Comments on: Sig Sauer P250 review http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-84776 Tim Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:53:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-84776 I can tell all of you folks shooting the full size and sub compact 40 cal that if you are having issues, you probably have a lemon. I bought the sub compact and full size as a set and have shot tons of various ammo through both off them with zero problems. The take-down lever is stiff when you first get the guns but after some shooting and field stripping, this goes away. accuracy is as good or better as my g22 and the ergonomics hands down beats my glock. The night sights are very bright and recoil is easily anticipated with the trigger having the same feel pull after pull. I've mastered swapping the firing assembly between both guns in approximately 30 seconds. Super easy. The sub has a grip that for my hand (slighted larger than average) allows me to just get my pinky on it. All the other subs I tried except for the XDm left my pinky dangling. I paid $499 for the complete set which in my opinion was a steal. I had started out looking for a good conceal and carry gun and was inches from buying the 3.8 XDm but when I tried out the p250, I couldn't beat it. I got my sub I was looking for and got another full size pistol to boot! I am a huge Springfield fan and have the full sized XDm 9mm. After having used the Sigs for a while now, I am sold on their quality. The kit I bought is the newest action out with the metal guide rods. I can tell all of you folks shooting the full size and sub compact 40 cal that if you are having issues, you probably have a lemon. I bought the sub compact and full size as a set and have shot tons of various ammo through both off them with zero problems. The take-down lever is stiff when you first get the guns but after some shooting and field stripping, this goes away. accuracy is as good or better as my g22 and the ergonomics hands down beats my glock. The night sights are very bright and recoil is easily anticipated with the trigger having the same feel pull after pull. I’ve mastered swapping the firing assembly between both guns in approximately 30 seconds. Super easy. The sub has a grip that for my hand (slighted larger than average) allows me to just get my pinky on it. All the other subs I tried except for the XDm left my pinky dangling. I paid $499 for the complete set which in my opinion was a steal. I had started out looking for a good conceal and carry gun and was inches from buying the 3.8 XDm but when I tried out the p250, I couldn’t beat it. I got my sub I was looking for and got another full size pistol to boot! I am
a huge Springfield fan and have the full sized XDm 9mm. After having used the Sigs for a while now, I am sold on their quality. The kit I bought is the newest action out with the metal guide rods.

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]]> By: Frank http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-84463 Frank Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:14:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-84463 I believe they recent have worked the bugs out of recent production. I just bought mine (Jan. 2012). I got the .40 S&W with Nitron finish, Sig Sights, extra barrel in .357 Sig and three magazines. The first time out, I just ran a brush through the barrel (.40) and wiped down the frame rials with a light touch of oil. The gun ran ~two boxes of reloads w/o any problems. Most rounds hit left of POA, but I think that was me and the trigger. After cleaning the weapon, I applied a few drops of Tetra fluoropolymer lube to the trigger bar, hammer pin and spring. I have dry fired the gun ~2,000 times and this has definitely smoothed out the action. Out-the-door, the pistol ran me slightly less than $400.00 (A showcase model my dealer just got in; looked like it hadn't been handled. A NIB unit would have run me ~$30.00 more. I put the difference towards brass & bullets). I have no complaints. I've owned a P226, P239 & P230. The P226 and P230 were phenomenally accurate & I kick myself for selling them. The P239 was a good gun but the grip felt awkward. When you don't feel comfortable aiming the gun, you can toss accuracy out the window. I believe they recent have worked the bugs out of recent production. I just bought mine (Jan. 2012). I got the .40 S&W with Nitron finish, Sig Sights, extra barrel in .357 Sig and three magazines. The first time out, I just ran a brush through the barrel (.40) and wiped down the frame rials with a light touch of oil. The gun ran ~two boxes of reloads w/o any problems. Most rounds hit left of POA, but I think that was me and the trigger. After cleaning the weapon, I applied a few drops of Tetra fluoropolymer lube to the trigger bar, hammer pin and spring. I have dry fired the gun ~2,000 times and this has definitely smoothed out the action.

