P220

Benny · 04-30-2002, 02:50 AM

Hey guys, I've got a 1911A1 and love it but I was thinking about getting a P220 as well. Do you guys like 'em? hate 'em? What are their strong points and week points? Thanks for the help!

Benny

Klaus · 04-30-2002, 08:28 AM

Strong points: Light weight, great grip, extreme reliability, excellent automatic safeties, double action, smooth trigger, incredible accuracy.
Weak points: almost as expensive as a good 1911A1, not many fiddly bits to customize, the decocking lever takes a little getting used to.

guffster · 04-30-2002, 05:44 PM

I second what Klaus said plus they just feel good & point naturally which helps accuracy

Benny · 04-30-2002, 08:08 PM

Thanks guys, I knew the price is a little up there but I don't mind. I just want to know that I'm getting what I pay for. Thanks again.

Benny

Klaus · 04-30-2002, 11:10 PM

I ruined one of my friends. He was a big 1911A1 fan, being a former marine. He loved his 1911. I lured him to the dark side and talked him into getting a P220. His customized 1911A1 (SA I think) is now for sale.
BTW, Benny, did you notice that Sam Raimi directed the new Spiderman movie? I am certain Sam and Bruce will make guest appearances.

Jesse · 05-01-2002, 12:00 AM

The Sig 220 is a fine firearm. The old European "heel release" versions, I've been told will take the 1911 magazine as long as it has a flat bottom. I've yet to try this, but maybe I can someday.

Jesse

Rock · 05-01-2002, 12:53 AM

The sig 220 is a good gun,but the HK USP is better...

Klaus · 05-01-2002, 01:26 AM

I have to disagree on the USP. It is a fine gun, to be sure, but it seems overly wide and complicated. I checked out the police type pistols in the local gun stores, and selected the black stainless P226 in .40. The Walther P99 was a close second, followed by the Glocks (there were several models) and finally the USP. The Sig seemed to have the best grip, trigger and balance, for me. I would certainly recommend the USP over a 1911A1, but it just does not seem as refined as the other guns in it's price range. I admit this is pretty subjective, and even a .38 special derringer is way better than nothing at all, if you need it. I have many pistols, rifles, and shotguns, but, if something goes bump in the night, I grab my Sig.

Benny · 05-01-2002, 01:58 AM

Thanks again guys, Klaus... love the quote. Army of Darkness is a great cult classic!

Benny

guffster · 05-01-2002, 05:51 PM

I like the usp compact as a close second place to the sig, but you have to refamiliarize yourself with the safety location

ananab · 05-21-2002, 11:56 PM

i have a p220 and i love it. i miss it when i am out of town. i care for it to the point that my girlfriend might leave me. that's how much of a wonderful gun it is.

ananab · 05-29-2002, 04:06 AM

sorry, i wrote that response when i was really tired in the middle of the night. but i still meant what i said... that sig is my favorite without a doubt.

04-01-2005, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock

The sig 220 is a good gun,but the HK USP is better...

No Way !

04-30-2002, 02:50 AM	#1
Benny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Socorro, NM Posts: 202	P220 Hey guys, I've got a 1911A1 and love it but I was thinking about getting a P220 as well. Do you guys like 'em? hate 'em? What are their strong points and week points? Thanks for the help! Benny

04-30-2002, 08:28 AM	#2
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 2,382	Strong points: Light weight, great grip, extreme reliability, excellent automatic safeties, double action, smooth trigger, incredible accuracy. Weak points: almost as expensive as a good 1911A1, not many fiddly bits to customize, the decocking lever takes a little getting used to. __________________ "Gee, Wally, Eddie Haskel's mom puts out!"

04-30-2002, 08:08 PM	#4
Benny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Socorro, NM Posts: 202	Thanks guys, I knew the price is a little up there but I don't mind. I just want to know that I'm getting what I pay for. Thanks again. Benny __________________ Are you going to eat that??

04-30-2002, 11:10 PM	#5
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 2,382	I ruined one of my friends. He was a big 1911A1 fan, being a former marine. He loved his 1911. I lured him to the dark side and talked him into getting a P220. His customized 1911A1 (SA I think) is now for sale. BTW, Benny, did you notice that Sam Raimi directed the new Spiderman movie? I am certain Sam and Bruce will make guest appearances. __________________ "Gee, Wally, Eddie Haskel's mom puts out!"

05-01-2002, 12:00 AM	#6
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,946 Images: 2	The Sig 220 is a fine firearm. The old European "heel release" versions, I've been told will take the 1911 magazine as long as it has a flat bottom. I've yet to try this, but maybe I can someday. Jesse __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

04-30-2002, 05:44 PM	#3
guffster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MS, 20mi. outside Mphs.TN Posts: 277	I second what Klaus said plus they just feel good & point naturally which helps accuracy

05-01-2002, 12:53 AM	#7
Rock Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 253	The sig 220 is a good gun,but the HK USP is better... __________________ www.infowars.com www.infowars.com www.infowars.com The worst kind of slave is the one who thinks he is free... The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to permit the conquered eastern people to have arms. History teaches thet all conquerors who have allowed thir subject race to carry arms have prepared their own downfall by doing so...Adolf Hitler...4/11/1942

05-01-2002, 01:26 AM	#8
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 2,382	I have to disagree on the USP. It is a fine gun, to be sure, but it seems overly wide and complicated. I checked out the police type pistols in the local gun stores, and selected the black stainless P226 in .40. The Walther P99 was a close second, followed by the Glocks (there were several models) and finally the USP. The Sig seemed to have the best grip, trigger and balance, for me. I would certainly recommend the USP over a 1911A1, but it just does not seem as refined as the other guns in it's price range. I admit this is pretty subjective, and even a .38 special derringer is way better than nothing at all, if you need it. I have many pistols, rifles, and shotguns, but, if something goes bump in the night, I grab my Sig. __________________ "Gee, Wally, Eddie Haskel's mom puts out!"

05-01-2002, 01:58 AM	#9
Benny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Socorro, NM Posts: 202	Thanks again guys, Klaus... love the quote. Army of Darkness is a great cult classic! Benny __________________ Are you going to eat that??

05-01-2002, 05:51 PM	#10
guffster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MS, 20mi. outside Mphs.TN Posts: 277	I like the usp compact as a close second place to the sig, but you have to refamiliarize yourself with the safety location

05-21-2002, 11:56 PM	#11
ananab Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 38	i have a p220 and i love it. i miss it when i am out of town. i care for it to the point that my girlfriend might leave me. that's how much of a wonderful gun it is.

05-29-2002, 04:06 AM	#12
ananab Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 38	sorry, i wrote that response when i was really tired in the middle of the night. but i still meant what i said... that sig is my favorite without a doubt.