Itching to buy another Sig, recomendations?

[buenhec]

Hi all,


I have this huge itch to buy another Sig this weekend. I already have a 229 and a 239 which I am very happy with, both in 9mm(cheaper to shoot.) Any suggestions? 220, 2022 or 232? I mostly carry the 239 for CCW or my P3AT, I want something concealable and maybe even a larger caliber.

 

[never_retreat]

Can't go wrong with the 220. My second most favorite 45. the first being my kimber.

 

[Noxx]

Big fan of the 220 here. With apologies to the numerous 1911 fans, it's my favorite .45.

 

[Bones11b]

I love the 1911 but have to admit the best accuracy I have ever had was with a used 220 I bought off a police oficer friend of mine. He said he had the trigger polished, but unless they polished it with magic dust that gun was just way better than any other .45 I have ever fired. My suggestion would be a 220 in SAO, as it is what I have on my wish list.

 

[hrgrisso]

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Well you've already got a 229 and a 239. It appears you like 9mm so I won't deviate from that (but a 220 Carry SAO is very sweet). I would recommend a 226, time for a full size 9mm!

Outside of that, the 2022 is a fantastic plastic! I have it's older brother the 2340 and I find them the best Polymer Pistol currently manufactured. The only downside is you will have to look a little to find a good holster ( I ordered mine through bearclaw holster) but it's a great gun!

 

[buenhec]

Thanks. Will definately look at the 220's this weekend. I like 45 cal as well and have a nickle series 70 colt. With the SA 220, do you carry cocked and locked as you would a 1911 and if so does it have a decocker?

 

[Bones11b]

Here's a lil' reading for you on the 220 SAO.

http://www.hendonpub.com/publications/tacticalresponse/otherarticles.asp?ID=797

 

[ZeSpectre]

I bought a 229 in 9mm a little while back. Now I'm itching to buy another 229 in .40 S&W. I've got the bug and my budget is NOT willing to support it

 

[shadowalker]

The Sig CPOs are a great deal, you can get 229, 220 and 226 versions for $475 or so + shipping so around the price of an XD.

I carry a P229 40 S&W and am looking to add another 229, probably 9mm for my wife and maybe a 226 in the very near future.

 

[Quiet]

If you are going to stick with 9mm, get a P-226.

If you want to branch out in another caliber, go with a P-220.

If you go lots of money to burn, get a P-210.

 

[vnepilot]

P226 X5

 

[rj112275]

+1 to the P220 SAO

I have the carry model...

 

[buenhec]

Well, I scratched that itch and bought the 220 DA carry model 45 cal. THanks for all the good info. I shot it 5 times and loved it, I was paying for it 10 minutes later. It really doesnt kick much for a .45 and I used +p ammo. I am a happy camper for today. Now if they only made CT laser grips for it.......I will be using my 9mm for range practice and the .45 for carry.

 

[Coronach]

Gander Mountain and AIM Surplus have police trade-in 225/P6s right now for $350.00. I have one, and it's decent. If you like the "Sig system", you'll like the P225.

Mike

 

[tydephan]

Well, clink clink, here are my 2 cents.

Coronach's recommendation for the 225 is a good one. The Gander Mountain deal is a good one for sure, especially if you can find one with a good finish. One of the more helpful Sales guys at my Local Gander said they got 3000 in nationwide, and had only about 800 left (as of a couple of weeks ago).

I had a 2022, and didn't care for it too much. It had a real wide grip, and even with my large hands, I could not get comfortable with it. Mine was a .357sig, and I didn't like that particular round out of the 2022. 9mm may be better. For a polymer pistols, it's not terribly bad.

I'd put my vote in for the P232.

I used to have a P230, but in a fit of insanity I traded it in on another gun. I have been seeking a replacement for some time now, and just last week bought this one off a fellow THR member:

The gun is mine. The photo still belongs to Frandy.

It's a great piece, and adds a little diversity as opposed to the other Classic P series pistols.

Good luck.

 

[sammy]

I also am the proud owner of a DS/SA Sig 220. Sweet shooting pistol. I do a lot of shooting with it and decided to get the action enhancement package from sig. Smoothed out the double action and made the single action much lighter. Great choice!!!!!

 

[Coronach]

[Strike]Frandy's[/strike] Tydephan's P232 just gets prettier every time I see it.

Mike

 

[cslinger]

SIG P220. Finest double action .45 ever made.

 

[Wayne G.]

P220 SAS Carry.

 

[Classified00]

Sig 220 Carry DA / SA

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[Lonestar49]

45 in either

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I'd steer ya towards either a P220R full size over the Carry, in that, the standard is the same height, a hair over 1/2" longer, but ALOT narrower/slimmer in the slide. Compare the standard next to a Carry and you'll see what I mean, along with, in my case, the point to aim is far more balanced, and lighter feeling in the full size compared to the Carry's shorter but thicker/wider, heavier feel.

And, personally, I can't wait to get my hands on a Sig 1911 Revolution Carry Nitron 45. It just is so perfect in size, height, weight, and width, and looks, IMO.


LS

 

[GotGlock]

From what i ahve heard, the carry models have less felt recoil becuase of the shorter slide, alot of people on sigforum like the carry model more then the standard 220.

 

[buenhec]

Well I just came back from shooting the SIG 220 you all picked out for me. I loved it, doesnt even feel like the recoil from a .45. Even all the holsters for my 229 fit it. I am very happy. I did have some issues with the mags but I will start another post. I will also be selling my 239 in another post, its too small for my big hands.

Thanks all

 

[varoadking]

I'd steer ya towards either a P220R full size over the Carry, in that, the standard is the same height, a hair over 1/2" longer, but ALOT narrower/slimmer in the slide.

The slide width is identical, and they use the same frame...

 

[Daemon688]

Since you already have some 9mm's I'd say go with a 220 SAO. If it were me, I would be getting a 226 Stainless Elite. Those things sure are pretty

*edit* Doh I guess I should read all the posts before replying.