P220 SAO...?

[Bad Caselaw]

I've been thinking of a full-sized metal framed .45 ACP.

Not a big fan of std. DA pistol triggers, and outside of a MkII .22LR, all of my auto pistols are Glocks.

But, to my hand, the G21 is a brick, and a single-stack is fine by me (see G36), and I don't see Gaston making a single-stack version any lifetime soon.


So I was looking at the Colt and Springfield Armory SA autos, as well as the P220 because it gets a lot of good press for accuracy and reliability (and I shoot one a bit as it is an issue carry of a LEO shooting buddy of mine).

Then I came across this:

P220 SAO

Looks pretty good to me, compared to, say, a SAI Operator?


RFC/TIA.




Caselaw

[Fritz265]

220 any day.

[xXRifleManXx]

Oh I think I need one

[M. D. Van Norman]

I don’t have one and haven’t shot one, but to out Glock a Glock, what about the S&W M&P45?



That said, I highly recommend the standard SIG-Sauer P220.

[ruddogg]

LOVE THEM!

I currently have a Sig P220 Carry Elite SAO with Gray Guns work.



I also had a regular Sig P220R SAO, that I sold to fund the above Elite. I never would have sold it if it weren't for the Gray Guns work.

[ruddogg]

@OP here's a SAO for sale if you're interested. (it's not my listing & I am in no way affiliated with it. I saw the posting & remembered your thread here)

http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/350601935/m/1410050923

[Bad Caselaw]

First off, thanks for the responses.

@jessegpresley:

I looked at the DAK, though I have decided that the 5.5# triggers on my Glocks are about my upper limit for accurate shooting, in fact, I'm considering a "-" connector for my G36.


@M. D. Van Norman:

Haven't looked at them, though I heard that they had some accuracy problems, but haven't confirmed that. I'll give them a look.


@ruddogg:

As implied (or inferred), I have a G36 and am Extremely Happy with everything about it, so the short-barreled and heavier "carry" model would be redundant a/o superfluous. The longer barrel and heavier metal frame are, in this case, somewhat of a plus (although I'll check on the M&P's).


Thanks,




Caselaw

[M. D. Van Norman]

The single-action trigger pull on a standard P220 is rated at 4.4 lbs.



The SAO version is actually rated at 5.0 lbs.

[FUBAR]

I had a Sig P220 Super Match. It was SAO but the wood grips made it incredibly thick. I decided a Les Baer was a better platform for a SAO 45ACP. Anyways here's some pics of the Super Match.

[stormvet]

I have one, it's a good handgun with a good trigger. But I do prefer my 1911s, not a fan of the Sig's slide stop placement. Mine is just a range toy do not use it for carry or HD.

[9mmepiphany]

Looks pretty good to me, compared to, say, a SAI Operator?

I'd certainly take a SIG 220 before a SA Oper.

But then, I'm a big 220 fan (220 & 220ST)...and that is the DA/SA ones. I'm not a fan of the SAO 220, but only because I don't see the need. Plus I'm not a great fan of the feel or placement of the SIG's thumb safety.

If you become interested in the M&P45, don't worry about the accuracy. That had to do with the early 9mm models due to the smaller frame M&P's being optimized for the .40.

An excellent combination would be to add the Apex Tactical Forward Set Sear action kit...it give s a very 1911-like trigger feel (I'm not sure they offer the kit for the M&P45 yet, you'll have to call)

[Model94Guy]

WOW!! I'm in love with that 220 Super Match>>