I'm thinking about buying one of these and have noticed in some ads they note the capacity 14+1 and others at 10+1. is this just a matter of getting a hi-capacity magazine or would I have to make other changes to the gun?
When searching, both ads were for the same exact model and sku number used by Smith & Wesson.
Thanks in advance.
2007-03-28 12:23:08 · 4 answers · asked by El Diablo 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I did look into some of the reviews. From what I gather, most of the problems were with the older models. If I buy one it would be brand new from the store.
I did buy a rifle from a guy a while back and he mentioned that he bought the Sigma .40cal. and he had to send it back. I guess S&W polished something inside and he never had any jam/mis-fire problems again.
2007-03-28 14:00:36 · update #1
The 14+1 are the high capacity magazines. The Sigma can use either or.
The Sigma is more reasonably priced than the Glock, but the Glock is the better handgun and certainly reasonably priced in its own right. I've heard mixed stories about Sigmas. A good buddy of mine has carried a first generation Sigma .40 S&W for years and has never had any problems with it. I've carried a Glock Model 20 .10mm for about 13 years without any problems, but a first generation Sigma .9mm I bought new never worked right even after being sent back a couple of times. I own three Glocks, the .10mm, a Model 31 in .357 Sig and a Model 26 in .9mm and they function right EVERY time. Of course, I am a police officer and my weapons simply CAN'T malfunction. Which is why I got rid of my Sigma.
You should consider saving a couple or three months and getting a Glock instead.
Best.
H
2007-03-28 15:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be caution about Sigma. The early models have a bad rap and even some of the new ones are questionable. Go to www.handgunreview.com to see some reviews.
Some states only allow 10 or it might be for a gun during the magazine ban. Just ask the dealer.
If you are set on a .40, consider a Glock. I have a model 23 and I love it.
2007-03-28 20:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only difference is the magazine. Some states, like CA, only allow you to have a 10 round magazine so manufacturers offer both high capacity (14 shot) and regular (10 shot) magazines. Enjoy your new gun.
2007-03-28 19:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by Art I 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey I got the sw40ve and it came with 2 -14 rnd clips.. theres nothing that has to be changed on the gun to use either mag. You'll enjoy 40ve but when you load it up with 15 40sw then it REALLY gets heavy hehe but its an awsome little gun
2007-03-28 21:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by doodoobtz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