Big difference between LAPD SWAT, the USMC (I respect the hell out of them) and units that have the discretion to get whatever they want for the mission.
I chose SIG Sauer at first because of the comfortable grip of the gun for me. I then discovered just how accurate and reliable the SIG handguns are. I’ve shot just about every brand and variation of handgun in existance. I own HK’s, SIG’s, various 1911’s, IMI Eagles, Rugers, S&W, Taurus, and others.
If I have to choose a handgun to defend my daughters life, I’m picking the SIG hands down every time. I’ve shot well over 100,000 rounds of handgun ammunition in my life time.
The only other gun I would pick would be a good 1911 that hasn’t been turned into a race wanna be gun. I have a Springfield 1911A1 dating back decades that rattles like you wouldn’t believe when you shake it. It has never jammed on me and will eat any ammo. I did give it a ramp and throat job and I tweaked the trigger. Other than that, it’s never been reworked.
Don’t take my word for it though, go shoot a SIG before buying anything. If you’re in or near the eastern panhandle of WV, give me a shout, I can be reached at the website on my tagline. I’ll let you shoot my SIG’s.