LOL! I almost yelled at my screen when I watched you lower the hammer with your thumb when the gun has a decocker. I’ve had a 229 .40 police surplus for years. Good gun.
Got rid of all my SA/DA guns with the exception of the Sig 220, 226,229 and 2022. Love the Sig SA/DA guns thats why I kept only those and sold the others. I love my 220 for OWB carry with 2 factory 10 rnd mags in the colder months with a mid size coat concealing it. The 220 is a very balanced smooth and accurate shooter. Great video and thanks for posting a great classic that will never die.
I bought mine in 2013, I still own it. .45 had always been my favorite Cartridge. This P220 is accurate and ergonomic But u do Need to purchase spare recoil springs. They will wear out and break.
Got mine in 2010 ... had to get the 45ACP since I cut my teeth on the Colt 1911. Heavy enough to dampen the recoil but comfortable enough so that my kids (9 & 11 at the time) could handle and enjoy it. SA/DA with smooth, out-of-the-box trigger. Best pistol for the price I've ever bought. My carry pistol as well.
Just want to pass some info about the decocker. (Not trying to be a keyboard commando) The beauty in the sig decocker design is that. If decocked its activates a “plunger” making the hammer impossible to be slammed forward thus making it go off. (Well maybe taking a hammer to it.. but u get my point….) The trigger must be activated for said “plunger” to become deactivated. Sorry for all the non-gun smith terms. Enjoy shootin 👍
Ahh man you got yourself a beauty there the P220 is one of the most accurate reliable and comfortable pistols around.. I love that it's a hammer fired.. I know its slim pickings right now but im not a fan of the Jessie James rounds I think there loaded inconsistent as In a few will be good heavy fastballs flying down range and then some feel underpowered and just don't have any real Ummpphh to them.. I like the SiG V crowns for HP's but not too many calibers have been on the shelves lately so you grab what you can.. I also want to say that for the 45auto the FMJ Gecko Ammo is some of the best practice ammo. Better than alot of other brands IMO.
Yeah that's exactly why he bought the Jessie James rounds, because that's about all he could find, said they had zero fmj rounds. We used the ammo I already had from last year and those HP's. We're sittin on everything else we have for .45 cause you can't find any around here...
@@BuckeyeBallistics Damn I just got back from my LGS I was really hoping to get some 380auto but NOOOOOO. nothing in 380, 9mm, 22lr,25acp, 38special, then the guy goes we just got some 357mag in I'm like HELL yeah. ... gimme 5boxes of those Winchester JHP. He starts grabbing them for me then he goes ohh shit I messed up there 357SiG 🤬🤬🤬 but even though I have a few boxes of most of these calibers I did walk away with a box of 32-30, and 2 FMJ's boxes of 45acp and then also 2boxes HP's 45auto +P 220 Grain HornadyBox of 20.. $27.99. 220 GrainCriticalDuty FlexLockTipBox of 20.. $ 29.99 230grain Aguila Box of 50.. $ 24.99 230grain RedBox Federal 50.. $21.99 I was so disappointed with the horrible selection but it was cool to see some of the odd ball stuff that I haven't seen in a while on the shelves like 38S&W, 32S&W Long, 38 short Colt, I even grabbed a box of 32WCF usually I have to go online to get them but there a very very fast 32cal round I have been starting to think its Velocity is probably faster then the 327Fed Magnum anyway I was thinking about this video you guys made the other day and I'm just curious about how much you paid for the Federal FMJ's and the Jesse James box of HP's??
This is not like a 1911; it's the anti 1911 if anything. This gun is less complex and has less moving parts than a 1911. This it has a simpler manual of arms. Both are good guns. But, this is more able to be carried due to less complexity
@@featheredserpentofthewest2049 you are absolutely correct. Unlike striker fired pistols also it is more tolerant of substandard ammo to include hard primers. You don't have to rerack the slide. Pull the trigger a second time and you may get a discharge
I went in the gun store I usually don’t hit because of price. They carry Sig so I have to check them out. I see one that is two tone, coyote brown and black. It has an incredibly low price for a P220 Sig. I ask if it’s used, Nope, new gun. It goes home with me. Full mag in one hole at twenty yards with cheap B&S ammo. I go by the ammo store and He’s telling me if I buy one more (5), He’ll throw in two more because He can’t sell it. SWEET!
