Sig P226 or Glock 23?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Sig P226 or Glock 23?

Posted: 9/28/2005 7:39:28 PM EDT

I have a like new P226 bought in 1991 ... only has a couple hundred rounds through it. Includes the 2 factory 15 round magazines and the original yellow box with velvet lining and all the doc including the factory test fire. I assume its a W. Germany made pistol. I also have a Sig Hardcase and a Gray coated slide that I am guessing came off a two-tone 226 that I got off of gun-broker.

I was at the local dealer today and spotted an OD G23 NIB. I told the dealer about my P226 and he said bring it in to what might almost be an even trade for the G23 if I want it.

Is this a good deal? Which truly is the better, more reliable and more accurate firearm? Is the value of the P226 more than the $489 he is asking for the Glock?

Thanks ....

Posted: 9/28/2005 7:55:02 PM EDT

[#1]

Around here, your gun would sell for about $575-$600.

You already have a very fine weapon. Either buy your 226 a baby glock brother or just move along.

A good rule of thumb is that if a gun dealer is willing to take your used gun for a new one, you are being screwed.

A good trade with a dealer usually includes a used gun from you that the dealer thinks is easier to sell and a used gun (of same value as your gun) from the dealer that is something you have to have for whatever reason.

my .02

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:15:31 PM EDT

[#2]

I have both. if I were you I would keep the sig and just buy the glock too its good for a change.
when im tired of carring my 226 I switch it off for the glock and vice versa but I would never trade my sig especially for a glock.

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:22:57 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks ... good to hear from somebody that has both ... I guess I'll just save my pennies for the Glock and keep the Sig ... I have a Springer Champion 1911 as well and was really just looking but I like the smaller size of the Glock since I have small hands ... The 1911 feels great with the single stack magazine so was looking for something similar ..

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:25:45 PM EDT

[#4]

Soooo, you're wanting to trade your BMW for a Volkswagen.

Posted: 9/28/2005 8:28:55 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I have both. if I were you I would keep the sig and just buy the glock too its good for a change.
when im tired of carring my 226 I switch it off for the glock and vice versa but I would never trade my sig especially for a glock.

I have both, too. Wouldn't trade in either one? 226 is an excellent gun. I have thousands of rounds through it without a hiccup. My concealed carry gun is the G23. A bit more compact and lighter. Nice to shoot both 357sig and 40 in it.

Posted: 9/29/2005 5:33:44 PM EDT

[#6]

Well .. I went to the range today and put 50 rounds through my friend's Glock 23. I was very happy with the accuracy. I had a SW SIGMA 380 that I had bought years ago. It sat in my trucks map pocket all these years an never even used it. I went and traded it in today towards a down payment on an Olive Drab G23 ... and kept the Sig ....

Posted: 10/1/2005 3:41:33 AM EDT

[#7]

It has to be a sin against the gods to trade a SIG for a glock!!!!

Posted: 10/1/2005 8:45:57 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
It has to be a sin against the gods to trade a SIG for a glock!!!!

Agreed. Now an SW Sigma 380 for a Glock....no negative comments from the peanut gallery member.

Posted: 10/1/2005 4:38:00 PM EDT

[#9]

Me, personally, I would do the trade. I can get a used Sig226 for $400 pretty much all day long, so I see it as trading this $400 pistol for that $500 pistol. Did you tell the dealer you had the extra slide assembly? Granted, I haven't priced out slide assy's if you were including it in the deal, but if they're going for $100 you'd break even. If they go for more than that, well, you can figure it out

.

Whoops, failure to read some very relevant info.

Posted: 10/1/2005 4:41:22 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Well .. I went to the range today and put 50 rounds through my friend's Glock 23. I was very happy with the accuracy. I had a SW SIGMA 380 that I had bought years ago. It sat in my trucks map pocket all these years an never even used it. I went and traded it in today towards a down payment on an Olive Drab G23 ... and kept the Sig ....

You have chosen wisely.

Posted: 10/1/2005 5:07:23 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Well .. I went to the range today and put 50 rounds through my friend's Glock 23. I was very happy with the accuracy. I had a SW SIGMA 380 that I had bought years ago. It sat in my trucks map pocket all these years an never even used it. I went and traded it in today towards a down payment on an Olive Drab G23 ... and kept the Sig ....

You have chosen wisely.

Posted: 10/1/2005 5:23:57 PM EDT

[#12]

I'm not sure what prompted be to buy that .380 but I had no reservations getting rid of it ... unlike the Sig which I couldn't talk myself into getting rid of. The Glock will make a nice addition to my current collection featuring a Springer 1911 and the P226 ...

I'll be picking up the Glock next payday ...

Posted: 10/10/2005 1:48:28 AM EDT

[#13]

You have chosen wisely. I might bend the rule about never selling a gun, but NEVER for a SIG.

NEVER.

Posted: 10/11/2005 8:13:58 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
You have chosen wisely. I might bend the rule about never selling a gun, but NEVER for a SIG.

NEVER.

I disagree, I owned both a P226 and a Glock 23 and didn't much care for either of them. They are both gone now, and I don't miss either one the least bit.

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