The "Sig"ness- vol 1.

[spalfano]

Question-why can’t sig make the Legions 226/229 in black?

Got me, but I’m considering doing black DLC on my 226 legion. I think it would be much sexier!

 

[63PGP]

Tim's in Westfield has two used 229's. One is a 40 with 357 barrel and several mags.

 

[ditcherman]

Handled a P220 for the first time in Larson and Sons in Sheridan. Older one I believe, very nice smooth trigger.

 

[MindfulMan]

Handled a P220 for the first time in Larson and Sons in Sheridan. Older one I believe, very nice smooth trigger.

Why yes .... P220's are Sigilicious !

 

[grillak]

You guys should check out ACT mags, act was started by guys who left mecgar, I have a couple for my 220 and they’ve been flawless!, I bought them from cdnn sports, cdnn had sig brand mags for 50, mecgar for 25 and act for 20, and the act are nickel plated!

You should try them out!

i bought 6 act mags when i got my first p220. then bought 4 more as i got more p220s.

i wish they would make some for the p320 in .40 s&w

 

[grillak]

Handled a P220 for the first time in Larson and Sons in Sheridan. Older one I believe, very nice smooth trigger.

buy it!

 

[ditcherman]

buy it!

I’ll give you A for effort.
Single stack 45 that didn’t fit my hand all that great, had an extremely long reach it seemed. I was already there picking up a transfer, I’ve spent too much already this year, I’m really into my CZ triggers right now, 45 single stack…

On second thought I’ll give you a B- until you can complete the essay assignment.

 

[grillak]

I’ll give you A for effort.
Single stack 45 that didn’t fit my hand all that great, had an extremely long reach it seemed. I was already there picking up a transfer, I’ve spent too much already this year, I’m really into my CZ triggers right now, 45 single stack…

On second thought I’ll give you a B- until you can complete the essay assignment.

the single stack is the only drawback to the p220. but mec gar and act both have a 10 rnd mag for the p220. i just carry an extra mag or 2. once i put the alumimium grips on the p220, i fell in love with how it fit my hand. tightened up my groupings.

i have yet to try a cz but i do love the trigger on my tanfaglio.

 

[88E30M50]

I spent a lot of time convinced that I had no use or desire for a P220. My single stack itch gets scratched with 1911s. I can not remember what changed my mind, but they are now among my favorite shooters. The SAO Legion is a great pistol for EDC. The aluminum frame carries a bit less of a weight penalty as compared to my full sized 1911s. The trigger is very good too. Not 1911 good, but few guns approach a good 1911 trigger in feel.

 

[88E30M50]

Question-why can’t sig make the Legions 226/229 in black?

Sig does make Legions in black, but they are limited to LE sales only. I think that they also don't have grip medallions.

My guess is that from a marketing standpoint, they want Legions to stand out unless standing out would possibly call government spending into question for extravagance.

 

[mcapo]

I spent a lot of time convinced that I had no use or desire for a P220. My single stack itch gets scratched with 1911s. I can not remember what changed my mind, but they are now among my favorite shooters. The SAO Legion is a great pistol for EDC. The aluminum frame carries a bit less of a weight penalty as compared to my full sized 1911s. The trigger is very good too. Not 1911 good, but few guns approach a good 1911 trigger in feel.

I bought my P220 a few years back (2018?) as an impulse LGS purchase. Got it home and was kinda "meh" on it. Ergos are a little off for me.

BUT

Once I got it to the range, it was great under fire! Can't say that I have enough rounds to have any level of proficiency but it is definitely one of those guns that shines under use.

 

[Skip]

the single stack is the only drawback to the p220.

I owned one for a short time. In 45ACP, the other drawback shows up in the P220 too. The higher bore axis and muzzle flip. Seriously more noticeable in that firearm than a lot of other 45ACP pistols out there, in my opinion.

 

[grillak]

Sig does make Legions in black, but they are limited to LE sales only. I think that they also don't have grip medallions.

My guess is that from a marketing standpoint, they want Legions to stand out unless standing out would possibly call government spending into question for extravagance.

aimsurplus had some of the black leo trade-ins a while back. they were gone by the time i realized what they were

 

[grillak]

I owned one for a short time. In 45ACP, the other drawback shows up in the P220 too. The higher bore axis and muzzle flip. Seriously more noticeable in that firearm than a lot of other 45ACP pistols out there, in my opinion.

i've never gotten into bore axis. i just figure out how to adjust my grip for poa. i haven't really experienced muzzle flip. at least compared to my p229 in .40. it's definitely smoother than my p220 carry. that half inch less on the barrel does make a difference

 

[edporch]

I owned one for a short time. In 45ACP, the other drawback shows up in the P220 too. The higher bore axis and muzzle flip. Seriously more noticeable in that firearm than a lot of other 45ACP pistols out there, in my opinion.

If memory serves, the bore axis on a P220 is only 60 thousandths of an inch more than a 1911.

 

[Skip]

If memory serves, the bore axis on a P220 is only 60 thousandths of an inch more than a 1911.

I don’t know how far above a 1911 it measures but, I do know with 230gr ball ammo, recoil was less manageable on the P220. Not a bad gun, just not for me.

 

[ChrisK]

Sig does make Legions in black, but they are limited to LE sales only. I think that they also don't have grip medallions.

My guess is that from a marketing standpoint, they want Legions to stand out unless standing out would possibly call government spending into question for extravagance.

Restricted to LE/MIL only. Retired LE/MIL and NRA Instructors qualified for the program also. It's called the Armed Professional Program.

 

[DadSmith]

buy it!

What is a used p220 45acp run nowadays?

 

[88E30M50]

What is a used p220 45acp run nowadays?

I picked a nice one up last year for $600, IIRC

 

[mcapo]

I picked a nice one up last year for $600, IIRC

I just want you to know that I am not speaking to you right now....$$$$$