Posted: 12/21/2011 10:48:22 AM EDT
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Hello everyone,
Recently turned 21, and am looking to purchase my first handgun...(we own a 1911a1) so not technically my first handgun but MY first handgun 
Anyway, I do plan on eventually getting my CCW, although it is NOT a priority at this point. I want a 9mm...couldnt really give you a great reason other than, I like it, its cheaper than .40sw> and regardless of what people say, if the unimaginable happened..a 9mm is gonna do the job... MHO... SO, Glock 19 Gen 3 (it just feels great in my hand, my hands arent all that huge..so the 19 is PERFECT) or the SIG p226...Again feels great, abit bigger of a pistol too.. Now, the Glock is cheaper, and, I cant imagine the Glock not being able to do anything the Sig can. One thing I might not like about the Glock is the trigger? Granted I havent shot either...Ive heard the glock trigger is hard for a leftie to manipulate??? Also it isnt Single Action is it? Can anyone who has handled and or shot both chime in on this? Does the mag release on either become a problem if shot left handed? |
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I would shoot both if you got a chance. While the Glock trigger would be weird if you had more experience on other triggers, I would say it is not difficult for even a southpaw to use.
Try both and figure out what you like. I dont think you could go wrong with either. I love the feel of the Sig, but prefer the Glock for both the price point and the trigger. I would like to try a DAK P226 some time though. |
| Its easier to control the recoil of the Glock due to the lower bore axis. It sits lower in the hand which helps control it. It is a different type of recoil as it is polymer and the sig is steel/aluminium. I have been shooting Glocks for years and have always wanted to get something else but I just can't justify it because the Glock does everything any other gun does, and, IMHO does it better. |
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As an owner of both those models you can't go wrong with either. I will contradict the previous poster and say that the Sig has a much better trigger to me, THE glock trigger kills my finger after a while. The Sig will be heavier slightly. The P226 E2 is the way to go. Better Ergos and screwless grips. The Sig grip screw holes can strip easily if overtightened.
G19 is a staple to any gun collection though. It's basic, reliable, easy to maintain, and a good carry peice. If I had $1000 I would go Sig leaving room for ammo. If I had $600 I would go Glock plus ammo. I would prefer the Sig to the Glock for trigger, Ergos, accuracy, and cool factor. I would prefer Glock for lightweight carry gun that is still reliable as hell. |
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As an owner of both those models you can't go wrong with either. I will contradict the previous poster and say that the Sig has a much better trigger to me, THE glock trigger kills my finger after a while. The Sig will be heavier slightly. The P226 E2 is the way to go. Better Ergos and screwless grips. The Sig grip screw holes can strip easily if overtightened. G19 is a staple to any gun collection though. It's basic, reliable, easy to maintain, and a good carry peice. If I had $1000 I would go Sig leaving room for ammo. If I had $600 I would go Glock plus ammo. I would prefer the Sig to the Glock for trigger, Ergos, accuracy, and cool factor. I would prefer Glock for lightweight carry gun that is still reliable as hell. Nailed it. 
Good luck OP. |
| Have both, both are good guns/choices. I prefer the Glock, especially if you want to carry it concealed. I prefer the Glock trigger but the Sig DA/SA is good as well. I don't care for the DAK Sigs. I can't think of any reason a lefty would have an issue with the Glock trigger. The mag release on the Sigs (and Gen4 Glocks) are reversible, whereas the Gen3 and older Glocks are not (if that matters to you). The slide stops on each are set for righties, the decocking lever on Sigs are righty also. The S&W M&P might be worth a look since the slide stop is ambi and the mag release is reversible. Similar to a Glock in some ways but a bit more lefty friendly. |
| I believe the gen 3 g19 should be in every gun owners collection. You cannot go wrong with it. The sig is a great gun as well. I don't own a 226 but I have used one before and it felt great for me. I have honestly been thinking about getting one myself. I say go for the g19 first then the sig later. |
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Sigs are nice but they are heavier and more expensive at times. Get yourself a Glock 19 and never look back! Yeah, you gotta shoot both to properly decide, otherwise it's just a guess. You got way to many Glock fanboisaround to derive much of an objective opnion. |
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I once owned a G19. Rather than a P266 I own both the 228 and 229. I didn't like the trigger on the Glock so I no longer own it. As others above, I suggest you try shooting both to see which you like better, otherwise you only get other people's favorite gun. I will confess that if you're really looking for a ccw then the G19 probably matches that usage better. It's smaller and lighter than the Sig, assuming you shoot it as well.
Personally I don't use my Sigs for ccw. I have a M&P compact for that. Smaller, lighter and preferable, IMO, than the Glocks but to each his own. So give them a try. Good luck |
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I dislike GLOCKS and prefer Sig's, but given a choice at this point in my life I'd go G19 all the way. Easy to shoot, cheap durable mags, medium sized. All around they are good guns. I guess I'd say for your FIRST hand gun, get a P226 if you want a nice, classy pistol, and G19 if you want a pistol you can beat to death and not feel bad. |
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I've owned both.
