Which SIGs Have Steel Frames?
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Mike in VA
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I'm currently aware of two SIG "Classic" pistols that have stainless frames - the 220ST and the all stainless version of the 232, everything else is alloy (save the 2340 & 2009 which are polymer frames) frame with machined stainless or formed steel slides.
The only Sigs currently available that have steel frames are the "Sport" series guns. The models available are the 220S, 226S, and 229S. The sport guns are listed under a separate page on their website. I didn't mention the new 220ST because from what I understand it's just the 220S without the muzzle brake.
So if you want a target gun in steel, you can get it in a 229. If you want a true combat gun in steel, you've only got the 220 to choose from. Not that it's a bad option. If it were me, I'd bet my life on the 220.
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So if you want a target gun in steel, you can get it in a 229. If you want a true combat gun in steel, you've only got the 220 to choose from. Not that it's a bad option. If it were me, I'd bet my life on the 220.
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revolvergeek
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Ahem.. Let us not forget the glory that is the Sig p210. All steel 
The P220ST, w/ milled stainless slide and stainless frame, has been shipping for nearly two months now.
The P226ST [not the model designation across the pond] is being sold in Europe and will debut here at SHOT Show 2002. Most likely, they have similar plans for a P229ST.
Not likely for the P228 or P225, as there were no sport models of those pistols.
The P226ST [not the model designation across the pond] is being sold in Europe and will debut here at SHOT Show 2002. Most likely, they have similar plans for a P229ST.
Not likely for the P228 or P225, as there were no sport models of those pistols.
Sports are very accurate
FWIW, I shot a Sig 229Sport, and the steel frame and muzzle weight did make a difference in muzzle lift and recoil.
But the thing I noticed most was a very, very refined trigger which was much smoother than stock in DA. This was also the most accurate semi-auto I've ever fired, even better than my P7m8. We were shooting at 10 yards and basically clipping the first bullet hole with the second, offhand. This gun would probably group 1.25" at 25 yards.
FWIW, I shot a Sig 229Sport, and the steel frame and muzzle weight did make a difference in muzzle lift and recoil.
But the thing I noticed most was a very, very refined trigger which was much smoother than stock in DA. This was also the most accurate semi-auto I've ever fired, even better than my P7m8. We were shooting at 10 yards and basically clipping the first bullet hole with the second, offhand. This gun would probably group 1.25" at 25 yards.
P232 = aluminum alloy frame
The blue version of the P230 / P232 has a very light weight aluminum alloy frame that tips the scales at about 17 ounces, unloaded. The stainless version weighs in at about 23-24 ounces, unloaded.
The blue version is so light, that you may have mistaken it for a polymer framed pistol.
The blue version of the P230 / P232 has a very light weight aluminum alloy frame that tips the scales at about 17 ounces, unloaded. The stainless version weighs in at about 23-24 ounces, unloaded.
The blue version is so light, that you may have mistaken it for a polymer framed pistol.