S&W sigma 40 s&w - Page 2

1911A1Bob · April 25, 2011, 02:09 PM

The LCP was originally the wife's, but after she tried my LCR she "swapped" with me. So now I have an excuse to do some trading...

MLeake · April 25, 2011, 02:25 PM

Magyar, with all the apparent weight forward on yours, I'm half surprised you didn't mount a forend grip to the light.

How nose-heavy does it actually feel?

Vermonter · April 25, 2011, 02:39 PM

Now that I am hPpy with this gun I'm starting to think about a light for it and it may see night stand duty as well as truck duty. With that said I am also interested in the apparent weight.

As far as the LCP goes why trade? IMHO there is no substitute for a reliable gun that can dissaper almost anywhere. I was able to spend $225 for this used
Sigma. I'm sure you'll find a deal if you look.

P.s this gun was obviously barley used. And thanks for the compliments.
Vermonter

1911A1Bob · April 25, 2011, 03:44 PM

Why trade? Mostly just because dad really wants it...

So, what the heck. I'm pretty fond of my 642 anyway.

hagar · April 25, 2011, 10:47 PM

40 Sigma against 40 glock? No contest I agree, but the Sigma comes out the winner in the accuracy department. All my Sigmas, especially at longer ranges (25 yards plus) beats the daylights out of Glocks, and I actually PREFER the Sigma trigger to the Glock. The trigger is long but smooth, while the Glock makes you pull up and down if you do not pay attention.

JRickett · September 10, 2012, 10:08 PM

Two things to consider:
First, S&W has replaced the sear group (SEAR HOUSING BLOCK ASSY) found on the SW40F and all other guns in the series up to the late production SW40VE, with a new part number. The old part number was 250820000 and the new part number is 274770000. The bad news is that the new assembly is designed to meet the idiotic Bloomberg rule requiring a minimum 12-pound trigger pull on all (legal) guns, including police weapons. Apparently the bad guys can have as light and smooth a trigger pull as they want. The good news is that the new assembly can be taken all the way apart and a lighter trigger return spring installed. There are a couple of guys on ebay selling the springs; one will install the part and smooth the working surfaces if you send him just the sear group. Somebody else was griping about limited sight options. They are limited, but the stock night sights are actually pretty decent and Brownell's carries at least one aftermarket set (Meprolight), plus the factory part.

CharlieDeltaJuliet · September 10, 2012, 11:26 PM

The trigger can be fixed. I had one and loved it after fixing the trigger. S&W will lighten the trigger, and that is a start. But they are great pistols. The only reason I don't currently own one is my uncle took a fit over mine. Enjoy it and shoot the crap out of it... BTW after 1000 or so rounds the trigger will lighten a tad naturally.

Jbar4Ranch · September 13, 2012, 10:21 PM

I bought one a couple years ago for $285.99, after S&W's $50 mail in rebate, and it's been a very good shooter. As previously mentioned, the triggers are horrible though. A lot of folks say Winchester WSF is THE powder for .40 S&W.

Bamashooter · September 13, 2012, 10:43 PM

I bought one once and had a hi-point as well. Long story short, I ditched the POS S&W and kept the hi-point. You get what you pay for and when you buy a sigma you end up getting less than that.

April 25, 2011, 02:09 PM	#26
1911A1Bob Member Join Date: June 4, 2009 Location: Shelby Gap, Ky Posts: 43	The LCP was originally the wife's, but after she tried my LCR she "swapped" with me. So now I have an excuse to do some trading... __________________ NRA Patron Life Member "...Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt..."

April 25, 2011, 02:39 PM	#28
Vermonter Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2010 Posts: 962	Light Now that I am hPpy with this gun I'm starting to think about a light for it and it may see night stand duty as well as truck duty. With that said I am also interested in the apparent weight. As far as the LCP goes why trade? IMHO there is no substitute for a reliable gun that can dissaper almost anywhere. I was able to spend $225 for this used Sigma. I'm sure you'll find a deal if you look. P.s this gun was obviously barley used. And thanks for the compliments. Vermonter

April 25, 2011, 03:44 PM	#29
1911A1Bob Member Join Date: June 4, 2009 Location: Shelby Gap, Ky Posts: 43	Why trade? Mostly just because dad really wants it... So, what the heck. I'm pretty fond of my 642 anyway. __________________ NRA Patron Life Member "...Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt..."

April 25, 2011, 10:47 PM	#30
hagar Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2000 Location: Colombia, SC Posts: 745	40 Sigma against 40 glock? No contest I agree, but the Sigma comes out the winner in the accuracy department. All my Sigmas, especially at longer ranges (25 yards plus) beats the daylights out of Glocks, and I actually PREFER the Sigma trigger to the Glock. The trigger is long but smooth, while the Glock makes you pull up and down if you do not pay attention. __________________ I don't have time for busy people

September 10, 2012, 10:08 PM	#31
JRickett Junior Member Join Date: September 25, 2004 Posts: 3	Trigger work Two things to consider: First, S&W has replaced the sear group (SEAR HOUSING BLOCK ASSY) found on the SW40F and all other guns in the series up to the late production SW40VE, with a new part number. The old part number was 250820000 and the new part number is 274770000. The bad news is that the new assembly is designed to meet the idiotic Bloomberg rule requiring a minimum 12-pound trigger pull on all (legal) guns, including police weapons. Apparently the bad guys can have as light and smooth a trigger pull as they want. The good news is that the new assembly can be taken all the way apart and a lighter trigger return spring installed. There are a couple of guys on ebay selling the springs; one will install the part and smooth the working surfaces if you send him just the sear group. Somebody else was griping about limited sight options. They are limited, but the stock night sights are actually pretty decent and Brownell's carries at least one aftermarket set (Meprolight), plus the factory part.

April 25, 2011, 02:25 PM	#27
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Magyar, with all the apparent weight forward on yours, I'm half surprised you didn't mount a forend grip to the light. How nose-heavy does it actually feel?

September 10, 2012, 11:26 PM	#32
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	The trigger can be fixed. I had one and loved it after fixing the trigger. S&W will lighten the trigger, and that is a start. But they are great pistols. The only reason I don't currently own one is my uncle took a fit over mine. Enjoy it and shoot the crap out of it... BTW after 1000 or so rounds the trigger will lighten a tad naturally. __________________ " The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government...." - Thomas Jefferson

September 13, 2012, 10:21 PM	#33
Jbar4Ranch Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Near Helena, Montana Posts: 1,719	I bought one a couple years ago for $285.99, after S&W's $50 mail in rebate, and it's been a very good shooter. As previously mentioned, the triggers are horrible though. A lot of folks say Winchester WSF is THE powder for .40 S&W. __________________ Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced... SASS 47015

September 13, 2012, 10:43 PM	#34
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	I bought one once and had a hi-point as well. Long story short, I ditched the POS S&W and kept the hi-point. You get what you pay for and when you buy a sigma you end up getting less than that.