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wood1271 · 09-13-2008, 20:54

In my 20 plus LE career I started with a S&W 66, changed to a SA Colt .45, then finally settled on a Sig P-220. I have military experience with the 92F as an instructor and armorer. In my opinion the Sig P-220 is one of the best pistols out there. I have carried the same P-220 for over 10 years and fire an average of 100 rounds per month. My 220 has all original parts has maintained excellent accuracy and reliability. I keep my mags loaded 24-7 and have never had a problem.

My old department issued the Glock 22 and 23 and we had constant issues. My current organization issues 19's and they have constant problems.

Last Thursday I attended the LETC in Utah County Utah and took a dynamic pistol class taught by Bank Miller, a former DEA agent and firearms instructor. This was a combat pistol course. We shot strong hand only, support hand only, standing, moving, kneeling and sitting. We fired over 1000 rounds in an 8 hour day. There were 25 shooters with 2 Sigs, 3 92F's, 1 H&K and 20 Glocks represented. I saw the Glocks fail to feed, double feed, fail to lock back and a host of others problems. I saw a front site fall off and a trigger spring break. Glock perfection? I don't think so. The other 5 pistols had no problems.

In my opinion you see so many Glocks in LE because they are cheap and most agencies have to go with the lowest bidder. Again, this is my opinion. I know plenty of people who swear by the Glocks, but I have been around them since they first hit the market and I simply have seen too many problems. Go with Sig.

09-13-2008, 20:54	#7
wood1271 Asset Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverton, Utah Posts: 7	Sig P-220 In my 20 plus LE career I started with a S&W 66, changed to a SA Colt .45, then finally settled on a Sig P-220. I have military experience with the 92F as an instructor and armorer. In my opinion the Sig P-220 is one of the best pistols out there. I have carried the same P-220 for over 10 years and fire an average of 100 rounds per month. My 220 has all original parts has maintained excellent accuracy and reliability. I keep my mags loaded 24-7 and have never had a problem. My old department issued the Glock 22 and 23 and we had constant issues. My current organization issues 19's and they have constant problems. Last Thursday I attended the LETC in Utah County Utah and took a dynamic pistol class taught by Bank Miller, a former DEA agent and firearms instructor. This was a combat pistol course. We shot strong hand only, support hand only, standing, moving, kneeling and sitting. We fired over 1000 rounds in an 8 hour day. There were 25 shooters with 2 Sigs, 3 92F's, 1 H&K and 20 Glocks represented. I saw the Glocks fail to feed, double feed, fail to lock back and a host of others problems. I saw a front site fall off and a trigger spring break. Glock perfection? I don't think so. The other 5 pistols had no problems. In my opinion you see so many Glocks in LE because they are cheap and most agencies have to go with the lowest bidder. Again, this is my opinion. I know plenty of people who swear by the Glocks, but I have been around them since they first hit the market and I simply have seen too many problems. Go with Sig. __________________ If you see me running, try to keep up.
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