Thanks for the posts on the Sig Sauer Flagship pistol,,,

[aarondhgraham]

Even though I was not able to respond to them over the weekend,,,
I read every post and was educated by their content.

Too bad it was closed before I could amend the original question.

It was my use of the term "flagship" that caused confusion,,,
Maybe I should have used the term "work horse" instead.

Here's what I was hoping to learn from your replies,,,
As I have absolutely no experience with Sigs,,,
Other than two mags through a friends gun.

I wanted to get your input on what is the iconic sig sauer,,,
The one Sig Sauer that everyne should experience once in their life.

I've been on a gun buying binge since about 13 years ago,,,
For the first time in my life I had disposable income I could spend on just me,,,
So, I have acquired a lot of guns and enjoy truly enjoy owning/shooting the majority of them.

Anyways, I put back money every month that I call my new gun fund,,,
Since I didn't buy a gun in 2019 (not an expensive one anyways) I have some extra cash.

I got this idea from a post in a different forum,,,
A retired gentleman who owns every gun that he needs,,,
Decided he would buy the "best" gun made by a particular company.

He wants to experience the best (most iconic) gun they have to offer,,,
Shoot a few thousand rounds through it,,,
Then eventually sell it off.

Then repeat the process with another manufacturer.

I do own every gun that I need,,,
But I still like to buy new guns and shoot them,,,
I am considering doing like this man and starting with a Sig Sauer of some ilk.

That's what I was looking for input about,,,
Which Sig should I buy to shoot for a while then "flip" for something else.

In any case I got a lot of good knowledge from you folk,,,
I am chagrined that I didn't get the chance to interact more in the thread.

Thanks for your input gentlemen,,,
And just in case you are wondering about this,,,
I believe you have convinced me that a 226 of some ilk is in my future.

Aarond

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[wagonburner]

You’re welcome, but I was right and everyone else was wrong. ‘

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I thought the thread was interesting in an aspect that often comes up on THR.

Delineation of generations sharing the same interests.

Though not necessarily chronological by age but perhaps also by entry into the gun-world.

The individual assessment of what "Flagship" meant and the significance of individual guns from a consumer, collector, historical.... whatever perspective.

I figured it was a given, considering Sig's own website what a *flagship* would be and yet, the vast majority of consumers went another way.

In this vein, I also enjoy threads where folk chime-in about their *firsts* or most favored guns as an insight into various aspects of generational appreciations.

Todd.

 

[entropy]

Workhorse? P220.
The 226 is a good choice also.

 

[gotboostvr]

Work horse? 220/226
Premier? X series
Up-and-comer? M17

 

[Kookla]

For workhorse? I'd probably go with the sp2022.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I believe you have convinced me that a 226 of some ilk is in my future.

Then might I suggest a P226 X-Five of some flavor.

If it’s an experience this and move on idea, then make the experience count.

 

[BCC1]

I own several Sigs. Started about 20 years ago. Some cost a fair bit, others don’t. The Sig Legion p320 X5 out of the box is both the workhorse and flagship Sig, in my opinion. For $900 or less, optic ready. Not the fanciest or prettiest. Just great for competition, range or home defense.

 

[ATLDave]

I swear I'm not trying to derail this into another semantics argument, but "most iconic" (i.e., most associated in the minds of some population with the brand and/or most well-known) and "best" are, again, not synonymous and generally not going to be the same. The regular old P226 or P320 or M17 are surely the most well-known today, and the guns that will pop into the minds of most shooters when you say "a Sig." But those are not even the best versions of those guns.

Are you trying to shoot the guns that are most fun to shoot, or are you trying to shoot the guns that people who are casual shooters expect an experienced shooter to have shot? There's no wrong answer to this question, BTW. Either is fine. They're just not the same.

 

[Master Blaster]

Get a p226 in 9mm aluminium alloy frame steel slide. You will be happy.

 

[ugaarguy]

The Workhorses are the P226 and P228/229. The P226 MK25 and P229 M11-A1, both with the corrosion resistant internals that were specified for passing the Navy's salt spray test, are probably the most durable variants. They also have the cool factor of military inspired markings. The new P320 M17/M18 are the new workhorses with their US military adoption. The M17 commerative, which lacks the P320 slide marking, is a limited edition, has the unique tan controls, and has the unique M17 serial number prefix, would probably hold its value.

The best pistol SIG makes is the P210. SIG spares little expense making the P210, and the quality shows. They're expensive to start with, and they tend to hold their value well.

You have to decide if you want the best known, or the best made.

 

[JR24]

In that case I'd find a nice, used 226 in .40. Probably still good deals on police trade ins out there yet.

 

[gotboostvr]

In that case I'd find a nice, used 226 in .40. Probably still good deals on police trade ins out there yet.

That'd be the easy way to try one out, see what the fuss is about and flip it without losing any money.

 

[tm255]

He wants to experience the XXXXXXXXXX* gun they have to offer,,,
Shoot a few thousand rounds through it,,

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*(Note: Potentially controversial adjectives edited out)

Interesting concept, because I've recently been thinking and researching along the same lines. It's fun trying out the different platforms, and sometimes there is a nice surprise that was unexpected given the opinions posted on the interwebs.

Anyway, the one that I have come up with as being the Sig to experience, if experiencing no other or even if experiencing all others, is the P226.

 

[JR24]

*(Note: Potentially controversial adjectives edited out)

Interesting concept, because I've recently been thinking and researching along the same lines. It's fun trying out the different platforms, and sometimes there is a nice surprise that was unexpected given the opinions posted on the interwebs.

Anyway, the one that I have come up with as being the Sig to experience, if experiencing no other or even if experiencing all others, is the P226.

226 or 220 for sure, in my opinion.

 

[Tim L]

If you can find a range that rents them, try the P220,P226, and P229. p210 is on my short list of wants.

 

[jjones45]

Flagship= P226
Workhorse= P220
Rising star= P320/M17/18
Personal favorite= P229 (.357 sig)

 

[bannockburn]

jjones45

I would concur! The P226 and P220 have been the "bread and butter" of the SIG line-up for many years and now the "new and up and comer" is the P320/M17/M18. And while my current favorite is also the P229 I still have a certain fondness for the P228.