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I'm looking for my first SIG ( and first owned gun) ... Pretty sure what is going to be.. Will decide tomorrow...
Have to order over the Internet as pricing is much better.
Every dealer seems to offer a warrantee...A buddy of mine says it's not needed with a sig.. although I trust him immensely I would like to hear stories from people who did and did not buy warrantees from dealers.
From my lurking here it appears SIG takes care of their customers....
Since I will be buying this on line and not from a local dealer... This is more of an issue for me...
I've never had a problem getting the support that I need directly from SIG under their lifetime (first owner) warranty including free shipping within the first year of ownership. Even on those pistols that I've purchased from my LGS, which includes most of the SIGs that I've purchased, I've always dealt successfully directly with SIG.
You would probably have more concerns with covering the ammo cost for your first SIG.
Forget about warranty add-ons offered by the seller.
I would concentrate on thoroughly vetting the seller. When shopping the price I'd also check gunwatcher.com and gunbroker.com. You'll also mostly find more reputable sellers there also.
Like others have said, no need with a Sig, especially if it's new and some used. If the original owner never registered it, in most cases Sig will consider you the "first owner".
I think what you are describing, is basically an "Insurance Policy" type of warranty offered by retailers on items they sell, sort of like an extended warranty. As others have stated, you would be better off, using the money to buy factory ammunition, as Sig is good about taking care of problems, unless you use reloads.
The Sig warrantee is all you need on a new Sig. If you were to buy a used Sig have it inspected by someone who really knows Sigs. Check for excessive wear on the alloy frame if so equipped. This is recognizable by the color of the friction surfaces. If they are shiny (little or no finish) steer clear. It was probably not lubed properly.
I honestly never heard of such a thing as dealer warranty.
Not exactly sure what they cover but as far as I am concerned, every firearm purchased has a problem, its manufacturer's problem, not dealers.
Again, whatever it is that dealer warranty thing is, I would not pay for it.
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