Sig P230 SL

[JMACDONALD]

Have some questions for you guys that are "in the know". Just picked up a Sig P230 SL West German manufacture serial number range of S0300xx. Just wondering what the main difference between a P230 and P230 SL aren and how an older W.German P230 fairs against a newer P232 quality, value etc.

 

[KevininPa]

"The main differences are;

* Addition of a firing pin block in the P232
* Slide serrations evolved, there are three styles, call them "Many", "Fewer" and "Perpendicular"
* Sights, go from two dot to three dot
* Standard grip panels changed but are interchangable.
* The P230 came in multiple calibers, .380, .32 and 9X18 Ultra."

Answer compliments of usp9 from an earlier thread in 2010. I don't have a 230 to compare my 232SL to. From all my reading, the only differences are those listed above. I hope you enjoy you're 230 as much as I love my 232.

 

[usp9]

Just wondering what the main difference between a P230 and P230 SL are...

The SL suffix means the slide and frame are made of stainless steel. The normal P230 has a carbon steel slide and a lightweight alloy frame. The weight difference between the two models is about 5 ounces.

I suggest you keep the rails well lubed. Also lube the takedown lever from inside the frame. Be careful to hold the slide release when cleaning as it has a tendency to pop off.

Beautiful, well made quality pistol, enjoy the P230.

 

[JMACDONALD]

Thanks guys. Have had many guns over many years but this is my first Sig. Picked her up for $320 two mags and three boxes of ball ammo, cant wait to fire it.