I've heard this gun called "SIG's best kept secret", although it seems to have been discontinued a couple years ago (at least that's when it disappeared from SIG's catalog). SIG sold a lot of them to foreign governments - France and Iraq come to mind - and it has a lot of positive feedback from US shooters. Anyone with experience with the SP2022?
SIG Pro (SP2022)
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wnycollector
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I own one in 9mm. Zero complaints from my end. It falls nicely in between my P228 and P226 as far as size. It has an excellent trigger and is as accurate and reliable as it's metal framed relatives.
sparkyv
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It's indeed an excellent firearm and a SIG sleeper. Mine's been reliable and accurate. SIG's police contracts expired in 2022, IIRC. It's not discontinued: https://www.sigsauer.com/sp2022-nitron-carry-size.html
This is my bedside setup:
This is my bedside setup:
bannockburn
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sparkyv
Mine too...well sort of... My bedside companions P229R, besides the wife and dog, is a close cousin!
An excellent choice!
Mine too...well sort of... My bedside companions P229R, besides the wife and dog, is a close cousin!
herrwalther
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My brother has one that he bought as his first handgun. He is a liberal in nearly all things except firearms. Still uses it, still carries it even though he has other handguns. Very nice gun to shoot for the price point. Even though it has a polymer frame it shoots like the heavier and steel frame P226, without the cost. If you have the chance to get one, don't hesitate. The people that tend to have Sig Pros hold onto them for awhile.
Lo-Profile
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Have a FDE version in 9mm that I absolutely love. It's my bedside gun with a light. Safariland even makes a ALS holster for them.
Had it for years, one of the best polymer guns Sig has, very underrated.
Had it for years, one of the best polymer guns Sig has, very underrated.
Elkins45
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I have one in 357. They are great guns for those of us who prefer a traditional DA auto.
gc70
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I have owned a couple of Sig Pro pistols -an early SP2009 and a later SP2022- both of which were excellent.
The Sig Pro line was developed as Sig's first entry in the polymer-framed pistol market. The SP2340/SP2009 pistols were designed as polymer-framed equivalents in quality -and price- to Sig's classic metal pistols. Existing Sig owners during that period largely rejected the polymer guns and the Sig Pro line was discontinued in the US after a few years. However, in 2002 the French bought 250,000 of the guns (the largest single pistol contract after WWII). Those guns had a few minor modifications and were renamed the SP2022 based on their contracted 20-year service life. Overruns from the French contract were imported and sold in the US at blowout prices, often less than half of the price of Sig's metal pistols. At those prices, the pistols quickly became popular, were restored to the US lineup, and have continued to be produced.
Sig Pro pistols are built like tanks and easily had better triggers than Sig's metal pistols until the introduction of the Short Reset Triggers.
The Sig Pro line was developed as Sig's first entry in the polymer-framed pistol market. The SP2340/SP2009 pistols were designed as polymer-framed equivalents in quality -and price- to Sig's classic metal pistols. Existing Sig owners during that period largely rejected the polymer guns and the Sig Pro line was discontinued in the US after a few years. However, in 2002 the French bought 250,000 of the guns (the largest single pistol contract after WWII). Those guns had a few minor modifications and were renamed the SP2022 based on their contracted 20-year service life. Overruns from the French contract were imported and sold in the US at blowout prices, often less than half of the price of Sig's metal pistols. At those prices, the pistols quickly became popular, were restored to the US lineup, and have continued to be produced.
Sig Pro pistols are built like tanks and easily had better triggers than Sig's metal pistols until the introduction of the Short Reset Triggers.
The SIG Pro holds several distinctions in the SIG DA/SA lineup
1. SIG's first polymer framed pistol
2. A better trigger out-of-the-box than any Classic P-series pistol
3. It whole R&D was covered by it's contract with the French police
4. It is the only SIG DA/SA pistol which was never "dressed up" or offered in "special editions"
The SP was designed to be a comparable size to the 229. The naming change from SP2009 to SP2022 was a nod to the length of the French contract. Because all of SIG's R&D were covered, they could offer them domestically at a much lower price point.
The DA trigger was so good that SIG pistolsmiths never offered a "tune up" of it's action.
The ones I've shot, in 9mm and 357SIG, have proven to be very accurate...granted this was only a sample of 5-6 different guns. I never found a need for one as my DA/SA needs were cover by my SIG 220, 226, 228, and 229
1. SIG's first polymer framed pistol
2. A better trigger out-of-the-box than any Classic P-series pistol
3. It whole R&D was covered by it's contract with the French police
4. It is the only SIG DA/SA pistol which was never "dressed up" or offered in "special editions"
The SP was designed to be a comparable size to the 229. The naming change from SP2009 to SP2022 was a nod to the length of the French contract. Because all of SIG's R&D were covered, they could offer them domestically at a much lower price point.
The DA trigger was so good that SIG pistolsmiths never offered a "tune up" of it's action.
The ones I've shot, in 9mm and 357SIG, have proven to be very accurate...granted this was only a sample of 5-6 different guns. I never found a need for one as my DA/SA needs were cover by my SIG 220, 226, 228, and 229
gc70
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barnett
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Had one. Nice gun. Very accurate. Did not like heavy DA trigger for first shot. Too big for me to carry. Traded it for Glock 26.
conan32120
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Got one in .40, like it lots so does the wife
JR24
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Nice, accurate, light, the one I’ve shot has a better stock trigger than a lot of the metal framed Sigs I’ve owned or shot.
Not much to dislike
Not much to dislike
Old Dog
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Ditto.
Indeed a sleeper. SIG purists initially decried the polymer frame, but those of us who actually favor DA/SA accepted this pistol.
I have not found this pistol to be mediocre in any sense of the word. Ergonomic, accurate, decent trigger in both modes, reliable. Easily superior to the comparable offerings from Ruger, Taurus, et al.
If you find one, grab it. They're worthy.
Redcoat3340
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Had one, liked it but traded a it for something "better';" regretted getting rid of it ever since.
However, just bought a SP2340 -- same gun in .40S&W. When it comes back from the Sig rehab deal (!150 for cleaning, new springs, etc. and set of Sig Night sights) I'll have it out to the range.
They are good guns. Very good.
However, just bought a SP2340 -- same gun in .40S&W. When it comes back from the Sig rehab deal (!150 for cleaning, new springs, etc. and set of Sig Night sights) I'll have it out to the range.
They are good guns. Very good.
Jack19
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The Smart Man's Sig.
Captcurt
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It's a Sig. Enough said!
jar
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Wish I still had my 2009. Great gun and every bit as nice and enjoyable as my 226 and far more enjoyable than my 225.
Miami_JBT
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I enjoy mine, a SP2022 in .40 S&W. I wrote an article comparing it to HK's USP Compact.
www.thetruthaboutguns.com
I'd like to find a .356 SIG Barrel for my SP2022.
Nature's Aberrations: HK's USP Compact and SIG's SP2022, Both in .40 S&W - The Truth About Guns
◀Previous Post Next Post▶ I am a .40 Smith & Wesson fan. No, let me rephrase that. I am a .40 S&W fanatic. Unlike many, I appreciate the .40 S&W cartridge and guns chambered in it. Two of the guns I love are made by Heckler & Koch and SIG Sauer. I know what you’re […]
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I'd like to find a .356 SIG Barrel for my SP2022.
