Which one, Sig or HK?

TinyDee · December 17, 2009, 05:22 PM

Finally decided to actually try a 9mm and now the choice. I have always favored Sig but had good luck with the HK too. Which Sig model is the favorite and how do the two compare. That would be Sig versus HK....

Chipperman · December 17, 2009, 05:37 PM

You can't go wrong with either. Sig and HK both make excellent guns.
Try them out and get the one that fits your hand and gives you better groups.

flight954 · December 17, 2009, 05:38 PM

Both

comn-cents · December 17, 2009, 05:53 PM

I just purchased my second p229 in 9mm. It's a blackwater with 4 20rd mags. It's a toss up between the two.

BigJimP · December 17, 2009, 06:39 PM

I don't care for the HK - but I do like the Sig if you're really looking for a DA/SA weapon.

The best gun in a 9mm from Sig, in my opinion, is the 226 model - and I especially like it in all stainless. If you're looking for something smaller - then I would look at the 239 ( single stack model ). Kind of depends on what you want the gun for ( 226 is a lot heavier / and wider since its a double stack mag ...).

The best 9mm's I have are all 1911's ....Wilson, Baer, Kimber, Springfield, etc all make guns in 9mm.

9mm & .45 Fan · December 17, 2009, 07:03 PM

The 226 is the best 9mm SIG. It's a proven design with a huge amount of aftermarket support.

BKScripto · December 17, 2009, 07:22 PM

Both are great guns, nothing wrong with either.

I purchased a 9mm about a month ago...I looked at the Sig P226 and the H&K P30. I bought the HK P30. Not because there is anything wrong with the Sig, but the P30 is just a sweet piece. You really have to put one in your hands to appreciate it.

cwb · December 17, 2009, 07:38 PM

hk uspc is what have and its the best handgun i have ever owned and i have owned 2 xd's, 2 glocks, 2 kimbers, 1 les baer and a sigma 40 and thats the honest truth

EdInk · December 17, 2009, 07:51 PM

Using the option listed. Long guns H&K. Pistols Sig Sauer.

If you're open to other choices, I highly sugget trying a Springfield Armory Xd or XdM.

REWTX · December 17, 2009, 07:57 PM

Sig.

jontz · December 17, 2009, 08:59 PM

Pick the one that YOU like better. They are both fine pistols, you can't go wrong with either. It comes down to grip and ergonomics. Only you can make that call.

BGutzman · December 17, 2009, 10:32 PM

IMHO Sig P220 Carry will hold its own with any HK and has a smooth trigger out of the box

The_Browncoat · December 17, 2009, 10:38 PM

Sig, use to love my 228

Motob3000 · December 17, 2009, 10:53 PM

Ferrari or Porsche. Just kidding. You will be happy with either. Some models will retain their value more than others. My next nine will be an x-5. An absolutely amazing pistol.

I like to pick up a pistol and set it down a few times. It allows me to get a feel for the gun. Get whatever feels best in your hand.

That being said, I own more than a few guns that don't "fit" me.

radioflyer · December 17, 2009, 11:06 PM

I prefer HK in the P30 family. it just feels Comforatble, but the unique mag release takes some practice getting used to.

The Sigs are nice, but just don't fit my hand as well...thought as a second choice it's certainly nothing to scoff at.

pato · April 11, 2011, 07:59 PM

They are great guns and classics. You can not go wrong with either.

For 9MM I have a Sig P226.

For 45 I have HK 45, only con is that it comes with 10 rds, a more capacity mag is in the making by HK.

I can carry both comfortably as concealed carry with no printing but I keep them at home for home defense.

My main carry is Beretta PX4 storm in 9mm. A very reliable,sweet gun to carry and shoot!

Tactical Jackalope · April 11, 2011, 08:14 PM

You're comparing Mercedes to BMW man

Tactical Jackalope · April 11, 2011, 08:16 PM

lol yeah....New member said what I've been saying...That's funny...Now I have to write more...

Anyways, yea both are great. But if you put a SIG and Hk in front of me. The 2 most equally matched ones...I'd probably go with the SIG. It would NOT be easy though.

38superhero · April 11, 2011, 08:29 PM

lol guys this thread is over a year old, OP prolly bought a glock...

Tactical Jackalope · April 11, 2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

lol guys this thread is over a year old, OP prolly bought a glock...

LMAO no never mind, this one is comment of the year!

lololol

And fail on my part.... -___- didn't look at the dates..New guy dug this one up

Lock it up chief!!!

