Sig vs CZ or similar metal frame gun

[smak28]

If you slingshot them with your index finger and thumb, they are easy to rack. Using the entire support hand is no bueno.

The smaller, lighter slide, helps keep the bore axis low and is probably responsible for the CZ's accuracy and low felt recoil.

At the range, I do slingshot them for my non-modified CZs. It definitely is easier using palm over rear slide method with my CGW modified CZs but it's a different story when I practice drawing from a holster. Just don't want to develop bad habit.

[cbright1]

Serious as a heart attack. The others are super nice. But is there any proof anywhere that they are any more reliable or accurate? More durable or user friendly? HK is a fine brand. It is like Apple though, that you are paying for a brand name and that is fine for those who love bragging rights and designer labels.

Nothing like the twang of a glock trigger...said no one ever.

[cbright1]

Practically speaking,none of those benefits matter for civil consumption. Its actually a detriment in a way-if a private citizen uses a gun for self defense, he's looking at over $1000+ to replace it once the original HK is seized for evidence. Glocks work, and are expendable enough that if its seized and scrapped no worries are spared.Just buy another one and keep rolling.

You have a point, but the same could be said for cars. With So cal traffic, sooner or later someone is going to run into you, so get a a hyundai? Some folks like the finer things in life. Do they run the risk of their $100K car getting totalled, sure, but nice things are fun to own.

[cbright1]

I thought this thread is about HK vs Sig. How did we get Glock and CZ into the conversation. Should we throw in Hi-Point as a citizen self defense weapon just in case we have to use it and the gun is going to be taken away for investigation. Hi-Point is a lot cheaper than Glock and it is still get the job done.

exactly!!!!

[cbright1]

I own a sig p229 and an hk p2000...both guns are amazing, and both will go bang when you pull the trigger...Both are about the same price...the trigger is better on the Sig, unless you get the LEM trigger on the HK...honestly though, I have sold some HK's in my life, but have never thought about selling my 229...Shoot them both, and buy the one that shoots best for YOU...you can't make a bad choice with those 2 options

I feel the same way about my P229. It is just a pleasure to shoot and I have never been more accurate with any other handgun.

[himurax13]

I use the entire support hand on my CZ's and have been ok.

Considering that I often hear about complaints of the difficulty of racking while using that method, I prefer not to use the palm over slide method when I shoot my CZ's.

Seriously though, if you are running an 11 lb recoil spring and are complaining that the slide is to difficult to rack, then it sounds like some manning up needs to be done.

[rm1911]

IMO, the P228 is the best SIG service pistol ever made and is highly recommeded if you can find one for a reasonable price.

Amen to that!!! I have a Cold War vintage west german 228. There has never been a finer 9mm ever made. Period. As much as I'm a 1911 fan, the 228 is my SHTF gun. Period.

I also have a recent non-Kali version 226. It rivals the 228. But for sentimental reasons it's still second to its little brother!! However it's also as nice a 9mm as ever been made. I've shot plenty of other 9'a and nothing works for me like those two.

As for OP, buy sig. Don't think about it, don't debate. Just do it. There's nothing wrong with glocks, they work, they're plenty durable, and whatever. You'll be well served with one for sure. But it isn't a sig. So buy a sig.

[Doitbby]

For me it's an easy choice. CZ!! Just bought 2, was gonna sell one. After shooting the CZ today, I will probably keep both and look for more. My old W.G Sig p229 is a nice gun but never made we want to buy another Sig. Nice gun, but just not a fan.

[twitch57]

Don't get a Beretta 92 or 96, Been there done that. Saw Die Hard and Lethal Weapon too many times as a kid, plus it was what the Air Force issued so I had some basic familiarity with it and wanted it to be my first handgun. Worst first DA trigger pull on earth! Massively heavy and long. On a duty size gun, that's not a plus in my book. I can see it on a pocket pistol. Even then I'd rather it were lighter and shorter than the Beretta 92.

oh i wont. the one uncle sam had me using has given me an undying hatred for all things Beretta.

[hedemark20]

I agree with several of the other guys: if it's a truck gun you want or need, the SIG 2022 is your gun. The frame is polymer, but it meets your other criteria (double-stack, 9mm.) It's my opinion that the 2022 is the best value in a handgun under $500, Glocks included. It is essentially a polymer framed 226. For $1000, you could buy 2 of them + some ammo. I love SIGs & am biased, obviously. Personally, I would not buy a new 226 to throw around in my truck & beat up. That application is what polymer framed pistols are for. I do not like Glocks, but I would sooner get a G19 for a beater truck gun than a 226. Those are far too expensive & far too nice to do that with