Colt Delta or Dan Wesson 10mm?

[Cashfan]

An update:

I did not get a Dan Wesson or a Colt Delta Elite.

I picked up a Sig Sauer P220 in single action yesterday. I ran about 75 rounds through it last night and absolutely love it. I think this will very quickly go to the top of my favorite firearm list. It fits my hand very well, naturally aims well, seems to be very accurate.

I was shooting a steel plate so I couldn't see a pattern, but hit it pretty consistently from roughly 15-20 yards right out of the box. It is a stout gun at 2lb 12oz, but that helps with the recoil which is very manageable, and the pistol has a very nice balance to it. I was shooting Armscor 180gr FMJ.

I'll need to find a good load I can use for deer, and if I can find a holster for it, will probably take it hunting in a few months.

 

[M29since14]

I didn't know SIG was making the 220 in 10 mm so is this is something new (a production model?) or a custom gun? Any chance for a picture and further info?

 

[Cashfan]

They are in production as of earlier this year. There are a few different variations of them. Hunter, duo tone, double/single action, single action only...

Im having great difficulty posting pics. I'll keep trying hopefully figure it out!

 

[inspcalahan]

I picked up one of the new Sig P220s in 10mm recently. I LOVE IT! I have the all stainless (blackened slide for some reason...) DA/SA version with night sights. It's heavy, but not really a concealed carry gun. I got it as a "woods" gun, where I can stuff it full of hot 10mm loads. I've put a couple hundred 180gr practice loads through it and recently picked up the heavy Buffalo Bore 220gr hard cast load - so far it's 100% reliable, wickedly accurate - what's not to love! It holds 9 rounds total. I had Diamond D Leather make me a chest rig for it, with a spare magazine pouch attached.

I'll have to work on photos soon...

I believe the only models currently out are the stainless single action only with target sights model and the stainless (2 tone black over silver) DA/SA with fixed night sights model. The hunter (camo finish with red dot sight option) is due to be released later in the year I was told.

 

[neorebel]

Go with the Dan Wesson for the quality,go with Colt for the name.Colt was at the top of their game when they were up against brands like Singer.

That pretty much sums it up!

 

[Cashfan]

I can only get one pic to upload for some reason. This gives you an idea of what mine looks like. It's single action only, and has target sights. Thinking about putting a reflex sight on it.

 

[Cashfan]

Update:

After running several hundred rounds through the Sig, I absolutely love it.


Fit and finish is great, and it is built to last; a very solid firearm.

I have had no failures of any kind, and the accuracy of this gun is outstanding. Had a 2" five shot group at 22 yards freestanding, and also was able to put several rounds on paper from 45 yards freestanding with target ammo.

I ordered some hunting and self defense rounds from Doubletap so I am looking forward to having those soon and shooting them next week. If things go well, I will definatly be hunting with this in a couple of months.

It was a lot of money over the Glock, but the fit the gun to my hand and the balance is well worth the extra money. It field strips very easily. I really like the look and feel of a 1911, and being able to break it down easily like a glock or springfield.

No regrets. I bought once, and winced once. Money well spent.

 

[M29since14]

Thanks for the follow-up. I'd have to agree that there is a lot to be said for a P220 versus a G20 for an outdoorsman. My concern would be that the 10mm round is a bit light for deer, if that is your plan. One hears a lot of the 10 being "a .41 Magnum in an automatic" and of course the truth is that it is far from it. If the shots are close and you use a heavy bullet, and they go exactly where you want them to, maybe it will do.

The 2-inch group sounds like typical .45-caliber
P220 accuracy. I'd be interested to hear more about what the gun does from a benchrest. Some P220s can be pretty darned accurate with the ammunition they prefer.

Good luck with your SIG 10mm.

 

[eveled]

LOL! I was reading through this thread planning on recommending you at least look at the sig. I think you made a good choice, and will be very happy with your new gun.

 

[10mmauto]

Kimber Eclipse.