Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer

Sig Sauer has earned its reputation as the Cadillac of firearms, or at the least, of handguns. I own a few myself and they are among my most prized. I wish I could own them all - but short of a winning lottery ticket that is unlikely. I can read about them all though, it wonderfully descriptive detail that is interesting and engaging to the casual gun enthusiast and master gunsmith alike. This is due to the style of the author - Massad Ayoob. I will confess that I am predisposed to think everything that Mr. Ayoob writes is worthy of stone tablets. I have been reading his articles, columns, and books since the early 1980's. So, please forgive my bias and consider it as may be appropriate. This Digest of the Sig Sauer line of handguns takes the reader on an insider's tour through the company, the manufacturing facility and process, and the Academy where Sig Sauer trains law enforcement, military, and civilian alike (and yes, I have a pin in a map to indicate "someday soon"). Ayoob talks about the rich history of the brand and its iconic models (like the P226) and brings up to today's newest products like the .45 ACP P227. There are even chapters about models that I embarrassingly admit little previous knowledge of. The material is laid out well, with a good flow and a blend of past and present that keeps this book from becoming just a dry reference manual - a trap that many such books fall into. Massad Ayoob, ever the practitioner, demonstrates in words and copious photos the practical uses and applications of these guns, and talks about real world experience whether it be how reliable the gun is, or how comfortable it might be to carry - and what gear is best used to do so. If you love Sig Sauer pistols, then this book is likely a no-brainer, as it was for me when I pre-ordered it. But it is also a highly recommended read for the casual shooter, those who appreciate quality firearms, and those who would like to expand their knowledge and interest. Be warned though - this book can easily become a catalog of wish-list items!!

A very well written book with tons of information about Sig Sauer from a short history to a detailed description of 20 of the top Sig Sauer models. You will find helpful info on how to clean your Sig to the types of ammo used. This is the 2nd edition. If you are an owner of a Sig Sauer, you should have this book!

I do not have the first edition of this book to compare it to however the author does provide updates to the second edition and mentions them as such. The book is a good overview of the SIG line of handguns but not however a great review of the line. The test reports given are, for the most part, reprints of former magazine articles written by the author over the course of many years and some going back to the late 1990's. One model in particular, the P238, seems never to have performed satisfactorily due to sight problems. This is mentioned twice in the book (possibly the same test article) so the author falls back on anecdotal evidence of performance from credible, but not personal, experience. Because of the reprint format of the book the author repeats his methodology for the tests on several of the various models, some judicious editing would be appreciated. The book really shines when we come to the sections on manipulation and use of the SIG handguns. Various aspects of concealed carry use, firearm presentation, and maintenance are worth the price of the book. Overall a good addition to the library of any gun owner.

First my bias. I am a serious SIG SAUER collertor and a fire arms instructor. While I have had occassion to meet Mr Ayoob a couple times and a member of IALEFI which he helped found I have never had one of his classes though I should have. This is an excellent book for not only the first time user of a SIG pistol, responsible citizen or armed profession and all in between Massad has outdone himself with this comprehensive treatment of the Mercedes of firearms.

If you are interested in the Sig Sauer line of pistols, this is the book to get. In addition there is much well described information ( written with many photographs ) about gun safety and how to maintain and handle your gun.

I love this book. As a Sig Sauer enthusiast this is truly the bible of the brand. It is chock full of information that I have found important to understand my firearms. Well worth the price.

I was disappointed when I read this book. I normally like Massad Ayoob's writing, and he is a very gracious man. I purchased this book because (1) I enjoy his work and (2) I do not have any authoritative texts on the SIG SAUER company. However, I was ultimately disappointed by the book. The first edition book would have probably been a good read. This, the second edition, was not. Essentially, this book was the original with new information tacked onto the back of a few chapters. There was no apparent effort made by the editors to rewrite the old material to better integrate the new. This creates a situation where there are inconsistencies in the materiel, such as the company name changes (SIG ARMS in the older material, SIG SAUER in the new.) The chapter on the P226 all deals with the older versions until the very end where it seems two different articles or excerpts of articles on the E2 modifications were tacked on. There was no smooth flow to the reading throughout these transitions. While the historical data from the first edition is still valuable, some of the information on the new guns is not very valuable at all. For example, the chapter on the P320 was all based on a pre-production model that Ayoob saw about six months before the gun was announced at the 2014 SHOT Show. The photos of the gun are all of a prototype on a P250 frame. Could GunDigest not be bothered to obtain the stock images of the actual gun from SIG? Much of the new writing in the book are reprints of previous articles written by Ayoob. That doesn't mean they are not valuable, but that they might be something that Ayoob readers have already seen elsewhere. Although I was disappointed by the book I tentatively recommend it for anyone that does not have the first edition and who is a SIG collector. The information in the book is valid, but it is just not a great read.

Much of this book reads like best compilation of articles from your favorite gun magazine, and it should. The point of this book is to give you an overview of the estate of the SIG Sauer product line past and present, discuss how each one came to market, why it was needed, it's ergonomics, its accuracy, and use cases for employment of the firearm. Layer on top of this a history of the company, and where and why it is moving in certain directions. Lump that in with great instruction from arguably one of the best in our industry from an experience and knowledge standpoint and you have a very informative book worth having in your collection. Don't expect it to be a gunsmithing, or drama story, it is what it should be, more information and trivia for your brain to use when hanging out at the range to impress your buddies.

思っていた以上に内容がよく、嬉しく思いました。 銃の取り扱い他、GINに興味のある方、必読の書です！

Ich hatte das Buch bestellt um etwas Hintergrundinfos zu meiner X-Six zu bekommen und war dann über den Umfang des Werkes doch etwas überrascht. Neben ausführlichen Darstellungen nahezu aller SigSauer Pistolen inklusive großformatiger Abbildungen gibt es noch einen Überblick über die Firmengeschichte und mehrere Kapitel über die Bedienung, die beste Griffweise und über den Stand beim Schießen (Isosceles, Weaver, Chapman), auch ausführlich und großformatig bebildert! Gerade letzteres hat mir gut gefallen, da es doch Infos mit einem direkten Einfluss auf die Ringzahl sein könnten... Das Buch ist auf Englisch, allerdings auch mit durchschnittlichen Kenntnissen gut zu verstehen. Das Buch ist jeden der etwa 30€ wert; und für den SigSauer-Besitzer eigentlich ein Must Have...

Excellent item, quick delivery, highly recommended item and seller!

Bien documenté, bien écrit et surtout très complet, ce livre a pour auteur une référence dans le domaine des armes à feu. Le seul point négatif est le fait que les photos sont en noir et blanc: je m'attendais à une publication plus étoffée. Je le conseille aux amateurs de la firme mythique suisse Sig Sauer!

Excellent! If you are at all interested in Sig-Sauer firearms this is an excellent source book. Especially useful are the chapters where Ayoob provides details on the practical, day-to-day handling of these pistols. As always, Ayoob's clear and entertaining style is evident and that makes the book entertaining as well. Highly recommended.