The Glock is the better choice for me. The trigger on the Glock is the same on every pull. On the Sig, you essentially have a very high probability of dumping the first round into the ground before getting to the good single action trigger pull on the subsequent shots. In addition to that, I've never shot Sigs with much accuracy. Always shot low for me. The Glock has a better trigger reset, meaning it is faster shooting. Both have excellent holster, mag, sight, and accessory options, but I think Glock has it slightly better in this dept as they are also much more user-servicable. The Glock is also much better at NOT rusting compared to the Sigs. |
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Hello everyone, Recently turned 21, and am looking to purchase my first handgun...(we own a 1911a1) so not technically my first handgun but MY first handgun
Anyway, I do plan on eventually getting my CCW, although it is NOT a priority at this point. I want a 9mm...couldnt really give you a great reason other than, I like it, its cheaper than .40sw> and regardless of what people say, if the unimaginable happened..a 9mm is gonna do the job... MHO... SO, Glock 19 Gen 3 (it just feels great in my hand, my hands arent all that huge..so the 19 is PERFECT) or the SIG p226...Again feels great, abit bigger of a pistol too.. Now, the Glock is cheaper, and, I cant imagine the Glock not being able to do anything the Sig can. One thing I might not like about the Glock is the trigger? Granted I havent shot either...Ive heard the glock trigger is hard for a leftie to manipulate??? Also it isnt Single Action is it? Can anyone who has handled and or shot both chime in on this? Does the mag release on either become a problem if shot left handed? Have you considered a Glock 19 Generation 4? I have had one for a few years and had zero problems with it. If you go with the Gen 4 you can switch out the magazine release to work for you as a lefty. On a personal note I have had both and really liked both. I prefer the 19 myself. |
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Hello everyone, Recently turned 21, and am looking to purchase my first handgun...(we own a 1911a1) so not technically my first handgun but MY first handgun
Anyway, I do plan on eventually getting my CCW, although it is NOT a priority at this point. I want a 9mm...couldnt really give you a great reason other than, I like it, its cheaper than .40sw> and regardless of what people say, if the unimaginable happened..a 9mm is gonna do the job... MHO... SO, Glock 19 Gen 3 (it just feels great in my hand, my hands arent all that huge..so the 19 is PERFECT) or the SIG p226...Again feels great, abit bigger of a pistol too.. Now, the Glock is cheaper, and, I cant imagine the Glock not being able to do anything the Sig can. One thing I might not like about the Glock is the trigger? Granted I havent shot either...Ive heard the glock trigger is hard for a leftie to manipulate??? Also it isnt Single Action is it? Can anyone who has handled and or shot both chime in on this? Does the mag release on either become a problem if shot left handed? Yes, the mag release as well as the slide stop/release lever are difficult to operate if you are a lefty. Sig P226 decock and slide stop/release lever 
Notice how far back they are when held in my left hand. Operating the decock isn't that big a problem but the slide stop is. Puny Glock slide release, try operating that under stress 
HK USP slide stop/release lever 
Trigger finger rests on top of lever when doing mag changes and much much easier to operate. Mag release on an HK USP is also much easier/faster to operate than on a Glock or a Sig. |
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Get both. Sorry, I know that isn't helpful, but it's the only honest answer I can give you.
I've got Glocks and Sigs, I can't take a side. Personally I don't like the 19, it's sort of the needless in-between, but I never get sick of shooting 17's and 26's. On the other hand, I really like love my 228, I somewhat favor it over my 226; even-though it's that weird, to big/not comfortable to carry size, but not a full size gun which is usually better for target shooting... If this helps, I HATE-with-a-passion factory glock sights; the Sig 3-dot's that came on all mine, no complaints... If you're serious about carrying/ self defense, get a Glock. If you're more interested in target shooting, get the Sig. If you really want peace of mind, get both, you can always sell one if the other is a clear favoriate. I'm not assuming you can afford to get both, I'm just an advocate of buying guns, that's why I still drive a 20 year old car... |
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have had both a glock 19 and a sig 228 (similar in size to the 19) and still have the 19. I prefer the consistent trigger pull of the glock as opposed to the da/sa transition of the sig. The glock trigger as well as the other characteristics of the gun just take some getting used to- it will never be your 1911 so don't fall for the crap about messing with the trigger to get a light 1911 like pull. it is just different accept it and learn it as is. I shoot a fair number of matches and with a stock unmodified glock win most of them - practice not modifications regardless of gun type is what gets you better. and if you get a glock , get someone who knows how to shoot a glock well coach you.
as far as the poster who talked about the small slide release -glock advocvates the sling shot method of slide lock reloads. |
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Get a Glock - I started with Sigs and have really moved over to Glock. I never buy new if I can help it so here are some pricings that I have seen:
P226 .40 S&W - $500-600 G19 or G23 - $350-440 (sometimes new) I also want to suggest that you look at the .40 S&W versions as you have conversion options from .40 to 9mm but not from 9mm to .40. Note that Glock conversion barrel are readily available for around $150 but similar conversions for Sigs are around 200 plus a waiting period for manufacturing. Keep an eye out on the following sites in addition to the EE: AIM Buckey Outdoor/Vances |
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I'd vote for the G19. I never had any interest in them when I started buying handguns (my first was a sig). Fortunately, my buddy was selling one at a killer price and I picked it up. I now buy any that are available that are ~$400. If you are a lefty, I'd look into the ambi advantages that the Gen4 gives you in regard to the mag release. |