Lowdown on Sig P6 (P225)

[CUJOHUNTER]

Thinkin bout pickin up one of these. Anybody have experience with this gun? Reliability,dependability,accuracy,operation,takedown and maintenance? I've got a line on mags so that's not a problem. I'm just looking for first hand experience...likes,dislikes. Ever use this gun at a match? Size comprable to...?
You get the picture. Let's here what you have to say.

 

[dwr461]

I have a P6 from the early 80's. I've heard that they don't feel JHP's. Mine feeds Gold Dots fine. It's very accurate. It only cost $300. Great gun for the price.

Dave

 

[artabr]

I love mine. No hic-ups. Great gun for what I paid, which was also $300.
Feeds 115 gr. & 124gr. FMJ's and 115 gr. Cor-Bon +P JHP's flawlessly.


Art

 

[nickatnite]

Thinkin bout pickin up one of these. Anybody have experience with this gun? Reliability,dependability,accuracy,operation,takedown and maintenance? I've got a line on mags so that's not a problem. I'm just looking for first hand experience...likes,dislikes. Ever use this gun at a match? Size comprable to...?
You get the picture. Let's here what you have to say.

Great gun.. I've had several.

BTW, that gun is not legal to shoot at USPSA matches. It's NOT on the approved gun list! Just because it has P-6 on the slide disqualifies it...

 

[Gumbo]

If I had to guess without any knowledge of competition shooting, I'd say because its a police surplus gun so designated by the P6 marking instead of the same gun available to civilian sales as the 225. I can't imagine why it being police surplus would disqualify it though.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Couple buddy's have them and I put back the mags for them after shooting them.

Been meaning to pick one up.

 

[MyTFAL]

I love mine, best handgun (VALUE wise) period.

 

[nickatnite]

I can't wait to hear WHY.....

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I dunno why but it's not on the list. The P225 is on there, but not the P6. I read a thread about it the other day over on BE in the USPSA rules section

Here are the USPSA approved guns

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

How about IDPA matches or anything in a production class? I know you can use G17,19,22 &23 which are police issue sidearms.

 

[Dave328]

Like Dave said, the early 80's late 70's have a steep feed ramp angle which makes feeding HP's somewhat unreliable. The angle was relaxed somewhere around 84-85 IIRC. My 9/79 would FTF Gold Dot's every 3-4 rounds. I took my dremel with a polisher to the ramp. Now I've put ~ 300 rounds of HP's through it and not one single FTF. Great pistol for the price. The wife loves it and it has become her nightstand piece.

 

[BayouSlide]

If it meets the DAO and all the other basic Production division requirements, the only reason it's not on the list is because the manufacturer didn't go through the bother to submit it for review and approval after 2,000 were made.

 

[BayouSlide]

Well, seeing as it is, except for some variations in the hammer, identical to the P225, one wonders...

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Makes no difference...approval is model specific, not feature specific. New name, new model, new approval required. If it's by superseded by newer models in the line up, no business reason for Sig to bother.

Edited to add: I'm always interested in some education on the differences with Sigs...I'm the first to admit I'm not dialed into the specifics of the various models because you see 'em at USPSA events, but they're relatively rare. That may change now that Sig has signed up Max Michel Jr. and is taking an interest in raising its USPSA profile.

I do know enough to check that they are fully decocked after "Make Ready"

 

[usmc-nav]

Also have one and love it. Very reliable, good shooter, excellent value.

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

The reason for this questionaire is because I still have a problem with polymer pistols......I don't like em. Doesn't matter what brand or caliber,I hate the feel of polymer,especially when I sweat. I own one last piece of tupperware and it's a G19. I'm leaning more towards the Sigs and 3rd gen Smiths. Yes,the G19 will more than likely hit the market soon.

 

[bsmit35]

I also have one. Love it. Never had any issues with it..... You should get one if the price is right.

 

[MyTFAL]

CZ makes several all metal pistols....the CZ75B is awesome....

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

CZ makes several all metal pistols....the CZ75B is awesome....

Been wanting to check that out. Heard lots o good stuff about it.

 

[slinkyonrampage]

I have one, and it's great. For the price, you can't beat it.