Advice needed. GLOCK 17 or SIG 226?

GLOCK 17 or SIG 226 9mm?

  • GLOCK 17

    Votes: 33 44.0%

  • SIG 226

    Votes: 42 56.0%
  • Total voters
    75
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I usually do not do this but I would appreciate some input on my next (possible) gun purchase. I am looking at either buying a new GLOCK 17 for $499.00 plus sales tax or a used SIG 226 9mm (I believe made in West Germany) for $325.00 and no tax. The SIG is pretty old but I know the person who is selling it and I know he takes good care of his weapons. The gun would be for home defense and the range. If we ever get a concealed carry law passed around here (NE), I will probably carry it as well. The big factor for me is that I have arthritis and recoil is an issue. I have shot GLOCKs a lot but only two SIGs, both 229 in .40S&W and .357SIG.

Thank you for any advice.
 
I vote for the SIG. I would even vote for the SIG if the prices were the same. I prefer the SIG to the Glock. Not bashing the Glock, I just prefer the SIG.

The Glock may last a little longer, but with the price advantage in your case, I think that the SIG would still be the more economical choice, as well as the better firearms choice.

Disclaimer, I own Several SIGs, and have never owned a Glock, though I have shot them, and would gladly own them if it weren't for supporting my SIG, and Gov't model habit. :)
 
I would likely go with the Sig. I owned a 226 and a couple of Glocks. I shot more accurately with the Sig. It has more muzzle flip, mostly because Glock has a lower boreline as it sits in your hand. But the Sig had nicer trigger, and was more accurate.

Either are nice. I sold my Sig when I decided to go with only one sidearm type. As I had by then 3 Glocks, it seemed the better way to go. And I too like the fact the Glock has the same trigger pull always. Grab it in any condition and it is always the same.

But the price you are getting is good, and the Sig is an excellent sidearm assuming it fits your hand well.
 
Sig price is attractive

You mentioned a very attractive price for the used Sig. If you have examined the gun and trust the seller, it is almost too good to pass up. You can buy a new Glock any time for the price you mentioned.

I have two Sigs and two Glocks, and think highly of both brands. But they are different in trigger action, ergonomics, weight and feel, so your preference is a personal issue. Since you have arthritis in your hands and will mainly use this for range or home defense, the decision tends to tilt towards the larger, heavier gun to minimize recoil. That would be the Sig P226. It is a little big for easy carry, but you live in Nebraska so that may not be a current issue for you.

Maybe after shooting the Sig for awhile you should buy a compact Glock like the model 19 or 23. You could more easily carry that if and when Nebraska got CCW.
 
All things being equal for you go with the Glock 17. I like both for sheer durability and easy maintenance I would choose the Glock 17.
 
If recoil is an issue due to arthritis, I would go with the one that has less muzzle flip which supposedly is the glock. I've shot them both but don't remember which one had more felt recoil.
 
Try both and choose which fits your hand better. I opted for the Glock since they are not hard to maintain. I can replace most parts by myself without any need for a trip to the smith. The nice thing about Sigs is the trigger but I don't like the bulkiness and its decocker. The Glock's finish is outstanding. Sigs are finished well but cannot stand up to Glock's.
 
A couple weeks ago I tried both of them out and to me the Sig felt better in hand, the trigger was very nice, perceived recoil seemed less than the G17 and I felt more in control and was able to get on target a little quicker.
That being said, I am not a very experienced shooter.

cheers, js
 
No one has considered that with your arthritis, the DA first pull of a Sig MAY be harder for you. I have no idea how bad your arth. is or how it affects you, but you have to be able to tell the difference between teh 12lb. first pull on a Sig and the constant 5.5lb. pull of a Glock.

I like Sigs as far as their reliability and their excellent SA triggers, I just hate double action.

So, my vote is for the Glock for ease of use.
 
I say the P226. If you don't like SA/DA you can get one in DAO.
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Why in the world would someone switch from DA/SA to DAO? At least with DA/SA, there's only one crappy trigger pull, so why switch to a whole magazine of crappy trigger pulls, especially someone with arthritis.
 
Why in the world would someone switch from DA/SA to DAO? At least with DA/SA, there's only one crappy trigger pull, so why switch to a whole magazine of crappy trigger pulls, especially someone with arthritis.
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I have a DAO Sig and the trigger pull is light and smooth. Someone with arthritis shouldn't have a problem.
 
For a full-size 9mm, I would go Glock 17 over the Sig P226, although they are both excellent guns. For a compact 9mm, I would stay with (my) P228 Sig over a Glock 19.
 
If your a going to shoot a lot then the G17 would be my choice. It takes a hell of a beating and is very accurate for a service pistol. If you need to replace anything you can get spares for it at a good spice almost anywhere.

wildehond
 
Why don't you ask something people can agree on more easily, like 9mm or .45ACP. :evil:

I love my Sig 226, but have never shot a Glock, so I've got to abstain, sort of. Like others said, pick the one which feels best to YOU. Ultimately, that's the only thing that counts.
Good luck,
RT
 
can -- not -- believe that the poll was so close. I was expecting a 90/10 split for the Sig at an equivalent price point.

Having owned and shot both, I'd go with the Sig in the interest of longevity. Abd at that price? Does the phrase "no-brainer" have any meaning left?

Said it before, so I will again; I can't imagine willing a Glock to my grandson in 40 years. Sig is a diferent story.

Take care,
Rich
 
I'm a big Glock fan, but a good 226 for $325 no tax..... my loyalties would take a nose dive-and quick on this one ;) My guess is you will run across a whole lot more $500 Glocks than you will $300 Sigs ($325 after tax).

Both great well proven guns, unless you just don't like the grip or action system of one or the other why not go with the best deal?
 
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