Posted on 06/08/2007 9:58:57 AM PDT by kiriath_jearim
The polymer-framed, ergonomically enhanced P250 is, at the risk of sounding trite, innovative.
Like so many superlatives, "innovative" has lost its punch thanks to overuse by unimaginative and overly enthusiastic marketing campaigns. Like many people, I've become immune to such marketing hype. In fact, I am more inclined to dismiss over-hyped products out of hand on general principle than give them a fair shake. So when SIGARMS'' Paul Erhardt called to tell me about a new SIG offering that he called "the most innovative pistol ever," I listened but I was pretty skeptical. It's no secret that the rise in the number of states passing "shall issue" concealed carry laws and the changing face of law enforcement have created an ever-increasing demand for flexible firearms to fit shooters of every shape and size. Some manufacturers have dealt with this situation with quick fixes such as replaceable back straps, thin grips and short triggers, while others have ignored the problem altogether.
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Prefer the 239 SAS
I soured on SIG when I went to Heckler and Koch.
I’ll stick with my 1911’s. The most innovative, flexible, tried and true handgun design of all time.
I think the Tang’s record speaks for itself.
In her five patrols, TANG is credited with sinking 31 ships, totaling 227,800 tons and damaging two for 4,100 tons. This record is unexcelled among American submarines. In her first patrol, spending February 1944 west of Truk and Saipan, she sank three freighters, a large tanker and a submarine tender. TANG’s second patrol was in the area west of Palau, east of Davao and at Truk. She made no ship contacts worthy of attack, but at the latter island she rescued twenty- two Navy airmen during a carrier-based strike at Truk on April 30 through May 1, 1944. This vessel’s third patrol was in the East China and Yellow Seas. Here she sank six freighters, a tanker, and a large aircraft transport. She covered the waters along the southern coast of Honshu in August 1944. She sank a freighter, a large transport, a tanker and two patrol craft, while she damaged another freighter and small craft
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SIG-PRO - the best rapid fire semi auto I’ve ever shot.
That is pretty impressive for a sidearm!
A few months back, SigArms rep at Sig Arms day at my local range was talking this one up. Talk about a guy who knew his stuff. Not like the HK rep., this fella could actually detail strip Sig’s entire line of pistols he brought with him.
He indicated that those who Sig has working in their production and assembly plants are *rigid* perfectionists. Plus, customer service is extremely supportive in helping an owner achieve exactly the feel and fit, as well as being relatively open to “mods”.
I’ll be interested to see the price tag.
I’d rather have a submarine with me than a handgun but the ammo’ll break ya.
Sigarms makes fantastic 1911s
That must be what is meant by the initials “PT” before the 250.
LOL
And the recoil is a little tough on the shoulder....
Is that a torpedo in your pocket...?
So I've read. Never actually known anyone who owns one or seen one on the range as far as I can recall. I think it speaks to the overall appeal of the 1911 design that a company like Sig felt it necessary to jump in and produce one.
The 1911 design is a hundred years old and still going strong.
I like SIGs, and own a couple, but I’m not a fan of DAO triggers. I’d sure like to shoot one to try it, though.
I went back and reread all the posts because I was really confused how a side arm could sink that many ships.
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