I developed an interest in the 357 SIG cartridge and came here for info. I bought a non-rail 229 357 SIG and was a lurker for a while before joining in 2009. Also picked up a non-rail 40 S&W 226 shortly after. I have barrels/mags/springs for 9mm, 40, and 357 SIG for both. A 365 little brother joined the family several years ago.

This is the first place I check for news every morning as I trust it more than other sources. I've also received valuable advice from the awesome library of knowledge here over the years.

July 7, 2004: I was about one year from my first retirement. My older son had taken some shooting classes, had a Buckmark, I bought a Ruger Mk II. We were interested in service pistols; I remembered that the Sacramento PD had decided on the SIG P226, googled to find out more about it, found SigForum.
Through SF I found that Bruce Gray was going to be giving pistol shooting classes with service pistols in the Sacto area. I signed up, but then ended up going to Biloxi after Katrina instead.
I bought an Sig P229 even though Bruce advised me not to, had Bruce put in a Bar-Sto 9 mm barrel, and I remember distinctly how good it felt to be wearing that pistol in its holster on my hip. To go from being a little gun-shy to feeling confident in shooting it. Then with the “run-and-gun” classes feeling confident in moving while shooting.

I bought a W German 226 and Bruce has done work on it over the years, it’s a fantastic shooter now.

I’m still in touch with some of the shooters in those first classes, they’ve become friends. JAllen became a friend; nhtagmember; and some others.

I had just purchased a P225 and was looking for some reloading info. Came across the forum and was impressed with the wealth of knowledge.

I had just gotten my CPL and was looking for a polymer pistol. I think Glocks are ugly plus was going to reload .40SW and didn't want to experience Kaboom so settled on a 2340. Looking for info on sigs and found this place.

Mark123 and I were on a computer forum and he found out I had a 226.
He dragged me over here. It's all HIS fault!

hmm, I must have posted something not allowed, got a 'need review' notice,

hope it was nothing bad,

If I remember correctly after reading a review by Massad Ayoob on the Sig Sauer P226 Blackwater I decided that since it came with 5 magazines that would be my first Sig.
I found one at Collectors Firearms and drove immediately to Top Gun Range to shoot it.
I liked it so much that I drove back to Collectors Firearms and bought another before driving home with my two new Sigs with the 10 magazines.

I joined Sigforum that day or shortly afterwards.
Learned a lot here on the forum.

Regards to all.
And thank you Para.

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Originally posted by lyman:
hmm, I must have posted something not allowed, got a 'need review' notice,

hope it was nothing bad,

Some sites are not allowed to be mentioned here

I bought a two tone CPO P226 in 40S&W and started looking for technical information on the internet. That led me to the Sig Forum's "SIG Armorer" where I spent most of my time for quite a while. One day on a whim I checked out the "Lounge" and never looked back. I was amazed at the depth of knowledge on any an all conceivable topics. Best forum ever.

There was a nickel plated P229 that I could not find in any store or any website. I joined the forum to get info on it. Sure enough a member directed me to a site that had some from an LEO special order over run.

Years later it was a gun of the month and then a special order available option as well.

I can honestly say almost 25 years later this is the only forum that I take serriously. I kind of grew into a man learning from forum members.

I don't remember what I came here for, but I found it and then some. I know why I stay.

Almost 21 years!

Got interested in SIG pistols and found this place hoping to learn about SIGs. Had three SIGs at one point. None today. I decided to try a Glock pistol because of the Glock thread. Have purchased six since then. I visit this place almost daily to see what's shakin'.

I was referred here by another member from pirate4x4 back when it was raucous and impolite. I proceeded to piss the bed here. I learned my manners and have enjoyed this culture ever since.

I was having an issue with a particular brand of .45ACP ammo not chambering in one of my Sig 1911s. Came here and learned about the plunk test.

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Originally posted by parabellum:

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Originally posted by lyman:
hmm, I must have posted something not allowed, got a 'need review' notice,

hope it was nothing bad,

Some sites are not allowed to be mentioned here

duly noted and apologies

Because I didn’t want a Glock.

A couple of older guys I knew was on here and the S&W forum. They urged me to join both.

When I got into LE, we supplied our own weapons. All the other cops had Glocks. I didn’t like them, and started shopping for something different. Didn’t want a Beretta so looked a SIG and the 5906. Actually shot the P226 better. So when I joined this forum I actually wanted to learn more.

Haven’t shot a 226 to speak of in 5 years. I got a Glock.

Wow, July 27th, 2002…almost 23 years! My wife and I had gotten engaged a few months earlier, and had also just moved into our first apartment. I had purchased my 220 back in 97, I don’t know what exactly brought me to SF, maybe a search on my old PC, using dial up internet?

I had purchased a new Gen 1 Sig P229 .40 S&W SAS DAK pistol,my 1st Sig from a local dealer. I was seeking info on a barrel swap out to .357 Sig. Hard to believe almost 20 years ago!

Had recently found a P220 in .38 Super and thought it was rare (it wasn't).

Heard about one in 7.65 later and wound up with a few of those as well.

I was March 4, 2001. I had joined the S&W forum the day before. I had bought a 9mm 229 and didn't know the difference between the 228 and 229. I now have a 228, and a P6. The 228 was a result of the generosity of 12131.

I would work 6 more years before retiring and getting the chance to shoot more.