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.40cal high capacity pistol question

l3tol3to Member Posts: 256 ✭✭✭
edited February 2008 in Ask the Experts
Hey guys/gals,

I am looking at picking up a sig auto loading pistol in the .40 cal, I have been having trouble looking for the highest capacity model they make. I believe the 226 SCT is 15 rounds but I see a MSRP at 1100!, any help would be appreciated.

p.s. If anyone has any suggestions for a different high quality, high capacity capable .40 pistol feel free to shout them out.

thanks
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  • Mk 19Mk 19 Member Posts: 8,170
    edited November -1
    It would be very hard to find a better pistol than the 226. The MSRP might be $1100, but must are sold in the mid $800 range, or you can also find factory reconditioned 226's for under $600.
    All that being said, make sure you get a good feel of the 226 before you lay down your money, just make sure that the gun fits you properly. After all, you will shoot a good fitting gun better than one that does not fit you.
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  • l3tol3to Member Posts: 256 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm coming up with a short list of solid high cap .40's so I can go out and touch them before buying one.

    My search is Sig, glock and HK but HK's seem like they are harder to find at a dealer to handle first.
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  • walther86walther86 Member Posts: 263 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One .40 that I've found to my liking is the Smith and Wesson M&P. I've owned Glocks and XD's as well. Both the Glock 23c and the M&P have been awesome. But hey, if you can afford the Sig, go for it!
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  • Mk 19Mk 19 Member Posts: 8,170
    edited November -1
    Dont forget the Springfield XD-40, Beretta PX-4 Storm, and the FN FNP-40
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  • Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,892 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Feel free to bid on this one with 2 15 round magazines:

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=92025911
    I used to recruit for the NRA until they sold us down the river (again!) in Heller v. DC. See my auctions (if any) under username henryreilly
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  • midnightrunpaintballermidnightrunpaintballer Member Posts: 2,233 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a springfield xd 40 with 20 rd hi cap mags from promag. works great! mags are pretty cheap too if you look around
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  • Eternal Sun 111666Eternal Sun 111666 Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For what it's worth, I love my Glock 23 (second generation no finger grooves), compact and a good shooter.
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  • l3tol3to Member Posts: 256 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tanks for all the help guys!

    I always come away with some good info on this forum.


    thanks again

    btw, The springfield XD has gotten onto my short list.
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  • Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,892 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by l3to

    btw, The springfield XD has gotten onto my short list.



    How about the Taurus?

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=92025911
    I used to recruit for the NRA until they sold us down the river (again!) in Heller v. DC. See my auctions (if any) under username henryreilly
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  • MaaloxMaalox Member Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by l3to


    btw, The springfield XD has gotten onto my short list.



    I would suggest you move the XD to the top of your list [:D] IMHO it is the best pistol for the $$ available. At 2/3 the price of the sig it is a great value. I have nothing against the sig P226 as it is on my short list for my next pistol. It is however significantly more expensive than the XD.

    Good luck with your decision and enjoy whatever you decide to purchase.
    Regards, MAALOX
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