First Look: Sig P220 .45ACP

I had the opportunity to take a look at the Sig Sauer P220 yesterday.  It's a very nicely built pistol in .45ACP.  The model I looked at had an aluminum frame, steel slide, and the stock black plastic grips.  The balance felt a little "off", but I'm used to polymer frame pistols, so I chalked that up to the construction of the pistol.  The Sig was a used model, about 2 years old, and you could tell by looking at it that it was not babied at all during it's life.  It had never misfired, never failed to feed/eject, and even after the pistol was accidentally dropped from the bench onto the concrete floor, everything functioned as it should.

Sig Sauer P220

 The finish of the firearm was dinged, scratched, and worn from two years of constant abuse, but in all honesty, you couldn't notice the damage unless you were looking for it.  The grips were comfortable, albeit slightly bulky for a single-stack pistol.  The weight was comparable, if not a little heavier, than my Springfield XD .45, when both are loaded.  The action of the Sig was smooth, but required a strong grip.  The recoil spring was on the stiff side, requiring substantial effort when compared to the XD or a standard 1911 pistol.

The placement of the controls on the pistol was great.  The decocking lever, magazine release, and slide lock were all well within reach, easy to manipulate, and very strong.  The hammer was slightly awkward to pull back, but the Sig is a Single/Double Action pistol, so unlike a 1911, you don't have to pull the hammer back before firing.

Overall, I would like to spend more time with the Sig, which I probably will over the coming days, including range reports and some photos.  First impressions of the Sig Sauer P220 were very strong, it appears to be a well-built, reliable pistol.  With a solid reputation and top-notch customer service, I would recommend a Sig to anyone looking for a quality, all-metal pistol with a solid track record.

I will post more information after I spend some range time with the Sig.


Coming Soon:
First Look: Springfield XD .45ACP
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First Look: Glock 22 .40S&W
First Look: Bersa Thunder .380
First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P .45ACP
First Look: Ruger GP100 .357 Mag. 3" Barrel