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DJPeter:
Sounds like the Smith & Wesson  M&P wins over the Sigma model. Does anyone know the price difference between the two models?

RobertH:
i have a S&W sigma 40VE and i hate it.  im trading it in for a M&P.  (it will match my S&W M&P15T rifle)

the sigma has a hard plastic body and the grip isn't the best.  there's a reason why its sooo cheap.

the M&P has changeable grips, more capacity, better looks/feel and just better quality.

go with the M&P!

robert

Rich B:
Depending on the model, features, promotions, and place of purchase, an M&P will generally run ~$150 more than a Sigma.

If  absolutely can't swing a new M&P, I'd consider a used Glock.  If you can live with a metal-framed gun, used Berettas and S&W autos are also fairly common and cheap.  Check CDNN and Summit Gun Broker.

RobertH:
i had a sigma for a few months.  i shot it a lot.  and frankly i traded it in for a M&P.  the sigma was good for the price, but the trigger pull and accuracy wasn't good (but then again, i can't hit anything with a handgun).

also, i didn't have the money for an M&P but i traded it in and got my 2 free mags with S&W's mag promo.

M&P is a lot better.....but to each his own.

bkoenig:
You can easily modify the Sigma's trigger pull to be much lighter.  There are a couple of springs at the rear of the lever that's actuated by the trigger (can't recall the technical term right now).  They consist of one spring inside another.  S&W put them in there to deliberately make the pull heavier for "safety" reasons, or so I'm told.  If you take one of them out it helps the pull immensely.  Mine had a horrible trigger when I got it.  It was like a formal dinner at the Adam's Family house - stiff and creepy.  Now it's only mildly repulsive, still really long and gritty, but a lot lighter.

I don't think I'd try the lighter weight striker spring, because it really seems like it would reduce reliability.  The only trouble I've had with mine is with Wolf ammo which apparently has hard primers.  About 1 or 2 in 10 wouldn't fire. 

Overall, though, it's a pretty good pistol for the price.  Mine is reasonably accurate for a combat handgun, especially considering I don't really shoot pistols much.  I can easily keep a full mag on a paper plate at 25 yards, which even though it won't win me any competitions is good enough to take down any goblins who break into my house.

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