I wonder what kind of truck this guy drives 😂 hahaha all seriousness awesome pistol! I’m going to pick up my first P220, a stamped breech block model, in exchange for a SW 43C I have
Well, funny you ask about the Ruger. For one, I did a review video on mine a year or two ago. Also, I have a video shooting it 100 yards accurately on the channel. But more specifically, I recently recorded a video, P220 vs 1911, in which I directly compared the 220 to my Ruger 1911. I'm sitting on a stash of videos right now that I upload every to every other day on average. Just for you, I will upload the P220 vs Ruger 1911 video today and then you might be able to decide. Also, obviously, I concluded in the video which one I would pick. It will be up in a few hours...
@@BuckeyeBallistics Oh wow thank you this is probably the best reponse I ever got on a comment. The CZ 97b is another 45acp that would probably be in competition with those two. I live in maryland, and still need to take a course for hql to buy a handgun.
Hey man, NEVER lower hammer manually like I see you doing!! Always lower hammer with de-cocker. When you manually lower hammer without decocker, is dangerous. if you drop it when manually lowering hammer (without decocker) the hammer can hit firing pin!
@@BuckeyeBallistics No they don’t fit in the same category! The Sig is a double/ single action. It’s was designed to be carried decocked ( hammer down) the first shot is a heavy long double action followed by a shorter lighter single action. The 1911 is a single action only. It was designed to be carried cocked and locked! It has two manual safeties ( thumb and grip) the Sig has no manual safety. The Sig has an aluminum frame, where as the 1911 has a steel frame. The only thing they actually have in common is where the magazine released is located and the round they fire!!
Actually what they have in common is everything I said... They *are* both metal frames, they *are* both full sized guns, they *are* both single stack magazines, they *are* both .45acp, they *are* both hammer fire. And one more thing I forgot to mention- they are/were both in the $800-$900 price range new (pre covid). So they are actually very similar pistols, albeit different designs and yes one has double action capability. And I *did* post my comparison video...
@@BuckeyeBallistics they are two totally different designs! How the barrels lock up to how they are field stripped. If you actually believe a 1911 and Sig 220 are even close to one another you don’t have an idea about weapons. They may be similar in size and fire the same round but that’s it, everything else is not even close! The Sig has a 4.4 inch barrel the 1911 has a 5.0 inch barrel. The Sig has an alloy frame the 1911 has a steel frame,, the Sig has a decocker , the 1911 doesn’t. Th 1911 uses a barrel link, the Sig doesn’t. The 1911 uses a barrel bushing that’s removable, the Sig doesn’t. The slide stop/release on the is located above the grip , on the 1911 it’s located over the trigger Guard. But from the video it’s obvious you are not that familiar with Fireams ( lowering the hammer on the Sig with your thumb).
I admitted they are different designs, so what the hell is your problem? YOU still won't admit that there *are* several similarities. And you saying I'm not familiar with firearms is the dumbest damn thing you can say considering I have featured around 50 or more on this channel alone, not to mention the amount I personally own which I won't make public knowledge, and over 20 years experience with them and millions of rounds fired down range. How about you pull your Sig or 1911 out of your ass and calm the hell down. This exchange is over- I have no more time to give to internet experts and keyboard warriors today.
Well the 226 looks way different if you ask me and is of course 9mm. The 227 looks the same I agree with that, but it's a double stack magazine instead of a single stack like the 220, as in higher capacity/more bullets.
Of course they're not the same- one quick look at them will tell you that. But they are in a similar class, which is the point. Someone might be torn between whether or not to buy a similar priced 1911, or the P220, which is the point. They are both fullsize .45's, they are both single stack, they are both hammer fire, etc. This video was for anyone who may be trying to decide between the two, i.e. which one to buy if they can't afford both. I'm sure I'm not the first one to ponder whether to own a 1911 or Sig P220. And guess what- I sold the P220 and kept my Ruger 1911...
