trading a hammer-fired for a striker...need advice

[merican]

nice! the n00b is finally allowed to post. might as well make use...

so i have a sig p228 (non w german) and i want to trade it for a striker-fired system (my preferred and edc is an hk p2000). the sig has seen no more than 1000 rounds through it and is in excellent condition. my question is: what striker-fired pistol is comparable to the accuracy, quality, reliability, size and price of the earlier and now discontinued sig 228s?

hit me w some thoughts. thanks everyone.

[Wiggity]

search button is quite useful for questions like these

[YVK]

search button is quite useful for questions like these

Dude, this board has been around for some time and I don't think there is a question or topic that has not been discussed many times over. Hence, there is practically nothing here that can't be found by means of search button. However, if you feel that we should refer every newb here to a search function, as you have done now in several posts, perhaps you should contact the moderators with a request to close this board to new posts altogether.

To the OP: nothing really comes fully close if your 228 is a quality assembly unit, free of recent QC issues surrounding Sigs. Perhaps M&P compact or Walther PPQ. Glock 19 is about same size, but Sigs traditionally have been more accurate. M&Ps generally have triggers that are nothing to write about, while Sigs have long been considered a standard for DA/SA triggers. PPQ is well regarded, but I have very limited exposure.
A quality put together 228 is an excellent piece of hardware that had been in use with very serious people. I don't know what your motivation is to trade it, I assume DA/SA trigger is non-issue since you carry P2000. Anyway, your gun - your call.

[jck397]

If it were me, I wouldn't give up a low-round count pre-2006 SIG, especially the out-of-production 228. The older SIG's are beautiful weapons, a pleasure to shoot, and decent carry guns as well--I have a pre-rail 229 that used to be my EDC, and while I've moved on to other platforms, remains one of my favorite pistols. If you're looking for something else, save your pennies for a bit, but keep the SIG. Of course, if you're really insistent on selling it, I'm sure you won't have any trouble finding a buyer...

Also, why are you specifically looking for a striker vs. hammer striker gun? Unless there's something specific (i.e. carrying AIWB and wanting a hammer to put your thumb over for added safety when holstering near your happy parts), look for the gun that you shoot the best and that meets your need. There's a lot of striker vs. hammer debate out there, and not to get into that discussion, but I think the more important thing is getting a gun that meets your needs that you can run well, then practicing with that platform. And if you prefer the P2000, why get something new and different vs. getting a second H&K to train with and as a backup for your primary?

[merican]

a little bit of truth from everyone, that's cool. did a little bit of research and ended up at grayguns. they seem perfect, except for the price. at least i may have found an alternative solution.

@YVK - see thats the thing, to me, glock, m&p and walther seem average, especially when up against an older sig. as you mentioned, it is accurate and TBO, i like the trigger setup on the sig more so than my hk, but ergo and accuracy belongs to the p2000 (for me). also liked the "very serious people" line. iunno, perhaps i just need to do more research and reconsider.

@JCK - seeing as you have experience with the older sigs, mind my asking what platform you prefer over your beloved 229? my main reason for wanting a striker is that first shot. im keeping the p2000, no doubt, but im inconsistent at times with that first DA shot, though practice helps. i guess i want to pay a price to own a hammer and striker-fired system long term to see what really fits. tho now i know i had better CAREFULLY consider my options. and regarding an hk backup for my hk - genius. i have looked into the LEM P30s and she looks fine.

[gtmtnbiker98]

If you are hell bent on getting rid of the P228 and venturing in to the SFA World, then I'd give heavy consideration to the PPQ. It has a "similar" manual of arms to the P2000 since it is entirely ambidextrous and the magazine release are both positioned adjacent to the trigger guard.

I own several HK's and a few Walthers and moving between the two is a non-issue due to the similar setup. Just an opinion from one who carries a P2000SK daily and also uses a PPQ.

[MAUSER202]

I traded a 229 in .40 for my first PPQ. The Sig was a great shooter, just to heavy for every day carry for me. I also wanted to consolidate calibers to 9mm only ( may have kept it if it was in 9mm ).
In terms of quality I don't feel I lost anything from the Sig to the Walther. I have been thrilled with the accuracy and reliability of the PPQ.

I do however still have my p239 sas that I won t sell, great carry gun and good shooter too.

[RC51_Texas]

I would hold on to your Sig P228 if you can.

I sold mine over 3 years ago and wish I had it back.

[brickboy240]

Did they make P228s in the USA?

I did not know that. Every one I have seen has "Made in W. Germany" on the slide. Mine is a 1991 made P228 and it is a W. German pistol.

I don't know if you will find a striker fire pistol that is of the quality of the P228. If the Glock 19 was not having the QC/ejection issues....I'd say go for that one but these days, I'd skip the G19 until this issue has been totally laid to bed.

I know that I will never sell my P228. The thing has never given me a lick of trouble in over 10 years.

- brickboy240

[Wiggity]

Dude, this board has been around for some time and I don't think there is a question or topic that has not been discussed many times over. Hence, there is practically nothing here that can't be found by means of search button. However, if you feel that we should refer every newb here to a search function, as you have done now in several posts, perhaps you should contact the moderators with a request to close this board to new posts altogether.

Now why would I do that when they can simply use the search button and the forum as a whole can be a lot less cluttered?