If not, what would you do?
 
#27 ·
Agreed! The M&P 45 I had also had a similar setup, and you're right, the pull weight was so smooth...I really don't think I've fired a pistold that smooth before. I like so many different types...I think I could make nearly anything work. I just have my preferences I guess...as do we all.
Yes sir and that's what makes it so interesting. My M&P 9 Pro Series is completely stock, except for the Apex USB (Ultimate Safety Block) I installed. Very smooth trigger and just a joy to shoot. It has over 4,000 rounds through it.
 
#29 ·
I have three gen4 Glocks: a G17, a G21, and a G22. I have made modifications to all of them in some form or another. The G22 and G17 received Trijicon night sights (GL01), a thorough polishing of all internal contacting metal parts, and a 6 pound trigger spring. The G22 still has its OEM "dot" connector installed. The G17 got a 3.5 Glock connector and a gen3 trigger bar assembly. The G21 received a 6 pound trigger spring and a 3.5 connector with the requisite polishing job.

I have certain preferences in my guns and Glocks are no different. All of these are fine shooters and very reliable. The G17 took the most modding to get a good trigger (note the use of a gen3 trigger bar). But it comes in at 4 pounds 9 ounces now. The G22 comes in at 5 pounds 7 ounces but actually feels less than that. It has an excellent break for a Glock so that is probably why.

All of my other Glocks, and my M&P's, have received modifications. My new M&P is a 9c and its trigger right out of the box was ridiculous at 9 pounds 8 ounces! That HAD to go for a carry gun, not to mention an range toy. I installed an Apex DCAEK and kept the stock OEM trigger in place. The pull now comes in at 5 1/2 pounds with a very crisp break.
Thanks for the info! I've toyed with the idea of making some modifications to my Glocks. My 19 came with factory night sights, but I want to install them on my 17 also. The trigger pull is ok with me, but I would like to see how a lesser pull weight would work. I like the 22, but I've decided to just stay away from .40 altogether opting for the 9 and .45 only b/c I just get better shot placement with those calibers. I'm best with the 9, but pretty close to it with .45. I believe the .40 is a great round, just a tad too snappy for me. It took me a while to come to that realization though. For years I was a diehard .40 cal man, scoffing the 9mm. But once I began working on true personal defense shooting tactics I leaned that I'm more accurate with the 9mm, and with the technologies in ammo today, you really do not NEED anything more than a 9. Of course, that isn't to say anything more should not be used, but only as a preference in my opinion. I'm on a quest to stock my arsenal (pistol, rifle, shotgun) just for personal desires, but as it is I have the 17, 19 and the M&P15 Sport for my home defense. I'm eyeing the Beretta 1301 tactical shotgun now, but may just get the ever reliable and inexpensive Mossberg 500 tac. I actually had that in hand until my step-son made me aware of the MP15 Sport for $650. If you have not gotten your hands on one, I highly recommend it. I think it is rated the best AR for the money, hands down. I love the Gen4 21 and 41. The 41 is a joy to shoot, and with the right mods could be the perfect combat pistol. But I also love the M&P series pistols. Man...so many to get, so little time!
 
#30 ·
The glock has it's place, lighter to carry, cheaper in cost.
Like comparing king crab to snow crab.,lol.
I agree. I do think Sigs are maybe considered to be a step above Glocks, but I really believe it is all perception. I love Sig. I think the P226 is probably the best combat pistol ever made, but it isn't as conducive for EDC as say the Glock 19 is. I believe both are fine pistols worthy of respect. ;-)
 
#31 ·
I agree. I do think Sigs are maybe considered to be a step above Glocks, but I really believe it is all perception. I love Sig. I think the P226 is probably the best combat pistol ever made, but it isn't as conducive for EDC as say the Glock 19 is. I believe both are fine pistols worthy of respect. ;-)
I have a few high quality guns, no Sigs, but I have to say this. If my Kimber Custom, a Sig, and my primary carry gen3 G23 were next to each other on a table as I was leaving the house, you can be it would be the G23 that would be riding my hip when I exited. The thing just shoots. No excuses, nothing pretty... it just shoots.
 
#32 ·
Thanks for the info! I've toyed with the idea of making some modifications to my Glocks. My 19 came with factory night sights, but I want to install them on my 17 also. The trigger pull is ok with me, but I would like to see how a lesser pull weight would work. I like the 22, but I've decided to just stay away from .40 altogether opting for the 9 and .45 only b/c I just get better shot placement with those calibers. I'm best with the 9, but pretty close to it with .45. I believe the .40 is a great round, just a tad too snappy for me. It took me a while to come to that realization though. For years I was a diehard .40 cal man, scoffing the 9mm. But once I began working on true personal defense shooting tactics I leaned that I'm more accurate with the 9mm, and with the technologies in ammo today, you really do not NEED anything more than a 9. Of course, that isn't to say anything more should not be used, but only as a preference in my opinion. I'm on a quest to stock my arsenal (pistol, rifle, shotgun) just for personal desires, but as it is I have the 17, 19 and the M&P15 Sport for my home defense. I'm eyeing the Beretta 1301 tactical shotgun now, but may just get the ever reliable and inexpensive Mossberg 500 tac. I actually had that in hand until my step-son made me aware of the MP15 Sport for $650. If you have not gotten your hands on one, I highly recommend it. I think it is rated the best AR for the money, hands down. I love the Gen4 21 and 41. The 41 is a joy to shoot, and with the right mods could be the perfect combat pistol. But I also love the M&P series pistols. Man...so many to get, so little time!
I like the .40S&W and have five guns chambered in that caliber (I think that's right). My gen4 G22, bought new last spring, is a real gem and a pleasure to shoot.

