Sig p320 vs the Sig sp2022. I know one is a striker fired gun and the other is a DA/SA hammer gun. What I want to know is what's the finish like on these guns? Is one more reliable than the other? This would be for concealed carry. What is your personal experience with these guns?
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cheygriz
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I have a 320 midsize in 9MM. It's 100 percent reliable, light and ergonomic. I would recommend it to anyone. Fast follow up shots even with +P+.
I don't own a 2022, but all SIG pistols are excellent quality.
I don't own a 2022, but all SIG pistols are excellent quality.
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According to Sig's website both pistols have stainless steel slides coated in Black Nitron finish. That is the same setup as my 239. While the finish is getting thinner with age and carry the only part on the gun I have any corrosion issues with is the grip screw.
Now, back to Striker vs DA/SA. That's a pretty important consideration. I would think much more so than the finish.
Now, back to Striker vs DA/SA. That's a pretty important consideration. I would think much more so than the finish.
I own a full-size SIG P320 in .45 caliber. I do not have any experience with the 2022 apart from handling a couple at the LGS.
I have encountered one or two 2022 owners at the range who really liked them. And I have also heard the 2022 described as "the worst gun SIG ever made", (also heard that said of the P250).
Although I only recently bought the P320 I have been researching the pistol for the better part of a year by perusing various forums and internet reviews. I shot a P320 .40 caliber full-size early in the year and liked it.
Based on what I have read I came to feel that the three top striker-fired, polymer-frame contenders currently on the market were the SIG P320, the HK VP series, and the Walther PPQ. I do not care too much for Glocks.
Like any new pistol there have been some who have disliked the P320 but in general the reviews have been very positive. My experience with the P320 .45 and the P320 .40 I shot earlier this year have been very good. The HK VPs were a close second. I have not had an opportunity to try the Walther PPQ as yet.
The finish on the P320 Nitron is a flat black. The polymer grip module looks about like any other polymer grip. In terms of finish the P320 is relatively Glock-like.
Within the year I will be shopping for a compact size 9 mm striker-fired, polymer frame pistol for carry purposes and the P320 compact will certainly be in the running.
I have encountered one or two 2022 owners at the range who really liked them. And I have also heard the 2022 described as "the worst gun SIG ever made", (also heard that said of the P250).
Although I only recently bought the P320 I have been researching the pistol for the better part of a year by perusing various forums and internet reviews. I shot a P320 .40 caliber full-size early in the year and liked it.
Based on what I have read I came to feel that the three top striker-fired, polymer-frame contenders currently on the market were the SIG P320, the HK VP series, and the Walther PPQ. I do not care too much for Glocks.
Like any new pistol there have been some who have disliked the P320 but in general the reviews have been very positive. My experience with the P320 .45 and the P320 .40 I shot earlier this year have been very good. The HK VPs were a close second. I have not had an opportunity to try the Walther PPQ as yet.
The finish on the P320 Nitron is a flat black. The polymer grip module looks about like any other polymer grip. In terms of finish the P320 is relatively Glock-like.
Within the year I will be shopping for a compact size 9 mm striker-fired, polymer frame pistol for carry purposes and the P320 compact will certainly be in the running.
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If your preference is for hammer fired then look hard at the SP2022. IMHO it is an outstanding choice. I own P226/P228/P229 and my SP2022 is right there with them as far as quality, accuracy, reliability, and durability.
One rarely hears of a problem with the SP2022 particularly in 9MM.
For CCW you can get the flat base plates for the magazine of the SP2022 which may make it a but easier to conceal.
http://www.rocosystem.com/Sigsauersp2022baseplate/
One rarely hears of a problem with the SP2022 particularly in 9MM.
For CCW you can get the flat base plates for the magazine of the SP2022 which may make it a but easier to conceal.
http://www.rocosystem.com/Sigsauersp2022baseplate/
If you prefer a hammer fired gun, you really can't go wrong with the 2022.
I shot a number of different SIG during my 30 years in LE and have carried the 220, 225, 226, and 229 as duty weapons. I have also shot a number of 2022 (called the SP2340 and SP2009 prior to the year 2002)...my favorite is the 357SIG chambering.