Out-the-door, the pistol ran me slightly less than $400.00 (A showcase model my dealer just got in; looked like it hadn’t been handled. A NIB unit would have run me ~$30.00 more. I put the difference towards brass & bullets).

I have no complaints. I’ve owned a P226, P239 & P230. The P226 and P230 were phenomenally accurate & I kick myself for selling them. The P239 was a good gun but the grip felt awkward. When you don’t feel comfortable aiming the gun, you can toss accuracy out the window.

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]]> By: Kile http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-81518 Kile Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:01:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-81518 I bought my Sig p250 in September and so far I love the gun. It does not shoot accurately enough for me. Are the sight accually adjustable or do i have to buy the larger sights??? What do I have to do to have a straight shooting gun I bought my Sig p250 in September and so far I love the gun. It does not shoot accurately enough for me. Are the sight accually adjustable or do i have to buy the larger sights??? What do I have to do to have a straight shooting gun

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]]> By: Justin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-73728 Justin Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:30:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-73728 ***UPDATE*** I recently spoke w/h a manager from SIG, and after all the garbage I've been through, I finally got them to agree to letting me take the the gun to a gunsmith of my choice, and they agreed to send the gunsmith a new sight at no charge, and I am to send them the original. They said this should fix the sight to my preference. They sent me a larger size dovetail rear sight to raise it. They said that will give me what is called a "six oclock" , instead of the "Combat" sight. As far as reliablility issues, it shot fine, no jams, stovepipes, etc. I tried to limpwritst it , shoot upside down, it shoots well, except the sights. I will give a final update when the new sight is installed and I have 250 round through it. ***UPDATE***
I recently spoke w/h a manager from SIG, and after all the garbage I’ve been through, I finally got them to agree to letting me take the the gun to a gunsmith of my choice, and they agreed to send the gunsmith a new sight at no charge, and I am to send them the original. They said this should fix the sight to my preference. They sent me a larger size dovetail rear sight to raise it. They said that will give me what is called a “six oclock” , instead of the “Combat” sight. As far as reliablility issues, it shot fine, no jams, stovepipes, etc. I tried to limpwritst it , shoot upside down, it shoots well, except the sights. I will give a final update when the new sight is installed and I have 250 round through it.

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]]> By: Dee http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-73541 Dee Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:36:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-73541 Justin, Seems to be par for the course during the ATFs testing they had a 50% failure rate, failure to feed, fire or expect... Sigs response was "your looking at the negative!" We we supposed to get the P250 and thank the good lord we did not end up with this system! In the end we kept our P229s which while I'm no Sig fan runs pretty well especially chambered in the .357 Sig which runs about 1550 feet per sec "very hot"! In my humble opinion the P250 is a epic fail! The bore access is jacked up and takes alot to get used to. Sell that bad boy to someone who actually is likes this paper weight they call a P250 and purchase something....anything else! Keep your powder dry! Dee Justin,

Seems to be par for the course during the ATFs testing they had a 50% failure rate, failure to feed, fire or expect… Sigs response was “your looking at the negative!”

We we supposed to get the P250 and thank the good lord we did not end up with this system! In the end we kept our P229s which while I’m no Sig fan runs pretty well especially chambered in the .357 Sig which runs about 1550 feet per sec “very hot”! In my humble opinion the P250 is a epic fail! The bore access is jacked up and takes alot to get used to. Sell that bad boy to someone who actually is likes this paper weight they call a P250 and purchase something….anything else! Keep your powder dry!

