I am looking to buy another pistol. I intend to ccw with it when I can depending on my clothing options. I already have a glock27 for days when the lightest of clothing is the norm.
I was torn between the Sig p220 in .45 or the p226 in .40. The caliber debate im sure we can do without in this thread, so lets not address that aspect. I am also just about sold on the Sig, due to the fact that it is entirely metal. Like I said, I already own a glock, and I like it, so no need to debate polymer vs metal here.
I held both today at my local gun store, and prefered the feel of the p226 in my hand as it was a little thicker in the handle. I felt that I had to slightly change my grip to manipulate the decocking lever, or had to at least really stretch out my thumb. I had no trouble at all reaching the lever on the p220 with my normal grip. I have not had the opportunity to shoot either yet. I will look into places that rent them before I purchase.
My question is: Do you owners of these models, think that my stretching for the decocking lever, means that my hand is too small for the grip? Is it normal to feel like its a bit of a stretch? Ill probably be able to answer this myself after I have the ability to rent and shoot one, but im looking for opinions. The cost of a new Sig is nothing to sneeze at. With any major purchase, I obsess and ponder until I drive myself crazy.
Im not much of a handgun guy, but ive been wanting a new "nicer" one for a bit. Im sold on the fuller size models because I want to have more accuracy potential than my 3 1/2 in barrel gives me.
As a side question: What do you all think of the beavertail extensions? The model im looking at has them, but im concerned about that spur sticking out. Will it dig into my side or back, or print more easily if im concealing it? It looks like the standard grip design would be adequate for keeping the hand safe from the slide. What do you guys(or gals) who have them think of them?
I was torn between the Sig p220 in .45 or the p226 in .40. The caliber debate im sure we can do without in this thread, so lets not address that aspect. I am also just about sold on the Sig, due to the fact that it is entirely metal. Like I said, I already own a glock, and I like it, so no need to debate polymer vs metal here.
I held both today at my local gun store, and prefered the feel of the p226 in my hand as it was a little thicker in the handle. I felt that I had to slightly change my grip to manipulate the decocking lever, or had to at least really stretch out my thumb. I had no trouble at all reaching the lever on the p220 with my normal grip. I have not had the opportunity to shoot either yet. I will look into places that rent them before I purchase.
My question is: Do you owners of these models, think that my stretching for the decocking lever, means that my hand is too small for the grip? Is it normal to feel like its a bit of a stretch? Ill probably be able to answer this myself after I have the ability to rent and shoot one, but im looking for opinions. The cost of a new Sig is nothing to sneeze at. With any major purchase, I obsess and ponder until I drive myself crazy.
Im not much of a handgun guy, but ive been wanting a new "nicer" one for a bit. Im sold on the fuller size models because I want to have more accuracy potential than my 3 1/2 in barrel gives me.
As a side question: What do you all think of the beavertail extensions? The model im looking at has them, but im concerned about that spur sticking out. Will it dig into my side or back, or print more easily if im concealing it? It looks like the standard grip design would be adequate for keeping the hand safe from the slide. What do you guys(or gals) who have them think of them?