The great thing about the 2022 is that it had the best out of the box DA trigger until the introduction of the 250. It is a great value in a SIG (same size as the 229) because all development costs were covered by the French LE contract and they haven't dressed it up with different variants over the years.
The great advantage of the 320 is that you can buy conversion kits to change the package size to fill different roles. I currently shoot a 320C in IDPA competition and I've even started using it for CCW
I shot a number of different SIG during my 30 years in LE and have carried the 220, 225, 226, and 229 as duty weapons. I have also shot a number of 2022 (called the SP2340 and SP2009 prior to the year 2002)...my favorite is the 357SIG chambering.
The great thing about the 2022 is that it had the best out of the box DA trigger until the introduction of the 250. It is a great value in a SIG (same size as the 229) because all development costs were covered by the French LE contract and they haven't dressed it up with different variants over the years.
The great advantage of the 320 is that you can buy conversion kits to change the package size to fill different roles. I currently shoot a 320C in IDPA competition and I've even started using it for CCW
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Curious about what others think of the Sig P227 .45....
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^ I know I really want one 
. It has +2 or +5 capacity on the 220 (very nice, as well)depending on the magazine, which, IMO, is worth the trade off of the wider double stack grip.
. It has +2 or +5 capacity on the 220 (very nice, as well)depending on the magazine, which, IMO, is worth the trade off of the wider double stack grip.
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My SP2022 has not had a lot of rounds through it yet, but it has been 100% so far, and is very accurate.
I'm generally fairly pro-striker, but the P320 trigger makes me uncomfortable. It's pretty light with very little takeup, and the commonly available versions don't have the little trigger tab for whatever it is worth. It almost feels like a SA without a safety to me. Felt really nice in the hand though.
I think Eldon519 has a valid point. SIG claims a trigger pull weight of 5.5-7.5 lbs for the P320 and judging from those who have measured theirs with a trigger gauge, there does indeed seem to be some variation.
But most feel that the P320 trigger feels lighter in live fire than the specified or even measured pull weight, and the take-up is indeed short. If anything persuaded me against a P320 as a carry weapon it would likely be this.
But most feel that the P320 trigger feels lighter in live fire than the specified or even measured pull weight, and the take-up is indeed short. If anything persuaded me against a P320 as a carry weapon it would likely be this.
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The trigger on the Sig P320 owned by my son is great; I would be extremely comfortable using it as a carry firearm.
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The SP2022 is most directly comparable to the P320 Compact. Both guns are a little chunky for concealed carry under very light clothes and the SP2022 is 4oz. heavier than the P320c.
The fit and finish of both guns is excellent. SIG's Nitron finish is as rugged and durable as other major manufacturers' finishes.
The SP2022 and its predecessors have a solid 17-year performance record while the P320 has only been on the market for two years. I am not aware of any significant performance problems with either model.
The SP2022's reputation for having excellent triggers is well deserved and my P226ST stays in the safe a lot more since I bought the SP2022. Although I prefer hammer-fired guns, the ergonomics and short, crisp trigger of the P320 were enough to persuade me to buy one.
The fit and finish of both guns is excellent. SIG's Nitron finish is as rugged and durable as other major manufacturers' finishes.
The SP2022 and its predecessors have a solid 17-year performance record while the P320 has only been on the market for two years. I am not aware of any significant performance problems with either model.
The SP2022's reputation for having excellent triggers is well deserved and my P226ST stays in the safe a lot more since I bought the SP2022. Although I prefer hammer-fired guns, the ergonomics and short, crisp trigger of the P320 were enough to persuade me to buy one.
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I handled a SP2022 this weekend at Cabela's. The DA trigger pull was very nice. Fit and finish looked good. The controls (slide release, decocker) had some seriously sharp edges. (A minor gripe and easily fixable, IMO.) The decocker is lower due to the design of the slide release, and felt odd to me. If you don't shoot a lot of other SIGs, you'd probably get used to it fast enough, though.
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