PinnedAndRecessed
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I was in the market for a new 1911 when somebody on THR started a thread about the Sig 220ST. People began posting top notch photos of their 220s and got me to coveting all over the place.
The upshot is that I took delivery of a new 220ST today.
Initial perception is that this is an example of everything we've come to expect from Sig. Fit is flawless. Balance is perfect.
It is heavier than the other Sigs I've owned, though. My other Sigs (220, 226, and 230) all had aluminum frames. This Sig has a steel frame. It adds significantly to the heft. I don't know as I would want to carry it all day but it feels like it will be a pleasure to shoot.
Another difference I note is that the recoil spring is significantly stronger than my other Sigs. In fact, this recoil spring is a lot like the after market heavy duty recoil spring in my Mark 4/Series 70 Colt.
The grips are different than before, too. The other grips were always hard plastic. These grips are soft rubber and feel like lambskin. This, combined with the added weight in the 45 ACP, make me think that it's going to be very managable in recoil.
I've got to load some rounds before she gets to the range. All I've got are 230 "Total Copper Jacketed" (Ranier's euphemism for plated) bullets and Unique powder. Probably start at 6.0 grains Unique. Don't know if it will feed SWC bullets but my other 220 did o.k.
Anyway, thanks to the other thread for the Sig advertising.
The upshot is that I took delivery of a new 220ST today.
Initial perception is that this is an example of everything we've come to expect from Sig. Fit is flawless. Balance is perfect.
It is heavier than the other Sigs I've owned, though. My other Sigs (220, 226, and 230) all had aluminum frames. This Sig has a steel frame. It adds significantly to the heft. I don't know as I would want to carry it all day but it feels like it will be a pleasure to shoot.
Another difference I note is that the recoil spring is significantly stronger than my other Sigs. In fact, this recoil spring is a lot like the after market heavy duty recoil spring in my Mark 4/Series 70 Colt.
The grips are different than before, too. The other grips were always hard plastic. These grips are soft rubber and feel like lambskin. This, combined with the added weight in the 45 ACP, make me think that it's going to be very managable in recoil.
I've got to load some rounds before she gets to the range. All I've got are 230 "Total Copper Jacketed" (Ranier's euphemism for plated) bullets and Unique powder. Probably start at 6.0 grains Unique. Don't know if it will feed SWC bullets but my other 220 did o.k.
Anyway, thanks to the other thread for the Sig advertising.
Me too. Started saving all the good pics from other posters.