Posted: 7/24/2004 2:58:18 PM EDT
| I was looking at a 220 today in .45 acp, and they are a bit pricey... worth every penny im sure, but what other models should I be considering? Looking to go either .40 or .45. |
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There is only one .45 - the P220 unless you want a slightly cut down version of it (P245). In 40 go for the P229 in general or P226 if you want full size. For compact - the P239 in 40. Some like the P2340 but it's a slightly different animal. However, if you are concerned about price and like .45 - get a use LE trade in! I bought 2 LE trade in P226's and 2 P220's. All were fantastic - only finish wear, and I replaced the springs just to be sure. The used P220's are a GREAT deal, and you can always get it refinished. If I had the extra money, I'd buy more of them. |
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I stumble on like-new/used P220s all the time in the $499-$525 range. The last P220 I bought (about 6-months ago) was a factory demo gun made in '93 that appeared to be NIB with an absolute minimal of wear, had factory night sights, and was stamped "W. Germany." All for $500 plus tax...needless to say, I snatched it up. Good deals are out there. |