Sig 9mm Arrives
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It would be a fun project pistol if I could get one cheaply enough. I've heard from a couple of people now most of the military M9's are now at extremely high round counts and beat to heck for the most part.
I'd get a lot of enjoyment bringing it back. I'd probably replace the recoil spring, convert the safety to a decocker only, and a refinish would probably be needed I'd guess, and probably not even use the magazine it came with it get a couple of new ones.
Assuming I'd be buying a fairly beat up example I really wouldn't want to pay more than about $375. But my guess is they'd ask more than that if they did it. It would great if I could restore it to some extent for less than $500 total. If it was much more than that and I'd probably just buy new. Projects are fun but not if I feel like I'm throwing too much money away on them.
I'd get a lot of enjoyment bringing it back. I'd probably replace the recoil spring, convert the safety to a decocker only, and a refinish would probably be needed I'd guess, and probably not even use the magazine it came with it get a couple of new ones.
Assuming I'd be buying a fairly beat up example I really wouldn't want to pay more than about $375. But my guess is they'd ask more than that if they did it. It would great if I could restore it to some extent for less than $500 total. If it was much more than that and I'd probably just buy new. Projects are fun but not if I feel like I'm throwing too much money away on them.
According to this article the Sig model is being sold for $207 a gun.
I guess Sig will make their money with parts and accessories?
I guess Sig will make their money with parts and accessories?
44Alaskan said:
You can figure the actual cost to Sig per unit is $103.50. Then they'll end up selling the same $100 gun to civilians for $1000.
bobski
Hunter
are we talking 226's?
I thought about buying a 320... but then choose a more traditional route... the 226 is a pretty darn good work horse for Sig.... I now own two, the standard P226 and an MK-25 both with short reset triggers. With a tad bit of training these will lay out one more fast and accurate string of fire. Good friend who attends Front Sight with me is much more traditional... he used a Sig 1911 this time around.
blume357 said:
I know it shouldn't matter. But I have to say- the Sig 320 is one of the ugliest firearms I've ever seen. It's excellent, don't get me wrong but it would be hard for me to sink that much money into something I hate looking at that much. The 226 on the other hand I like quite a lot.
Valmet
Single-Sixer
Rei40c said:
Agree 100% ^^^^^.
I have a P-226 Navy MK 25, and while I know it's a slightly different animal than tha 320, I can't imagine owning and shooting any other Sig.
In all honesty I have never even shot a Sig but I keep finding myself wanting a P229 in .40. If one watches the different deal sites online the P229's & P226's show up fairly frequently. What they call certified pre owned ones come up for around $500 or a little less. Not bad considering what the new ones usually go for. Bud's usually has them though if one were inclined to dig they might find a better deal.
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
Current . . . new . . . prices for the P320 run from $400 to $600, withMike J said:
an "average" a tad above $500.
I'm not sure I would want a used for virtually the same price as a new one.
bobski
Hunter
did sig ever fix the 226 cracking frame issues they had in the 90's? I cracked 2 frames.
Coop
Blackhawk
Sorry RF pals who prefer other semi-autos, of which there are tons,
My all time semi-automatic pistol is the JMB Model 1911. IMO, it is the finest sidearm ever conceived. I have multiple copies of his design in my collection, including a National Match Camp Perry from 1962 on a 1943 Remington frame. 1911's are in my blood. My personal/CCW sidearm is a 1911 Kimber Ultra-Carry, carried by my side since 2001.
My all time semi-automatic pistol is the JMB Model 1911. IMO, it is the finest sidearm ever conceived. I have multiple copies of his design in my collection, including a National Match Camp Perry from 1962 on a 1943 Remington frame. 1911's are in my blood. My personal/CCW sidearm is a 1911 Kimber Ultra-Carry, carried by my side since 2001.
Ruger Redhawk
Single-Sixer
I bought this P320 or should I saw the wife gave it to me for our anniversary. I picked it out, I like the FDE and it’s a 9mm.
I haven’t taken it to the range yet. I figured I’d wait for the upgrade to be done. I’ve been waiting since mid Sept and have gotten the updates but haven’t gotten the shipping label. If it’s good enough for the military it’s good enough for me.
I haven’t taken it to the range yet. I figured I’d wait for the upgrade to be done. I’ve been waiting since mid Sept and have gotten the updates but haven’t gotten the shipping label. If it’s good enough for the military it’s good enough for me.
When my work sends me to New Hampshire this coming June to the Sig Academy I'll check out the feel on the 320 again.... what I've discovered as of late is the standard grip on Sigs, at least the 226, is a little too thick for me. E2 grip is perfect. I'm hoping the 320 is thinner ... or half the guys and just about all the girls in the Army are going to have a problem getting the right grip on the weapon.
You know, I've tried quite a few semi autos. Just can't find one that works any better than my 1911's.
I figure it's just kids trying to reinvent the wheel, and not doing a particularly good job.
I figure it's just kids trying to reinvent the wheel, and not doing a particularly good job.
Jeepnick, just to poke... you know a 1911 is a semi auto right? just single action only.... I'm seriously thinking my next Sig will be a P226 in single action only.... that might be the problem you have with the double/single action semi autos.. the grips are usually pretty think to be able to take the double stacked magazines.. as compared to a 1911 single stack.
blume357 said:
Nope not grip thickness. I have a Para I like just fine. Others just don't feel right in my hand, and they sure as heck aren't as effective.
Both of the above are based on personal experience.
chowser51
Bearcat
Surplus M9s will be forever to get to market. Look at the 1911s and how long it is taking. Besides, surplus M9s will be heavily used. New 92FS guns have been on sale recently for $450ish.
