WellI was all set to order a New H&K SA/DA P30L for myself and then Ray lent me a Shooting Times magazine and I saw an article on the Sig 226 e2.

Now I've always wanted a Sig 226, but I have small hands that a Hobbit would laugh at so it just didn't make any sense. It's the same reason a full size Glock doesn't work for me.

 

I still have shot neither, but I've held the P30 and it fits nicely. Any input to which would make a better home defense pistol? I think this might be a take your pick situation, but I'll gladly take any recommendations.

No way around it.....

 

You have to find a way to shoot both - back to back if possible.

 

I doubt you will find a bad thing said about either pistol.....

These days Id tip my hat to the HK. Prior to Sig's "change" it would have been 50/50. Personal pref really.

I held both before I bought my P30.

 

I like the Sig's weight, I like the P30's grip a whole lot more.

 

If I didn't have the P30, I would have the Sig. Both are great guns.

 

If I can make it tomorrow, I'll bring my P30. We could go down after clays and put some through it.

If you mnake the trip down to BA on Tuesday's, Maksim has a p30l (so does my wife) and I have some 226's you can shoot. I don't have the 226 E squared, but you'll get the idea.

If you mnake the trip down to BA on Tuesday's, Maksim has a p30l (so does my wife) and I have some 226's you can shoot. I don't have the 226 E squared, but you'll get the idea.

Thanks Bryan. I've shot Sigman's 226 in .40. I haven't held the. 226 e2, but it's supposed to be good for us Hobbit handed folk. The P30 feels like butta. I've heard the same about the 226 e2, but I've shor neither. I'd get a walther 9mm for the grip if I didn't want absolute reliability. If you can tell me ythe P30 doesn't have the typical recoil of a polymer gun I'm sold. I'm looking for durability, reliability, and fun factor.

Thanks Bryan. I've shot Sigman's 226 in .40. I haven't held the. 226 e2, but it's supposed to be good for us Hobbit handed folk. The P30 feels like butta. I've heard the same about the 226 e2, but I've shor neither. I'd get a walther 9mm for the grip if I didn't want absolute reliability. If you can tell me ythe P30 doesn't have the typical recoil of a polymer gun I'm sold. I'm looking for durability, reliability, and fun factor.

 

I can tell you that the P30 doesn't have the typical recoil of a polymer gun!

I tried out both and went for the H&K but thats what works for me. Extremely reliable weapon. You really need to get that 226 in your hands to help you decide what is best for you. Nothing personal against the Walther but I would stick to H&K or Sig.

This isn't a Ford-vs-Chevy question, it's a Lamborgini-vs-Mcklaren F1 question!

 

My vote, Glock 19

I have both.....a Sig 226 9MM and an H&K P30L.

If you told me I could save my life by giving up one of them.....I couldn't decide. They are both Great Guns!

The P30 doesn't exhibit "felt" recoil so much as give you a gentle tap on the hand to say "hey I'm ready for the next one!".

ChrisJM981 next meet you can put some rounds down range with my p226 9mm. I believe sigman has the elite version which has wood grips which are a bit thicker. I actual went to meltzer's the other day and held the e2 its a bit thinner then the standard sig. But real didn't notice a huge difference. Im sure bh has one you can check out.

The biggest backstrap on the hk is very close to the e2 grip.

I really cant speak for the E2's, but both the Sigs and Hk's are nice. Steel vs Polymer.

 

Out of all the polymer guns I have shot, the Hk's have the least recoil, as per the ass-o-meter, secondly only to 9mm 1911's.

 

The only issue folks have with the Hk's, besides the price tag, is the feeling of the trigger on the DA/SA. I got over it, but some folks just dont.

 

The best way to describe it.... it is a long progressive takeup, albeit very smooth, with a very clean, defined break.

 

It is reliable, easy to clean and keep clean.

 

Still the thing is... it is different than shooting other steel guns.... and you can only decide.

 

better yet, get both. =)

Have you tried the PX4 Storm yet, Maks? Recoil is pretty light on it.

Have you tried the PX4 Storm yet, Maks? Recoil is pretty light on it.

 

 

I have shot the 92fs, and owned them, however not the px4. I know the rotating barrel is supposed to reduce the recoil... but I just have an issue of shooting a gun that looks like it came out of Doom 3d or Duke Nuken 3d. =P

Funny you should say that because the original pistol from Doom was a 92FS

 

And yes, the rotating barrel reduces the recoil a LOT.

HK's are cool and all, but I like my Glock and Px4 better. If I had a grand to burn on a pistol, it would have a cylinder and it wouldn't be made of plastic.

 

So, I'm gonna pic Sig E2 Chris! There, I said it.