Glock 17 or Sig 226 for truck and woods carry?

[Powderman]

I have taken my G22--that I purchased used, by the way--and have:

1. Thrown it downrange into a gravel pile--twice;
2. Kicked it into a mud puddle and walked it into the mud;
3. Buried it in sand;
4. Carried it in a duty holster in snow and driving rainstorms, sleet and hail, had it sprayed down with salt water while on Fish and Wildlife patrol--continuously--for 8 hours out of a 10 hour shift.

It has NEVER failed to fire, cycle or function normally. It's pretty accurate, too.

And, for all that abuse, it still looks pretty good, too. A quick wipe with an oily cloth--or even a silicone rag--and it's set.

Show me a Sig that can do that, and I might consider it.

 

[Vex]

that the Glock is a more "utilitarian" pistol. It was, from the outset, designed as a service pistol. I, personally, don't care for the Sig's "stamped slide" attribute. IMHO, it makes NO logical sense, whatsoever! Hence my dislike for the entire Sig line of autoloading pistols.

Most Sigs aren't stamped anymore, they're milled.

 

[gudel]

Don't forget your bucket of grease if you decide to go with the P226. It'll come in handy.

 

[Accord]

The Sig is the better gun in every single category except for price.

 

[dhoomonyou]

I voted GLOCK

Out in the woods, I dont think you can beat the 17 round mags.

 

[Geno]

One Consideration Could Tip the Scales

Great question! You mentioned, "truck" and so before I read the entire post, I was thinking, as in leave the pistol 24/7 in the truck, winter, spring, summer and fall. That could involve some wild and extreme temperatures. I have read that the Glock's polymer frame does not hold up to high temperatures. I will attempt to relocate the book in which I read it, but it seems that they mentioned a deforming point of around 120 to 125 degrees.

If that is accurate, and if you intend to leave it in the truck, go Sig. If you plan never to leave it in the truck in such conditions, hands-down go Glock.

Glock is so tremendously reliable that it amazes me. I put my G17 through a 3,000+ round torture test with ZERO cleaning, just adding lubrication every 100 to 150 rounds. Throughout the test, it never failed in any way, nor did accuracy decline. Let's see a Sig do that.

It is not that I do not like Sigs, I do. I would like to own one, but my vault is about full, and my wife is already questioning in astonishment: "WHAT - HOW MANY GUNS DO YOU HAVE/?! -- One, two, three...thirty-six...ninty-nine...three hundred and one..." and counting. That part is a joke of course. My vault will only hold about 36 long-guns and about 20 pistols/revolvers.

I know, someone will retort, "Glocks are being used in the desert in Iraq right now!" I am aware of that, but those temps were not in the 120 -125 degree range. Whatever the case, it merits verification with Glock. Please do not take my word for it, nor the word of the author of that book or article. E-mail Glock. I am certain that they will respond, and will do so honestly.

Edited to add: Some have mentioned the 17-round magazines. Do not forget they manufacture 33-round magazines too.

Gene AKA: Doc2005

 

[dcm]

This is a tough call but...

it depends on how important weight and the manual of arms issues are to you.

The P226 wins if the manual of arms is more important. Although, the G17 has many attributes such as:

• lightweight
• higher standard capacity
• magazines cost less
• 33rd magazine capable (for truck)
• less initial expense

In this case I would have to vote for the Glock due to all of the variables.

 

[trickyasafox]

i voted sig, just because they function better for me. my father has a g17 that i shoot regularly, and i've had the opportunity to shoot a 226, and it just felt a bit more natural to me. for the uses you described, i'd almost consider a stainless version though, see if CDNN has any stainless 226's in, im pretty sure they did in the last catalog on their website.

17 round mec gars are available, so the capacity between the two in my opinion is a wash.

idk these could all be insiginificant points to you, but i think a stainless 226 would serve your needs a bit better.