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Offline Jack_F

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Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« on: January 27, 2011, 04:17:45 PM »
http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/sig-sauer-p290-micro-9mm-ccw-pocket-pistol/

The 290 looks interesting.  I have a lot of pistols but the Sig P220 is in the night stand beside my bed. ;)
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Re: Sig P290
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2011, 05:47:44 PM »

The SIG 220 is an outstanding and very accurate .45, especially the ones made in Germany. They have had a great run since 1976.
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Re: Sig P290
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2011, 08:02:53 PM »
Mine was made in West Germany.
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2011, 09:10:55 PM »

Very nice; I have a 228 that is simiiar to yours in that regard. There are three questions to answer in pistol/gun ownership, in my opinion:

1. Which do you keep by your bed at night?

2. Which do you take to your CCW/CHL course?

3. Which do you carry?

All the rest are for fun or are ancillary.
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2011, 10:05:48 PM »
I don't have a Sig, however, the Sig P290 does look good.  I may would use it in a secondary or supportive role.
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2011, 10:36:48 PM »
I look forward to shooting the 290.  When you see it in person, its a bit chunky on top and short in the grip.
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2011, 03:14:29 PM »
Duane - is it as chunky as a Glock?  as in the model 26/27, or chunky compared to our beloved R9 ?
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2011, 04:50:36 PM »
I'm thinking, just chunky!    ;D
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2011, 09:29:44 PM »
Campbells soup Chunky ?  ;D ;D
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2011, 07:38:06 AM »
There are nine of the Sig 290's on GB without a bid.  The std with night sights at $619.  I know nothing about the gun except what I have read, but I find this surprising.
The Solo's are still bringing big money. ($800-$900+)
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2011, 09:19:14 AM »
The Sig is heavier than the Kimber @ 20.5oz empty weight and 1.1" wide (with slide catch lever)

Here are the specs.
P290
Nitron
Two-Tone
Caliber
9mm
Magazine Capacity
6/8
Trigger Pull
DAO: 9.0 lb average
Overall Length
5.5"
Overall Height
3.9"
Overall Width
0.9" (1.1" with slide catch lever)
Barrel Length
2.9"
Sight Radius
4.3"
Sights
Contrast / SIGLITE night sights
Weight w/ Magazine
20.5 oz
Frame Material
Polymer
Frame Finish
Black
Slide Material
Stainless
Slide Finish
Nitron
Natural Stainless
Grips1
Polymer
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2011, 10:17:10 AM »
I thought I really wanted one of these because I like small guns and I've never had a Sig before, but ended up going down this path instead.  2 oz heavier, but 8+1 .45acp instead of 9mm.  Should be here next week.    ;D

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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2011, 10:17:23 AM »
I guess I miss-spoke when I said that I knew nothing about the gun as I had  looked at the specs.

It compares size wise to the Solo Carry but is more that a little heavier.  Probably too heavy for most pocketrs.  Sig has a pretty loyal following and I thought a few of them would jump in.

It appears that they are going the way Kahr did with a heavier slide to get better reliability and a more "shootable" package than going the way Rohrbaugh and Kimber did with the "very stiff" springs.

Styling is also an issue.  The Sig looks bigger and clunkier.  Once I saw the Solo in person, I was surprised at how small it actually was.
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2011, 12:04:33 PM »
ACP has a new Sig 290 ;D maybe he'll shoot it and answer all of our questions.  Tom
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Re: Sig P290 Another Pocket 9MM
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2011, 06:35:59 PM »
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It appears that they are going the way Kahr did with a heavier slide to get better reliability and a more "shootable" package than going the way Rohrbaugh and Kimber did with the "very stiff" springs
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 I tried three Kahr and none were reliable.  After several returns to the factory they sent me a check for the purchase price.  
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