Usertag · April 11, 2011, 08:48 PM

Sig P220 Vs. H&K USP. What a battle, But I say that the USP will win because it has H&K stamped on it.

IanS · April 11, 2011, 11:50 PM

If it was 10 years ago or so I'd have leaned heavily towards an aluminum framed P226 in 9mm. These days I'd trust H&K more in terms of QC and more consistent level of commitment to excellence. So H&K P30 or USP. Could it be the fact H&K is still made in Germany and SIG's are mostly made or assembled in U.S? Maybe. Would I prefer a BMW made in Germany or America. Seriously. You have to ask?

But if you find a LNIB P226 9mm from about the mid to late 90's. I'd say the SIG.

Duckkkkk · April 12, 2011, 12:08 AM

I just ordered a Sig 2022, but I have a thing for the P239, but the wallet just wasn't quite thick enough, which left me out of the Hk sweepstakes.

pilpens · April 12, 2011, 01:31 AM

I have a HK USP -- nice but too big for a 9mm -- I may sell this to fund a possible Kahr purchase.
I had a HK P2000 LEM -- nice but did not fit me well, did not like the LEM -- SOLD.
I have a P6 -- It is more practical than the USP for my use.
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If I am to do it over, I would get a Sig P228.
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mukibetser · April 12, 2011, 09:10 AM

Have an HK p2000 and a Sig P226. Bottom line for me, HK advantage -- durable, uber reliable, fits my hand to a tee. Disadvantage, DA/SA trigger isn't great. SIG -- Advantage, SRT trigger is awesome. Disadvantage, finish is starting to wear off outside of barrel and slide rails after 400 rounds. My preference is for the HK and plan on buying a P30.

December 17, 2009, 05:22 PM	#1
TinyDee Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 351	Which one, Sig or HK? Finally decided to actually try a 9mm and now the choice. I have always favored Sig but had good luck with the HK too. Which Sig model is the favorite and how do the two compare. That would be Sig versus HK.... Last edited by TinyDee; December 17, 2009 at 05:23 PM. Reason: space needed

December 17, 2009, 05:53 PM	#4
comn-cents Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2008 Location: Pac.N.W. Posts: 1,804	I just purchased my second p229 in 9mm. It's a blackwater with 4 20rd mags. It's a toss up between the two. __________________ Be Smarter Than A Bore-Snake!

December 17, 2009, 07:38 PM	#8
cwb Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: jax fl Posts: 482	hk uspc is what have and its the best handgun i have ever owned and i have owned 2 xd's, 2 glocks, 2 kimbers, 1 les baer and a sigma 40 and thats the honest truth __________________

December 17, 2009, 07:51 PM	#9
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,968	Using the option listed. Long guns H&K. Pistols Sig Sauer. If you're open to other choices, I highly sugget trying a Springfield Armory Xd or XdM. __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannis

December 17, 2009, 08:59 PM	#11
jontz Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 144	Pick the one that YOU like better. They are both fine pistols, you can't go wrong with either. It comes down to grip and ergonomics. Only you can make that call. __________________ Sig Mosquito Sig P228 Bersa Thunder 380

December 17, 2009, 05:37 PM	#2
Chipperman Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Live Free or Die, Baby! Posts: 1,550	You can't go wrong with either. Sig and HK both make excellent guns. Try them out and get the one that fits your hand and gives you better groups.

December 17, 2009, 05:38 PM	#3
flight954 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2006 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 933	Both

December 17, 2009, 06:39 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I don't care for the HK - but I do like the Sig if you're really looking for a DA/SA weapon. The best gun in a 9mm from Sig, in my opinion, is the 226 model - and I especially like it in all stainless. If you're looking for something smaller - then I would look at the 239 ( single stack model ). Kind of depends on what you want the gun for ( 226 is a lot heavier / and wider since its a double stack mag ...). The best 9mm's I have are all 1911's ....Wilson, Baer, Kimber, Springfield, etc all make guns in 9mm.

December 17, 2009, 07:03 PM	#6
9mm & .45 Fan Member Join Date: November 4, 2009 Posts: 59	The 226 is the best 9mm SIG. It's a proven design with a huge amount of aftermarket support.

December 17, 2009, 07:22 PM	#7
BKScripto Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 50	Both are great guns, nothing wrong with either. I purchased a 9mm about a month ago...I looked at the Sig P226 and the H&K P30. I bought the HK P30. Not because there is anything wrong with the Sig, but the P30 is just a sweet piece. You really have to put one in your hands to appreciate it.

