Likes, dislikes. Etc

I'm a sig fan, but to me the 224 is a solution in search of a problem.  The grip is too short for me to comfortably hold it.  That said, think of it as a compact 229.  Shorter grip and shorter barrel.  Great if your duty weapon is a 229 and you want something similar to carry off-duty, the 229 mags will fit the 224 if you add the pinky extension.  Depending on what you are really looking for, research the 229c (a new model recently announced).  That's a 229 frame with a 224 slide. 

 

The LGS near me was selling some new 224's cheap last year - something like $549 for an Equinox.  Thought hard on that but passed.  Just couldn't get comfortable holding it.

Mustang, what works better for you?

Mustang, what works better for you?

I what regard?  I have 6 sigs - p220 Nitron, p227 SAS, p226 Legion Sao, p229 Legion, and 2 1911's (Tacops and a GSR/RCS compact).

 

Of the p-series, the 229 to me is the best all-around.  Great at the range, sized to carry if you ever do that.  For whatever reason I just shoot it well.  If I had to reduce my collection the 229 would be one of the last to go.  The 220 is like a da 1911 with Sig controls and the 227 is a higher capacity 220.  The 226 platform feels the same as a 229 to me though it is larger in grip and barrel.  All are more accurate than I am and have never given me any problems.  I also like the availability of the caliber conversion kits.

 

I'm very interested in both the p225 that is now out, and the 229c.  I'm a sig guy but someone already had the username on the forum

I mean vs the 224

I mean vs the 224

The 229.  I cant comfortably/securely hold the 224, that's why I never bought it. It felt like a 229 with the bottom of the grip cut off (which is what it is).  Fired one with a 229 mag / pinky extension and it felt just like a 229, which is why I'm interested in the 229c.

 

The 224's are fairly cheap for a sig.  I can only guess it's because they didn't sell well.  Nothing otherwise wrong with them that I know of.

I tried my cousin's 224...for me no bueno. Not a comfortable shooter.

I tried my cousin's 224...for me no bueno. Not a comfortable shooter.

Never thought of the sub guns being a range toy

SIG is bringing the 225 back. I have yet to see one in person.

SIG is bringing the 225 back. I have yet to see one in person.

225 seems a little bigger than the 224. Competition for the block 43?