I been wanting to get one of those cock-n-lock SIG P-220I had a 220 SAS. Very good gun. I also had a 220 Carry SAO. I didn't really like that one just because it was a Sig and it didn't feel right to have it in SAO. I'm searching for another 220 SAS but can't find one.
Here is my review of the full sized P220:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/ingo_real_world_reviews/243234-review_sig_p220r.html
The vast majority will hold true for the Carry, as well. I didn't see enough of a difference in concealability to go with the Carry and take the reduced velocity and shorter sight radius.
I had a 220 SAS. Very good gun. I also had a 220 Carry SAO. I didn't really like that one just because it was a Sig and it didn't feel right to have it in SAO. I'm searching for another 220 SAS but can't find one.
I've had a couple of P220s. The P220 carry makes me scratch my head. Doesn't make much sense to chop the barrel off and leave the grip full length, since for carry purposes, it's the grip that typically causes the more significant concealment problem. The other way around would be far better (i.e. decrease the grip length while leaving the barrel alone).
IMOH, the P220 compact, with the reduced grip length is truely the more suitable model for carry. I thought the older P245 compact models were pretty cool too. All are quality P-series pistols.
IMHO, the P-series 45s are flippier than, say, their Glock 30 and 36 counterparts. So, I enjoy shooting the G30 more than the full-size P220. Might be the higher bore axis of the SIG. Might be the dual/telescoping recoil spring and lower bore axis of the Glock. Might just be me and my hand, but that's my subjective experience with the recoil of them.
I just got an email from buds this morning with the 220 sas for $679.00. That's a pretty good deal....
There is no loss in accuracy. Actually head over to SigForum and most people report better accuracy out of the Carry vs. the full size.
There is certainly no loss in potential accuracy in anything reasonably considered handgun range, but in real life use a shorter sight radius will result in reduced accuracy or slower follow up shots. The shorter the sight radius, the more a misaligned sight picture moves the point of impact vs the point of aim.
Same reason that people shoot a 4" revolver better than a 2" revolver. Potential accuracy is the same, and if shot off of a ransom they will likely be the same at 15y or so, but let people shoot them free handed and the 2" will have larger groups.
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Brand new for 2013. Sig Sauer P227. Double stack, .45, carry version.