Sidearms & Scatterguns Time To Upgrade

[TexasRed]

I've been shooting a Sig Sauer P226 in 9mm for years now and consider myself very proficient in it. I would like to upgrade to a more high performance side arm. My budget is about 1,000 dollars. Not big on Glock or Berretta's. Anything else, I'm up for suggestions

Jeremy

 

[Chemguy]

H&K P30 if you don't like Glock.


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[Mike_Honcho]

High pro - in what context? Games?


if other than games - what specifically is lacking in your 226?

 

[Darkside-Six]

you looking to stay at 9mm? I'm a big fan of the HK45. right about $1000 too.

 

[TexasRed]

Either 9mm or .45 I love the knock down power of the .45

 

[smschulz]

Stay with Sig look at the X-Five Tactical but it is a little more than $1K.

 

[Mike_Honcho]

I love the knock down power of the .45

You should 'upgrade' your knowledge base before anything else.

 

[buks]

Depends on the mission and your definition of "high performance"...

Need more info.

The P226 is already fairly "high end" in its class.

A customized S&W M&P (VTAC) comes to mind, but may exceed your budget of $1000

On the other hand....if you are used to the "manual of arms" of the P226, you may want to stay with that type of platform (1e shot double action, de-cock lever, location of controls etc.)

That is what I like about Glocks. Different sizes and calibers, but they all work the same.

There are many considerations...

 

[ZLBubba]

Good god, am I the first one to suggest you go 1911? Man, take your pick of the Springfield Armory or Dan Wesson line between $1k-$1200. I'm a bit partial to Loaded Operators but if you can find a used TRP, snag it!

 

[Armiger]

Buy a second Sig P226!

 

[thebolt]

I would go to a 1911, a 1911, or a 1911.

 

[BJ343]

i'll assume this isn't for carry...then go a P220 x-6 in 45 or 9mm.... beast....or the 226 SAO X-5 9mm I've got one, the nicest handgun i'ver ever shot...and because of the crazy laws down here i cant add a 45 X-6 I need to wait another 6 months....and will willingly sell a kidney to afford one

 

[blfuller]

How about the FNX-45 Tactical or SIG P221 (if you can find one).

 

[Defusion]

What isn't good on the P226 that you expect to be better on a $1000 pistol?
In other words, define "upgrade".

I understand wanting another gun just as well as the next guy, but you seem to want something "better" which is really subjective, and maybe even hard within $1000.

1911 trigger is awesome, but I just can't get over the magazine capacity.
All-round gun? Glock for me. Not for you apparently. Like I said, subjective...

 

[jrr1982]

I will have to agree with those that are saying 1911. by far the best pistols I have shot. I just picked up a colt XSE on gunbroker for 850. I also had a Kimber custom TLE II and loved it.