The Sig 220

[American1776]

It's my favorite .45, next to the Colt 1911.

I currently have two, both US made ones. I keep the original 7 round magazines in them, and carry the 8 rounder for a reload.

It's slim, lightweight, and reliable.

 

[6518John]

I love mine. I also actually like the double/single action after getting use to it. As a revolver lover, I like starting out in double action. It's no tuned smith, but it's not that bad either. I am from the Pea-Eye Parker school of marksmanship ("I ain't no sharp-shooter. I usually miss if I ain't got time to take careful aim.") and I shoot the gun very well. Never had the slightest hitch, bobble or jam with any type of ammo either including shot load. Being able to feed a shot load or two at the top of the magazine is a huge plus for a farm and ranch gun, especially when the reptiles are a slithering! Good for farm rats too when the barn cats are napping (about 20 hours a day).

 

[Redcoat3340]

Great choice...and smart buy.

I've got 2: one in 9mm (with .22 conversion unit) and one in .45.

The .45 got be back into the caliber. I gave up on 45s a bunch of years ago and then I bought the Sig and it shot so sweet and so soft I went back into the caliber.

 

[ShivasIrons]

BITD The only options in 45 other than the 1911 were the P220 and 4506. I am sure I will have a 220 one day.

 

[jsbethel]

My P220 9mm Euro is a great pistol.

 

[Warren Sear]

Since the Wiedervereinigung (Okt. 3 / 1990) there was no nead for the "W(est)"
anymore, as after that there was only one Germany...
But of course this does not mean,
that already produced & stamped parts were thrown away

I can't see any German proofmarks in the pics. That would help, to date the pistol
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After this: G308XXX = 2000 ?
Sigforum's pistol serial number list. Submit your classic P series - Topic

P.44

Here are pictures of the SIG Sauer P220 I bought early this year. The slide was originally stamped "MADE IN WEST GERMANY", like the one on my P226 pictured next to it. My P220 had the "W" over-stamped with the SIG Sauer logo, turning it into "MADE IN * GERMANY".

 

[Warren Sear]

More pics...

 

[Frank237]

I bought a 220 in the early 1980's, one of the Browning BDA's in .45 acp. So new Safariland nor Bianchi made any leather for them. I liked it but soon traded it off for the next "must have".

Never bought another 220 until last Spring when I bought one of the new 10mm's. Then sent it to the Sig Armorer for an action job. REALLY made it much easier to shoot accurately. he did a gre SA pull.

I think you will like the 220.

 

[sodacan]

Here are my 220's fresh from the range and a bath. The black one shows its age with the flat spur hammer and internal extractor. Both are terrific shooters.

 

[andy52]

I like the one I have but it's a little earlier version then the OPs it dates to 1990. I just sent it back to Sig and had them do the complete overhaul package and had new night sights installed.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I have 2 W. Germany 220's and a W.Germany 245! I love how they all shoot. But they are a little thicker or wider than a 1911. My preferred method of carry is a Galco Small of the Back holster, but have used a belly band a few times under a bulky sweater. I have about 20 mags all together: The Sig's are flawless as expected and the Meg-gar haven't had any problems, that was a pleasant surprise!

I bought the first one used in 1970 or 80, I think the hammer is bobbed for DAO, but one thumb can cock it back if desired. The second and the 245 came along in the 80's. Love 'em all!

Ivan

 

[PALADIN85020]

The Sig-Sauer P220s are extremely reliable .45s right out of the box, and have a good rep with the special forces community. I bought this one in 1997; it came equipped with factory night sights, and I still have the original box and papers. I devoted a chapter to the 220 in my book 101 Classic Firearms. For those who have the book, it begins on page 212. These are great guns.

John

 

[Aircrewman]

Kind of a big, clunky, hunky, chunky, almost pitiful to look at,...... but they are the most accurate, natural pointing, easy shooting 45 auto one will ever find. I have a few and sold a few, to my chagrin, but all have been the most precisely accurate production autos ever built. I have one that is a favorite which is a DAK SAS in 45 ACP that is smooth on all edges and really is a beauty! My first was a Browning BDA in 45. Man, what a gun!