Sig

[MasterLuJr]

Anyone have any recommendations on whats the best sig for concealed carry? Right now I carry a hk p2000sk 357 sig. I've always liked sigs but wanted to hear some opinions of those who own/owned one.

[PHC1]

I like Sig too. The P226 Navy is real nice.

[Double F]

I second the recommendation for the sig P230 series. Mine is in the blued finish which is lighter than the stainless. Great concealable piece with the cool de-cocking lever on the side.

[MasterLuJr]

Anyone one have any experience with the P229® SAS Gen 2? Looks like it could be a nice carry weapon.

[KMC45]

Go to a range where you can shoot a number of Sigs and give them a try. One of the models will probably feel better than the others in your hand, that's the one to pay attention to.

Sigs are good guns, i've owned a lot of them, but I really don't like DOA/SA triggers, so I don't own them anymore. A person can get good with nearly any handgun out there with a lot of practice, but if you take your time to find the right gun for you, with that same amount of practice you will be better.

Carrying a gun is not suppose to be comfortable, but if you get a real gunbelt, and a good holster, it becomes far more comfortable. I carry a full size 1911, and I don't even notice it anymore. I'd suggest a gun in at least 9mm, getting bigger isn't as important as putting the bullet in the right spot.

Get the right gun for you, get good training, and good luck.

[Masterlu]

As usual, your advice in "on target" Keith!

[Pyro]

I have a vanilla .40cal P229 for a concealed carry weapon.

I do however prefer my 9mm P226.

As for the great caliber debate I would say if I am firing one round then I pick my HK .45. The .45 has quite a kick. If I am firing more then 10 rounds then I would chose my Sig P226.

[KMC45]

One of the reasons a gun has more felt recoil is because of how it sits in your hand, and of course what it's made of. H&K, and Sigs have a higher bore axis than other guns. Get a gun to sit low in your hand (lower the bore axis) and you get less felt recoil. I feel less recoil shooting a 230gr bullet from my LB than I do shooting a 9mm from a 226, or a G17.

When I talk about the gun feeling right in your hand i'm trying to describe what it feels like to get a mechanical advantage from the gun. High cut in the front, the right grip angle, lower bore axis, all of these things let you get the best grip you can on a gun, that will help you shoot better.

You combine a gun that gives you the best mechanical advantage you can find with the best trigger you can find and you buy that gun. Then you buy a lot of ammo, get some really good training, continue to practice that training, and you will have done the best you can.

[salmtpa]

To put KMC45's advice another way, handguns are like shoes, they have to fit right to be most effective. In my case I am far more accurate with single stack .45 ACP vs double stack 9mm. Have carried a .45 SIG P220 for close to 20 years. God I'm getting old!Never a malfunction witht his pistol using everything from jacketed ball to Hydrashoks to CCI Lawman.

[Uberbrown]

Originally Posted by KMC45

One of the reasons a gun has more felt recoil is because of how it sits in your hand, and of course what it's made of. H&K, and Sigs have a higher bore axis than other guns. Get a gun to sit low in your hand (lower the bore axis) and you get less felt recoil. I feel less recoil shooting a 230gr bullet from my LB than I do shooting a 9mm from a 226, or a G17.

When I talk about the gun feeling right in your hand i'm trying to describe what it feels like to get a mechanical advantage from the gun. High cut in the front, the right grip angle, lower bore axis, all of these things let you get the best grip you can on a gun, that will help you shoot better.

You combine a gun that gives you the best mechanical advantage you can find with the best trigger you can find and you buy that gun. Then you buy a lot of ammo, get some really good training, continue to practice that training, and you will have done the best you can.

+1.
My HK never felt right in my hand. Sig's feel custom made for me.