I'm new to THR, and new to owning a pistol. I've gone out to the woods with friends and family to target shoot (mostly taking turns sinking the dreaded, anchored one-gallon milkjug), and I've always been an advocate of anyone wanting to K&B, just never saw the need to own one myself...that is until recently.
That was a long introduction into why I'm posting. I recently purchased a Sig P220 pistol marked "Exeter" on one side, but "W. Germany" on the other side of the slide. I've always heard of Sig's being the "Curtis Mathis" of handguns, so I was pleasantly surprised to find one (especially since I set out to buy a XDM .45).
The two pistols were similarly priced, but after test-firing the XD at the local gun range, the Sig simply blew the XD away (forgive the pun)...I'm wondering - should I be concerned about the West German origin of my pistol? Is there some flaw to the model that I'm unaware of? I couldn't be happier with my find, I'm just curious about my pistol...and the relative use I can anticipate getting out of it. I bought it primarily for home-defense, but I'm also finding that my son & I are spending more time together, as he too loves the .45's recoil...firing what he calls "The Big Sig".
Any clues, comments, or testimonials - are encouraged!