Opinions Please

[jburns89]

Im looking for a good hangun for my fiance. I showed her several and she seemed to like the S&W Sigma. Anyone have any reviews??

 

[Steelman]

Im looking for a good hangun for my fiance. I showed her several and she seemed to like the S&W Sigma. Anyone have any reviews??

Has she fired the Sigma? If not, you can probably rent one from Pop Guns. If SHE likes it, buy it.

 

[AllenM]

Sigma's IMHO not to good.

 

[glockguy07]

Sigma's IMHO not to good.

+1

 

[Steelman]

+1

What SPECIFICALLY is wrong with the Sigma? They're not very appealing cosmetically, but mechanically speaking, what's wrong with it?

 

[rhino]

Nothing inherently bad about a Sigma.

However, if she liked the Sigma, chances are she'll like the M&P or a Springfield XD (9mm) as much or better and will be able to shoot either better because they have much better triggers.

 

[Yamaha]

she'll prolly like the glock even better than a sigma......lol

 

[doublebarrel]

From what I learned, the only meaningful complaint is the trigger's too heavy/long/awful. It's a Glock copycat, but the trigger is heavier than the original. I think that actually makes it a safer weapon, if you are used to DA revolvers, and believe DA pull is safe without a safety, but SA is not safe to carry, unless we are all God that never makes a mistake/have an oversight, etc...(oh, yeah, we all know Glock has two dozen safeties, and the only one we really need is between our ears, blah blah)

Smith & Wesson Sigma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The other fault I can think of, is that they don't come in .45 ACP. That's "un-American", you know...

 

[Pami]

Please read this thread: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...2341-girl_wants_a_gun_looking_for_advice.html

and this one: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/women_and_firearms/12480-wifey_s_first.html

and this one: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/women_and_firearms/12384-gun_shopping_with_my_wife.html

and this one: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/women_and_firearms/8069-wifey_wants_her_own.html

and this one: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...9458-looking_for_options_for_my_daughter.html

and this one:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/women_and_firearms/9703-mom_just_bought_her_first_gun.html

Or you could just read most of the threads in the Women and Firearms forum: Women and Firearms - INGunOwners



But the bottom line is... SHE needs to pick out her gun. Make her go with you. Make her hold it, operate all the levers and buttons and mechanisms. Have her take a training or six. Take her shooting so she can actually try the ones she's looking at. And have her (and you, actually) read the Cornered Cat website: Cornered Cat

 

[emclean]

If SHE likes it, buy it.

 

[AllenM]

If she likes it buy it?
hmm I think a joint descion based on research and handling as many of the prospective guns at a gun store that the research selects would be better.

I have spent way to much money on guns *I* liked only to find out they sucked. much less buying twice for my wife

 

[Steelman]

If she likes it buy it?
hmm I think a joint descion based on research and handling as many of the prospective guns at a gun store that the research selects would be better.

I have spent way to much money on guns *I* liked only to find out they sucked. much less buying twice for my wife

I cannot count the number of knuckleheads that buy a sooper-lite titanium j-frame, load it with full-house 357 and give it to their wives as a "purse gun".

My suggestion was to rent the gun she likes and if she can fire and carry it comfortably - then buy it.

 

[AllenM]

That is prolly good suggestion to rent a gun. I have never tried that

 

[Steelman]

That is prolly good suggestion to rent a gun. I have never tried that

If you're going to drop $600 on a handgun, whats another $11 at Pop Guns for the rental. It'll save you the 60% loss trying to trade in a pistol that you don't want.

 

[doublebarrel]

It'll save you the 60% loss trying to trade in a pistol that you don't want.

And I've done that too, multiple times. That's why when my wife pounds me on not how much I've *spent*, but how much I've *lost*, I'm always mute...

 

[colt45er]

pop guns is pretty good about rentals. A buddy of mine bought a glock from them, they waved our range fee for the day and the rental fee.

*he bought after we rented and shot.

 

[Tinman]

I have already posted some on my thoughts and advice in the threads that Pami linked, so I won't go there.

Assuming you have followed some of the advice there, and she selected the Sigma now you're just trying to do the homework on her choice, here's my thoughts on that.

I have seen nothing but bad from the entire Sigma product line. Everything from poor accuracy, to poor reliability, too poor construction. That product line is one of the reasons I swore off S&W for several years. On the other hand, the new M&P seems to be a significant step up. and with the replaceable grip panels, easier to fit most people.

Unless the price point is an absolute, I'd be looking to the M&P. I really look for S&W to phase out the sigma within the next few years, if not sooner.

Tinman....

 

[dclaarjr]

Remember guys, if your lady picks out a gun it is not a joint decision, it is her decision. The only time you should have any say is if it is a gun that is known to have problems. Then you may want to suggest that she try something else and explain why.

Just be glad you aren't with an anti.

 

[huawilso]

Lady Smith 38+p can't go worng

 

[45calibre]

i have a sigma .380 and i love it. havent shot it much but i love it.