Sig p250 or SW M&P in 9mm

[Guest ORgunner]

Me and the guys are pitchin in and buying our buddy a pistol for his wedding and i am having trouble deciding on what to get. I know he has shot the Sig p226 and loved it. So what are everyones take on these two pistols? Thanks fellas

[Peanut15]

Just wondering why you do not get him the P226 if he loves it?

[Guest ORgunner]

Well i dont have that extra 200$ or i would

[Peanut15]

That is 200 good reasons.

[nightrunner]

you better check up on the p250, it has a horrendous trigger pull, pretty much exactly the same as a p226 would in DA for every shot, check youtube for a vid dry-firing it.

i would rather get the M&P9 out of those(american made). curious as to why you arent considering others?

[Guest ORgunner]

Well i know he has shot the Sig and the Beretta 92fs and he likes both of them. And i have showed him the M&P before and he looked interested. I would get him a glock but he hasnt shown much interest in them for some reason. So basically i ask about the P250 because i wasnt for sure how close it was compared to the p226. Not sure i got about a month or so. If you have any others that you think i should check out then please feel free to chime in, more suggestions the better.

[nightrunner]

try the springfield XD-series maybe the XDM in 9.

sounds like you are trying to stay with 9mm.

[nightrunner]

YouTube - Sig P250c things I dont like about it

[Guest ORgunner]

Yeah i have shot the XD and i liked it too, yeah i know he wants a 9mm since its cheaper to shoot. He is going to jump school two weeks after he gets married so he will have plenty of guns to shoot some day, this is just a gun to have around in the house and shoot at the range. And yeah that video turned me off too. Thanks for the input

[nightrunner]

also, dont know where your budget sits at but third-generation S&W semi-autos are a great value used

[Smith]

The P250 is not akin to the 226 except they are made by the same company. It's not bad but is' just not a 226. I would highly recommend the M&P. I think in the long run he would enjoy it a lot more. Not to mention it is much easier to sale if he so desires something different down the road.

[Guest ORgunner]

If you dont mind me asking, why do you recommend the M&P. Any advantages and disadvantages?

[Smith]

If you dont mind me asking, why do you recommend the M&P. Any advantages and disadvantages?

Mainly trigger, size, available accessories, feel, customer support, resale value, and it's a better gun all around. The 250 was designed for PD as an easy and economical way to fit as many needs as possible. The compromise they had to make was in function. The 250 isn't bad, but all things being equal I think the 250 fits some large departments needs but not the vast majority of the general public.

[nightrunner]

smith and wesson also has lifetime warranty

[Guest ORgunner]

Thanks Smith, yeah i think the M&P has great feel myself, and not to mention looks great. The resale value is also a great advantage. How do you match it up with XD?

[nolo]

I like the FNP-9 too. It has more of a Sig feel. I would go with a Glock or a Beretta PX4 over the M&P any day. I am just not a big fan.

[nolo]

Here's a couple good options too:Sig Sauer 2022 9mm Night Sights Hi Cap for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $498.00

FN Herstal 16 + 1 Round Single/Double Action 9MM w/Black Fin for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $501.00

[Smith]

Thanks Smith, yeah i think the M&P has great feel myself, and not to mention looks great. The resale value is also a great advantage. How do you match it up with XD?

I've had two XD9's and I loved them both. the difference would be the XD's are blocky and heavy feeling compared to the M&P. Triggers can be very good on both with minimal work and after market parts (sears, transfer bars mainly). The XD also has a higher bore axis which I don't care for. They are both great. Mainly it's prefernce. You can't go wrong either way.

The FNP9 is also a great gun if you like DA/SA. I loved mine but just couldn't get used to the DA pull. That being said it was one of the best stock DA pulls I've ever felt. Negatives for me on the FNP was holster availability (still slim), magazine cost ($50), and the rather large mag base pad (although I'm told there is an easy cure for that).

[Smith]

on the FNP9, CDNN had them for $429 when i got mine with 3 mags and the accessory kit. i don't know how current that is anymore.

[TGO David]

Give him a gift certificate to the nearest range/gun shop and then take him shooting to see what he really likes.

[nolo]

on the FNP9, CDNN had them for $429 when i got mine with 3 mags and the accessory kit. i don't know how current that is anymore.

I don't think they do. I checked about a month ago. There is definitely a lack of holsters for the FNP. But the magazine prices shouldn't be that big of a deal because you get 3 hi-cap (15 or 16) with the pistol. If you need more than that you should check into an assault rifle.

[Guest CK1]

the m&p9 is one of the best guns you can get at any price (my opinion is not just brand loyalty, i don't even own one anymore... only because it seems glocks work better for me) and would most likely be a piece your buddy would hold on to for a long time (wish my groomsman were so kind).

[Guest ORgunner]

Yeah i wish i could take him but its a surprise from the guys so im trying hard to figure what he wants. Its funny bc i have to do some covert interrogating sometimes. Thanks for the input everyone, its been very helpful. I think im leaning more towards the M&P right now but we'll see how it goes.

[kwe45919]

Give him a gift certificate to the nearest range/gun shop and then take him shooting to see what he really likes.

Kinda the same suggestion........but give him a gift certificate for $500 from the local awsome gun shop. Have HIM buy what he wants. If it's over $500, he can pay for the rest.

Man, wish my friends were as cool as you guys seem. My friends wouldn't even give me .25 for a piece of gum out of a gumball machine.

[Mr. Brooks]

Here's a couple good options too:Sig Sauer 2022 9mm Night Sights Hi Cap for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $498.00

Great, another gun on my list now. Thanks a bunch.