Sig P226 or G19

[caseyc]

If you had the chance to own one of these for your main carry gun, home defense, range gun which would it be? I know the Sig is more money but put money aside on this one. Interested into hearing what you guys think as i am going to start saving for one of them. Ive always loved the 226 and 19 so please help me decide. I know its more personal preference and how much i want to spend but i just want to here some opinions. Thanks

 

[Bigum1969]

Boy, those are two totally different guns.

The G19 is much easier to carry for me, especially CC. The 226 is a large gun.

I like the looks and feel of my 226 more than my G19, but it's more of a BBQ gun for me.

For the money, the G19 is perhaps one of the finest, if not the finest, carry guns you can buy.

 

[wtfd661]

I would think for carry you couldn't go wrong with the G19, seems to me it would CC the easiest.

As for overall which gun would I prefer it would have to be the Sig. P226.

I can guess I helped not one bit, as it seems I'm just as confused to which one I would buy

 

[caddywhompus]

Since there's already been a pro Glock post, I'll throw one up for the Sig. They are just great guns that point and shoot well, plus they feel great in the hand as mentioned above. They are bigger and more difficult to conceal but there are some good concealment options out there that mitigate this problem. Personally, I think it'd be worth sacrificing a little in the concealment category to have the benefits of a handgun that is such a pleasure to shoot reliably and accurately.

 

[revance]

I'm a small guy and don't have much trouble concealing the P226 in a pancake style holster that keeps it up high and close to my body. It won't work for wearing a t-shirt, but if I'm wearing a button up cotton shirt untucked it works fine. Obviously the G19 would probably conceal better.

I definitely prefer the 226 over the Glock. I'm just not much of a Glock fan. I tried to like them, but they don't feel right in my hand and the sharp knurling on them makes my hands sore.

 

[Chippp1961]

I have both,I like the 19 better as far as an all around gun,mostly for the size.
But the 226 has a better trigger and is more accurate.The best of both worlds is my Sig 228,Same size as the 19 but the trigger and accuracy of the 226.
They are just harder to find
Chip

 

[Bigum1969]

I should clarify that I really like SIGS. Like a lot.

Especially this one from my collection:

 

[00BlasterResto]

I'd pick the P226, just fits me better.

 

[caseyc]

Thanks Guys, I carry OWB anyway with just my shirt over it so printing isnt a big deal, kinda a OC and CC mix. I know there both great guns i just keep going back and fourth on which one. Is the Sig more reliable than a glock? What are the Pros and Cons of each? i feel like im adopting a kid to add to the family just cant choose one

 

[caseyc]

O Man That Is Sweet

I should clarify that I really like SIGS. Like a lot.

Especially this one from my collection:

 

[LotsofGlocks]

G19

 

[caddywhompus]

BIGUM that is suhweeeeeet! Drool*

 

[HandK]

Boy, those are two totally different guns.

The G19 is much easier to carry for me, especially CC. The 226 is a large gun.

I like the looks and feel of my 226 more than my G19, but it's more of a BBQ gun for me.

For the money, the G19 is perhaps one of the finest, if not the finest, carry guns you can buy.

I have to back up Bigum on this one, so what he said!!

 

[turnandshoot4]

Sig 226:

Pros:
Very accurate
Excellent ergos
Good trigger
All metal (A plus for me)
Resale

Cons:
Heavy
Size
Price

Glock 19

Pros:
Glock reliability
Compact
Price

Cons:
Plastic
Bad trigger
2x4 Ergos
Resale


Really though, you should be comparing the 229 and the 19. The 226 and 17 are more alike in size.

 

[Bigum1969]

We know turnandshoot likes his SIGs...

 

[turnandshoot4]

I should clarify that I really like SIGS. Like a lot.

Especially this one from my collection:

Very nice! I see your equinox and raise you a 226 S

 

[Bigum1969]

Very nice! I see your equinox and raise you a 226 S

 

[Bigum1969]

I have to back up Bigum on this one, so what he said!!

Thanks buddy!

 

[turnandshoot4]

I'm going to be even worse when I have kids.

Really though I posted a pro and con too. It's not a total schooze fest.

 

[Bigum1969]

I'm going to be even worse when I have kids.

Really though I posted a pro and con too. It's not a total schooze fest.

Speaking of that, when are you and the misses going to pop out a little turnandshoot?