Which one, SIG P226 Legion versus Wilretta 92G brig tac?

[teutonicpolymer]

I've been looking at both of these and am seriously wondering which one would be the better choice. Both are similarly priced, both seem like they would be great, but I just cannot find a WC 92G in my area to examine.

This would be for home defense, range outings, USPSA/IPSC/IDPA, shooting groups at 25 and 50 yards- I would really prefer something that can group 1.5" at 25 yards and I don't think that is unreasonable given how $500 CZ's can do that

Maybe I can list some of my perceptions here and they can be debunked or reaffirmed:
SIG:
-trigger is amazing (this is factual, I have tried it and the hype is not just hype)
-has front serrations which I like
-unsure of current quality/QC
-have heard issues with the finish on some legion guns but it may have been a batch issue
-SIG warranty is better
-The legion is slightly cheaper by about $100 and you do get that soft case when you register which I guess is nice
-have heard that spare parts are tough to find although I'm not sure which ones I would want to keep on hand (haven't looked into it) nor need but my experience is mostly with older German SIGs
-I like the Trijicon HD style sights but the sizes of the sights are pretty small though and they sit a bit low. With the price difference I could easily get a set of Dawson's and still come out ahead versus the Beretta
-unsure of accuracy
-seems some reviewers have had FTE problems but who knows if that is the norm or just rare cases

Beretta:
-looks better
-looks cool period
-slide release might be in a better place for me; I ride Sig slide releases accidentally but that may not be an issue with the low profile legion/p224 ones
-possibly better quality
-accuracy is something I'm unsure of because of the various reviews I've seen
-trigger will be worse than the SIG. I wouldn't want to get the action job version which is $100 more because it increases the cost gap further and I'm still pretty confident that the SIG would have a better trigger
-warranty is worse than the SIG
-parts are pretty easy to find
-not sure I'd like the sights but there isn't a way for me to really tell since there aren't dealers stocking these around me; I have a feeling I might not and new sights would increase the cost gap
-better sight radius


On the one hand, having so many great options available today is nice. On the other, it makes decisions like this very difficult- both of these guns are arguably the zenith of their respective platforms.

[MountainRaven]

So long as concealed carry isn't on the menu, I'd take the Beretta.

I found the slide lock on the SiG to be too small to use as a slide release and didn't feel confident in my ability to use the slide lock manually. Further, the SiG slide lock is located much further back than on virtually every other gun, so if you use your support hand to disengage the slide lock, you might have difficulty locating it.

But the good news is that the slide lock is much more difficult to ride with your thumb because of how small it is.

[SomeOtherGuy]

Why these two? How much handgun experience do you have? I own examples of both platforms (and others) and I prefer my CZ-75 99% of the time and twice on Sundays. Not saying they are bad, just that the choice between those two for your uses isn't obvious to me.

[teutonicpolymer]

Why these two? How much handgun experience do you have? I own examples of both platforms (and others) and I prefer my CZ-75 99% of the time and twice on Sundays. Not saying they are bad, just that the choice between those two for your uses isn't obvious to me.

These two because right now I want a DA/SA and I don't want a CZ because I would like something with nicer fit and finish. If the CZ Shadow II were coming this year for certain then I would wait but it seems like it won't be here for at least 1-2 years.

The legion trigger just blows any other sig trigger I've tried out of the water and it felt like they fixed the ergonomics issues I have with older Sig models.

[RHINOWSO]

I like SIGs but of these two, I'd take the Wilson 92 everyday and twice on Sundays.

[El Pistolero]

I'm a SIG guy through and through, but if I took bias out of the picture I would still opt for the SIG Legion because I don't think any Beretta trigger can touch a SIG Legion trigger, they are phenomenal for an out-of-the-box DA/SA trigger, and their X-ray sights are very similar to Trijicon HDs, enough so that I would be happy keeping them on the gun.

[teutonicpolymer]

I'm a SIG guy through and through, but if I took bias out of the picture I would still opt for the SIG Legion because I don't think any Beretta trigger can touch a SIG Legion trigger, they are phenomenal for an out-of-the-box DA/SA trigger, and their X-ray sights are very similar to Trijicon HDs, enough so that I would be happy keeping them on the gun.

See I like the sights for the same reason I just hate how the widths are sized, the front completely fills the rear which I dislike

[Coal Dragger]

I've handled both in the same day, and it would be tough deciding between the two. On triggers, both have excellent triggers in both DA and SA, maybe a slight edge to the SA reset on the Legion but the pull weight seemed a smidge lower on the Brig Tac.

Fit and finish on both is top notch. Subjectively I like the color of the VZ grips on the Brig Tac better. The grip texture on the frame seemed more aggressive on the Brig Tac, but the Legion was still a big improvement over a stock P226. I suspect the Legion DLC coating will be more durable than the Brig Tac's Bruniton finish.

I liked the sights on the Brig Tac a bit more than the SIG X-Ray sights. The green ring was not very bright indoors on the SIG front sight, and although it may brighten considerably out doors, the white ring on the Brig Tac front sight was more visible to me. The rear sight on the Brig Tac was also nice and uncluttered, although the blacked out SIG X-Ray rear is totally functional and the tritium is nice for low light, and no longer distracting in daylight due to no white rings back there.

I like the slide release lever on the Legion, I need to order one to install on my X5 since I ride the huge slide release lever on mine.

I'd be happy with either pistol and want both of them badly. I got side tracked yesterday trying to decide when I handled an HK USP Expert in 9mm, aside from the absurd cost of HK magazines for use with the jet funnel, and the need for a rail adapter, the Expert probably fits my needs better. The trigger is very good in SA and not bad in DA (not as good as the other two), the adjustable sights are excellent, controls are large and located where I won't have issues with them. Plus it has a hand fit match barrel. I figure if I'm going to get a full size 9mm for classes, competition, and home defense I might as well get a big one. Damn decisions.

[samuse]

I'd go with the Sig. A Beretta is a great gun too but I shoot Sigs better. They both have great customer service. Sigs have a DA pull that doesn't stack and I like that. The Sig can have a much better trigger with a heavier mainspring.

As far as Sig QC issues? I have several Sig 226s made from 2013-2016 and one from '04 and they've all been perfect right out of the box. One MK 25 has over 8K through it with zero stoppages. My 9mm 239s are just as reliable. Pistol for pistol, my Sigs have outperformed my Glocks.

[Sensei]

I'd go with the Sig. A Beretta is a great gun too but I shoot Sigs better. They both have great customer service. Sigs have a DA pull that doesn't stack and I like that. The Sig can have a much better trigger with a heavier mainspring.

As far as Sig QC issues? I have several Sig 226s made from 2013-2016 and one from '04 and they've all been perfect right out of the box. One MK 25 has over 8K through it with zero stoppages. My 9mm 239s are just as reliable. Pistol for pistol, my Sigs have outperformed my Glocks.

Although I too prefer the Sig's SRT, I think that it helps to qualify what we mean by "better." For me, it's the reset which is only about 2 mm of travel. Combine with a Gray guns Precision Intermediate Trigger, you get ZERO overtravel and THE SHORTEST reset in a DA/SA pistol on the market.

On the other hand, the Sig's DA trigger is nothing to write home about. At 10 lbs, it is a full 2lbs heavier than a Wilson BrigTac. The SA pulls are also very similar with a little less overtravel on the Sig (a lot less with a Gray Guns PIT).

Bottom line, the Sig gives up a little to the BrigTac on the initial DA pull, but follow-up shots with the Sig are MUCH faster.

FWIW, I give a slight edge to the Sig in terms of grip and compactness for concealed carry. The BrigTac wins the battle of placement of slide release.