Recently purchased a Sig P220

[hylander]

I recently purchased a Sig P220 and on the box it says 220C-45-AM and SIGARMS, 220-45,B, CONT.

Now, I know what the 45 stands for, but can someone tell me what the C, AM, B, CONT stand for? This is on a white tag on the box.

Thanks!

 

[cslinger]

I believe it stands for American Magazine release, blued finish.

Chris

 

[Ala Dan]

Congrat's On Your Purchase

Not sure 'bout all those letter designations; but I do know that you are going
too enjoy that SIG P220; proly as much as myself, and my friend cslinger~!

 

[cslinger]

I do know that you are going
too enjoy that SIG P220

Well since I am currently in the Great State of Maine for one more day I will add a resounding "Ayup" to that.

 

[P95Carry]

Ahhh - the 220 (since pic - fitted with CT grips )

 

[P95Carry]

Dang - let's bring it up to date!!!

 

[Raguleader]

I had a chance to play with a Sig a few months back... I think it was a P226 in 9mm. Liked it MUCH more than the Berettas and Glocks I've fired before.

 

[migoi]

My P228..

continues to be my favorite...but I expect it to be replaced by the P245 I talked Ms. Migoi into getting me for Christmas.

migoi

 

[Black Majik]

Hey Chris, can you tell us a lil' more about that SIG of yours... it looks to be a slightly older sig. German or W. German SIG perhaps?

 

[chris in va]

I just bought one too...still in the mail though. I had been drooling over 1911's for some time but can't get over the manual safety thing for CCW since I'm used to decockers.

I told my friend to just get me boxes of 45 for Christmas.

 

[Sylvilagus Aquaticus]

I believe cslinger to be correct. European variants have/had a heel clip mag release. When buying magazines in the future for your pistol. check for the cutout on the side for the North American style mag drop, although most are interchangeable these days, to the best of my knowledge, which is admittedly flawed from time to time.

Congratulations on a wise purchase. It's a fine handgun.

Regards,
Rabbit.

 

[P95Carry]

can you tell us a lil' more about that SIG of yours

Black - well, I don't know the gun's early history but it has the usual ''Sigarms inc, Exeter NH'' on left side of slide and on right side ''Made in Germany". My 226 ST has ''Frame made in Germany" and it's new early this year.

So that's about all I can tell. Bought this one used from Gary Brommeland the holster guy. G2867xx is the SN but I don't know where to check SN's for info. I suspect you may be right that it's an earlier one.

 

[BryanP]

Congratulations on your P220. She will serve you well.

For those asking about markings, some questions can be answered here:

http://www.recguns.net/Sources/IIIC2q2.html

If you want to know when it was manufactured, for example, there are proof marks on the underside of the frame at the front which the above link will translate for you.

 

[P95Carry]

Bryan - many thx for the link

 

[MassMan]

sig 220

I have to concur. I love mine and I am sure you will feel the same about yours. Got the Hogue finger groved grips for mine and the feel is even better!

 

[MikeIsaj]

I gotta jump on the wagon. Best auto I've owned.

 

[Steve F]

Bryan - many thx for the link

+1

Got a 239.looking for a another

 

[brickboy240]

The Sig 220 is the only other platform that is worth messing with for the 45ACP round, other than the 1911.

My 220 has been the most reliable pistol I have ever owned and the only d/a auto I will ever own (everything else is 1911s and Hi-Powers).

You'll love the 220!

- Brickboy240