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Post by BNoll on Mar 14, 2004 23:39:41 GMT -5
I'm planning on buying a Sig P220 .45 ACP this coming Saturday at a local gun show. I would like to hear some comments on the stainless vs. standard non-metal material option. Aside from the obvious weight-factor, can anyone provide any pros or cons to help me decide?
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
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Post by 9mm on Mar 15, 2004 9:32:10 GMT -5
Other than weight, the grips on the ST are the Hogue rubber wrap arounds. The alloy frame may have plastic grips. The "standard" P220 is still a metal frame, it isn't stainless steel. You may want to check local dealer and internet pricing for the models you are interested in to compare at the gun show. I have not found very competitive pricing on Sigs or any other handgun at a gun show. Here's a couple of online price check sources: www.sportingarms.comwww.onpointfirearms.comwww.gunbroker.comwww.gunsamerica.com |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 15, 2004 18:28:55 GMT -5
BNoll; To my knowledge; The P-220 comes in three versions, the P-220, the 220ST, and the 220 Sig Sport. The original P-220 is one of the alloy aluminum frames and steel stamped slides, with the forged steel breech blocks. The P-220ST is the one with the Stainless frame and solid stainless slide. The weight of these two versions differ, of course, but if you have ever held one of the stainless Sigs, you will find them to be superbly crafted pistols. I have two of the Stainless 229 Sport pistols, and I love these guns. The extra weight of the stainless frames seems to offset any difference in recoil that some might give thoughts to. The alloy frame 220 is a perfect accent for a carry pistol in the commander length double action .45 acp. Because of it's weight and barrel length, the standard Sig Sauer P-220 offers more than mere accuracy, reliability, and ingenius lockwork,which is why it is the Flagship of the Sig P-Series pistols on the U.S continent; and with very good reason. When this pistol came to our shores, chambered in the .45acp, it was met head on by the legendary Colt 1911s. Everywhere the Sig went, it was compared to the Colts, not just any Colts, but the Gold Cups. For weight and barrel length, most compared it with the lightweight alloy and Combat steel frame Commanders. The .45acp no longer belonged to the Colt 1911, and the Sig 220 was here to claim it's share of the pot of gold. That was well over twenty years ago; and for many Sig 220s, and many tens of thousands of rounds earlier.
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Post by 9mm on Mar 15, 2004 19:33:15 GMT -5
Hey DA, I asked on the old forum and it went down before I logged in to check for a reply:
What are some places to get Sig parts? I've found:
Call Sigarms
Numrich (www.e-gunparts.com)
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 15, 2004 19:40:12 GMT -5
9mm; I order mine directly from Sigarms. You can call them up and order right off the phone. They have some new clothing apparrel and caps available too. They sent me the wrong recoil spring once, I called them on it, and they sent me another with no charge, and they did not ask for the other one back. You can also order Springs from Wolff and Grips and grip screws from Hogue.
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