The SIG P250

[skeetman28]

Anyone have one or knows about their reliabilty ?

 

[stoyan79]

Good guns, if you like DAO pistols.

If it was DA/SA I would own one.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

Not to pop someone's bubble so to speak, but I have handled one of the SIG 250's and IMOHO, It's a piece of crap.

Sig should have not have followed the lead from S&W with the interchangeable backstraps, etc. The weapon (as I saw it) is DAO which if you like DAO weapons, may be favorable to you.

The fire control module is made of stamped metal parts and pieces and can be interchanged with various sized frames, which in theory could have one weapon system and vary frames and slides and barrels. However, I would not want to be changing the fire control module in and out of several frames frequently, I would worry about wear on the frame, since it is plastic, I believe.

The DAO trigger is not up to Sig's standards of excellence, whatever that is. I carry a Sig 229 DAK on duty, and that trigger pull is lighter, however, something is lost in the translation with a DAO auto and a well tuned DA revolver. I utilize the "short trigger" in my 229, and still the trigger pull is an abomination.

The Sig 250 shares a "bigger" "blockier" type grip. I would fancy that the pistol should have been used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in his series of the Terminator movies, due to its size and appearance.

Now with that stated, just remember that my comments are only mine, and you may not agree with them. If you love the Sig, then by all means check into the 250. I have used Sig weapons on duty for a long time, and I'm not a fan. Look at the pistol objectively, not for the marketing hype.

 

[SixSigmaLarry]

I had one and it wasn't too bad. I had the compact 45ACP. The real reason why I got rid of it was the simple fact that the 45ACP model is a PITA to fit a holster too. Last I checked, even Sig only sold bolsters for the 9mm and 40S&W models. So, if you're going to get one, I recommend NOT getting the 45ACP model, unless you do not plan using a holster.

Oh...I think when I sold it a buddy did find a Forbus that would have fit, but it was too late.

 

[jon159753]

I had one at the range the other day. It was the sub-compact frame in 9mm. We put about 200 rounds through it and it worked just fine. The sights were up to par and it seemed more accurate than we were. Well made but not the best.

 

[rugertoter]

Either the price point is cheaper due to Sig trying to get more buyers, or the gun is just cheaper to produce the way they make it, modular that is. I don't have any personal experience with it, just what I have read.

 

[EPD1102]

Not to pop someone's bubble so to speak, but I have handled one of the SIG 250's and IMOHO, It's a piece of crap.

Sig should have not have followed the lead from S&W with the interchangeable backstraps, etc.

I haven't just "handled" one and decided that it's a piece of crap. I own five of them and they have all been flawless. I didn't like the trigger at first but, once I got used to it, I like it a lot. Some people try to squeeze the trigger very slowly to try to "stage" it and anticipate when the trigger will "break". That will make you hate the trigger. If you pull it one smooth motion, it is very smooth and is only a five-pound trigger. You shoot it like you would have shot a nice custom revolver back in the old days when revolvers were the Kings of the hill.
I think the interchangeable frames work very nicely and the trigger group can be easily swapped from one to another to accommodate the shooter's hand size.
The main problem that I've seen so far is trying to find the exact holster you might want, especially if you want a holster to hold both the gun and the light.
I would recommend checking the P250Sig.com forums if you want to read more about these guns. They do have some problems and you will see them posted on there but I've never yet seen a gun forum where any brand of gun doesn't have some problems. I think you will see that the overwhelming opinion from people who actually own and shoot the gun is that they like it a lot.
I don't mean to call out LCOSgt11 on this one but people who have just "handled" a gun and passed judgement on it can sometimes lead you away from a gun that might be perfect for you. I am retired L.E. and don't mean to offend a fellow officer judging by his username. I am just trying to answer the original poster's question with some actual user experience.

 

[fireball168]

I decided to give SIG another chance after a poor experience with their 1911 "Revolution" model a few years back.

I purchased a P250 Compact 45 ACP, fabulous deal from an advertiser on this site last fall.

Liked the way it felt in the hand, trigger wasn't bad, sights were decent, recoil management wasn't bad.

It was moderately reliable with a variety of FMJ loads. Gold Dot, Hornady Critical Defense and Golden Saber factory loads, along with my 185g practice loads were lucky to feed more than three in a row.

Called SIG, they tried to sell me another magazine. After I told them I'd already purchased a few of their accessory magazines that functioned the same way, the fellow decided it was the ammunition I was using.

Called back a few days later after settling down a bit, got exactly the same line, verbatim, from another drone at SIG. Almost like he was reading a script, the same one the fellow used a few days earlier.

Then this guy decided the dealer I'd purchased from had swapped out magazines with aftermarket units, and I still needed to buy SIG magazines. That was precious.

He did offer to sell me an "Action Enhancement Package" at $20 off the normal price of $170 that "may" resolve my concerns, should they not be magazine related.

