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To: DUMBGRUNT

What SIGs have decent quality, if Indian pot-metal is being used by SIG?


3 posted on 08/18/2026 6:17:56 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: ConservativeMind

I’m not sold on the Indian pot metal thing, but I can believe cost cutting, bad design and poor tolerances could come into play. Most disappointing because the half dozen Sigs I’ve owned (P220 DA/SA series, a P365, and 1911 clones) have been highly reliable and well made guns. As a matter of fact, a P220 I had in .38 Super was the only Super I’ve owned that would feed all types of ammo.

Any company can screw up, it’s how they deal with it that makes a huge difference. Doubling down on arrogance is never a winning strategy, especially with the gun community which has exceptionally long memories.


4 posted on 08/18/2026 6:25:57 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: ConservativeMind

I don’t know about pot metal, but I do know many manufacturers use metal injection molded parts.

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7 posted on 08/18/2026 6:42:25 AM PDT by Celtic Conservative (Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)
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To: ConservativeMind

I purchased a P226 new around 2008. Liked it so much I made it my all purpose go to pistol and bought another used, because two is one and one is none. The used one was older and made in Germany. Despite many people praising them as superior I noticed no detectable difference it fit, finish or function.
Caveat: the SIG P226 is a big gun but I have huge mitts and need the large size.


12 posted on 08/18/2026 7:30:19 AM PDT by atomic_dog
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