December 17, 2009, 07:57 PM	#10
REWTX Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 66	Sig.

December 17, 2009, 10:32 PM	#12
BGutzman Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 2,414	IMHO Sig P220 Carry will hold its own with any HK and has a smooth trigger out of the box __________________ Molon Labe

December 17, 2009, 10:38 PM	#13
The_Browncoat Member Join Date: February 22, 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 61	Sig, use to love my 228 __________________ Trade Agent: You all are Browncoats, eh? Fought for independence? Petty thieving ain't exactly soldiers' work. Capt. Malcolm Reynolds: War's long done. We're all just folk now. Captain Malcom Reynolds from Serenity

December 17, 2009, 10:53 PM	#14
Motob3000 Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 43	HK or SIG Ferrari or Porsche. Just kidding. You will be happy with either. Some models will retain their value more than others. My next nine will be an x-5. An absolutely amazing pistol. I like to pick up a pistol and set it down a few times. It allows me to get a feel for the gun. Get whatever feels best in your hand. That being said, I own more than a few guns that don't "fit" me.

December 17, 2009, 11:06 PM	#15
radioflyer Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 188	I prefer HK in the P30 family. it just feels Comforatble, but the unique mag release takes some practice getting used to. The Sigs are nice, but just don't fit my hand as well...thought as a second choice it's certainly nothing to scoff at.

April 11, 2011, 07:59 PM	#16
pato Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Posts: 21	Both guns are the BMW and Mercedes-Benz of the gun world. They are great guns and classics. You can not go wrong with either. For 9MM I have a Sig P226. For 45 I have HK 45, only con is that it comes with 10 rds, a more capacity mag is in the making by HK. I can carry both comfortably as concealed carry with no printing but I keep them at home for home defense. My main carry is Beretta PX4 storm in 9mm. A very reliable,sweet gun to carry and shoot!

April 11, 2011, 08:14 PM	#17
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	You're comparing Mercedes to BMW man

April 11, 2011, 08:16 PM	#18
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	lol yeah....New member said what I've been saying...That's funny...Now I have to write more... Anyways, yea both are great. But if you put a SIG and Hk in front of me. The 2 most equally matched ones...I'd probably go with the SIG. It would NOT be easy though.

April 11, 2011, 08:29 PM	#19
38superhero Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2007 Posts: 561	lol guys this thread is over a year old, OP prolly bought a glock...

April 11, 2011, 08:48 PM	#21
Usertag Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2011 Location: Louisville Posts: 261	Sig P220 Vs. H&K USP. What a battle, But I say that the USP will win because it has H&K stamped on it.

April 11, 2011, 11:50 PM	#22
IanS Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,632	Yes, its a necro-thread but a classic VS. question If it was 10 years ago or so I'd have leaned heavily towards an aluminum framed P226 in 9mm. These days I'd trust H&K more in terms of QC and more consistent level of commitment to excellence. So H&K P30 or USP. Could it be the fact H&K is still made in Germany and SIG's are mostly made or assembled in U.S? Maybe. Would I prefer a BMW made in Germany or America. Seriously. You have to ask? But if you find a LNIB P226 9mm from about the mid to late 90's. I'd say the SIG. __________________ Owning a certain handgun isn't a Lifestyle Choice nor is it a Personal Statement. It either works for you or it doesn't. The best article about the 1911 on the internet: http://www.10-8performance.com/1911_Duty_Use.html

April 12, 2011, 12:08 AM	#23
Duckkkkk Junior member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Posts: 134	I just ordered a Sig 2022, but I have a thing for the P239, but the wallet just wasn't quite thick enough, which left me out of the Hk sweepstakes.

April 12, 2011, 01:31 AM	#24
pilpens Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,696	I have a HK USP -- nice but too big for a 9mm -- I may sell this to fund a possible Kahr purchase. I had a HK P2000 LEM -- nice but did not fit me well, did not like the LEM -- SOLD. I have a P6 -- It is more practical than the USP for my use. =========================== If I am to do it over, I would get a Sig P228. ===========================

April 12, 2011, 09:10 AM	#25
mukibetser Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2008 Posts: 225	Have an HK p2000 and a Sig P226. Bottom line for me, HK advantage -- durable, uber reliable, fits my hand to a tee. Disadvantage, DA/SA trigger isn't great. SIG -- Advantage, SRT trigger is awesome. Disadvantage, finish is starting to wear off outside of barrel and slide rails after 400 rounds. My preference is for the HK and plan on buying a P30.