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Title: 239 or .45 ?
Post by: kf on December 13, 2007, 02:55:00 PM
I have a sig 239 in 9mm. Great carry gun.. but limited to 8+1.  Though I live in NY, my max is 10.  I am debating once again, to move to the 245 ( dont really like the 220 carry's "horn")  The 245 will give me 6+ 1... so the never ending question.. 9 of 9mm vs 7 of .45.
Any advise??? 
I guess I am looking for the perfect, thin .45.... (to add to the mix, not sure if I want a SA gun)


Second question.. regardless of which sig.. any comments on the increased size of the grip if I put CT grips on??

thanks..
be safe.....
Title: Re: 239 or .45 ?
Post by: ellis4538 on December 13, 2007, 03:01:05 PM
If you can wait, the Sig 250 looks like it has promise.  Check out the vidio.  Unless you already did then forget what I'm saying.
Title: Re: 239 or .45 ?
Post by: jaybet on December 13, 2007, 03:29:23 PM
The greatest chance of you needing to use your weapon is going to be at close range- within 10 yards and probably within 5 yards. Personally I think your best bet is less rounds of .45 because the additional knock-down power will offset those few extra 9 mil rounds. Generally if you're firing at someone who is farther than 10 yards from you you're going to have a tough time explaining that to the law.
If you're worried about the # of rounds, carry a spare mag.  
Title: Re: 239 or .45 ?
Post by: 2HOW on December 13, 2007, 06:05:47 PM
I carry 7+1 in .45 and 10+1 in .40, down from my G-22 of 15+1, If you carry an extra mag its all the same and stats say youll never need more that 3 anyway unless your attacked by a horde of zombies.
Title: Re: 239 or .45 ?
Post by: c.l.kirby on December 13, 2007, 06:18:59 PM
I would rather have 8+1 in a Sig 45 (Sig 220 Carry SAO) than the 8+1 in the Sig 239 in 9mm, but I have a soft spot in my heart for 45s.
SIG 220 SAO
Title: Re: 239 or .45 ?
Post by: hawkeye1 on December 13, 2007, 06:20:36 PM
For a nice size carry gun, I am currently looking at the G36 in 45acp.  Nice size and shoots very well.  I have always been a 1911 fan but since shooting a glock from a friend of mine, I am seriously thinking about adding one to the battery.  Give it a look.