Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
SIG, but then I have a bias towards the older P-models, and the M11-A1 is quite similar to a P228 which is my favorite SIG; I have several and my heirs will have to deal with them.
Noah
Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
I had a SIG M11_A1 a couple of years ago. It worked well and is good SIG product. The bad; no rails and you have to be careful buying magazines because they take 229-1 mags. Holsters are harder to find since most gun shops carry stuff for the SIG 229. That*s why I sold mine and upgraded to a SIG 229 legion.
I never owned a Sphinx. However since they were bought by Kriss they don*t have the Swiss made reputation. Secondly they are not very popular in gun stores especially with all the similar CZ handguns and clones out there. I suspect getting accessories will be really tough and may affected the resale value.
My vote is for the SIG. And if you really want to expand your capabilities get a 229 with all the bells and whistles including one that has an optic cut in the slide.
Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
I'm gonna be the odd one out and say go for the Sphinx. Sphinx I think went out of business (though they are producing updated pistols under a different name). You can't get the original SDPs anymore though.
The Sigs they're still pumping out. Now if it were German P228 vs Swiss SDP, that'd be a bit harder.
Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
Easy choice, Sig. The M11 A1 should have three mags with it. If you don't buy the Sig give me the address so I can go pick it up.
Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
I vote for the Sphinx. I like unique and different. Everyone already shows up to the range with a Sig or Glock... but you'll be the only one with a Sphinx. :) ...not knocking others' choices. Sigs (and Glocks) are reputable, you'll find accessories to go with them, and etc - and there's something to be said for jumping on the bandwagon. But again, *I* tend to go against trends and like to find hidden gems among the unique and different. ...that being said, I don't know anything about the Sphinx but would go that way purely to NOT follow the crowd. :D
Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
Could also get the German P228 they have too for the same $ as the Sphinx - I hate decisions - lol.
Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
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cruzans
Could also get the German P228 they have too for the same $ as the Sphinx - I hate decisions - lol.
228 for under 600 (if I understand you correctly)? No brainer...
Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
I was so close to grabbing it. Seemed just like my P6. Only bad was someone replaced sights with some higher large dot and made it look goofy to me :( And yes, under $600.
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jthrelf
228 for under 600 (if I understand you correctly)? No brainer...
Re: Sphinx SDP or Sig M11-A1
I'd go Sphinx. I'm probably jaded because I always wanted one, but never pulled the trigger on one.