Looking for opinions on SigSauer P220 Carry

[cmj]

I'm looking for my first gun and have always been drawn to the Sig line. My dad is on the forum and has a few Glocks that i've shot. I have no complaints about any of them, but for some reason the composite doesn't sit well with me. The action doesn't seem as solid to me. This is all personal preference to me and I had no issues with grouping or reliability with his pistols.

Let me preface this with the fact that I don't wish to put thousands of rounds through this pistol, I enjoy shooting but don't take it as far as hobby as most. I'm looking for a well manufactured metal frame weapon that will last a lifetime (being well maintained of course) and that shows a little tradition. To me the Sig's are pieces of art and i'm coming to you guys to ask you how they handle.

I haven't had the opportunity to shoot a Sig yet, but i've done quite a bit of research on the history and gunsmithing on these pistols.

I'm looking for a solid, crisp action. Tight tolerances and a well engineered weapon. Precise grouping and reliability.

Is this going to be a weapon that I will continually enjoy?

Please no Glock/HP/S&W debates. I want details on the Sig line of pistols, more specifically the P220 carry if you have experience.

I am open to other suggestions as well, just please make them educated and detailed.

 

[8th SPS USAF]

Sig 220 Carry

I have a 220 Carry DAK and a Sig 220 Carry SAS DAK. Both great pistols
IMO. The SAS is a safe queen. I have a 220 22 kit for them. Good luck

 

[mammynun]

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I went with the P220 Compact over the Carry. My thinking was this; I actually carry my Sig, and the hardest part of any pistol to conceal is the grip. The P220 Compact has a shortened grip that holds a 6 round mag instead of an 8 round mag. It (the Compact) will accept the 8 round mag if you buy a "sleeve" and will then approximate the grip of a standard P220.

If I were to get an 8 round P220, it would be the full size P220 as I never have had a problem concealing the barrel.

Ignore the PMR-30 and concentrate on the Sig mag....

 

[swmp9jrm]

My P-220R Carry SAO is my favorite handgun to shoot. For me, it's a bit heavy for daily carry but I do love it.

 

[cmj]

I'm not looking for a C&C type weapon at this time, just something for home protection and occasional target practice. I enjoy the weight of a metal framed pistol and ilikethe lines and engineering of the 220. In a perfect world I would be able to find the SAS model locally for ~800.

 

[farva118]

I had a Sig P-245, which is the early version of the sig P-220 compact. It was a great shooting gun and was good for C&C. I decided it wasn't for me, just because I find myself enjoying shooting 1911 platforms.

Great guns, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if I had money lying around.

 

[TomN]

I carried a P220 Carry Elite for a while and it is a fine weapon.

 

[noobert]

Carrying a 228R, handles great!