The IPSC grip is used for quick target/sight acquisition. It helps for faster follow up shots, and allows your weak hand arm to be positioned straight (without a bend in the elbow). If you point your thumb at something in the distance you'll notice how fast and precise you will line your thumb up with the object you're pointing at. That concept is applied to the pistol. It's a superior grip in my opinion.
I have a Platinum Elite that came with Aluminum Grips and I hated the look. I tried other Sig Grips and fitment just wasn't happening. I opted for the Sig IPSC Grips and they were a perfect fit.
It depends what your use is. If you're using your pistol for self-defense or home protection i wouldn't recommend the IPSC grip. I would use a combat grip, thumb over thumb similar to a revolver grip. But if you are competitive shooting, the IPSC grip is superior. Just look at how the pros shoot, Todd Jarret, Brian Enos etc... All use IPSC grip. Just faster overall, and with a higher hand to bore/barrel axis with this grip, it causes less recoil, which means faster shooting.
I feel differently about. I used it for years with my 1911, but I feel is is a lot weaker than what I currently use. If you watch video after video of people on youtube using that grip they have to re-adjust their grip after every shot because they are not keeping a tight grip on the pistol. That doesn't seem good to me. But to each their own. Plus I've also seen numerous vids where those thumbs cause malfunctions in the weapon. This also concerns me.
A question for you. Do you know the history of the IPSC grip? Was it developed for shooting the 1911 pistols so you an operate the controls? I see so many people using the two thumb forward (on sigs and glocks) and wonder why. Seems that is not as good a grip as one thumb over the other. (I've used both) Plus the thumbs cause problems. Is this just a training hold over from 1911 trainers?
The IPSC grip is used for quick target/sight acquisition. It helps for faster follow up shots, and allows your weak hand arm to be positioned straight (without a bend in the elbow). If you point your thumb at something in the distance you'll notice how fast and precise you will line your thumb up with the object you're pointing at. That concept is applied to the pistol. It's a superior grip in my opinion.
Love my P226 Elite also. Great gun!
Cool pistol!
I have a Platinum Elite that came with Aluminum Grips and I hated the look.
I tried other Sig Grips and fitment just wasn't happening. I opted for the Sig IPSC Grips and they were a perfect fit.
What a master piece
It depends what your use is. If you're using your pistol for self-defense or home protection i wouldn't recommend the IPSC grip. I would use a combat grip, thumb over thumb similar to a revolver grip. But if you are competitive shooting, the IPSC grip is superior. Just look at how the pros shoot, Todd Jarret, Brian Enos etc... All use IPSC grip. Just faster overall, and with a higher hand to bore/barrel axis with this grip, it causes less recoil, which means faster shooting.
@LUISITO60007 it's not a malfunction if the dude hits the slide release on the last shot with his thumb.
I take it the slide didn't lock back cause of the IPSC (parallel thumb forward) hold you were using? it always happens to me with Sigs.
I feel differently about. I used it for years with my 1911, but I feel is is a lot weaker than what I currently use. If you watch video after video of people on youtube using that grip they have to re-adjust their grip after every shot because they are not keeping a tight grip on the pistol. That doesn't seem good to me. But to each their own. Plus I've also seen numerous vids where those thumbs cause malfunctions in the weapon. This also concerns me.
A question for you. Do you know the history of the IPSC grip? Was it developed for shooting the 1911 pistols so you an operate the controls? I see so many people using the two thumb forward (on sigs and glocks) and wonder why. Seems that is not as good a grip as one thumb over the other. (I've used both) Plus the thumbs cause problems. Is this just a training hold over from 1911 trainers?
How do you compare this baby to the original 226?
My favourite SIG
(I never shot any pistol)
@perspicacity89 I like the new Beavertail & SRT better than the original 226
@dirtyminded604 yes
is this the best sig
Do you have a 1911?
Why didn't the slide stay open in the last shot?? That's a nalfuntion..
@hippo939 Yeah thats my one bitch about my old P229 - I swapped over to the 1911 Tacops and all is right in the world lol.
Better how?
for me? No!
P210