SmokinSigs357
Expert
Before everybody starts calling the M11 A1 a "fake" P228, they better study their SIG history.
The 220 was first made in 9mm and 38 Super and had stamped steel slides. They are now a .45 caliber handgun with machined steel slide.
The 226 was also originally equipped with a stamped steel slide, and now only comes in machined steel.
The 228 was/is available in 9mm only. The new P228/M11 A1 is available in 9mm only. The P229 is available in all SIG calibers. If the M11 A1 was really a P229, then it would be available in all the standard handgun calibers like the 229.
If SIG calls it a P228, then its a P228. They are leaning more on the M11 A1 moniker...a little hokey, I know. To deny the fact that its a 228, though it's "new and improved" is not right.
Consider it a "Gen 2" or "Gen ?" 228...
The original Corvette did not come with a V8...
The 220 was first made in 9mm and 38 Super and had stamped steel slides. They are now a .45 caliber handgun with machined steel slide.
The 226 was also originally equipped with a stamped steel slide, and now only comes in machined steel.
The 228 was/is available in 9mm only. The new P228/M11 A1 is available in 9mm only. The P229 is available in all SIG calibers. If the M11 A1 was really a P229, then it would be available in all the standard handgun calibers like the 229.
If SIG calls it a P228, then its a P228. They are leaning more on the M11 A1 moniker...a little hokey, I know. To deny the fact that its a 228, though it's "new and improved" is not right.
Consider it a "Gen 2" or "Gen ?" 228...
The original Corvette did not come with a V8...
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