Dee

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]]> By: Justin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-71339 Justin Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:33:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-71339 I purchased a new compact Sig Sauer p250 9mm- DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. I took it home and broke it down to clean off the packing grease, broke the guide rod. So I called Sig, they sent me a new one in 1 week, but blamed it on me, I also ordered a spare 9mm mag. I got the guide rod in 9 days, magazine never came, called them, they said it was on back order - (received 2 months later). Took it to the range, it show 8 inches low and 2 to the right, retired sheriff shot it w/h me, same thing. Took it back to the dealer, they told me I was crazy. They called 1 week later and the dealer confirmed it was shooting low and to the right. Sent back to Sig, Since it was getting sent back, I asked for sig night sights installed and to remove the iron sights. Received it back 3 weeks later. They didnt give me my old iron sights, and the front tritium sight is burned out. They said would send out another one and I could have the dealer install it. Fine w/h me. Took it to the range. Same thing, shoots 8 inches low, but now its centered. Called sig , I explained that if I had all 3 sight posts line up perfectly and were aiming at the forehead of target, it was hitting in the upper chest, they told me the gun is setup for the preference of law enforcement that prefer their sights like that. I rebutted that and stated I own a glock 17, kimber pro carry and springfield xd and they all shoot the same. His response is 20% of LEO prefer this sighting and they catered to the "20%" - he claim is I put the front post at the top of the rear 2 posts to make a somewhat of a triangle - is this guy for real. Why is it that I have shot over 30 diff manufacturers of pistols and have never had this problem. Is this true or a line of bull I purchased a new compact Sig Sauer p250 9mm- DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. I took it home and broke it down to clean off the packing grease, broke the guide rod. So I called Sig, they sent me a new one in 1 week, but blamed it on me, I also ordered a spare 9mm mag. I got the guide rod in 9 days, magazine never came, called them, they said it was on back order – (received 2 months later). Took it to the range, it show 8 inches low and 2 to the right, retired sheriff shot it w/h me, same thing. Took it back to the dealer, they told me I was crazy. They called 1 week later and the dealer confirmed it was shooting low and to the right. Sent back to Sig, Since it was getting sent back, I asked for sig night sights installed and to remove the iron sights. Received it back 3 weeks later. They didnt give me my old iron sights, and the front tritium sight is burned out. They said would send out another one and I could have the dealer install it. Fine w/h me. Took it to the range. Same thing, shoots 8 inches low, but now its centered. Called sig , I explained that if I had all 3 sight posts line up perfectly and were aiming at the forehead of target, it was hitting in the upper chest, they told me the gun is setup for the preference of law enforcement that prefer their sights like that. I rebutted that and stated I own a glock 17, kimber pro carry and springfield xd and they all shoot the same. His response is 20% of LEO prefer this sighting and they catered to the “20%” – he claim is I put the front post at the top of the rear 2 posts to make a somewhat of a triangle – is this guy for real. Why is it that I have shot over 30 diff manufacturers of pistols and have never had this problem. Is this true or a line of bull

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]]> By: John http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-70924 John Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:36:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-70924 I purchased my P250 today at a gun show in Ohio. It is the 250C-40. It came with the .357 barrel, three magazines and nite site out the door for $420.00. I did not do any research on this weapon. I purchased it because of the price and the Sig brand name. I ran 100 rounds down range, 50@25' and 50@50'. I placed the first 30 rounds through the 10 ring. At 50' I didn't miss the target but had a good spread with 5 in the 10 ring. I had no jams and no mis-fires. I was using Blazer Brass ammo I got at the range. If this is the standard for this weapon, it is a keeper. I purchased my P250 today at a gun show in Ohio. It is the 250C-40. It came with the .357 barrel, three magazines and nite site out the door for $420.00. I did not do any research on this weapon. I purchased it because of the price and the Sig brand name. I ran 100 rounds down range, 50@25′ and 50@50′. I placed the first 30 rounds through the 10 ring. At 50′ I didn’t miss the target but had a good spread with 5 in the 10 ring. I had no jams and no mis-fires. I was using Blazer Brass ammo I got at the range. If this is the standard for this weapon, it is a keeper.

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]]> By: Rich Beauregard http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-60855 Rich Beauregard Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:22:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-60855 Been a while since I've been on here. I bought my P250 .40 S&W Compact few years back. It had the old Style grip / mags. I recently upgraded to the new style grip and mags. I do like the feel of it and stopped at the range last week to try it. It shot awesome and I enjoyed the feel of it. Not sure why they upgraded to the new style, but Sig Sauer gave me a good price. No complaints, just praise! Been a while since I’ve been on here. I bought my P250 .40 S&W Compact few years back. It had the old Style grip / mags. I recently upgraded to the new style grip and mags. I do like the feel of it and stopped at the range last week to try it. It shot awesome and I enjoyed the feel of it. Not sure why they upgraded to the new style, but Sig Sauer gave me a good price. No complaints, just praise!

