About the Sig P220 Elite SAO

[joesolo]

I picked up the Sig P220 Carry Elite the other day and really liked the way it looked and felt. I've never had a Sig but shot one at the range and was impressed. Does anybody have any opinions or feedback on the P220 Carry Elite SAO .45? Thanks

Joe

 

[Wayne G.]

The quintessential SIG has double-strike capability and no manual safety to worry with. If you're going to give up the double-strike capability and add a safety, what does the SAO offer that the 1911 doesn't?

This is a sincere question. I'm not looking to start a flame-throwing contest. I've wondered this since first hearing about the P220 SAO.

 

[joesolo]

45 Nut - I agree with you after going to look yesterday. Might as well go 1911 like you said. I skipped it and will look at some others to add to the collection. Thanks

 

[hnk45acp]

The advantage is the Sig out of box reliability. 1911s are nice but some are more finicky than others. My P220 SAO had no break in problems at all.

 

[SWMAN]

Just with the 220 Carry SAO. I usually carry 1911s but wanted one in the subfour range. Well, I've heard many times that any 1911 under 4" needed more TLC than usual. So, I decided against the Colt Delta and bought the Carry SAO and haven't have any problems with it. Of course, I already had a 220 DA, so the choice wasn't too hard to make.