What is a Sig 225?

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jdhermit

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Someone mentioned it in another thread I started...
I see on their website in order of size
239 (9), 229 (9,357,40), 245 (45), Insert 228 here, what is it?,
then 220 (4) and 226 (9,357,40)

So what's the 228 and what's the 225?
I held/shot the 239 for carry weapon, didn't care for grip. are any others suitable for carry? I'm talking size similiar to 3" or 4" 1911's, or CZ's...

thanks,
jdhermit
 
The P228 is almost identicle in size to the P229, is only available in 9mm, and is very highly thought of. Its essentialy a compact version of the P226.
P225 is a single stack version of the P228.
Go here http://www.sigforum.com/ the P225 is the pistol on the opening graphic.
Nice looking pistol isn't it? It shoots better than it looks too.
:D
 
225

Think of it as a smaller version of the sig 220 in 9mm. Over-all size is close to the 228/229. It has a single stack mag 8 rd capacity.
The 225 has a more comfortable slightly longer grip for me than the 239. Not as bulky in the grip as the 229.
It did not catch on here. There are alot of good deals that can be found on the 225 and I believe that it is the forgotten/under-rated sig.

The 228 9mm was dropped in favor of the 229 to trim production I guess for civilian sales. They are basically the same size.
The 228 may currently be a police only item but I may be wrong.
 
The P225 and P228 slides/barrels are identicle.
The P225 is a Euro market pistol, Sig does not actively import them in large numbers, because it competes directly with the US assembled P239.
Ditto the P228, it competes directly with the P229, which is US assembled.
The majority of P228's go to LEO and the military, any production overrun trickles down to the US market. The majority of P225's go to the European LEO contracts, and many overruns make it to the US.
 
Sig P228's-

are still in existence; even though the SigArms website
say's " restricted to law enforcement sales". They can
be found in a variety of conditions; and often the P228
NIB with two high capacity magazines commands a
premium price.:eek: :D :( :) P228's made and assembled
in West Germany (as stamped on the slide), are getting
really tough to come by. My P228, serial B111XXX was
manufactured in West Germany in 1990.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
As far as another SIG that is comparable to Kimber compacts, etc., look at the SIG P245. It has a 3.9" barrel and a compact grip. It is as concealable as the P239, (which is offered in .40 and .357 SIG as well by the way), but offers the .45acp caliber. It's essentially as cut down P220. I own the 225,229,239 and 245 and find all but the 229 extremely comfortable for carry and concealment, and even the 229 isn't uncomfortable.
 
Hello. The SIG-Sauer P225 remains one of my favorite DA/SA autos and I don't like too many that are not straight SA-only, but it and the P220 shoot well and are reliable, trustworthy pistols.

Here's a picture of a P225.

Best.

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Sad that two of the finest 9mm pistols are scarce and now unknown to some in the shooting community.

Replacing the P225 with the P239 in the US was a poor decision on the part of Sig and shooting enthusiasts have lost out on one of the best single stack 9mm packages this side of the HK P7. Although I do like the P229 in 9mm and a decent alternative to the P228.
 
The Sig 225 or P6 was developed in response to the massacre at the Munich olympics in "72". The Deutsch government held a compitition and Walther, HK, and Sig all entered pistols. They all won!! The Sig was designated the P6, Walther; P5, and of course there is the HK-P7. I like the Walther P5, but the P6 is nice. My dealer has one. I wish I could afford it!!! :rolleyes: They all are single stack 9mm's. :D
 
I totally agree w/ Ian11. Replacing the 225 w/ the 239 was a mistake. I am not putting down anyone's 239 but in my opinion the 225 is a MUCH better feeling and smoother action pistol. I shot them both back to back a couple of times with a friend; and even my friend who owns the 239 thought that the 225 shot much better and both of our groups were better with the 225. Although, I must say, I may have to have a 239 if I ever come across a good deal on one. ;)
 
Easy way to solve the P239/p225 debate....you have to own them both. I think of the 239 as the more "contemporary" of the two, and the 225 as the true classic by design. The beauty of the 239 is that it can be had in all three great calibers...9mm, .40s&w or .357SIG, with the option of merely swappiing out barrels from .40 to .357 or vica versa when purchased originally in one of those two calibers. There are even aftermarket barrels to manage the 9mm convert if one chooses. I shoot the 239 in both .40 and .357, but I love it in .357! The 225 may be the best feelinig 9mm I've ever held, if you are into 9mm. Many think SIG's are overpriced, but much of that is a myth. Just go and compare some of the plastic HK USP's and see for yourself, (no flames please, I own a USPf .40 and a USPc 9mm), but a NIB P225 can be had for as low as $450 and a NIB P239 nitron in any caliber for as low as $500 or not a lot over, if one shops.
 
Here's a pic of a 228...
gun5.jpg


and a 229...
sig-p229.jpg


The differences are subtle. The 229 has a milled slide, whereas the 228 has a stamped/folded slide (fine for 9mm). The 229 has a milled slide because of the 40/357SIG options for this gun. The 228 is a bit narrower because of its carbon steel slide. Cocking serrations on the 228 extend all the way up to the top, but don't on the 229.
 
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