orangeninja
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I bought a used Sig 225, this was marked somthing other than "Exiter New Hampshire", I don't have it in front of me but it was "Tyson" or "Tyco" or "Ty....somthihng". Anyways, I bought it for $475+tax...which is a good price, not great but good. I bought it because the frame itself had virtually NO wear on the rails or finish. It looked new. The slide itself shows a little bluing fade, but not bad at all but had a slight surface rust going. I cleaned it with very fine steel wool and some oil, but I'm going to take it to a smith for a complete clean and to remove the back sight as I can see a little rust on the edges in the dovetail cut.
Shooting, the gun is a marvel. At 21 feet, off hand standing I was able to put about 18 rounds into one jagged silver dollar sized hole. I shot 1/2 of a 2 inch bulls eye out and this thing is so accurate, I aimed for the other half and shot it out. Comfort wise, it's a thing of delicate beauty. I have kind of big hands and my hands just BARELY fit all the way onto the gun. I thought the magazine lip would bit or start to wear on me, but it never did. I am super impressed. I tried a P239 but never could get a really good grip on it due to the grips being to small. I will carry the 225 where most people would normally carry their 239.
It isn't ready to replace the 228 or 229's but when July hits and that sun starts baking down on us in Texas, the 225 being slightly narrower and lighter will most likely become my prefered hot weather carry for IWB with a T-Shirt.
If you like Sig, and you are looking for a single stack like say a Kahr? or a 239...try a 225 before you buy. I'ved owned a 239 and a Khar P9 and K40....the 225 is in a class all it's own.
Shooting, the gun is a marvel. At 21 feet, off hand standing I was able to put about 18 rounds into one jagged silver dollar sized hole. I shot 1/2 of a 2 inch bulls eye out and this thing is so accurate, I aimed for the other half and shot it out. Comfort wise, it's a thing of delicate beauty. I have kind of big hands and my hands just BARELY fit all the way onto the gun. I thought the magazine lip would bit or start to wear on me, but it never did. I am super impressed. I tried a P239 but never could get a really good grip on it due to the grips being to small. I will carry the 225 where most people would normally carry their 239.
It isn't ready to replace the 228 or 229's but when July hits and that sun starts baking down on us in Texas, the 225 being slightly narrower and lighter will most likely become my prefered hot weather carry for IWB with a T-Shirt.
If you like Sig, and you are looking for a single stack like say a Kahr? or a 239...try a 225 before you buy. I'ved owned a 239 and a Khar P9 and K40....the 225 is in a class all it's own.