New Sig P-220 owner...
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hksigwalther
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Not sure how much the frame was strengthened but they did do away with that extra milling process that cut into the frame under the upper right of the right grip behind the upper rear of the trigger area, I think. They did redo the grip (more curved/rounded) down the backstrap. They also put the rowel hammer in in place of the spur.
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- Ron V.
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- Ron V.
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The 220 is an awesome weapon, but I'm sorry that I don't remember what all other changes were made besides the ones you already mentioned. I believe they went from a flater to a more poke resistant rounded hammer spur.
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The 220 is an awesome weapon, but I'm sorry that I don't remember what all other changes were made besides the ones you already mentioned. I believe they went from a flater to a more poke resistant rounded hammer spur.
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"But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip; and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." -Jesus Christ (Luke 22:36, see John 3:15-18)
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"Reasonable gun law?............There's No such critter!" --EQ
I think this is the way it goes. Original P220's had a spur hammer, no hammer return spring, lanyard loop in the grip and a Euro mag release. The American version has the push-button mag release and also a hammer return spring, and rounded hammer. 1994-95 or so, frame beefed up.
I think 1997 and on have the newer grip that's stippled rather than checkered and the grip shape was changed slightly to accomodate a different mainspring set up. Love the P220, it's the one that got me hooked on Sigs. As long as you didn't get a lemon, it's one of the most accurate out-of-the-box .45's that's totally reliable.
7 and 8 round mags are available from the factory as well as 8 round followers for the 7 round mags. Mags are now made by Mecgar. Frame cracks are a thing of the past. Big gun, long smooth trigger pull.
www.easterncannon.com www.sigforum.com www.remtek.com/arms
I think 1997 and on have the newer grip that's stippled rather than checkered and the grip shape was changed slightly to accomodate a different mainspring set up. Love the P220, it's the one that got me hooked on Sigs. As long as you didn't get a lemon, it's one of the most accurate out-of-the-box .45's that's totally reliable.
7 and 8 round mags are available from the factory as well as 8 round followers for the 7 round mags. Mags are now made by Mecgar. Frame cracks are a thing of the past. Big gun, long smooth trigger pull.
www.easterncannon.com www.sigforum.com www.remtek.com/arms
Robert Foote
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The ones I know of are minor frame strengthening, hammer rebound spring, slightly heavier (green) recoil spring for plus P plus loads, 8 round mag capacity, and adaptability to DAO operation.
I have the 8 round followers but prefer 7 rounds under less stress. Had mine factory converted to DAO but went back to DA/SA.
Went to SIG armorer's school some years back; the differences between a 1990 'American' style 220 and the current model are nice but not critical.
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I have the 8 round followers but prefer 7 rounds under less stress. Had mine factory converted to DAO but went back to DA/SA.
Went to SIG armorer's school some years back; the differences between a 1990 'American' style 220 and the current model are nice but not critical.
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