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SIG P220

Darin SperlingDarin Sperling Member Posts: 291 ✭✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
Im wondering if it is possible to have a P220 frame that does not have rails, machined to have rails?

Thanks
Wes
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  • Darin SperlingDarin Sperling Member Posts: 291 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have been offered in trade SIG 220 for Kimber Custom Classic. I would like information on comparing a SIG 220 to a 1911 style gun. I have handled a 220, but have never fired one. I hve primarily shot 1911 style guns and would like information from someone who has shot both the 220 and 1911's. Thanks for your help.
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like all the Sig line of pistols the P220 is no exception.IF your a hard core 1911 man,it will be a while until you adjust to the Sig but with time you will adjust.The P220 is the gun that made Sig hit the U.S.market so hard. Im not going to say either way because you need to be the one to hold on to the 220 get the feel,see if it has a good natural point of aim.Which it wont compared to the 1911.but the Sig is a fine weapon as is the 1911.


    Best wishes.

    Rugster
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I totally agree with Rugster. I would advice shooting one, and as far as a trade, it would be a hard call. I've seen dept. surplus sig P220's from Texas DPS go pretty cheap, for like $350 with night sights in good shooting condition. But then I've seen them new in gun shops for way over that. MSR on them is $810, 100%670, 98%580, 95%490... There's also coatings and sights to consider.

    I do have to add this about the sig, I've seen quite a few officer's carrying them, and the only, and I mean only complaint I've ever heard about them was that their finish coat wears off to easy.

    If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

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  • 4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
    edited November -1
    Either ask for the trade plus a $100 or sell your kimber and get yourself a shotgun news and buy a good used one there. Also GB has them all the time for around 500 bucks. I know there is no way Id trade a kimber for a plain jane sig 220 even up.

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  • mballaimballai Member Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a SIG P220 and spent nearly a month of weekly range sessions getting to adjust its shooting characteristics versus my 1911. At the time it really bothered me, but now I can switch back and forth with no issues. The SIG is a fabulous combat gun with only the idiosyncracy of a DA/SA switch and rather plain jane looks to detract from its performance.

    I've since added a P226 which is a dream to shoot. My 1911 is still numero uno to this shooter's heart, but I could live happily with a P220 and not feel deprived.

    You would do well to buy a P220, but not part with your Kimber unless you don't like it.

    Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If it was me I would go with the Sig P220.Sigs are as good a quality gun you can have.Accuracy and reliablity have been shown to be top notch.And for me I have a bias towards single action handguns.I think you would be atleast just as pleased with the SIG if not more so.

    Eric S. Williams
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I meant to say a bias against single action handguns not for them.

    Eric S. Williams
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  • mballaimballai Member Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Two of the nicest reasons for SIGs is that they are usually perfect for use directly from the box (mine just get Hogue grips and they are good to go) and they can be field stripped for easy cleaning without any tools.

    Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead
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  • turbanturban Member Posts: 71 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you don't mind my asking, are you unhappy with your Kimber? Why is the other party interested in swapping. Is he (or she) unhappy with the 220?
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  • Darin SperlingDarin Sperling Member Posts: 291 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for all the information.
    I am not unhappy with the Kimber. I haven't shot it and was planning on selling it and replacing it with a Colt. I was offered the trade and I am considering the trade. The person with the P220 is not unhappy with the SIG, he is just keeping his 1911 style guns. I have a Colt Commander and Springfield Armory 1911 that I shoot regularly.

    Sperling PE
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