Question for law enforcement

[Glockman08]

I am about to become a police officer. Narrowed my choices to two firearms. glock 22 or p226. Which one and why??

Thanks,
Josh

[jbirds1210]

Wow......now that is a tough choice. I currently own a 22 and prefer that frame style over all other handguns, but a Sig P226 is a great gun! I really think this one is up to personal preference.

The Glock is not so picky about how it is taken care of and accessories will be much easier to find. The Sig needs a bit more attention to keep it running 100%. It should also be noted that Sig Stainless is not always the best about rust....I had one and really had to keep it oiled for rust prevention.

If you decide on the Sig...I would definitely look at their factory certified used ones, the prices are great.

Good luck to you.

Jason

[AFJailor]

I had a P226 in .357 sig and I currently have a g22. I sold the p226 for a p220 because it felt so awkward in my hand. I could shoot well enough with it, but the grip width especially with the ridiculously thick sig wood grips is uncomfortable.

I'm not saying one is better than the other, but the g22 for me at least is much more comfortable to shoot with.

I think a lot of people that dont have gigantic gorilla hands will agree that the double stacked Sig's are a little thick unless you get after market grips for them.

If I were you I would take a crap load of rounds to a range and fire as many as you can through both guns before buying.

[flintknapper]

Tough choice indeed.

I really like the Sig, but either weapon is good. I would struggle trying to make the choice if for myself.

Good luck.

[Stupid]

Glock, it's much lighter.

[HankB]

In my case I would choose the Glock, simply because SIG pistols don't fit my hand very well - the "pointability" is nil.

To try this, focus your eyes on some target. Then close your eyes, draw/pick up the pistol, raise it in one smooth motion to point at the target . . . and then open your eyes.

Do this several times.

The sights ought to line up naturally and be "on" as soon as you open your eyes, and the front sight should be darned close to being "on target."

If you have to make a lot of adjustments to get "aimed in" then the pistol doesn't fit you.

[srothstein]

The first question is what the department will allow you to carry. Do not buy a pistol until you are sure of this, or you might end up buying two pistols (not really a downside if you can afford it). Do you know yet which department you are going to work for? Do they issue duty firearms? What are the policies on carry for the departments you are most likely to work for?

The second question is if you qualify yet for the law enforcement discount programs. Sig has a rebate of $100 per firearm that officers buy, while Glock has a significant discount program on the original purchase price. Glocks, new are about $440 with night sites for officer purchase. Many times, the cost of purchasing all of your gear will put enough of a dent in the cash flow to make the cost the determining factor.

And the final question is which feels better in your hand. If you can carry either, and can afford either, then it become a matter of personal preference. They are both quality firearms that will go bang every time the trigger is pulled when they are loaded. The Glock is a little simpler to maintain, but neither one is a bad choice.


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