Got me a new shooter - SIG Sauer P227 Carry with SRT

[CybrSlydr]

So I sold my P229 and used the funds to get a brand-spanking new P227 Carry. Fun part? Guy at the shop had a Short Reset Trigger (SRT) and had their gunsmith install it at cost.

Got it for one helluva good price too. Out the door for $800 - and a good 3/4 of that was from the P229 sale. Honestly couldn't believe the deal.

 

[L J]

Very nice. I'm a Glock guy myself but if I were to get a DA/SA pistol it would probably be a SIG.

 

[gbirk]

I have one just like it. Nice gun, but to be honest the SRT takes a bit to get used to. It is ....... different.

 

[ejay]

I'm a Ruger guy, primarily. Though some of my favorite handguns are M&Ps. My wife carries the 229 for work. Nice 227 btw.

Edit: I'd recommend you swap out those grips. Your hold doesn't look comfortable.

 

[CybrSlydr]

I'm a Ruger guy, primarily. Though some of my favorite handguns are M&Ps. My wife carries the 229 for work. Nice 227 btw.

Edit: I'd recommend you swap out those grips. Your hold doesn't look comfortable.

It was off-hand and holding for a pic. I rather like how the grip feels. Find out when I shoot it Friday.

 

[gbirk]

I'm a Ruger guy, primarily. Though some of my favorite handguns are M&Ps. My wife carries the 229 for work. Nice 227 btw.

Edit: I'd recommend you swap out those grips. Your hold doesn't look comfortable.

Swapping grips on the P227 is pretty hard unless you can find the grip screws and spacers. SIG does not usually have them in stock, but will order them for you if you ask. From the factory it is a one piece wrap around grip. It's a thick boy, but it has a really nice feel to it.

 

[Blondie70]

gbirk...what is that SRT you speak of ? Thanks, Pete

 

[CybrSlydr]

Short Reset Trigger

 

[Apparition]

Very nice. I'm a Glock guy myself but if I were to get a DA/SA pistol it would probably be a SIG.

Same except replace Glock with 1911. Glocks have never felt right to me.

 

[CybrSlydr]

I do not like Glock triggers at all. Or strikers. I like a hammer I can manipulate.

 

[L J]

I do not like Glock triggers at all. Or strikers. I like a hammer I can manipulate.

Different strokes for different folks. I've never felt the urge to play with hammers.

 

[gbirk]

gbirk...what is that SRT you speak of ? Thanks, Pete

Yes, Short Reset Trigger. It gives it a lot of initial take up, but a very short and crisp reset.

 

[gbirk]

Different strokes for different folks. I've never felt the urge to play with hammers.

Hammers rock.

 

[L J]

Hammers rock.

rock hammers

 

[CybrSlydr]

rock hammers

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As a budding Geologist, I approve of this post.

 

[Flivver250]

Any pistol thread is an invitation to insert the 1911 into the discussion.

 

[CybrSlydr]

Any pistol thread is an invitation to insert the 1911 into the discussion. View attachment 143293

I used to have a Rock Island 1911 FS in 10mm. Only ever shot 1 round through it but owned it for probably 4 years.

 

[Deuxdiesel]

I don't own a pistol anymore (not much use on the farm) but years ago I had a Springfield 1911 that I loved. I just started looking for a compact 1911, maybe .380 for camping and backpacking, but I was shocked by the prices.

 

[CybrSlydr]

I don't own a pistol anymore (not much use on the farm) but years ago I had a Springfield 1911 that I loved. I just started looking for a compact 1911, maybe .380 for camping and backpacking, but I was shocked by the prices.

I can recommend Rock Island.

https://armscor.com/firearms/ria/rock-series/rock-ultra-cco/

 

[Flivver250]

I don't own a pistol anymore (not much use on the farm) but years ago I had a Springfield 1911 that I loved. I just started looking for a compact 1911, maybe .380 for camping and backpacking, but I was shocked by the prices.

Springfield makes a 1911 in 380 for that purpose. I got mama one.