.45 +P in Sig 220?

[Langenator]

I recently found 100 rounds of .45 +P in the bottom of my ammo pile. The only .45 I have with me is my Sig P220.

Is it safe to use +P is a Sig 220?

 

[RUT]

Piece of cake.

 

[Steve C]

Sometime around the late 80's early 90's Sig started installing a heavier 20lb recoil spring in the P220. It was painted with some green paint and they rated for +P ammo. Earlier models had a 15lb recoil spring and they where not rated for +P ammo.

 

[Langenator]

I'll make sure I check the spring before firing. I bought it in 1998, so it should be good.

Thanks.

 

[creampuff]

Four years ago, when I picked up my 220, I was doing the first cleaning, and I was upset, because I thought it was a new 220.. but what was all this green gunk all over the spring!!! I thought someone had unloaded a used sig on me, or improperly stored, that the spring had corroded. I meticulously cleaned it all off then....

I found out the green was by design...whooops....


Yes, it should handle +P fine.

 

[Sylvilagus Aquaticus]

Mine eats 185 Cor-Bons without a problem.

Only difference I can tell is my wrist aches a little more at the end of the day and my wallet is lighter.

Regards,
Rabbit.

 

[SFvet]

I guess I got an oldie hehe. Oh well I am going to get a new one soon anyways lol.... the funny thing is my old sig is my duty weapon.

 

[45R]

When you shot this ammo, make sure you lube your slide rails with grease and float a heavy oil over it.This will make sure your slide doesnt dig into the frame rails and increase wear.