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I'm not trying to start an "X vs Y" thread, or beat a dead horse, but I don't recall seeing what I am about to ask specifically discussed here.
I merely want to describe what goes through my mind when I handle, shoot, touch, look at, or even think about a P220, and I want to see how others react to it. There MUST be something to it that I'm missing as it is one of the more popular pistols made.
Basically the question is why own one? Given the caliber, capacity, size, and to a lesser extent, weight, what advantage does a 220 have over a 1911? I don't mean to sound like a drooling JMB fanboy, but the 1911 seems to hold the edge in most every conceivable manner - and not just as a matter of preference.
The 220s grip is huge. Almost anyone can get better hold of a 1911. The capacity is the same. 8 standard you can go 10 if you don't mind a mag that sticks out a bit. Caliber is the same. The 220 has a bit of an edge in weight, but you can easily get an alloy 1911. The 220 is a TINY bit shorter, in standard form, but both guns are available in a few size configurations. The 1911 seems easier to conceal since given the same other dimensions, it is noticeably slimmer.
I know the difference isn't price - neither is cheap. (but even the best 1911 magazines are affordable compared to Sig mags)
The only thing I can come up with is the trigger. I could follow the logic that someone REALLY likes the DA/SA trigger and not wanting to flip a safety lever while drawing under pressure. I can see that, but that can't be the only reason. In fact, if that were the only reason, obviously the SAO version would never exist. (I REALLY don't get the SAO 220 vs 1911 idea)
Are there people who just prefer the feel of a DA SA trigger to an SA trigger?
I know I'm missing something (except in the case of the SAO version - that just seems crazy) and I'm hoping someone can explain it to me without flaming me for being an idiot.
I want to like the 220. But every single time I go to shoot one I just think "for a gun this size that is only going to hold 8 or 10 - why not a 1911?"
I merely want to describe what goes through my mind when I handle, shoot, touch, look at, or even think about a P220, and I want to see how others react to it. There MUST be something to it that I'm missing as it is one of the more popular pistols made.
Basically the question is why own one? Given the caliber, capacity, size, and to a lesser extent, weight, what advantage does a 220 have over a 1911? I don't mean to sound like a drooling JMB fanboy, but the 1911 seems to hold the edge in most every conceivable manner - and not just as a matter of preference.
The 220s grip is huge. Almost anyone can get better hold of a 1911. The capacity is the same. 8 standard you can go 10 if you don't mind a mag that sticks out a bit. Caliber is the same. The 220 has a bit of an edge in weight, but you can easily get an alloy 1911. The 220 is a TINY bit shorter, in standard form, but both guns are available in a few size configurations. The 1911 seems easier to conceal since given the same other dimensions, it is noticeably slimmer.
I know the difference isn't price - neither is cheap. (but even the best 1911 magazines are affordable compared to Sig mags)
The only thing I can come up with is the trigger. I could follow the logic that someone REALLY likes the DA/SA trigger and not wanting to flip a safety lever while drawing under pressure. I can see that, but that can't be the only reason. In fact, if that were the only reason, obviously the SAO version would never exist. (I REALLY don't get the SAO 220 vs 1911 idea)
Are there people who just prefer the feel of a DA SA trigger to an SA trigger?
I know I'm missing something (except in the case of the SAO version - that just seems crazy) and I'm hoping someone can explain it to me without flaming me for being an idiot.
I want to like the 220. But every single time I go to shoot one I just think "for a gun this size that is only going to hold 8 or 10 - why not a 1911?"
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...still have it. They are nicely built handguns, ingenious design, and they just run like tops.
lines. But it seems like if you are drawn to the 220 over those guns, it is because you like fine pistols, and if you like fine pistols............... you see where I am going.
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