Any Sig Sauer P220 Fans?

Model39 · Feb 21, 2017

I had one all German Sig Sauer P220 45 ACP and got a 22LR conversion unit for it, and like the pistol with the 22 conversion unit on it so much, I decided to buy another new all German P220 45 ACP so I didn't have to switch calibers on my only P220. Both of these pistols are very accurate and are fun to shoot. Top pistol (22) has factory Sig laminated grips on it, and the bottom pistol (45) has Nill-Griffe Walnut grips.

1coyote · Feb 21, 2017

Nice Pistols!

Too bad Sig's customer service is so horrible.
After the experience I had with them, I'll never own another Sig Sauer.

Muss Muggins · Feb 21, 2017

I've had two over the years, a bottom release first and then an American release. They're just too big for my taste, and my hand fits a 1911 much better. As for their customer service, I broke a grip screw once by over torquing it, and they sent me a full set without charge. They functioned perfectly, like every other Sig I've owned over the years . . .

American1776 · Feb 21, 2017

I just purchased a new P220R (with a rail).

The E2 grips fit perfectly. I love the overall slim profile, and it balances just perfectly. It's surprisingly lightweight for it's overall size.

The wood grip panels on yours look great. If the E2 grips didn't fit my hand so perfectly, I'd get a pair of wood grips.

jringo8769 · Feb 21, 2017

well i had a two different Sig P220s for 12 years now...and i can say without a doubt...it is one the best pistols i ave ever owned...customer service has been excellent and never cost me anything as well...i am looking for a new ankle gun and considering the P938 because of the great quality of the products they produce...i would recommend them to anyone ...they are not the cheapest...but i would rather have quality versus quantity any day ....i have the wood nill grips on my german 220 as well..they are the best ...God Bless,John

max · Feb 21, 2017

I had a nickel one, but sold it. It functioned perfectly. but was too big for me. I have several Sig 9mm's and they also function perfectly.

Arik · Feb 21, 2017

I have 3. 220, 228, 2022 Selling the 228. Nice gun but the grips are formed for a right hand shooter and as a lefty the right panel digs into my thumb when shooting. They should have kept the old style 226 grips but with more aggressive texture.

The 2022 has an odd angle and grips are a little too smooth but I can shoot it well. May need to invest in some skateboard tape or that rubber piece that goes around

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sigp220.45 · Feb 21, 2017

Best .45 auto ever made. I carried mine for 25 years as an FBI agent.

classic bob · Feb 21, 2017

Not my experience

1coyote said:
Nice Pistols!

Too bad Sig's customer service is so horrible.
After the experience I had with them, I'll never own another Sig Sauer.

I've had only the best treatment from Sig!

WVSig · Feb 21, 2017

Kind of a Sig fan. My P220 is one of my favorite 45 ACPs that is not a 1911. I prefer the older W. German guns with proof marks and date codes on the slide. The US made P220 had a rough patch when they converted to the stainless steel slide and external extractor but they seem to have corrected those and are making solid guns. I am not a rail guy so I like the older carbon steel P series pistols.

WVSig · Feb 21, 2017

classic bob said:
I've had only the best treatment from Sig!

These days it is very hit or miss and very rep dependent. Cohen brought the Kimber mentality to the Sig CS department.

Blackshirt · Feb 21, 2017

My professional carry piece for twenty years starting in 1988. It wasn't so hard to hide and the weight is reasonable. We used thumb-break pancake holsters OWB, with a jacket or a good cover shirt...no problem. I loved the accuracy of them, but had to go through a bunch of magazines to find four that would reliably drop free. Our qualification course had a fifty yard station. With the P220...no big deal.

BAM-BAM · Feb 21, 2017

W. German 220 will shoot clover-leafs at 50 ft...... replaced my 1911s in the mid-late 80s....... for concealed carry I went to the 245.

sodacan · Feb 21, 2017

I own two, a West German with the flat spur hammer and triple matching serial numbers and a S/S Match Elite with a 5" barrel. They are totally reliable, very accurate and extremely well made. The triggers aren't the best, but with practice I've become fairly proficient with them. Terrific guns.

Rock185 · Feb 22, 2017

Might be a P220 fan or two around here

Since the early 90s I've owned several, a standard alloy frame, all stainless, match with 5" barrel, two German mfg. 9MMs,etc. All excellent guns.

Currently only have a one, a 1995 P220-1 in 9MM that I purchased LNIB, unfired, a couple years or so ago. No longer unfired

Nticman · Feb 22, 2017

I recently sold my P220 Carry to purchase a new 327 PC 2". P220 was a great gun. I just took my 327 to the range today and unfortunately ran into some issues. The wooden grips would move/shift every shot. The double action wasn't as crisp as I have read about- feels much heavier then the reported 10lb. Out of 66 shots, I had 2 ftf via light primer strikes w/ new quality ammo. And the biggest issue, I started shooting right about 40 shots in and discovered the front sight shifted left about half a centimeter. Really bummed about this. Dished out a lot of cash for this, trying to decide if I should report this to the shop I bought it from or go directly to SW. Sorry for the rant, P220 is awesome.

Dennis · Feb 22, 2017

I discovered Sigs a few months ago. Bought a 2022. Liked it a lot, but then traded up to a 226R in 9mm. Then got a 220r in 45 ACP. AND a 239 in 9mm.
I'm a 1911 guy and a S&W guy. But theses Sigs... YUMMY!!
My shootin buddy caused it!!!

crazyphil · Feb 22, 2017

I'm more of a holster collector than a gun collector, but I like this
SIG P-220 a lot. It is hiding in some of it's holsters, left to right:

Haugen holster, belt, & double mag pouch.

Aratoonian Inside waistband.

Dillon Cactus League Slide.

Rosen 5JR President

Safariland police duty holster.

Grayfox · Feb 22, 2017

When my younger son got his HCP, he chose a P220 Compact as his EDC. I shot it a few times and other than the short grip, I really liked it.
I found a older German gun on GB and got it at a very good price. Great pistol! Shoots really good.

I still prefer my 1911s for carry though.

Gary1911A1 · Feb 22, 2017

My favorite DA/SA .45 Auto. Size and weight is similar to a Lightweight Commander although thicker than a 1911, yet seems to recoil less than the Lightweight Commander, more reliable in the early versions, and more accurate than most out of the box 1911s'. Have several that I carry.

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