Now about that M&P 15 Sport... I bought mine a little over two years ago. It is my favorite AR and I absolutely love it. I installed a Magpul handguard and vertical grip, but the best mod was this. A Geissele SSA 2-stage trigger. You have to consider putting this trigger in your M&P 15 Sport. It turns this little AR into what it was really meant to be. Not cheap but then, good things rarely are. It is definitely worth it.
 
#33 ·
I like the .40S&W and have five guns chambered in that caliber (I think that's right). My gen4 G22, bought new last spring, is a real gem and a pleasure to shoot.

Now about that M&P 15 Sport... I bought mine a little over two years ago. It is my favorite AR and I absolutely love it. I installed a Magpul handguard and vertical grip, but the best mod was this. A Geissele SSA 2-stage trigger. You have to consider putting this trigger in your M&P 15 Sport. It turns this little AR into what it was really meant to be. Not cheap but then, good things rarely are. It is definitely worth it.
I will definitely give that a serious look see...thanks again! They really are dandy little rifles. I think the best .40 platform for me is the Sig P229. IDK, for some reason, it just works better for me, but the Glock 22 is a fine weapon. I carried the G27 for years, and was proficient with it, but after a plethora of other pistols, I've eventually come back to rest on the Gen4 19 for EDC.
 
#34 ·
I feel there is just no way be it Sig ,Colt, Kimber ect ect you can not put them in the same class as the new high cap guns.
You can paint an old truck as much as you wont it's still just an old truck. And trying to run it on the exspess way might get you killed.
I have had Glocks, HD's, ect and NOW Just a Sig P226R Tack ops. It's just the only gun that works for me!
 
#35 ·
There are many reasons to like one pistol over another. The reason I own a sig and not a glock is a little different than most people. I like the extra safety of being able to put my thumb on the hammer when holstering and the heavier DA trigger pull. My current company lets us carry any gun we want after they approve it. I like the extra safety it gives the user in high stress situations. I actually had the fact that my sig is hammer fired save my life. I'm a security guard and I was assaulted about six months ago.

I was confronting a burglar and his partner clubbed me from behind. While I was dazed, the first burglar managed to get my sig out of my level 3 holster. He pointed my gun at me and I reached out and grabbed the gun pulling into my chest with my ring finger behind the hammer. The guy tried pulling the trigger, but he couldn't. He pulled the trigger so hard he bent the trigger bar. I managed to knock him out with two elbow strikes and a punch then peppered sprayed the suspect behind me and cuffed them for the cops. If I had been carrying a striker fired gun, I would probably be dead and a criminal would have my gun to hurt others.
 
#39 ·
I have a few high quality guns, no Sigs, but I have to say this. If my Kimber Custom, a Sig, and my primary carry gen3 G23 were next to each other on a table as I was leaving the house, you can be it would be the G23 that would be riding my hip when I exited. The thing just shoots. No excuses, nothing pretty... it just shoots.
That is pretty much why my Glock 19 is on me. BTW, I shot the M&P 45 4" and it was nice. I can only imagine how much nicer with the mods you made. It is slightly larger than the 19, as you said, but I do believe it could be easily concealed.
 
#40 ·
So what is your point? That you prefer heavier pistols? From what you described, you carry your Sig as a service pistol, not a CCW. Do you carry that P226R concealed as well? There is no doubting the Sig is a fine weapon.
It's an sp2022, and I do carry it concealed. I just didn't want the OP to think a polymer sig would be lighter than a glock. To the best of my knowledge the lightest Sig is the P250 subcompact weighing 24.4 oz which is more than an glock 17 and 22.4 oz. I just wanted to point out that for all the things I love about sigs (DA/SA, comfortable grip, good sights, Super reliable), glocks are still slimmer and lighter. It's all about what features you like, I would be as surprised to have a malfunction with a Sig as a glock so it's up to you to decide what you want.
 