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]]> By: art dannhaus http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-60812 art dannhaus Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:12:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-60812 my father in law passed away and i recieved from him what i thought was a 9mm as stamped on the barrel, wondering why all the 380 ammo. whent to gun range the other day to shoot it and found 9mm ammo would not fit clip had 380 ammo and that is what fit and fired in the pistol, sig saur, forgot to ck. modle# what the heck is up with that/ my father in law passed away and i recieved from him what i thought was a 9mm as stamped on the barrel, wondering why all the 380 ammo. whent to gun range the other day to shoot it and found 9mm ammo would not fit clip had 380 ammo and that is what fit and fired in the pistol, sig saur, forgot to ck. modle# what the heck is up with that/

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]]> By: DocM http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-59907 DocM Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:16:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-59907 Purchased a new SIG P-250sc (subcompact) in .40 S&W and the Nitron finish about a month ago for concealed carry. Paid $365.00 +taxes - $402.00 out the door. The balance is great, and the DA trigger is the smoothest I've ever used. Very little flit when fired, so staying on target is a cinch. Most of its mass being in the slide no doubt helps. I've mostly used Winchester 165g FMJ white box for paper and carry Federal 135g JHP. Well over 1,000 rounds of each and no jams or misfires. Accuracy was great out of the box with the 165's, ~1.75" left @15 yards, requiring only a very slight windage adjustment of the front sight by my dealer. I guess my only complaint is that the disassembly lever was a tad stiff, but it's getting easier with use and a little of the bundled lube. I just ordered the full size kit. Purchased a new SIG P-250sc (subcompact) in .40 S&W and the Nitron finish about a month ago for concealed carry. Paid $365.00 +taxes – $402.00 out the door.

The balance is great, and the DA trigger is the smoothest I’ve ever used. Very little flit when fired, so staying on target is a cinch. Most of its mass being in the slide no doubt helps.

I’ve mostly used Winchester 165g FMJ white box for paper and carry Federal 135g JHP. Well over 1,000 rounds of each and no jams or misfires. Accuracy was great out of the box with the 165′s, ~1.75″ left @15 yards, requiring only a very slight windage adjustment of the front sight by my dealer.

I guess my only complaint is that the disassembly lever was a tad stiff, but it’s getting easier with use and a little of the bundled lube.

I just ordered the full size kit.

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]]> By: mark buckles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-58805 mark buckles Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:03:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-58805 Purchased 2010 model P250 Compact in 9mm I have ran 500 rounds down the pipe with no malfunctions or jams.I have only used Lawman brand ammo so far.I am pleased so far, pistol is accurate as the shooter. Purchased 2010 model P250 Compact in 9mm I have ran 500 rounds down the pipe with no malfunctions or jams.I have only used Lawman brand ammo so far.I am pleased so far, pistol is accurate as the shooter.

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]]> By: Billy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-56275 Billy Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:06:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-56275 I recieved My P250 C in 4o cal. took it to the range and put around 200 rounds through it. It functioned flawlessly. It took about 20 rounds to get used to the triger pull. I think that is what contributed to it shooting low and to the left. That improved as I got used to the pull. I dont know if it is as good as My P229 but I like it. I recieved My P250 C in 4o cal. took it to the range and put around 200 rounds through it. It functioned flawlessly. It took about 20 rounds to get used to the triger pull. I think that is what contributed to it shooting low and to the left. That improved as I got used to the pull. I dont know if it is as good as My P229 but I like it.

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]]> By: David Thurston http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-53669 David Thurston Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:59:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-53669 Just bought a P250 .45 a few weeks ago and have put about 100 rounds through it with no problems at all. The biggest drawback for me (no pun intended) is the LONG trigger reset distance !!! I have a Glock 17 9mm and the trigger rest is literally about 1/4 of the distance. I like the SIG but if I had to do it over again I would have bought a Glock .45, it woould have been about $100 more but I think it would have been worth the extra amount !!! Just bought a P250 .45 a few weeks ago and have put about 100 rounds through it with no problems at all. The biggest drawback for me (no pun intended) is the LONG trigger reset distance !!! I have a Glock 17 9mm and the trigger rest is literally about 1/4 of the distance. I like the SIG but if I had to do it over again I would have bought a Glock .45, it woould have been about $100 more but I think it would have been worth the extra amount !!!

