Sig p225 confusion.

[Derangerous]

So I have a Sig p225 and for some reason I cant find anything on the magazine release. Now the mag release is the heel-mounted mag release and I have not seen it on a p225 before. I was wondering if perhaps some how they put a p220 lower on it. Also was wondering on that heel-mounted magazine release it uses the main spring so the heel-mounted release is almost damn near impossible to drop the mag... Is there a way to fix or adjust it?

[PolishMike]

Pretty common. A lot of P225's had heel releases.

Not really any way to adjust it. Just gotta get used to it.

[Voo]

What are you talking about exactly?

The Sig P-225's with the heel release are typically the european versions. US versions will have the standard button magazine release..

the frames/slides/barrels from a p220, p225, p226, p229 are NOT interchangeable..

[penguin0123]

German P6 has botton releases. Swiss P225 has heel releases.

Does your slide have the Swiss crest on it? If you don't like heel releases, I'll take it off your hands.


German:


Swiss:

[penguin0123]

Also was wondering on that heel-mounted magazine release it uses the main spring so the heel-mounted release is almost damn near impossible to drop the mag... Is there a way to fix or adjust it?

Heel releases are never for "drop free" mags. From what I gather, the idea is that it is much less likely for you to accidentally release the mag and turn your pistol into a single shot.

[Derangerous]

Ah, was just curious. Thanks for clarifying this subject with me, just havnt seen a lot of European style p225s. If anything though they are just a pain in the butt to release the mag. haha

[9mmepiphany]

I does sound like a Swiss surplus 225..their version of the German P6

The advantage of the heel release is that it is ambidextrous and you are less likely to drop/lose your mag...a real problem in the snow

[curt1950]

I have a p225 with the heel release, its marked Montague Suisse on the slide, its a little strange but you'll get used to it . After owning it for 12 yrs or so I sent it in to Sig for service, they sent it back to me in like new condition. Its a nice pistol, I'd buy it again.

[Derangerous]

Ya I can understand that, but when it takes more time to pull the magazine out than using the "bullet button" on my AR... there is a slightly problem. Yes? Hell I would even say pulling a molar out of someone's skull is easier than pulling the magazine on this P.O.S

[unusedusername]

The heel release P225 is actually considered more valuable by some collectors since it is relatively unusual compared to the US-style release. There is also a mystique around the Swiss guns.

I shoot mine, so I'm not the right kind of collector. If you find the right person you might be able to do a straight up trade for a US-Style release gun.

By the way, put on some really heavy leather winter gloves like the Swiss used in the '50s. You'll find a heel release is easier to operate then a button style while you are dressed that way.

[durandal]

Ya I can understand that, but when it takes more time to pull the magazine out than using the "bullet button" on my AR... there is a slightly problem. Yes? Hell I would even say pulling a molar out of someone's skull is easier than pulling the magazine on this P.O.S

Europeans do not have a gunfighting culture. They are focused on weapons retention, not quick weapon access.


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[sigfan91]

Ya I can understand that, but when it takes more time to pull the magazine out than using the "bullet button" on my AR... there is a slightly problem. Yes? Hell I would even say pulling a molar out of someone's skull is easier than pulling the magazine on this P.O.S

Where are you at? I'll trade you my German P6 with a US release for your Swiss P225.

Pending inspection of course. My P6 is in excellent condition with great slide/frame fit and barely any wear in the barrel.

[Derangerous]

Well it would seem that the heel mag release on the gun decided it has taken to much abuse. It had snapped off and now the mag will not seat. Still want to trade? xD!!

[9mmepiphany]

You still haven't said where you are located?

Depending on overall condition it might still be a worthwhile trade. Replacement of the mag release is a snap

[jeffrice6]

Love the P6/225! Thumb mag release that is ~