Posted: 7/17/2007 11:33:06 AM EDT
| Any andvantage to getting the Combat over a standard P220? Is the extra $ worth it (in your opinion of course)? |
My brother purchased one earlier this year to replace his P220ST as his duty pistol. I have to admit, the P220 Combat is very nice looking. I can't really comment on the durability. The phosphate and nickel internals should provide some extra corosion resistance. The frame is done in regular Nitron, but just in a different color. One thing that I did like was the front strap has vertical checkering (well, not really checkering). I think it allows for a better grip on the pistol than the smooth front strap on a regular P220. I almost like the vertical checkering better than the aggressive checkering on the P220ST. As far as the chrome lined barrel, I don't see it as much of a benefit. I doubt that I could afford enough .45ACP to wear out a non-chrome lined barrel.  All in all, I don't really see it as much of an improvement over the P220. The only exception is for those who can/have own suppressors. The P220 Combat TB has a SIG Factory Threaded Barrel. If you were searching for a unique SIG then the P220 Combat fits the bill. If you're looking for a pistol that outperforms the P220: good luck! If you're looking for a cool looking pistol with the reliability of a P220, the P220 Combat fits the bill! Good luck with your search! |
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Thanks for the info. That's kinda what I was thinking about the unique 220, so I have a Combat TB on the way. I'll try to post some pics and give a range report when I get it. On a side note... man, I have got to stay away from the EE - that place is addictive. I have spent way too much money over there the last month or so picking up a Blackwater, HK Tac 45, and now this Combat. But now I'm set on handguns (for at least a month or two  )
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