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]]> By: Rich Beauregard http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-43874 Rich Beauregard Thu, 30 Sep 2010 06:16:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-43874 Okay, I see they have 2 website pages for the P250. This one is called P250 Review, the other one is at this web address: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/15/sig-sauer-p250/ Okay, I see they have 2 website pages for the P250. This one is called P250 Review, the other one is at this web address:
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/15/sig-sauer-p250/

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]]> By: Daria http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-43789 Daria Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:37:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-43789 I am new to the sport of shooting. Purchased a Walter PK380 early August 2010 and after using it 3 times the gunsmith sent it back to S&W because 1 out of every 5 shots jammed - that is no way to to learn to shoot. So, in the meantime I purchased a Sig Sauer P250. I really enjoy the weapon, however, most of the ejected shells hit my face, chest, shoulder or head. I am starting to anticipate the burn and lose aim accuracy. Any suggestions for a new shooter? I am new to the sport of shooting. Purchased a Walter PK380 early August 2010 and after using it 3 times the gunsmith sent it back to S&W because 1 out of every 5 shots jammed – that is no way to to learn to shoot. So, in the meantime I purchased a Sig Sauer P250. I really enjoy the weapon, however, most of the ejected shells hit my face, chest, shoulder or head. I am starting to anticipate the burn and lose aim accuracy. Any suggestions for a new shooter?

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]]> By: Michael http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-40456 Michael Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:01:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-40456 Sorry, all sales of guns are final. I took my new Sig back to the range for a second test and sure enough I had two FTF after just 70 rounds. The gun was well cleaned and lubricated correctly. I'm done with it and planning to sell it back and take the loss. Sorry, all sales of guns are final. I took my new Sig back to the range for a second test and sure enough I had two FTF after just 70 rounds. The gun was well cleaned and lubricated correctly. I’m done with it and planning to sell it back and take the loss.

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]]> By: Mike Bradford http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-40354 Mike Bradford Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:26:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-40354 I'm getting a little scared. I just bought my P250 (.45 ACP) from Cabela's in Dundee, MI (it came w/ the tactical light/laser combo for the same price as a used one w/out the combo). It seemed like a good deal. I am not liking myself for not doing my due-diligence and reading a forum like this. I went there wanting to buy a P226, but thought this was a better deal because of the price and the light combo. I haven't shot it yet, but I'm wondering if I can take it back to them or are gun sales final if they haven't been used. I'm kicking myself because I don't know of anybody w/ P226 issues. I can't believe how many people sent their guns back to Sig multiple times for repairs. How depressing is that nonesense? If anybody wants to buy a brand-new P250 that's never been fired, let me know. mfbradford [at] gmail.com -Mike I’m getting a little scared. I just bought my P250 (.45 ACP) from Cabela’s in Dundee, MI (it came w/ the tactical light/laser combo for the same price as a used one w/out the combo). It seemed like a good deal. I am not liking myself for not doing my due-diligence and reading a forum like this. I went there wanting to buy a P226, but thought this was a better deal because of the price and the light combo. I haven’t shot it yet, but I’m wondering if I can take it back to them or are gun sales final if they haven’t been used. I’m kicking myself because I don’t know of anybody w/ P226 issues. I can’t believe how many people sent their guns back to Sig multiple times for repairs. How depressing is that nonesense?

