Posted: 3/22/2004 8:31:17 PM EDT
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I am 1 month away from being 21, and i want to buy a pistol then. i am looking @ the sig 220 or 226. I don’t know if I want stainless or not, or sport or not. this will be a home defense gun, and a weekend range shooter. also, are there any other pistols i should consider? price is kind of a issue, being in college and all, but if its worth it i can foot the cash for quality. also how much should i expect to pay for .45 APC ammo? compared to say .40 or 9 mm? ammo [rice is also kind of an issue... thanks edit: I really like the 2 tone http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976112341.htm edit #2: maybe i should consider a glock 23 or so... what one is more expensive? the glock or the sig... i would consider a used gun it is worth the price drop, if not new is kinda nice... |
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i recently made the same decision and got the 226 cause of the cheap ammo (Walmart White Box of 100 for $11). police trade-ins can be had for pretty cheap at KY Imports. get the sig. |
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Yes, you can get the 226 in .40. If you are worried about ammo costs, then go with the 9mm, it's the cheapest out of those three calibers you have mentioned. Personally, I would recommend the P220 (cop trade in like the 226). It makes a larger permanent wound cavity and won't hurt your ears like the supersonic rounds can. But at least I can say this: I salute your first pistol choices as the Sigs are fantastic pistols - you aren't messing around and buying a POS. The Sigs and the Glocks have very different trigger actions and grip feel. I highly recommend you go to your local gunshop and heft both, find a buddy or friendly soul on a gun range and try them both if possible. If ammo cost is a large factor, learn to reload. Remember that 9mm can be really cheap because you can purchase military surplus ammo as well as 9mm being physically cheaper to produce. The P220 and P226 are both available as cop trade-ins so you can save some money, though I recommend changing recoil springs if you get one. The high cap mags are very expensive right now, but after September if all goes well - the prices on high caps will drop. |
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i have the capabilities to reload, so alls well there, a buddy of mine has a setup to reload just about anny caliber. im pretty sure i dont want 9mm. i have shot a 9 mm baretta, .40 glock, and a .45 USP tactical. also dont i want to put deacent ammo through my gun? like i hear that u shouldent put wolf through match grade barrels for AR-15's wouldent the same apply to a good pistol? how much should i expect to pay for 1000 rounds or 9mm .40 and .45 just to get an idea |
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If you are already set up to reload, then you can shoot any of the calibers you are considering very economicaly. I would add, if this is to be a home defense gun, as you mentioned, I would go with the 220. Sleep well with a .45 on the nightstand  Of course, whatever caliber you decide on, -even though Sigs are accurate- practice, practice and practice!, as this will be your only handgun (for now). Establishing muscle memory and effective shot placement takes time, and consistancy. But in doing so you can sleep just as well with the 9mm on your nightstand (I'm just biased towards the .45acp). |
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ok, im sold on the 220... now the only question is stainless or not? and new or used? the new vs used i figure il save between 100-200$ but is it worth it to just buy new and have whatever warranty sig offeres? also besides being non corosive, what other advantages does the stainless option offer? |
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I have a Sig P220 ST, I had read that the blued version was having problems with a roll pin. I also work on and around that water and have seen what salt air will do to most metals. I also prefer the look of clean metal. IIRC the stainless is also a little heavier. Just my $0.02 |
| Remember it's not just the location that's important when considering rust. Some people's sweat exhibits high levels of acid, more so than others. Such people's skin will eat a pistol up when carried in a concealed mode while others don't have any problems. If you aren't planning to carry concealed, then this is not a concern. |
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unfortunatly Wisconsin is one of the few states w/o a conceal carry license avalible... they must like their law bideing citizens vulnerable and unprotected... yea, i wont be carrying it much, so thats not a issue. i think im gonna go with the stainless tho just because i preffer the look over the blue |
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Get the P220. If you can afford it, get the stainless for 2 reasons: 1) Much better corrosion resistance 2) Less felt recoil because of the heavier steel frame as opposed to the alloy frame. You can't go wrong with either, though. The two-tone P220's are beautiful. I bought my blue P220 in 1993 while I was in college. I can relate to your situation. |
| I have had my 228 since 1994. I use it on a daily basis to save my life. Use a weapon you are comfortable with "What fit's in your hand the best" I carry my weapon off duty between my jeans and boxers. You can't go wrong with the Sig. And remember "First shot placement is critical" you don't need a 45, there good for shooting through windows when cars are trying to run you down. I would consider the 40. it's an all around good round. |