Comments on: Sigarms Becoming the New HK? http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2006/08/28/sigarms-becoming-the-new-hk/ The Official Blog of On Point Firearms Sat, 19 May 2012 09:05:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Finn http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2006/08/28/sigarms-becoming-the-new-hk/#comment-51 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:49:19 +0000 http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2006/08/28/sigarms-becoming-the-new-hk/#comment-51 If that's the case (which seems to be the consensus) then it makes sense to buy either a used SIG, or a new HK. If that’s the case (which seems to be the consensus) then it makes sense to buy either a used SIG, or a new HK.

]]> by: Erik http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2006/08/28/sigarms-becoming-the-new-hk/#comment-50 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:46:28 +0000 http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2006/08/28/sigarms-becoming-the-new-hk/#comment-50 Well, I'm not so sure that SIG puts more effort into production. SIG has been regurgitating the same old designs with new finishes and different trigger configurations for the past several years. When the Joint Combat Pistol competition was in effect, SIG painted the frame in the new "Flat Dark Earth" color, chromed the barrel, offered an extended magazine and then turned around and called it a new model. On the other hand, all other manufacturers designed completely new handguns to meet the specific requirements of the program, many of which are now going to be available for consumers in 2007. We really haven't seen a completely new design come from SIG in a great many years. There has been a vast amount of options available on these pistols, but should they really be considered new models or designs? In my opinion, these are options, not different models or designs. As far as pricing is concerned, HKs and SIGs are now in the same price bracket. Historically speaking, people have regarded HKs as being "too expensive." HKs have always been more expensive that the comparable SIG pistol in the states. At the present time, HKs and SIGs come in at about the same price point. The difference is that new SIG pistols are completely manufactured in New Hampshire, whereas HK pistols are of German design and manufacture. For my money, I'll take the German HK at the same price point. Your mileage may vary... Well, I’m not so sure that SIG puts more effort into production. SIG has been regurgitating the same old designs with new finishes and different trigger configurations for the past several years. When the Joint Combat Pistol competition was in effect, SIG painted the frame in the new “Flat Dark Earth” color, chromed the barrel, offered an extended magazine and then turned around and called it a new model. On the other hand, all other manufacturers designed completely new handguns to meet the specific requirements of the program, many of which are now going to be available for consumers in 2007. We really haven’t seen a completely new design come from SIG in a great many years. There has been a vast amount of options available on these pistols, but should they really be considered new models or designs? In my opinion, these are options, not different models or designs.

As far as pricing is concerned, HKs and SIGs are now in the same price bracket. Historically speaking, people have regarded HKs as being “too expensive.” HKs have always been more expensive that the comparable SIG pistol in the states. At the present time, HKs and SIGs come in at about the same price point. The difference is that new SIG pistols are completely manufactured in New Hampshire, whereas HK pistols are of German design and manufacture. For my money, I’ll take the German HK at the same price point.

Your mileage may vary…

]]> by: Anonymous http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2006/08/28/sigarms-becoming-the-new-hk/#comment-49 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:44:42 +0000 http://www.onpointfirearms.com/blog/2006/08/28/sigarms-becoming-the-new-hk/#comment-49 I never noticed that HK are the expansive buyer's choice, since SIG puts far more effort in manufacturing of their guns. So far I always had the impression that the odd SIG P22X pistol is at leased 25% higher on the tag than any HK USP... I never noticed that HK are the expansive buyer’s choice, since SIG puts far more effort in manufacturing of their guns. So far I always had the impression that the odd SIG P22X pistol is at leased 25% higher on the tag than any HK USP…

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