Posted: 1/30/2003 8:49:31 PM EDT
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I'm looking to get this older P220 (made in W Germany) it's about a decade old. Any concerns I should have regarding older Sig 220's? It's in .45 ACP caliber. What about the auminum frame? Does that get weaker with time? Thanks. |
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what a coincidence. my p220 is about 12 years old, and have yet to fail with thousands of rounds through it - lost count around 6,000. it's still all original. i'm sure someone can better advise you, but to me a nice shiny clean bore is a great indicator of how the gun is treated. i've read a lot about how the finish wears off rather quickly with heavy use and holstering, but mine is still very nice. matter of fact, i've been thinking of selling it since i've gotten into 1911s. i'm not pitching you, just been having a small thought. kinda hard to sell your first baby, though. good luck. edited to add: there's something about those german rollmarks...lol |
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In case you don't take time to look through the excellent link Sig230 gave, a brief look at the 220: The original, European model Browning BDA / 220 had the heel mag release and a different grip angle from the later 220A (American) models which are the ones most shooters are familar with. Earlier 220A's (Sig no longer calls them the "A" model) came with front sights that were part of the slide, so could not be replaced if night sights, etc. were desired. Sig and many gunsmiths can remove the old sight and mill a dovetail on the front of the slide ala the later guns, but it ain't cheap. The hammers were changed at a later date still and the smoothness of the action improved. Earlier guns had weaker mag release springs which have been modified to a heavier spring now. Early mags will sometimes split at the rear seam, but Sig will replace them free. They are ALL excellent guns, but I like the late ones best. I have no experience with the all stainless model, but have no reason to believe they are better or worse than the others. |
| Well, Lumpy, I have both and have carried and lived with both on duty. Both are damn good guns, for sure. I feel like the H&K is a slightly better gun for dragging through the dirt and swamps, but I prefer the feel, and the lighter weight of the Sig for many uses. Guess that's why I mostly used a 1911! :-) |
| I got a used P220 from KY Imports a few months back. It dates to 1991 (made in W Germany)and is a outstanding weapon. |