If anybody wants to buy a brand-new P250 that’s never been fired, let me know. mfbradford [at] gmail.com

-Mike

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]]> By: Larry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39456 Larry Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:24:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-39456 "After my first two shootings I actually sent it back to SIG thinking there had to be some sort of sight issue since all groups were about 10 inches low at 15 yards." When I first got my 250, I thought the sights must need adjustment, because I had great grouping, they were just all low and left. After a little more practice, they went from low and left to just low. What's kind of interesting is that this only happens when I'm at the range. I've shot a couple of IDPA matches with the gun and if I put the front sight on the target and don't try to go too fast, I can be very accurate with it. I don't know if it's being outside where the noise isn't as much of a factor, or if it's because I have something else to think about so that I'm not anticipating the shot. I'd love to have a 229 (it's what I really wanted), but the 250 was in my price range - I could get the SIG for the price of the Glock. “After my first two shootings I actually sent it back to SIG thinking there had to be some sort of sight issue since all groups were about 10 inches low at 15 yards.”

When I first got my 250, I thought the sights must need adjustment, because I had great grouping, they were just all low and left. After a little more practice, they went from low and left to just low. What’s kind of interesting is that this only happens when I’m at the range. I’ve shot a couple of IDPA matches with the gun and if I put the front sight on the target and don’t try to go too fast, I can be very accurate with it. I don’t know if it’s being outside where the noise isn’t as much of a factor, or if it’s because I have something else to think about so that I’m not anticipating the shot.

I’d love to have a 229 (it’s what I really wanted), but the 250 was in my price range – I could get the SIG for the price of the Glock.

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]]> By: Rich Beauregard http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39443 Rich Beauregard Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:19:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-39443 Okay, Cleaned the gun and lubed it. (I had only been using the Beak Free oil before) Now I used a Greese type lube for guns. I went to the range and shot over 150 rounds of Winchester JHP .40 S&W Yeap! JHP's! No jam's. I am happy with that, but still a little steamed about the letter from Sig Sauer telling me not to use Remmington ammo. Hope to get back to the range again soon. If I have any further problems, I will post up. Okay, Cleaned the gun and lubed it. (I had only been using the Beak Free oil before) Now I used a Greese type lube for guns. I went to the range and shot over 150 rounds of Winchester JHP .40 S&W Yeap! JHP’s! No jam’s. I am happy with that, but still a little steamed about the letter from Sig Sauer telling me not to use Remmington ammo. Hope to get back to the range again soon. If I have any further problems, I will post up.

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]]> By: Brian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/sig-sauer-p250-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39425 Brian Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:54:53 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2118#comment-39425 I don't have much positive to say and I'll start out by mentioning I 'severely' overpayed for my SIG P250, compact, 40 S&W at a local gunshop, the only thing I can add is that it did come with the tactical light/laser. I've had mine out shooting about 5 different times and approximately 900 rounds. After my first two shootings I actually sent it back to SIG thinking there had to be some sort of sight issue since all groups were about 10 inches low at 15 yards. SIG benchfired and returned the weapon with a good grouping. I went back to the range again with 300 rounds determined to work out the low groupings issue. Turns out on a benchrest it isn't hard, free standing is another issue. I've talked with a few dealers and a couple have claimed the "firing point" is prior to trigger stop, which leads to many shooters complaining of low groupings. This is my first SIG, but it's certainly not my first pistol. I'm extremely disappointed that this is the one gun I own that I have to dramatically alter my shooting style in order to be accurate. I would gladly trade this for a SIG P226/P229/...traditional style SIG before I swear off the brand. I don’t have much positive to say and I’ll start out by mentioning I ‘severely’ overpayed for my SIG P250, compact, 40 S&W at a local gunshop, the only thing I can add is that it did come with the tactical light/laser. I’ve had mine out shooting about 5 different times and approximately 900 rounds. After my first two shootings I actually sent it back to SIG thinking there had to be some sort of sight issue since all groups were about 10 inches low at 15 yards.

SIG benchfired and returned the weapon with a good grouping. I went back to the range again with 300 rounds determined to work out the low groupings issue. Turns out on a benchrest it isn’t hard, free standing is another issue. I’ve talked with a few dealers and a couple have claimed the “firing point” is prior to trigger stop, which leads to many shooters complaining of low groupings.

This is my first SIG, but it’s certainly not my first pistol. I’m extremely disappointed that this is the one gun I own that I have to dramatically alter my shooting style in order to be accurate. I would gladly trade this for a SIG P226/P229/…traditional style SIG before I swear off the brand.

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