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by Skiprr
Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: .45 Glock vs. Sig
Replies: 14
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Re: .45 Glock vs. Sig

Thiggy, you didn't note anything about your background or experience. If you normally carry SIGs and are experienced with them, that may be enough to make your selection.

SIG makes a fine, quality pistol. No argument. But the pistols ain't small. The P220 Compact, with 6+1 capacity, is 7.8 inches long, 5 inches tall, 1.5" wide, and just over 31 ounces with an empty mag. That's a pretty hefty pistol for the 6+1 .45 ACP you get in return. Too, I (just me personally) have never been a big fan of DA/SA (manual decocking) pistols only because the operator must be competent with two very different trigger pulls on the same gun.

I have no data, but I'll bet lunch money that the P220 Compact is inherently more accurate than the G30. That given, the Glock is smaller in all dimensions--it's even thinner and lighter--and it carries 10+1. 'Course, you put 11 rounds in the Glock and seven in the SIG, and they may weigh about the same (dry, the SIG is about six ounces heavier).

The big thing: If you haven't shot both pistols, don't make up your mind until you do. Range rental, borrow from a friend, whatever it takes. One pistol may instantly feel better in your hand and feel like a natural point of aim. That may outweigh any stats about size and capacity.

Good luck! :smile:

P.S.: I like your choice of caliber. Not to start THAT caliber-preference dead horse kickin' again. I just, personally, like .45 ACP as a carry round. I hope Ranger SXT +P (RA45TP) can be found somewhere again soon...

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