Second thoughts on Sig Pro

gravedigger

I posted questions a while back concerning the Sig Pro 2340. I liked this choice b/c of the ability to use .357 SIG by just swapping the barrel. I went to the range the other day and rented a Pro in .40 S&W. I was not totally blown away. I found the recoil to be more than I wanted. Is this because of the polymer frame or the smaller size, or both? I really didn't want or need a compact pistol, as it wouldn't be for CCW. I just liked the look of the Pro and i din't want another gun that looked the same phisically. I'd like to hear from anyone with experience w/ the Pro AND the 228 or the 226 in .40 S&W/.357 SIG. Also, from anyone with a Glock 22 who converted to .357 SIG. Is the recoil lighter in the 228 with the metal frame instead of the polymer? I assume you could convert any .40 S&W to .357 SIG by just swapping the barrel. All thoughts and experiences welcome.-Marcus

njretcop

Grave..I recently converted my Glock 27 from .40 to .357sig by just changing the barrel ( magazines are the same). I am very happy with the new setup. The .357sig round, which is a 9mm bullet in a .40 casing travels at 400fps faster then the .40 with less recoil and greater hitting power. Some say almost the same as.357mag. Makes a great CCW weapon.

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smooth_operator

GD, I owned a SIGPRO very briefly and this is why...*Excessive recoil*Magazine release assembly well...disassembled itself 50 rds into the gun. According to SIG's repair center, this is a common occurence on these particular pistols.*Bulk-it's uncannily too big and awkwardYou can find a conversion barrel for almost all of the namebrand firearms available(although it might be aftermarket). If the Sigpro doesnt suit you, dont buy it just because of this feature. BTW, Doesnt Sig have this feature on their other models too?-Smooth

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JustC

Got the P226 in .357 sig. Recoil is mild, feels as it should, in between 9mm and .40. Love the way it fits in your hand. Try this one and you'll see the difference from the polymer. A nice compact is the HK. But I like the sig better.

smooth_operator

Funny you mentioned the HK. That was what I had before I bought the SIGPRO...Now I have another one in 40C.-Smooth

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spclark

HK USP .40 (with BarSto .357SIG barrel), SigPRO2340 (with SIG .357SIG barrel), Glock 22C (with Korean-made stainless .357SIG barrel, compensated & 1" longer than slide)...My favorite's the HK in either caliber; a bit heavier recoil in the .357SIG,but I reload & use a safe, maximum load) but as accurate & comfortable as the 2340, which has a deeper grip. NO PROBLEMS with either of these, both now over 3000 rounds old.Glock? Took awhile to get used to; recoil's sharper than the other two in all calibers - I attribute it to weight difference, grip engineering. I also have an issue with the unsupported case web on both barrels for this piece; the other's are full-support-chambered.Added a set of Millet target sights with the aftermarket barrel (to the Glock) which otherwise hit 20" low & 8" left at 25 feet when installed. You get what you pay for: the BarSto in the HK required NO sight adjustment, the SIG .357 in the SIG... ditto!