SIG P2022?

[5-SHOTS]

Ironically, SIG built its commercial reputation for extremely high reliability on its classic P-series pistols, which were designed around the cost-cutting innovation of their folded steel slides.

In fact, the folded slides had shocked more than one purist back then. Let's say that in that case the performance made forget the appearance and the same thing can be said about modern polymer pistols: looking inside their frames is still quite horrifying but they work and work well, but the beauty and mechanical refinement are another thing.
Luckily, SIG-Sauer finally switched to milled slides...

 

[JR24]

Never mind, not worth it

 

[gc70]

In fact, the folded slides had shocked more than one purist back then. Let's say that in that case the performance made forget the appearance and the same thing can be said about modern polymer pistols: looking inside their frames is still quite horrifying but they work and work well, but the beauty and mechanical refinement are another thing.
Luckily, SIG-Sauer finally switched to milled slides...

In another bit of irony, the switch to milled slides was itself a cost-saving measure. Broader use of the company's then-new CNC milling machines was more cost effective than replacing the worn-out tooling for producing the folded slides.

 

[gc70]

Maybe it was just my brother's pistol. Or maybe I am more focused on looking for differences between pistols. I handled plenty of P226s and noticed budget saving cuts made on the 2022. The Sig Pro has more polymer controls like the decocker, magazine release etc. That works fine on other pistols and I have no issue with polymer, I know they work. But steel controls usually feel better in my hands. Actions like decocking, cocking the hammer, and rotating the take down lever feel "squishy" compared to something like a P226. One of the times I handled my brother's I also borrowed a P226 to compare side by side and close up. Both are great pistols. Both I would like to have at some point.

The P226 has a lever that is rotated to take the gun down. Like a 1911, the SP2022's slide lever is removed to take the gun down.

 

[5-SHOTS]

In another bit of irony, the switch to milled slides was itself a cost-saving measure. Broader use of the company's then-new CNC milling machines was more cost effective than replacing the worn-out tooling for producing the folded slides.

I believe SIG-Sauer began the transition to milled slides when the .40 S&W arrived, with the P229. Models with folded slides coexisted with models with milled slides for a long time and milled slides were reserved for more expensive models, and pistols designed for competitions. When SIG-Sauer launched the SP2009 with the milled slide, both the P226 and the P228 with the folded slides were still in the catalog. I'm talking about the SIG-Sauer Germany catalog, I don't know if SIG Arms USA took different decisions and directions at that time. Certainly with the advent of ever faster and more efficient CNC machines there has been a reduction in costs but I think that initially the transition from folded slides to milled slides was primarily decided for a question of resistance to the increase in shots fired by the users.

 

[5-SHOTS]

Maybe it was just my brother's pistol. Or maybe I am more focused on looking for differences between pistols. I handled plenty of P226s and noticed budget saving cuts made on the 2022. The Sig Pro has more polymer controls like the decocker, magazine release etc. That works fine on other pistols and I have no issue with polymer, I know they work. But steel controls usually feel better in my hands. Actions like decocking, cocking the hammer, and rotating the take down lever feel "squishy" compared to something like a P226. One of the times I handled my brother's I also borrowed a P226 to compare side by side and close up. Both are great pistols. Both I would like to have at some point.

I seem to remember instead that the controls of the SP are in steel while the controls of the P226 (hold open and decocker) are in sheet metal. Test the SP controls with a magnet.

 

[Mosin77]

I’ve shot one and played with them some. Double action does feel “cheap,” but also nice trigger pull. Also agree that a thumbs forward grip will ride the slide release and effectively eliminate last-round hold-open which is mildly annoying. Polymer pistols just don’t do it for me. I do wish I’d bought one of these when a LGS had one preowned for $250 a couple years ago.

 

[JR24]

Also agree that a thumbs forward grip will ride the slide release and effectively eliminate last-round hold-open which is mildly annoying

Pretty standard for non Legion Sig hammer guns

 

[trackskippy]

Shooting SIG's, the older P series anyway, with a thumbs forward grip requires a slight adjustment in the placement of your strong hand thumb in your grip to stop it. Its easily done, and once youre used to it, the problem is solved.

 

[JTQ]

Shooting SIG's, the older P series anyway, with a thumbs forward grip requires a slight adjustment in the placement of your strong hand thumb in your grip to stop it. Its easily done, and once youre used to it, the problem is solved.

Bruce Gray with a video

 

[trackskippy]

Thats it.

 

[Tallball]

"I do wish I’d bought one of these when a LGS had one preowned for $250 a couple years ago."


As several others have posted... me too!

I have seen several for very affordable prices and didn't feel the need for another polymer service pistol.

However, the glowing reports are starting to change my mind.