S & W Sigma 9

[Papalote]

What is the forums opinion of this one? They appear to be a glock in S & W clothing. I have heard of bad triggers but that is all. Please advise.

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[HighVelocity]

Unless it's free I'd save my money for something else. I don't know much about them but they sure are ugly.
For just a little bit more you could get a Glock instead. As for cheap, I'd get a Taurus Mil Pro or 24/7 over a SW auto any day of the week.

[dws1117]

This opinion is from hearsay and NOT actual experience, other than the occasional fondleing at a gun shop.

I have had friends that loved thiers. The ones I have played with weren't bad. Sure the triggers aren't the crispest, but they weren't bad. I don't know if a smith could make it better. I've not heard of many reliability issues except with the small .380. For what they are and what I generally see them going for, you could do a lot worse.

[dws1117]

HV is right on about the Taurus if your looking for an inexpensive quality gun.

BTW beauty is in the eye of the beerholder. I happen the think the Sigmas aren't too bad.

I'm am waiting to get a little play time with Smith's new plastic framed gun the new M&P. It looks promising.

[dws1117]

Maybe Stevie will chime in about the Taurus pistols. He has one that he loves. The ones I've owned were really nice guns.

[txinvestigator]

From a person who has seen and observed many Sigmas, I would pass on all but the newest ones.

Too many bad samples, and the triggers (from experience) are terrible.

The Taurus are not bad at all.....

[Papalote]

Thanks to all who answered. The reason I asked is that our Academy store has a 20% discount on handguns (except Glock and Desert Eagle) and the S & W is priced at 318.00. With the discount, the SIGMA would be less than 275.00. I have Glock, S & W revolvers and Rugers and feel they are the best, but I am a sucker for a good price on gun. Academy has a small selection of handguns but their prices are much better than the other Houston area retailers. I will wait for more responses but the gut tells me GLOCK for the next auto 9.

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[dws1117]

Heck for that price I'd go for it. If it is just going to be a pliker and not a serious defensive gun.

[jbirds1210]

+1 on making a Glock your next auto. Smith makes a fine revolver....but why buy their version of the Glock? I am one of those guys that hated the "plastic guns" for a long time, but the desire to hear a bang everytime I pull the trigger has created a huge model 17 fan in me. Good luck on your decision.

[HighVelocity]

I know what you mean about being a sucker for a good deal. I still wouldn't buy the Sigma though. There are always good deals that will come along and you might wish you'd saved that money when the next one does.

[OverEasy]

Papalote,
The Academy stores around here sell the CZ P01. If you can get one for 20% off plus your discount that should be a good price. CZ makes a very good pistol for the money. Out of curiosity what are the CZ P01s going for in the B'mont Academy? I might have to drive over that way if the price is low enough. Thanks, good luck!
OE

[longtooth]

Have a friend who has one that he bought used from a "friend w/ a good deal" & he knows why it was for sale. Some feed problems. Trigger real mushy. Rear sight won't stay put. His is a .40.

[Papalote]

I'll check the price of the CZ on my next trip to town. As you can imagine, the selection is thin due to the discount. At this time I think I will refrain from the Sigma and continue stacking pennies for the GLOCK. BTW, Glocks at Academy are 497.00. Thanks again for all the guidance.

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[Papalote]

The CZ PO1 is priced at 458.XX at the Academy in BMT. They are selling lots of handguns with the discount.

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[suXor]

I have the SW9VE, and I love it. Sure, it's not a glock, but I can keep a tight 8" grouping at 20 yards. I have put many rounds through it, and no action issues.

As long as I don't plan to bury it in dirt or go swimming with it, and keep it clean, it's a great bang (pun intended) for the buck.