Which would you prefer? P220 or 1911??

[ravencon]

Both, but for different reasons.

The 1911 for its history and style.

The Sig because it works--always. I've never had a Sig that gave me any trouble. I've never had a 1911 that didn't have "issues" from time to time.

 

[Black Majik]

As much as I love SIGs, I don't own a P220 yet because of the 1911 platform.

 

[Still 2 Many Choices!?]

One of each please.

1911 for history's sake and the trigger. Sig P220 for the action type and double stack mags. Hell, it is the holidays, so get 'em both .

Still 2 Many Choices!?

 

[Ala Dan]

WoW~!

Greeting's All-

I just had to vote for both folk's, as I LOVE both platforms. I shoot
both equally, so there is NO need to discriminate between the two.

 

[crebralfix]

I've owned five P220's over the years.

In the dozens that I've handled, I noticed that no two have the same trigger pull. I have noticed a trend toward heavier pulls on the newer guns. Some have been terrible; I sold one P220 because Northern Virginia Gun Works couldn't reduce the weight.

The SIG P220 SAO corrects all that.

 

[Black Majik]

1911 for history's sake and the trigger. Sig P220 for the action type and double stack mags. Hell, it is the holidays, so get 'em both .

P220 mags are single stack also.

 

[Still 2 Many Choices!?]

Whoops!

Thanx for the clarification Black Majik. I would have sworn the 220 was double stacked . What is the capacity then?

Still 2 Many Choices!?

 

[Stevie-Ray]

My first CC purchase was to be a SiG P220 Carry two-tone or a H&K USPC. I looked at both together. They are practically the same dimensions and are both high-quality firearms. I couldn't decide and nobody had them for rent, so I couldn't try them out. So I picked them up one at a time and aimed them at a common point, quickly. The H&K pointed much better and it now resides in my collection. It is still a fine gun and I wouldn't trade it or sell it.

But the one that points best for me is the 1911. I have 3.

If the same is true for you, get the 1911.

 

[Atticus]

I like both, and I should probably still own both...but I don't, I sold off the 1911's. There was always something about a 1911 nagging me to make a perceived improvement or upgrade. The Sig on the other hand, just wants food and work.

 

[rbernie]

I have had a half dozen or more of either. I have one 1911-pattern left in the safe (just to still have one) and three P220s that are my daily carry rotation.

When I pick up a P220, I never have to worry about peening feed ramps or magazine lip geometry or hammer follow or fragile MIM internals or balky Schwarz safeties or any of that. I just shoot the snot outta them and they LIKE it.

I'm sure that many can say the same for a 1911 pattern pistol, but not for less than TWICE the money that it takes to buy a solid yeoman P220.

 

[jon_in_wv]

Well put Atticus. BUT I did have a custom 1911 years ago that was in my mind perrrrrfect. I had to sell it but I think I will have to buy or build its replacement. The P220 will have to wait for another day. Thank you all for your input. I appreciate and respect your opinions. Even from stupid people I completely disagree with.



Just Kidding.

 

[the pistolero]

As much as I love SIGs, I don't own a P220 yet because of the 1911 platform.

Same here. I picked up four of them last year. A P220 is still on my wish list, but at least one more 1911 is coming before I take care of that.

 

[Smithers]

I'd get both, but I like the Sig better.