Now that's some solid advice right there! Although I love my Millenium and have never had any issues with it, having fired a better quality gun, I'm not so sure I'd buy another one by choice. The new quality rig may well be the way to go.G192627 wrote:Teamless, this isn't about 'status' or keeping up with the Jones'. Trust me. No offense to those with the Taurus Millenniums or other guns listed here for the budget conscious, but this is your potential life we're talking about. It's not about anything else other than that. Do you want to defend your life with a "bargain" or cost-cutting anything? LIkely, you won't have to, but you 'might' and that's not worth it to me.Teamless wrote:thanks, all good information.
Sounds like the Taurus PT111 or Millennium pro may be the way to go.
The Sigma (full size) is really (easily) concealable? I haven't tried it yet, but it seems huge compared to all of the compacts that are designed for concealment.
While i can save up for a Glock 26 or similar, I still see no reason to have to spend $500 + when realistically $300 or so should do the job. I am certainly not the Jones' and am not trying to keep up with the Jones' either, so I don't mind driving a Chevy when they are driving a Cadillac, as long as we both can get there reasonably.
The comment "unless its Jiminez Arms", I did not understand. Are they bad? Never heard of them in any readings on here I have done and I don't think I have ever seen them before.
thanks again
There is a HUGE difference in the quality of build, trigger, durability, and reliability between the G26 (or any Glock) vs. a Taurus or others mentioned here. I have owned two Taurus guns. (One I still own... the PT96) So, I'm not being a gun snob, but speaking from experience. Another anecdote, when I was taking my CHL class, there were 3 Taurus owners with us. ALL THREE had issues with jamming on the range. They were all Millenniums too. I know that's not statistically significant, but it reinforced other experiences.
It's possible to buy one of these guns, and have it be an awesome gun with NO issues... yes, but it's kind of a gamble with your money. Sounds like your Sigma is a good gun, so you're set with a good, dependable gun already. That's good because my thoughts are:
That you'd be surprised at how well you can carry it with a good setup. How about spending money on a good rig vs. a new gun?
Spend money on a nice belt and holster. You'll be amazed what a difference it makes.
Me recommendations:
1) Comp-Tac MTAC holster. http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=95" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Get the 1.5 inch clips and then get a belt from
2) http://www.thebeltman.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Expensive, but worth it.
With the combo of the above, and about $170 spent all-in, your Sigma will feel like a new gun, and then you've got money left for practice, training, and ammo. Even if you get a G26, I'd still recommend the holster and belt, so why not do those 2 things first and give it a try with your current gun since you're happy with it?
That holster can be altered for $40 to fit another gun if you later change guns, by the way.
Good luck with your decision.
T.