P220 v. P245

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I am a huge Sig fan. I've got a 229/9 and love it. It is my only gun (so far). Now I'm considering going .45, so naturally the only question is whether I should get the 220 or the 245. It's not for concealed carry, so size isn't an issue. Let me know what you think about each.
 
I'd say go with the full size 220. That way, you get a longer sight radius, a full grip, longer barrel (for more velocity), and a slightly higher capacity. I've heard good things about the 245, but have not fired one. The 220 is a fine .45, with a good track record. It will serve you well, and since you said concealment is not an issue, I'd say go with the bigger one.
 
Shamster already said it.
The P220 is a grrod shooter - and will be easier to hit with that the shorter 245...

Bu tone day you may want to pack it. The P220 is a Big Handgun. Hiding it takes talent...

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Thirty_Handicap: I agree with Shamster and Kodiac....as concealment is not an issue, go with the P220. I've been shooting one for about a year now, and it is and outstanding weapon right out of the box.

You can carry it concealed (about like carrying a full size 1911), but IWB or a really good, high rise would be your best bets, DEPENDING on your body type.

Have fun...
Mike
 
I have to agree with these gentlemen. I bought my first P-220 in 1992. The first time I pulled the trigger I knew it was a keeper. In 1996 I convinced myself that if one P-220 was good, then two P-220s would be twice as good. So now I have a nice set of twins. Both are as tight and accurate as the day they were new. Would I like a P-245? Sure! Would I give up one of my P-220s for it? No way!

Chuck
 
Agree all the way with what's been said. Get the P220. Have one - love it!

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I like my 220 and agree that it would be the better choice. I did handle a 245 and it felt very good in my hands.

The 245 being a cut down 220 (it appeared to me) will the 220 mags function in the 245? (I'm thinking they would but would like confirmation.)

- Ron V.

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I love my P-220 the P-245 just did not feel right in my hand. I have not done one thing to my 220 and it still a tack driver.

Colt 38-40
 
The only changes I made to my pair of P-220s were Houge dimple grips, and black stainless steel grip screws. I swear the original screws could rust WHILE I was cleaning them.

Chuck
 
Rusty Screws... Universal trait of the Sig P220... And the screws can work loose too...

Take the screws out and give it a coating of clear nail polish... then put some locktite on the threads and you will no longer have any screw problems. The locktite will hold the screws - but not too much so that you cant get them back out.

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"Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
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The Critic formerly known as Kodiac
 
The P220A is my favorite handgun among the
many that I own. Being in law enforcement
for 20+ years, I have seen virtually all
makes and models as carry weapons. The guy's
and gal's that carry the 220 would rather
fight than switch. While watching CNN News
Headlines today on the diaster in Turkey; I
happened to notice a Turkish police officer
armed with a 220. Couldn't tell if it was
the American or European version?

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Ala Dan
 
Guys,

I have shot the 220 on many occasions. Other than size, the gun is about perfect (I like a medium gun for my medium body). Out of the box that gun is as accurate a gun as I've shot. And the trigger, well, let us just say that you shouldn't shoot you other double action guns soon after experiencing the sig trigger lest you run in a depressed fit to pawn them!

Another great thing was the fact that they were (are?) availible with euro clip releases. This release design is clearly superior for real world use. It is a shame that the percieved need for super fast reloads has turned so many guns into just a little less than what they could be reliability wise--something that is far more likely to affect your life on the street than a luger style button release.

I have held but not shot the 245. The handle was too short. But, with an improved pinky extension the gun might be up to snuff.

[This message has been edited by Greg Bell (edited August 20, 1999).]
 
Hello all,
I've had my P-220 for about 6 years now, and have put about 7000rds through it to date. Never a hiccup, burp, or failure of any kind. I also customized it lightly with a set of Hogue stipled rubber grips ( without the finger grooves ). I love this gun, and used it for 4 years as a duty weapon while a Security Specialist. I give it a double thumbs up and is one of the weapons I'll never part with.
I've never fired a P-245, but I suspect the same superior quality from it as any other Sig product. The only real difference is probably concealability, and since thats not an issue, I'd go with the 220. Definately a great weapon.

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I came very close to purchasing a Sig 220, chose the GLOCK 21. If I were so inclined to purchase any other .45 Auto, the Sig would certainly be it!
 
I bought my P220 new a few months ago. In 4 or five shooting sessions since purchase, I have a failure-to-go-into-battery malfunction about every 25 rounds (although the frequency decreased somewhat during the last session.)

These malfunctions have occurred with factory new 230 gr FMJ ammo, and with factory mags.

I haven't decided yet if the gun needs more of a break-in period (although a $540 self defense pistol shouldn't need a break in period) or if I should send it back to Sig.


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deanf,
I would send your 220 back to SIG. SIG's in general are extremely reliable. I have not had a single malfuncion in my SIG P226 even after a few thousand rounds. Perhaps you got the "runt of the litter". Jams these frequent are not normal, so I would have it checked out by the factory.
 
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