John,
You did write that the early slides where stamped and rolled around.
All the new models are all machined now.
You did write that the early slides where stamped and rolled around.
All the new models are all machined now.
The Sig Sauer P220 Pistol - a modern classic
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Texas Star
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Where's our member SIG-P-220? His gun looks pretty good, with smooth wooden grips. Maybe he'll post photos of it again?
He seems rather glad that the Bureau let him "grandfather" it in when the FBI went to Glocks.
He seems rather glad that the Bureau let him "grandfather" it in when the FBI went to Glocks.
mjr
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I have seen one P220 chambered for 7.65mm Parabellum aka Luger. It had the heel clip magazine retention. While not certain, I imagine that any 9mm 220 could be adapted to fire the 7.65mm simply by swapping barrels. I would guess that SIG offered this caliber option primarily with Italian civilian sales in mind.
I believe I now have 3 Sigs, all in 9mm. I have a 229, P6 and a 225. The latter 2 are very similar, the P6 being a former military issue. They have all been flawless in many thousands of rounds. I had a 220 in .45 and sold it as I just never loved it. In .45, I prefer my 1911's.
kozmic
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As always, nice read John.
I've shot my neighbor's 220. Great handgun, but I'd never own one. I just don't feel comfortable with the size especially with some of their wood stocks. It's huge.
I've shot my neighbor's 220. Great handgun, but I'd never own one. I just don't feel comfortable with the size especially with some of their wood stocks. It's huge.
hangnoose
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SIGS AND HAND SIZE
I wouldn't say my hands are real big, thick maybe. ALL of the patients I've had to give suppositories, enema's and dissempactions would disagree. you can get a short trigger and short trigger re-set done at the sig factory, reasonably priced and fast. got it on all my 3 and it helps quite a bit. no more reaching for the trigger and the standard grips are filling. a slimmer grip might help also. I would also recommend the accuracy enhancement package done while it's there.
I wouldn't say my hands are real big, thick maybe. ALL of the patients I've had to give suppositories, enema's and dissempactions would disagree. you can get a short trigger and short trigger re-set done at the sig factory, reasonably priced and fast. got it on all my 3 and it helps quite a bit. no more reaching for the trigger and the standard grips are filling. a slimmer grip might help also. I would also recommend the accuracy enhancement package done while it's there.
Cocked & Locked
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The P220 is the most accurate .45 acp I own...fun shooter.
sigp220.45
US Veteran
Now you're talking!
I was issued a Sig 226 in the FBI Academy when I went through in 91, but I knew I wanted a .45 so I somehow bled $533 out of my meager budget and had my Dad order this 220 on his FFL. I qualified with it straight out of the box, put it in the holster they gave me for the 226, and sallied forth to fight crime on the mean streets of New Orleans.
No more Sigs are authorized by the Bu, and all the Bu-issued ones have been recalled and replaced with Glocks. Personally owned Sigs are grandfathered in, so mine keeps soldiering on after 22 years. There aren't many others.
The grips are Hogues - a father's day present from my kids many years ago. I'm not sure they're approved so I put the factory grips back on when it goes back to Quantico every five years or so for inspection and night sight replacement.
Over the years I've accumulated eight 7-round mags so I don't slow down the Glock shooters too much at qualification time reloading mags. I'm old and amiable, so they don't really mind anyway.
I was issued a Sig 226 in the FBI Academy when I went through in 91, but I knew I wanted a .45 so I somehow bled $533 out of my meager budget and had my Dad order this 220 on his FFL. I qualified with it straight out of the box, put it in the holster they gave me for the 226, and sallied forth to fight crime on the mean streets of New Orleans.
No more Sigs are authorized by the Bu, and all the Bu-issued ones have been recalled and replaced with Glocks. Personally owned Sigs are grandfathered in, so mine keeps soldiering on after 22 years. There aren't many others.
The grips are Hogues - a father's day present from my kids many years ago. I'm not sure they're approved so I put the factory grips back on when it goes back to Quantico every five years or so for inspection and night sight replacement.
Over the years I've accumulated eight 7-round mags so I don't slow down the Glock shooters too much at qualification time reloading mags. I'm old and amiable, so they don't really mind anyway.
My W. German 220 replaced my Colt as my carry .45 sometime in the mid-80s (?) it will shoot cloverleaf's at 50ft. I think they were less than $500 out the door back then! Short triggers are the way to go. My local "police supply house" had a few pair of checkered wood grips, and I got a set.....one nice looking shooting gun!!
It's been retired as a carry gun in favor of a 245. Only one less round and a much (perception) shorter grip....... carry an 8rd spare!
Haven't seen a 220 for sale in years around here... new or used.
[Off topic; Seems such a shame that the Agency that give us such classic and cool guns like the S&W 3 1/2" 27, 3" Model 13, Novack's Browning HP and...... sigp220's.... 220 (LOL)........ are now carrying soulless Glocks}
It's been retired as a carry gun in favor of a 245. Only one less round and a much (perception) shorter grip....... carry an 8rd spare!
Haven't seen a 220 for sale in years around here... new or used.
[Off topic; Seems such a shame that the Agency that give us such classic and cool guns like the S&W 3 1/2" 27, 3" Model 13, Novack's Browning HP and...... sigp220's.... 220 (LOL)........ are now carrying soulless Glocks}
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Vulcan Bob
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Nice post! I had one of the early Browning BDA's, should have kept it, excellent pistol.
LoadedRound
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Gotta Love a SIG
The P220 is about as good as a gun gets. I've got 2 P220s and a P245.
Wouldn't mind having another.
The P220 is about as good as a gun gets. I've got 2 P220s and a P245.
Wouldn't mind having another.
oldRoger
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Available in all steel as well. P-220 SS & P-220 SSE
forestswin
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I want one
Steve_in_PA
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I own two; one is blued and the other is two-tone. Awesome weaponry!!
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