#41 ·
It's an sp2022, and I do carry it concealed. I just didn't want the OP to think a polymer sig would be lighter than a glock. To the best of my knowledge the lightest Sig is the P250 subcompact weighing 24.4 oz which is more than an glock 17 and 22.4 oz. I just wanted to point out that for all the things I love about sigs (DA/SA, comfortable grip, good sights, Super reliable), glocks are still slimmer and lighter. It's all about what features you like, I would be as surprised to have a malfunction with a Sig as a glock so it's up to you to decide what you want.
Understood. I've carried Sigs concealed from the P220, P226 (9mm and .40), P229, and the P245, but I agree none of them are as light as the Glock. No question both are fine pistols worthy of respect. For me, wrt EDC, the Glock can't be beat. On the issue of personal preference, plenty are equal to the task, but I don't think anything available can "beat" the Glock.
 
#42 ·
I will agree that Glocks are great pistols, and I don't think that there are any pistols that BEAT a Glock. There are however, many pistols today that are on par with Glocks. The fact that Glock is a 25 year old design and American companies have only recently caught up says a lot about the Glock. I will say that I don't like glocks personally, but that is me not the pistol. The one area I have always found Glock to be lacking was adaptability, if it doesn't work for you, you have to adjust to it. That is starting to change. The Gen 4 has interchangeable back straps. How knows in the future glock may start to make different style pistols with different slide shapes, in stainless, different grip angles... I love my CZ and my sig, but I will always be greatfull of Gaston Glock for causing the revolution that lead to the fantastic variety of pistols on the market today. Who knows if glocks starts offering a little more variety I may find myself caring one one day.
 
#44 ·
The Glock is the least "idiot proof" gun there is. You will be less likely to shoot yourself or someone else with the Sig. That is my opinion on the question you asked. Both guns are great guns.

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I've heard a lot of people say that about Glocks, especially when they first came out. However, most, if not all of those self inflicted wounds, it was operator error rather than pistol error, or the pistold being an "idiot proof" pistol. You have to mean to shoot a Glock, meaning that you can't just glance the trigger like you can a SA trigger if it is cocked. I've read stories of people being accidentally shot with a lot of guns. If you treat the pistol with the respect due, it is a non-factor.
 
#45 ·
Personally I am partial to Sig Sauer pistols and sold off all of my Glocks a while ago. Sig pistols just fit my hand better and I am able handle and control the recoil much better. That being said, you can't go wrong with either brand it just comes down to what works for you.
 
#46 ·
Being new to HGF I came a bit late to this particular party, but I just had to comment on this one. I truly believe that the best gun is the one that works for you, whenever you need it, every time. Never get too attached to the weapon you carry, because something better may come along and it'll be time to trade up. I feel like some people stick with certain guns that may not be the best option for them simply because of the stigma or ego that comes with that particular weapon. In my experience, SIGs and 1911's are prime examples of this phenomenon. Just because a gun is heavy and expensive, doesn't mean it's the right one. GLOCKs are the very definition of "economy of movement" and require very little expenditure of energy to use effectively.
 
#47 ·
Being new to HGF I came a bit late to this particular party, but I just had to comment on this one. I truly believe that the best gun is the one that works for you, whenever you need it, every time. Never get too attached to the weapon you carry, because something better may come along and it'll be time to trade up. I feel like some people stick with certain guns that may not be the best option for them simply because of the stigma or ego that comes with that particular weapon. In my experience, SIGs and 1911's are prime examples of this phenomenon. Just because a gun is heavy and expensive, doesn't mean it's the right one. GLOCKs are the very definition of "economy of movement" and require very little expenditure of energy to use effectively.
FWIW, I agree completely.
 
#48 ·
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Being new to HGF I came a bit late to this particular party, but I just had to comment on this one. I truly believe that the best gun is the one that works for you, whenever you need it, every time. Never get too attached to the weapon you carry, because something better may come along and it'll be time to trade up. I feel like some people stick with certain guns that may not be the best option for them simply because of the stigma or ego that comes with that particular weapon. In my experience, SIGs and 1911's are prime examples of this phenomenon. Just because a gun is heavy and expensive, doesn't mean it's the right one. GLOCKs are the very definition of "economy of movement" and require very little expenditure of energy to use effectively.
You said it ! Don't fall in love
Are you in love with glocks at the moment ? which is ok, many GLOCK people here.
Welcome to the forum
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#49 ·
The biggest problem with Glocks is that the damn things work! I have a Sig P229 Equinox .40, great pistol my only issue with it is that it is too bulky and it's a DA/SA. Even the DA only pistols have a long revolver like trigger pull. Since I bought it the Glock G30 has been my constant companion because of it's size, magazine capacity and it's consistent trigger pull. I've had no issues with it whatsoever. At one time I swore I'd never own one. Now I swear by them.
 
#50 ·
A couple of weeks ago a member posted a question concerning overheating a handgun by shooting rapid fire. The consensus was that it was very unlikely. One of the members posted a video that started with a couple of men digging up a Glock 21 that had been buried for a year or more. They rinsed it off at a lawn faucet and headed for the pistol range. They (with the help of about 6 others) Proceeded to fire 500 rounds through it in about 8 minutes. There were about a handful of FTEs, but they were quickly cleared without tools. Anybody want to try that with any other brand of pistol? I'll stick with the Glock myself.
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