Why do Sig's cost so much

[cineski]

Actually, if you go to SIG forum, there's a few threads about the quality of SIG going down and their pricing going up.

[thefurball]

Its a Sig.

Buy one (or more), you will not regret it and it will run forever.

[richie894]

If you compare them to cars, a Sig is a well made German BMW or Mercedes. Your standard S&W is a Ford or Chevy pick up truck. With sometimes bad aftermarket service.

I dont think Sig's are overpriced. One of the best deals out there now is a Sig SP2022 for under $500. But that is a whole another thread...

[Shenaniguns]

Actually, if you go to SIG forum, there's a few threads about the quality of SIG going down and their pricing going up.

It is unfortunately true...

[BTF/PTM]

Sig's are very well thought out pistols, that's why they cost more than the other choices out there. The feel in the hand is about as close to a 1911 as you're gonna get without actually owning a 1911. The weight balance is excellent, the gun feels very level and controlled in the hand. The solidity feels great, it's not some tupperware thing that you're afraid of breaking. The ease of stripping/cleaning is great. The finish is outstanding.

I don't carry a gun so I can't vouch for the fact that it's nicer to have a plastic-bodied gun for the weight savings versus a Sig, but when I hold other guns in the shop and read website figures, those plastic guns really aren't much lighter than my Sigs. All of the full size .45's out there are in the 30-35 oz. range. I think I'd rather put up with the extra five ounces to have the Sig on me.

As for my comment about the comparison to a 1911, well obviously you gotta have a liking for the 1911 feel for that to make any sense. Hold a 1911 and then hold a P220. They're very similar in stature, especially if you hold a Combat model P220 with the slim grips. I just ordered a pair of Sig slim grips for my P220 and I absolutley love them. The gun fits much more solidly in my hands than with the stock grips on it.

Anyone who's ever bought nice stuff knows that you get what you pay for. Yes, you will get a good reliable dependable gun if you buy an XD, Glock or M&P, nobody will deny that. But put those models on a table with the P220 and hold them all one by one. Work the controls, feel the trigger, rack the slide with a snap cap in it (or even an empty case) and see what each gun does. The Sig just feels better in my opinion.

[AdamM]

Sigs aren't that much more than anything else. Are you paying retail?

Paid $990 for a new P226R .40 with Night Sights and Hogue wrap around grips
That included HSC tax and DROS

[BTF/PTM]

Paid $990 for a new P226R .40 with Night Sights and Hogue wrap around grips

All the paperwork and fees definitely adds cost. I have the receipts for my Sigs (I have two) in a file, I'll have to look and see what the final costs were. Wasn't quite as high as yours, but I got both of mine over a year ago and gun prices have been steadily rising in California becuz of all the legislation being passed.

[richie894]

Paid $990 for a new P226R .40 with Night Sights and Hogue wrap around grips
That included HSC tax and DROS

Ouch.. did you try online like topgunsupply.com or buds?

[AdamM]

Goodness, prices really have gone up, haven't they? My P226 (9mm) was around $780, got it about a year ago. Doesn't have night sights or Hogues, but that's not $200 worth of upgrades. My P220 was $850 and that one does have night sights, got it a couple months before the P226. In any case, you won't regret spending that money so go kill some paper men and enjoy the elegance that is Sig

I forgot too add that that price included tax ($70), my HSC ($25) and DROS ($26)

They were asking $870 for just the gun including the night sights

[jchen76@gmail.com]

It's the 226 is good enough for the Navy Seals, it's good enough for me! I currently own 4 sigs. What drew to them is the clean lines and user friendly features. No safeties to fiddle around with in panic situation, good balance, and if I ever got rid of the sigs, the great resale price. Bought my NIB 228 in 2003 for 599, used or CPO they are running are 550 and up. The only times my sigs have hiccuped was using extra Wolff springs with light loads. Swithched back the stock spring, and it was ok.

[AdamM]

Ouch.. did you try online like topgunsupply.com or buds?

Nope, I figured after shipping and everything it wouldnt have made that much of a difference

[Shenaniguns]

Sig's are very well thought out pistols, that's why they cost more than the other choices out there. The feel in the hand is about as close to a 1911 as you're gonna get without actually owning a 1911. The weight balance is excellent, the gun feels very level and controlled in the hand. The solidity feels great, it's not some tupperware thing that you're afraid of breaking. The ease of stripping/cleaning is great. The finish is outstanding.

I don't carry a gun so I can't vouch for the fact that it's nicer to have a plastic-bodied gun for the weight savings versus a Sig, but when I hold other guns in the shop and read website figures, those plastic guns really aren't much lighter than my Sigs. All of the full size .45's out there are in the 30-35 oz. range. I think I'd rather put up with the extra five ounces to have the Sig on me.

As for my comment about the comparison to a 1911, well obviously you gotta have a liking for the 1911 feel for that to make any sense. Hold a 1911 and then hold a P220. They're very similar in stature, especially if you hold a Combat model P220 with the slim grips. I just ordered a pair of Sig slim grips for my P220 and I absolutley love them. The gun fits much more solidly in my hands than with the stock grips on it.

Anyone who's ever bought nice stuff knows that you get what you pay for. Yes, you will get a good reliable dependable gun if you buy an XD, Glock or M&P, nobody will deny that. But put those models on a table with the P220 and hold them all one by one. Work the controls, feel the trigger, rack the slide with a snap cap in it (or even an empty case) and see what each gun does. The Sig just feels better in my opinion.

You must have some older model Sig's which is before the Ex Mimber VP took over, starting using MIM parts, started outsourcing small parts, had problems with the P220's milled SS slide/ internal extractor which caused them to go to an external extractor and I think they are back to the internal again? Let's not even get into the GSR

Some info

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19864

[BTF/PTM]

Let's not even get into the GSR

heh...definitely don't, I've got a horror story of my own about the GSR. As far as my 220 and 226, though, I've been nothing but happy with everything about the guns so I guess I either got older or newer guns than the batches that had all the problems

[aplinker]

Paid $990 for a new P226R .40 with Night Sights and Hogue wrap around grips
That included HSC tax and DROS

I know people that have paid almost $800 for Glocks... 17's with night sights and 3 mags, but nothing more.

I'll say the same thing to you I said to them... "Sigs (Glocks) are nice guns. They're worth every penny. I'm sure you'll enjoy it."

The last Sig I bought was a P220 Elite Carry (w/night sights & more) for $635, including DROS.

Sigs aren't that much more than others, if you do your shopping. I think part of the perceived difference is more people pay a larger amount over dealer cost for a Sig than a Glock.

[Tho_Sun]

So I bought my Sig p226 no rail in 2004ish, on consignment for around 925 out the door from lock stock and barrel in Rosemead. Ouch. It hurt a lot but the reason I bought it was I was uninformed about cheaper places. I have to admit though the price wasn't right, the gun is perfect. I love my gun. I know I over paid but it was my first. The reason I chose the sig was I went to L.A. gun club for a weekend of shooting and researching. Out of all their guns, only the p226 kept a tight group for me. At that time I was in love with the USP. I really wanted one, but I kept shooting low to the right about 3 inches each way with the one there. I figurer what ever the reason, maybe sigs are just built better and stood the abuse of L.A. gun club better then the USP or sigs just fit my ergonomics better, I chose it and never looked back. You can find some good deals on cal guns. You can probably find a railed one for about 600 if your lucky. I think sigs are expensive new, but they are for a reason, they seem built better from my experiences. I do have one problem though, I put on hogue grips and it seemed to open up my groups a bit. I also recently got a trigger job which opened up the groups even more. Is it just because I'm not use to it?