I should have continued watching the video. Again from a safety stand point NEVER, EVER, EVER lower the hammer when in battery!!! with the firearm you have that is what the Dcker, is for. Know your firearm.........
And what if you want to lower the hammer on a *revolver* on a loaded chamber? There is no decocker on a revolver! A decocker is just an idiot proof way to lower the hammer on a live round; it's not necessary to utilize it if you're not an idiot, though I do realize that is the whole point of it being there, as a luxury/idiot lever.
Well that's just your opinion regarding the hammer on a live round, and I disagree that it's a problem at a range when it's pointed in a safe direction. Now if you were carrying it, yes, potential safety hazard. That's all the more I have to say to you...
I'm not wrong about anything; literally everything I stated was factual. And *you're* too stubborn (or ignorant) to realize that you're just some random guy on the internet- so to think I care about what you have to say is laughable. Ya'll have a nice day now...
It's so weird to see someone using it in a non military envirenment without the drill of changing magazines in the right way and doing all the movements the right way and so on... I'm about to scream at my computer every 3 seconds.
LOL! I almost yelled at my screen when I watched you lower the hammer with your thumb when the gun has a decocker. I’ve had a 229 .40 police surplus for years. Good gun.
Got rid of all my SA/DA guns with the exception of the Sig 220, 226,229 and 2022. Love the Sig SA/DA guns thats why I kept only those and sold the others. I love my 220 for OWB carry with 2 factory 10 rnd mags in the colder months with a mid size coat concealing it. The 220 is a very balanced smooth and accurate shooter. Great video and thanks for posting a great classic that will never die.
I bought mine in 2013, I still own it.
.45 had always been my favorite Cartridge.
This P220 is accurate and ergonomic
But u do Need to purchase spare recoil springs. They will wear out and break.
Got mine in 2010 ... had to get the 45ACP since I cut my teeth on the Colt 1911. Heavy enough to dampen the recoil but comfortable enough so that my kids (9 & 11 at the time) could handle and enjoy it. SA/DA with smooth, out-of-the-box trigger. Best pistol for the price I've ever bought. My carry pistol as well.
Just want to pass some info about the decocker. (Not trying to be a keyboard commando)
The beauty in the sig decocker design is that. If decocked its activates a “plunger” making the hammer impossible to be slammed forward thus making it go off. (Well maybe taking a hammer to it.. but u get my point….) The trigger must be activated for said “plunger” to become deactivated.
Sorry for all the non-gun smith terms.
Enjoy shootin 👍
Interesting; I need more Sigs in my collection. Thanks for checking out the channel and commenting.
Great Video bro ! I miss my mid 90's P220 so much..:(
Love the p220! Bought one a year ago and going to pickup the p220 combat also.
Ahh man you got yourself a beauty there the P220 is one of the most accurate reliable and comfortable pistols around.. I love that it's a hammer fired..
I know its slim pickings right now but im not a fan of the Jessie James rounds I think there loaded inconsistent as In a few will be good heavy fastballs flying down range and then some feel underpowered and just don't have any real Ummpphh to them.. I like the SiG V crowns for HP's but not too many calibers have been on the shelves lately so you grab what you can.. I also want to say that for the 45auto the FMJ Gecko Ammo is some of the best practice ammo. Better than alot of other brands IMO.
Yeah that's exactly why he bought the Jessie James rounds, because that's about all he could find, said they had zero fmj rounds. We used the ammo I already had from last year and those HP's. We're sittin on everything else we have for .45 cause you can't find any around here...
@@BuckeyeBallistics Damn I just got back from my LGS I was really hoping to get some 380auto but NOOOOOO. nothing in 380, 9mm, 22lr,25acp, 38special, then the guy goes we just got some 357mag in I'm like HELL yeah. ... gimme 5boxes of those Winchester JHP. He starts grabbing them for me then he goes ohh shit I messed up there 357SiG 🤬🤬🤬 but even though I have a few boxes of most of these calibers I did walk away with a box of 32-30, and 2 FMJ's boxes of 45acp and then also 2boxes HP's 45auto +P
220 Grain HornadyBox of 20.. $27.99. 220 GrainCriticalDuty FlexLockTipBox of 20.. $ 29.99
230grain Aguila Box of 50.. $ 24.99
230grain RedBox Federal 50.. $21.99
I was so disappointed with the horrible selection but it was cool to see some of the odd ball stuff that I haven't seen in a while on the shelves like 38S&W, 32S&W Long, 38 short Colt, I even grabbed a box of 32WCF usually I have to go online to get them but there a very very fast 32cal round I have been starting to think its Velocity is probably faster then the 327Fed Magnum anyway I was thinking about this video you guys made the other day and I'm just curious about how much you paid for the Federal FMJ's and the Jesse James box of HP's??
