.40 S&W Sigma - The Firearms Forum

elkhntr · 09-19-2003, 10:34 PM

Has anyone had any experience with the Sigma series pistols? I'm considering buying one. My wife wants to shoot, but she complains that all the revolvers we've looked at are too heavy.

inplanotx · 09-20-2003, 08:07 AM

Elkhntr, hit the search button above and type in Sigma. Plenty of info for ya out there!

Xracer · 09-20-2003, 08:21 AM

Hi Elkhntr.....welcome to TFF.

What revolvers have you looked at? If the S&W Airlite series are too heavy, you're not going to find much out there that's any lighter (in a decent caliber).

I'm not personally familiar with the Sigma series, but looking thru the catalog, they're all heavier than the Airlite revolvers.

Remember though....the lighter the gun, the greater the recoil.

Model American · 10-06-2003, 11:20 PM

Honestly, I can't imagine your wife enjoying a .40 caliber. I find the recoil difficult to manage at times and my accuracy is way off. But, with the 9mm, I have a much easier time of it. Plus, from what I hear, the polymer frame makes for a bigger recoil. And if you've shot a .40 cal., you know how much of a pain it can be. Sigma series pistols are not bad to me. I struggled with a .40 cal Glock too, so give it a try. If you find yourself worried about the quality, I know that my gun guy was offering Ruger p95's at the same price, so that may be an option for you. Hope that helps.

elkhntr · 10-19-2003, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the replies.

glockmaniac · 10-19-2003, 12:48 PM

As my username suggests I went with a Glock.I purchased a Sigma,brought it home and thoroughly looked over it and then did some research.I decided that my purchase was not a wise one.

Especially to save 100.00.I was fortunate to return the pistol back to the dealer for full credit towards a G-23,and never looked back.

09-19-2003, 10:34 PM	#1
elkhntr Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 8	.40 S&W Sigma Has anyone had any experience with the Sigma series pistols? I'm considering buying one. My wife wants to shoot, but she complains that all the revolvers we've looked at are too heavy. -->

09-20-2003, 08:07 AM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Elkhntr, hit the search button above and type in Sigma. Plenty of info for ya out there! __________________

10-19-2003, 12:48 PM	#6
glockmaniac Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5	As my username suggests I went with a Glock.I purchased a Sigma,brought it home and thoroughly looked over it and then did some research.I decided that my purchase was not a wise one. Especially to save 100.00.I was fortunate to return the pistol back to the dealer for full credit towards a G-23,and never looked back. Last edited by glockmaniac; 10-19-2003 at 12:49 PM..

09-20-2003, 08:21 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Hi Elkhntr.....welcome to TFF. What revolvers have you looked at? If the S&W Airlite series are too heavy, you're not going to find much out there that's any lighter (in a decent caliber). I'm not personally familiar with the Sigma series, but looking thru the catalog, they're all heavier than the Airlite revolvers. Remember though....the lighter the gun, the greater the recoil.

10-06-2003, 11:20 PM	#4
Model American Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 16	Honestly, I can't imagine your wife enjoying a .40 caliber. I find the recoil difficult to manage at times and my accuracy is way off. But, with the 9mm, I have a much easier time of it. Plus, from what I hear, the polymer frame makes for a bigger recoil. And if you've shot a .40 cal., you know how much of a pain it can be. Sigma series pistols are not bad to me. I struggled with a .40 cal Glock too, so give it a try. If you find yourself worried about the quality, I know that my gun guy was offering Ruger p95's at the same price, so that may be an option for you. Hope that helps.

10-19-2003, 09:48 AM	#5
elkhntr Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 8	Thanks for the replies.