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Sig Pro vs. Ruger

idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I am looking to purchase an affordable 9mm pistol for nothing more than punching paper targets. I used to carry a SIG P-228 and was quite impressed by the gun. I am debating between a SIG Pro and a Ruger. How do they compare along the lines of reliability and accuracy? With regards to this purchase, I don't care about the differences between a polymer and a steel frame.
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are both very reliable firearms, the Ruger will be the less expensive of the 2 but you will probably find the Sig Pro more ergonomical and pleasant to shoot. I personally dislike the Rugers trigger pull. The Sig Pro also has the feature of a picitanny rial on the dust guard allowing for easy attachment of a Tac-light or Laser.I'd say if you can afford it get the Sig Pro, if you can't a Ruger will work, but keep and eye on all your options.
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd suggest you shoot the Sig Pro if possible before deciding on it. I was going to get one in .40, but after I shot one, I changed my mind. The recoil was much more than I anticipated due to the polymer frame. I'm sure this will be less of a problem with a 9, but I'd be sure before dropping the dough.-Marcus
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  • BoomerangBoomerang Member Posts: 4,513
    edited November -1
    You get what you pay for. Sig Pro is difficult to break down for cleaning. Ruger is a heavy weapon. I would get another SIG P-228 or P-229 if you can afford them. Browning HP, Beretta FS, or Glock 19 would be next choice.Boomer
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  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't think the Ruger is that heavy. When I break them down and compare to my Glock, beleive it or not they are very similar. The Ruger frame is remarkably light for metal construction. I do have to agree that the trigger, single or double action could use improvement. It's heavy, but still smooth in double action, and requires more pull than I like in single. Haven't shot a Sig pro though, sorry.Still, the Ruger is extremely reliable and I recommend it highly.
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  • paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
    edited November -1
    I have a Ruger P95 Polymer, I love it, it is very reliable, never jams, outshoots my neighbors glock and isnt near as ugly. Another good feature is that it is about half the price of a Glock. It is also very easy to tear down and clean.
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  • simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have, carry, and used as my duty weapon, a Ruger P89. It is a little heavy as far as handguns go, but I like it that way (I'm a fat boy).The only jams I've had were with crappy after-market mags. No jams with factory mags or Ramline mags.It has all the same features as a Beretta 92, except for the wide ejection port - DA/SA, Ambidextrious decocker/safety.It is very easy to disassemble/reassemble for cleaning.
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  • simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    P.S. I won a combat handgun competition with it at Tyndall Airforce Base during National Police Week in 2000. There were several other agencies there as well as several SPs. It shoots straighter than I do.
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  • Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got my son the Sig Pro 40 cal for his 21st birthday and he loves it. He is on the final lap of becoming a LEO and is not allowed to carry it. He has been issued a Ruger 9mm but as soon as he can afford it he will purchase the 9mm Sig. I like his Ruger but it's all in one's personnel preference. If I had the money Sig 226 or 228 would be my choice.[This message has been edited by Mr. Lobo (edited 02-19-2002).]
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  • Christian B.Christian B. Member Posts: 218 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm a Sig Junkie. There's such a difference between Sig and all other guns when firing. It seems to just set itself into the hand rather than flip when fired. It's my opinion that the Ruger is a good gun, but more "beefy" feeling. I've dumped all of my other guns to create the full spectrum ( 7 of them ) of Sig 9mm's... christian
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  • MNTNMANMNTNMAN Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have had a p94 for a couple of years now and after I got used to it, its a great gun. The trigger pull takes time to get used to, but I find it to be more accurate than my buddies glock. That could be for a couple reasons though. The ruger dosent seem heavy to me either. But get what you like, not what someone else likes.
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