The Best Sig Gun For CCW? 6 Top Choices
What's The Best Sig Gun For Concealed Carry?
What's the best Sig gun for concealed carry? There are several. The question is more what's the best Sig Sauer pistol that suits YOUR particular tastes, preferences and so on.
They make so many individual pistol models that a person could practically feel drunk looking at all the different Sig guns that they offer.
So let's go have a quick look. Here are 6 Sig guns that are known to be excellent concealed carry guns, but cater to a specific set of needs, preferences and so on.
Sig P365: The Most Popular Of The Sig Guns For CCW
By now, everyone knows the Sig P365 is kind of the new standard by which concealed carry guns are judged. The half-stagger magazine brings capacity up to 10+1, 12+1 or 15+1 depending on the magazine used, and in a pistol that's basically the same size as single-stack subcompacts like the Glock 43 and S&W M&P Shield.
They're great shooters for their size, and...well... what hasn't been said by this point? There are also P365 SAS and P365XL models - the latter with a 4-inch barrel and optics-ready slide - if the standard model isn't to your liking.
Is it for everyone? Maybe not, and that's okay. There are plenty of other great Sig guns for concealed carry.
Sig P320 XCompact: The Sig Gun That Out Glocks A Glock
Lots of pistols have been tipped as a "Glock Killer" over the years, but the Sig P320 XCompact is one of the best arguments for a different take on the poly/striker format. It has all the bells and whistles you could ask for.
The P320 XCompact is a P320 Compact with every improvement you could ask for, including Sig Sauer's X frame, a straight trigger, night sights as standard and an optic adapter plate in case you want to mount an optic.
It's ergonomically as good as a CZ. The trigger is outstanding, in the same class as a VP9 or Walther PPQ. You can mount an optic if you want, and not if you don't. Few guns as a product have as many upsides with as few downsides.
Sig P229: The Classic Sig Gun For Concealed Carry
If you wanted an old school Sig gun for concealed carry, that's the P229. It's a compact variant of the P226, with a shorter barrel/slide and grip for easier carry. Dimensionally, it's about the same size as a Glock 19, though a bit heavier due to having a metal frame.
The P229 is a classic detective's pistol, much like the full-size gun but more compact for concealed carry. The controls are the same as the P229, and magazine capacity is still 15+1 of 9mm. Multiple trim options are available, including an SAO model and an optics-ready model.
While it may not be for everyone (traditional DA/SA firing system, kinda heavy) it's a hoss of a gun that will last decades and is worth looking at.
Sig 1911 Fastback Emperor Scorpion Carry: A Sig Gun With Serious Class
Some people still like the 1911 - for a lot of good reasons! - and it happens that Sig Sauer makes some excellent 1911 pistols. Most of their lineup are full-size (Gov't frames) but they still have at least one Commander in the lineup, the Sig 1911 Fastback Emperor Scorpion Carry. Granted, it's a commitment; it's a big all-steel gun, but a Commander is a little easier to carry than a full-size in terms of dimensions.
It has a lot of popular features for a 1911 for concealed carry. The grip is bobbed for easier concealment. A beavertail grip safety and ring hammer for easier shooting, and Novak-style sights to aid in shooting accurately. Black G10 grips, and 25 LPI checkering on the front of the grip for a good, tight grip in all conditions. It comes with a FDE PVD finish, which means it's tactical. Granted, that word basically doesn't mean anything anymore, but apparently people go nuts for FDE stuff these days.
It's a Commander with bells and whistles that normally drive the price tag out of reach for...almost everyone. Granted, Sig 1911s aren't cheap either, but relative to, say, an Ed Brown bobtail...it's a bargain. And a heck of a pistol, regardless.
Sig P365XL
The P365XL is Sig Sauer's entry into the extended slimline subcompact segment, along with other guns like the Glock 48, Hellcat Pro, Taurus G3XL, 4-inch S&W Shield models and more. The P365XL is feature-rich and makes a powerful case for itself as a concealed carry gun.
The extra barrel length makes it a no-brainer for appendix carry. Night sights and a flat-blade trigger are standard, as is an optics-ready slide milled for a modified RMSc footprint that fits the Sig Romeo optics, other optics with the Shield RMSc footprint and the Holosun 407c footprint. The frame has a proprietary rail, but there are lights and lasers being made for it.
Standard capacity is 12+1 of 9mm, with 15+1 extended magazines. That's an awful lot of bang for the bucks. And for being such a small gun, it is wickedly shootable.
Sig P320 Compact: The First Of The New Breed Of Sig Gun For Carry
The Sig P320 Compact was one of the P320's concealed carry oriented models when the P320 was launched some years ago, and of course it's still in production. And it's still a great pick among the Sig guns for a concealed carry gun.
Dimensions and specifications are broadly similar to a Glock 19, so it's solidly in the compact class, and has a standard capacity of 15+1 of 9mm. However, you can also find it chambered in .40 S&W, .357 Sig and .45 ACP with a bit of hunting.
It may not have the bells and whistles of some other models, but it's a solid working-class handgun. If the standard model doesn't do it for you, there's also the Carry model, which has a full-length grip for an extra 2 rounds of capacity, or the P320 M18, the compact variant of the M18 pistol in service with the US military, replete with manual safeties
About The Author
