GLOCK OR SIG carry choice CCW

[Member 53328]

Glock 17. The do all.

 

[eustace_stelio]

I'm liking the sig sp2022 I picked up in May. It's a straight shooter.

 

[jshep]

If you want to carry a 45 Auto, a Glock 30 is a solid choice. Reliable, compact, lightweight, and can use Glock 21 13-round magazines.

 

[L84Cabo]

There is a 4" model of the Smith & Wesson M&P in 45 acp. It's a great carry 45 and especially if you drop an Apex trigger into. YMMV.

 

[AirgunAce]

Me, i think Glocks are some ugly generic firearms.

My 9mm P226 "Navy" edition...


Sigs are way more handsome and do just as well. Screw those plastic guns IMO.

 

[spookshack]

P266?

 

[solv3nt]

Sig p226 45

My 9mm P266 "Navy" edition...

You guys are killing me...

 

[Aero Denezol]

In 45ACP also look at the HK45C.

They are not nearly as expensive as other HK pistols. HK45c were carried on the Bin Laden Raid (along w/ P226). The DA trigger is 100% useable and SA much better than a striker fired pistol. The ergonomics are excellent and it can easily be operated with one hand.

If you were open to 9mm I would suggest Walther PDP.. the best most overlooked you can buy IMO.

 

[AshWilliams]

Me, i think Glocks are some ugly generic firearms.

My 9mm P266 "Navy" edition...
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Sigs are way more handsome and do just as well. Screw those plastic guns IMO.

 

[American123]

Next purchase and need some opinions on a 45acp
Glock 21
Glock 30
Sig p320 45
Sig p226 45
Or a kimber 1911

What's the purpose of this next pistol going to be for you? That would help determine which would be the best choice.

Since you've got 5 different pistols listed of varying sizes / styles, it doesn't look like you have the purpose figured out yet, apart from owning a .45, and if that's the case, any of them would do.

 

[AirgunAce]

P266?

lol, fat fingers (edited)

 

[Boboclown]

Glock. But I'm biased against sig for not having a double stack .45 anymore.

 

[The Heretic]

Do you mean Sig P220?

The SIG 227 is almost the 226 frame with a 220 slide/barrel in .45 ACP. The grip/mag is the main difference.

Unfortunately, the 14rd mags for the 227 are very expensive because SIG discontinued the 227.

Personally, I prefer the 226 in .40 to the 227 in .45 ACP. The .40 S&W is about the same ballistically as the .45 ACP, with 180-200gr bullets - if you choose the right ammo. At or above 200 gr, the .45 ACP starts to do better than the .40 S&W, and there is always the .45 Super (but if you want to shoot Super, it is better to either go with the G21 or the SIG 220 than the 227 - if SIG had made a 227 with a steel frame, then we could shoot .45 Super regularly, we could maybe even have a 227 in 10mm).

The .40 S&W in the SIG 226 allows for 15 rds, and you can swap the slide/barrel/mags to 9mm.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

The SIG 227 is almost the 226 frame with a 220 slide/barrel in .45 ACP. The grip/mag is the main difference.

Unfortunately, the 14rd mags for the 227 are very expensive because SIG discontinued the 227.

Personally, I prefer the 226 in .40 to the 227 in .45 ACP. The .40 S&W is about the same ballistically as the .45 ACP, with 180-200gr bullets - if you choose the right ammo. At or above 200 gr, the .45 ACP starts to do better than the .40 S&W, and there is always the .45 Super (but if you want to shoot Super, it is better to either go with the G21 or the SIG 220 than the 227 - if SIG had made a 227 with a steel frame, then we could shoot .45 Super regularly, we could maybe even have a 227 in 10mm).

The .40 S&W in the SIG 226 allows for 15 rds, and you can swap the slide/barrel/mags to 9mm.

But, but, but.... Haven't you heard? The .40 is soooo yesterday! It's like dyin', man!

 

[Heyjoe]

Sig if you hate yourself.

 

[joken]

A Commander size 1911 would carry the best IMO.

 

[nammac]

If you want nearly a full size pistol, Sig 227, 10+1 rounds of .45 ACP goodness.

If compact is more your style, Glock 30 is your huckleberry, same 10+1 rounds of .45 APC goodness.

Do what works best for you, your carry needs and your lifestyle.

 

[thorborg]

What ever is the most expensive will give you some bragging rights.
If you want more, what fits your hand, feels right, and you can shoot well, is all that counts.
That's unlikely to be found from another's opine.
That will have to come from you.

 

[Ducati_Meister]

The .45 is a great round. I prefer a .45 ACP gun with at least a 4 in. barrel. The Commander sized 4.25" 1911 is great. My other choice is a 5" government length 1911 or my G41 .45 Glock.

 

[Old Dog]

If you want nearly a full size pistol, Sig 227, 10+1 rounds of .45 ACP goodness.

I'm a fan; my favorite non-1911 .45 ACP pistol. The 227 Carry fits in holsters made for the P-229R.