The Sheriff’s office I worked for in VA was a big fan of Sig Sauer pistols.  When they made the shift from wheel guns, they went to the Sig 226 in 9mm.  After the VA State Police switched to the .357 Sig cartridge, we did as well.  The platform was the Sig 229 in .357 sig. These guns are a little bulky for my taste, and I think they ride a too high in the hand.  What I won’t argue is their reliability.  They run.  The .357 sig...

I have worn paddle holsters for years in various configurations of Kydex and leather.  Most of the time it was one of the inexpensive versions from Uncle Mike’s for IDPA.  They are great for the person who lives in civilian life where there are places that the firearm is not allowed.  Need to go to the post office?  Take of the holster and leave it in the car.  They are very easy to get on and off once you get the hang of it. The thing I...

By this time you have probably heard about Sig Sauer’s latest entry into the handgun market. If you have not, it is a customizable weapon that can have the grip thickness changed to fit each hand, and it can also be transformed from 9mm, 357 sig, 40 S&W and 45 ACP. Sig’s promotion centers around the 250’s versatility. They speak of using the same gun on different missions, and the various ways that it will impact the...