Author Topic: Love new 232, what sig do I get next? (Read 1578 times)

HappyHunter · « **on:** February 13, 2005, 07:53:25 AM »

Recently purchased a used 232 in stainless. WOW is this a quality pistol!

First day I had it I was invited to shoot a PPC course, that evening the shooters where required to use there personal carry guns. All I had was the new 232.

I purchased a box of blazer ammo and shot a 432 out of 460! This gun stays close ever since that day. I have good leather and have shot over a thousand reloads and not a single ftf or stove pipe!

The .380 is light IMO for personal defense, and I would like to check on another sig. Possibly in .40 or .357 sig. Could anybody steer me in the right direction. I do not want the economy version (if there is one) quality is important, this may become my primary defense gun.

Thanks

Fred

whitedogone · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2005, 04:31:33 PM »

226 226 226 ...... For personal defense just shoot the Speer Gold Dot 147gr. in 9mm. Now, I know that a bunch of guys will chime in here and say that the 9 is too small, and that you should go with the 40 or the 357. BUT the 9 has more than enough with today's excellent personal defense ammo. It's a lot easier to get 2 or 3 rounds in the "right" spot with the 9 anyway. WDO

Somerled · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2005, 04:47:46 PM »

The P226 is a good choice. The other poster is right; the 9mm will be easier to master because of the lesser recoil. A 9mm JHP is nothing to sneeze at these days. Better a hit with a 9mm that a near miss with something else.

You might also look at the P228, a favorite of mine. It packs a bit more friendlier than the P226. It is a bit lighter than the P229. Of course the P228 only comes in 9mm. The P229 is offered in 9mm, .357 Sig and .40 S&W.

Look at the short trigger option if your hands are a bit small.

Rich Jimbo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2005, 06:36:11 PM »

HappyHunter,
I feel the same way about my SS 232 [Hogue grips & night sights] It's my summertime carry.......my winter carry is a Sig 239 in 357 Sig. It's compact. realiable [that bottleneck round feeds flawlessly] and powerful. I have Kimbers [45 & 10mm] Glocks [40's & 9's] S&W, Colt's, Ruger's but nothing gives me more confidence than that 239! Jimbo

HappyHunter · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2005, 01:45:56 AM »

Thanks for advice.

I have and shoot five 9mm already (HighPower, and S&W), I also shoot 40 S&W, 10mm, and 45 acp in other pistols so the control issue is not a problem.

I will prefer the 40 or .357 as I only have one 40 (Beretta 96) and no .357 sig.

Thanks again for the advice, looks like I have some homework...

Fred

jro45 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2006, 11:55:59 AM »

I bought my wife a Sig. 232 so she could shoot with me at the range. They are a nice gun.

rockbilly · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2006, 04:49:05 PM »

Go with the 229 in .357 and pick up a .40 barrell. I think once you have worked with them you will be convinced. :wink:

jhm · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2006, 03:55:26 AM »

I got a 239 a few months ago and havent been able to put it down and carry much of anything else, its in 9mm which I have several, and over the years I have found I can aquire my target a lot easier with that caliber than the other popular calibers out there but thats just a personel choice

JIM

AR_239 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2006, 12:37:15 AM »

I to love the 239.
The small size is great for carry but it also fits well in my hand.
This is a problem with many small guns they just feel like there is not enough to hold on to. Not so with the 239, like a glove even in my relatively large mitts.

Recoil is manageable even in 40 S&W but a bit stiffer than a large 9mm.

chuckles · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2006, 03:10:37 PM »

A 229 in 9mm is my choice. I own 5 SIGs and that one is a favorite.