Hi everybody
I'm about to join my county sheriff's office as a deputy, and I need to select my own firearm (preferably one in .45 ACP).
Meanwhile, a relative of mine died recently, and left behind many firearms, most of which were rarely used (he was more of a collector). They were mostly revolvers and Colt 1911 clones, but he also left behind a .45 SIG-Sauer P220, made in the late 70s/early 80s.
I am very satisfied with the P220 and would like to carry it while on duty. It shoots well, it has a good reputation, it isn't too heavy, and its FREE. My question is this: is an old, rarely fired P220 just as good as a new one? Can it last for two or three decades with a couple hundred thousand rounds fired, with regular maintenance?
I greatly appreciate any advice
I'm about to join my county sheriff's office as a deputy, and I need to select my own firearm (preferably one in .45 ACP).
Meanwhile, a relative of mine died recently, and left behind many firearms, most of which were rarely used (he was more of a collector). They were mostly revolvers and Colt 1911 clones, but he also left behind a .45 SIG-Sauer P220, made in the late 70s/early 80s.
I am very satisfied with the P220 and would like to carry it while on duty. It shoots well, it has a good reputation, it isn't too heavy, and its FREE. My question is this: is an old, rarely fired P220 just as good as a new one? Can it last for two or three decades with a couple hundred thousand rounds fired, with regular maintenance?
I greatly appreciate any advice