Sig 226 vs Beretta 92?

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Dragline45

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Every time I buy a new handgun it is always for concealed carry, so I am looking for a high capacity home defense handgun in 9mm. I have shot both the Beretta 92 and the Sig 226 and although I slightly prefer the Sig, I just don't know if I can justify the extra $200-300.

So here is where you guys come in. Convince me one way or the other by telling me what you like or don't like about each pistol.
 
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10-96

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Just another $.02 question...
Which one would come closest to or be most similar to your EDC? What I mean is- you wouldn't want to be thinking you're sweeping a safety off and actually sweeping it on or de-cocking if the differences between your pistol options would allow for such. Common familiarity between firearms is a good thing.
 
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dsk

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Having owned both, I have to say they essentially accomplish the same thing. Both are uber-reliable, both are a bit on the large side for EDC, and both have their fanboys. Choose which ever fits your hand the best, or else simply decide if you want a combination decock/safety or just a plain decocker.
 
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Darmok

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I own a Beretta 92A1, and seriously considered a Sig P226 instead of the Beretta when I was shopping. I would have opted for the Sig if I could have found one of the variety I was looking for (a Platinum Elite). The Beretta is just so damned big for a 9mm.

They're both great, reliable guns though. Like dsk suggested, get whichever feels better in your hand, or which one shoots better for you, if you're able to try them out on a range.

Or better yet, buy a Browning Hi-Power instead. :D
 
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Single Six

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I've had the trigger return spring on my department-issue Sig P220 break in half while in use. TWICE. :mad: Not good; when that happens, the gun will not fire. It's also recently happened to another officer at my department. I presume the P226 has the same type of recalcitrant part in it. Now, when it comes to DA pull and feed reliability, Sigs are fantastic. But having a function-critical part snap in half, thereby rendering the gun totally useless, is unacceptable to me...especially if it happens more than once. Bottom line for me is, I wouldn't have a Sig in my collection even if somebody gave it to me. Between the two given options, I'd go with the Beretta.
 
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dsk

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Actually, the trigger return springs in Berettas have been known to fail as well. Wolff sells a modified component to replace it.
 
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Single Six

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Point taken. However, I can only speak from my personal experience. Having owned a Beretta, it never had any failures with me. Can't say likewise for Sig.
 
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TunnelRat

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Having owned a SIG, I've never had a trigger return spring snap after thousands of rounds down range. Add that's with a P226, P220, and a P229.
 
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chadio

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226

like:

-runs like a swiss watch
-runs like a sewing machine
-like the simple take-down
-if I were to design a handgun, the controls would be exactly like this pistol
-runs like a German pistol because it is one

dislike:

-it is not an attractive pistol
-I cannot shoot tight groups like I can with a 1911

92fs

like:

-fits my hand like it was made just for me
-"N.I.B." Italian version can be purchased for under six ben franklins
-controls feel like a very meticulous machinist fine-tuned it
-sexy looking

dislike:

-don't own one yet... I HATE that :D
-control placement isn't my idea of " just right"
 
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WVsig

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No need to pay more than $600 for a good used German Sig. I would take a older CPO over a new one.

Summit gun brokers has CPO German. $555

http://www.summitgunbroker.com/226_German.html

I prefer the P226. Nothing wrong with the 92FS it just does not fit me. I have shot them and like them but not enough to put one in the safe. I am not a fan of the decocker/safety design when it does not allow one to carry cocked and locked. So I think the Sig design is less complicated to operate. Both are big combat sized/duty type guns.

In the end I am a Sig gun.... :eek: In the end you have to pick the one that fits you best. Have you shot them? If you can run a few hundred rounds down the pipe of each back to back I think one will choose you more than you will choose it. LOL I often find that is the only way to really choose between two great designs like the P266 and the 92FS.

As far as trigger return springs breaking I do not doubt that it happens but I have owned 12+ Sigs and have thousands upon thousands of rounds down the pipe on most of mine and have never had a trigger return spring break. What vintage were the P220s which suffered these failures?
 
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iamdb

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To throw a wrench in your game plan, have you looked at a CZ75 or a quality clone? I find them to fit my hands better than the 2 guns you mentioned, and result in better accuracy for me. Your results may vary.
 
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triplebike

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Both are equally reputable, reliable, accurate, flawlessly designed handguns. I believe the only edge would be the Beretta's looks.

All things being equal, you will be a better shot & have more fun with the Beretta, since for the same amount of investment the Beretta comes with 1000rds, while the Sig comes with zero rds.


ps - both of my 92FS's have well over 10,000 rds each. Not one malfunction or failure of any kind. All original parts
 
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Single Six

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TunnelRat: Glad your experience with Sig does not match that of myself, or my co-worker. However, that doesn't mean that the spring failure I described can't happen. It can, and, as I stated previously, has occurred to me on two separate occasions. On the other hand, I suppose that anything man-made can break. I'm sure that someone out there has had a negative experience with my preferred brand of handgun, but I've yet to see it happen. To be fair, I guess that one can only go by their own experiences.
 
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TunnelRat

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TunnelRat: Glad your experience with Sig does not match that of myself, or my co-worker. However, that doesn't mean that the spring failure I described can't happen. It can, and, as I stated previously, has occurred to me on two separate occasions. On the other hand, I suppose that anything man-made can break. I'm sure that someone out there has had a negative experience with my preferred brand of handgun, but I've yet to see it happen. To be fair, I guess that one can only go by their own experiences.
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I believe you. However you posted your experience. I am well within my rights to post mine, as is everyone else. The more data points the better.
 
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WVsig

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TunnelRat: Glad your experience with Sig does not match that of myself, or my co-worker. However, that doesn't mean that the spring failure I described can't happen. It can, and, as I stated previously, has occurred to me on two separate occasions. On the other hand, I suppose that anything man-made can break. I'm sure that someone out there has had a negative experience with my preferred brand of handgun, but I've yet to see it happen. To be fair, I guess that one can only go by their own experiences.
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Still would love to know what vintage these where. I have not heard of these parts breaking before. I wonder if these guns could have been detailed stripped and then had them installed incorrectly.
 
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