Took it to a different SIG Master Dealer (closer to home) and unloaded it all after disclosing the problems, gave him the Crossbreed I'd ordered for it and had never used.

Take out the references to SIG P250 and replace with SIG Revolution 1911, and this tells almost exactly the same story (less the script reading) of the run around I got on that product back in 2008.

Magazines, ammunition, dealer tampering/theft/modification. Gotta love those folks in Exeter.

 

[686 Shooter]

I own a couple Sig P250s, I think they are a very well and cleverly designed pistol. I think most complaints that you read are because of the DAO trigger, I don't think that because someone is not used to a trigger or it is different then what they are used to shooting makes the gun "a piece of crap".

 

[badge036]

I agree with LCSOSgt11 stay away from the 250 junk. I have been trying to figure out what SIG was thinking with this one. Maybe something to compete with HI-Point lol

 

[EPD1102]

I agree with LCSOSgt11 stay away from the 250 junk. I have been trying to figure out what SIG was thinking with this one. Maybe something to compete with HI-Point lol

Not trying to start a pissing contest but what are you basing this on? Have you owned one and had problems? If so, what sort of problems? Which model did you own? If you haven't owned one, what about it don't you like? I'm always trying to learn more about problems or anything with any guns that I own and that's why I'm asking about any problems you may have experienced. Thanks

 

[Bigdad_e875]

I had a compact .40 s&w P250 for awhile and just couldn't get myself to like the trigger. If you like DAO then you would like it because it is a really smooth trigger, just really long. For the price point though, i think the Sig Pro is a much better choice, i traded mine off for one and i am in love with it..my .02

 

[686 Shooter]

After giving it some thought, I think all of the Sig P250's are junk, probably worth about as much a Hi Point that has had 10,000 rounds through it, so let me do you all a favor, and I will give you $100 a piece for them.

 

[MeatyBacchus]

Not worth $300 in my opinion.

Much better options out there.

 

[turnandshoot4]

My 250 runs fine. The DAO is what it is. For the price it is a great glove box gun.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Not worth $300 in my opinion.

Much better options out there.

Like what? For $300 you aren't getting much.

 

[danmdevries]

Had one, bought used and promptly sold unfired by me.

Grip is MASSIVE for the gun. In full disclosure I prefer revolvers and single stacks but I do have some double stack autos that do not feel as fat as this one.

It feels un balanced. Possibly as a result of the modular design, I don't know.

I like my sigs, did not like this one.

If you're just looking for something functional, I've not heard many complaints about the function of the gun. The guy I bought it from used it competitively. I'm sure as it is a Sig it will function just fine. It just wasn't for me.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I owned a 2SUM in 9mm for a short time; came with the sub-compact & full-sized frame.

1 mag / frame.

I only had about 75 rounds through each of the frames (150-ish on the fire control group).

NEVER had any failures of any kind. Not feeding, not firing, not extracting, nor ejecting. Plenty accurate as well.

Trigger was indeed long, but very smooth. Reset was also quite long; probably full-length.

They also come with bona-fide night sights; at this price point, this is almost unheard of unless you buy a very used pistol.

I've not fired a compact P250.

I also think that if you want a P250, you're going to want it in 9mm; seem to be far less internet complaints about 9mm versions.

Also something to keep in mind: There are a glut of "old style" framed firearms on the market right now. It's often these that are the bottom-of-barrel pricing. Old style frames NEED old style magazines. New style mags aren't compatible with old style frames.

Easy way to tell: Old style frames have rounded accessory rail. New style frames have flat Picatinny style accessory rail.

-J-

 

[MeatyBacchus]

Like what? For $300 you aren't getting much.

There are much better options in the 250 price range ($550-600) to buy.

I wouldn't spend $300 on one is what I'm saying.

 

[686 Shooter]

I own a compact and a subcompact both in 9mm. I have big hands so I purchased a full size frame for $20 and cut the frame down to the same length as the subcompact, now I have a subcompact that fits my hand and holds 17 rounds instead of 12. I will admit, the trigger is different than most of my guns, but I have grown to like it. It was mentioned in an earlier post that there might be concern about wearing out a frame by changing the trigger group too often, I think that is highly unlikly, but as I mentioned in this post, I purchased a frame for $20. I have seen complete guns sell for $300 to $600, I would not be willing to pay the high side of that price range, but I would buy another P250 and I would also buy different caliber x-change kits (I did purchase a subcompact x-change kit for under $200.) . The frame comes in different sizes to fit most hands and you can always modify the gun to fit your needs for very little cost. I would not go out and shoot a couple of boxes of ammo and say the gun is junk because you don't like the trigger, go into it open minded, knowing that the trigger is different than what you are used to, overcome that little obstacle and you will have a nice gun, that is able to adapt to your needs for not a lot of money. This gun doesn't come close to comparing to a high end Sig, but remember, the cost reflects that.