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Fair point- BUT- as the Limey Major said in one of my all=time favorite movies (The Bridge on the River Kwai)-- "There's always the unexpected, isn't there"-- If some gang-banger has left my house and is running away across the lawn with my VCR, or even a 6-pack of Guiness that he has stolen, he gets away scott-free- that ain't self-defense in my book- but if a whacked out druggie breaks in, he will die in the doorway to my bedroom- and I want more than 7 rounds- "Use enough gun"- and carry enough ammo-- words of wisdom!!

[quote=Thane " If I try that with any of my Glocks (10mm, 357/40 & 9mm), I find the sights are high and I have to dip my wrist down. For me, Glocks both large and small frame point high, therefore they are regulated to hunting guns. For a defensive gun, I want something that points instinctively. Just my .02 but something to consider. All of these are good guns, just some are better than others for certain people."


Good advice & +1 on the experience with Glocks pointing high.

Thanks, gentlemen, for the valued input- any comments on the full sized Sig-Sauer (250 and also the Springfield XM-50 handguns- either in .40 S&W or .45 ACP--

I have a SIG 220 in 45. Super gun, reliable and accurate. All of mine have decent triggers. The biggest problem with SIGs IMHO is getting used to the double action first shot and lighter pull for the following shots. Most of the guys using them in our club will place the first shot slightly (not enough to matter) out of the group for following shots. This only applies to the standard SIG system. They have several optional trigger setups and also have short reset systems. Just don't ever get a SIG single stack mag mixed in with your 1911 mags. They will seat and lock a 1911 up nice and tight, don't ask how I know LOL. Don't have any experience with the 250 series.

Thai

My older brother, a retired USA and CIA pro and 1911 nut, has switched to a full-sized SIG 220 .45 for serious carry. I never thought I'd see the day.

Could it be both weight and possible greater magazine capacity with the SIG? Just a guesstimate here- congrats to your "dinger" older brother--I saw "Mr. Pistol" USN Lt. Cmdr. Wm. McMillen shoot several times while Stateside in the USMC -also Thell Reed- impressive, because a hand gun is, IMO anyway, the most difficult of all weapons to master--

I think my brother appreciates the SIG's double action and the easy takedown, now that he's a "senior citizen." And he may have been influenced by a lot of experience with the M9 when he was in service, although in 9mm he always preferred the Browning Hi-Power when that was available.

He still shoots an M9 sometimes for auld lang syne, although he probably carried a 1911 and Browning more, in Vietnam and before. Don't know if he's ever fired the special one they gave him when he got his star, tho. Goes to his daughter, if she wants it.

I also use a SIG full size P220 in .45 ACP. Still have my 1911 A1, but that SIG is just a beautifully put together gun, 100% reliable and super accurate. The 1911 A1 has the nostalgic feel and look, and shoots well, but I much prefer the SIG now. I also love the Browning Hi Power in 9mm for a less powerful round. As in many things, including my several nice side by side pre war German 16 gauge guns, it's whatever floats your boat.

quote=Run With The Fox]I saw "Mr. Pistol" USN Lt. Cmdr. Wm. McMillen shoot several times while Stateside in the USMC [/quote]

Bill McMillen was a Captain in the Marine Corps running the Far Eastern Division Matches in Okinawa when I earned my first "leg" on Distinguished with the rifle (M1) in 1965. He retired as a full colonel, having commanded the Marine Corps Advanced Marksmanship Unit at Quantico. Quite an accomplishment for a limited duty officer, who had to stand guard with an M1 when he first joined the Marine Corps, because he hadn't qualified with the pistol. One of the few to win Olympic gold medals in two disciplines, Rapid Fire Pistol and Standard Pistol. Triple distinguished.

Bill McMillen was a Captain in the Marine Corps running the Far Eastern Division Matches in Okinawa when I earned my first "leg" on Distinguished with the rifle (M1) in 1965. He retired as a full colonel, having commanded the Marine Corps Advanced Marksmanship Unit at Quantico. Quite an accomplishment for a limited duty officer, who had to stand guard with an M1 when he first joined the Marine Corps, because he hadn't qualified with the pistol. One of the few to win Olympic gold medals in two disciplines, Rapid Fire Pistol and Standard Pistol. Triple distinguished. [/quote] Thanks- I got him transferred to the Division of the USMC that gives us rides when we do our landings- thanks, swabbies-- There was also a USMC Major (equivalent rank to Navy Lt. Cmdr.) they called "Major Pistol"-- though his surname was also similar to McMillen- being a NCO, I didn't "mingle" with the Officers, except on the ranges, where as a MOS 2112 I worked and shot with them-