He said he payed $22 for the Jessie James. 50rd boxes of FMJ were $30-$35 last time I seen any, so you got a good deal on yours.
This is not like a 1911; it's the anti 1911 if anything. This gun is less complex and has less moving parts than a 1911. This it has a simpler manual of arms. Both are good guns. But, this is more able to be carried due to less complexity
Indeed.
Also the P220 does not rely on constant lubrication , among many other attributes. P220 series pistols are king in my book.
Also that SRT is absolutely outstanding. My absolute favorite DA/SA pistol. Period.
@@featheredserpentofthewest2049 you are absolutely correct. Unlike striker fired pistols also it is more tolerant of substandard ammo to include hard primers. You don't have to rerack the slide. Pull the trigger a second time and you may get a discharge
Wish you took the time to look closer at the round which jammed on loading. Good shorting, Guys
How do you get that grip off?
I went in the gun store I usually don’t hit because of price. They carry Sig so I have to check them out. I see one that is two tone, coyote brown and black. It has an incredibly low price for a P220 Sig. I ask if it’s used, Nope, new gun. It goes home with me. Full mag in one hole at twenty yards with cheap B&S ammo. I go by the ammo store and He’s telling me if I buy one more (5), He’ll throw in two more because He can’t sell it. SWEET!
Score!
@@BuckeyeBallistics absolutely!!
An Unfettered, true combat pistol. Reliability beyond measure.
So great gun it was a design Frome the browsing hi power. You can never go wrong with sig or mr. John browning .
Well made classic 45acp handgun shoot real well. I like buy new one,
I have it’s twin brother, but I sent it back to sig and got a lot of upgrades.
You’re supposed to use the decocker
Is this the "carry" version with the 3.8 inch barrel? Or the complete full size with the 4.4 inch barrel?
Full size
Looking for a P220 full size, currently own a P220 carry and really like that handgun. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Are you still looking?
@@rusharley2080 Not anymore, just picked one up a month ago. Thanks for asking.
@@rondetorres3842 shoots great doesn't it?
@@rusharley2080 It certainly does! Better balanced than my P220 carry and seems to "point" better. Happy to have a full size SIG :)
How’s this feel for a smaller handed person? This looks so good man.
I have small hands for a guy and I did just fine with it.
Awesome guns! Try the compact model
This is the pistol used in Live Free or Die Hard , right ???
Yeah
I wonder what kind of truck this guy drives 😂 hahaha all seriousness awesome pistol! I’m going to pick up my first P220, a stamped breech block model, in exchange for a SW 43C I have
Too many guns idk what to buy. Is their a benifit of this guns vs a 1911? Ruger sr1911 seems to be a good gun for the money
Well, funny you ask about the Ruger. For one, I did a review video on mine a year or two ago. Also, I have a video shooting it 100 yards accurately on the channel. But more specifically, I recently recorded a video, P220 vs 1911, in which I directly compared the 220 to my Ruger 1911. I'm sitting on a stash of videos right now that I upload every to every other day on average. Just for you, I will upload the P220 vs Ruger 1911 video today and then you might be able to decide. Also, obviously, I concluded in the video which one I would pick. It will be up in a few hours...
@@BuckeyeBallistics Oh wow thank you this is probably the best reponse I ever got on a comment. The CZ 97b is another 45acp that would probably be in competition with those two. I live in maryland, and still need to take a course for hql to buy a handgun.
You won the youtube lottery lol
I have one.They are great guns.
I just got mine n love it
Alright new shooter in the house. HA! HA! Looks good. Thanks for the video.
Who, me? Gotta be talkin about that other guy lol.
@@BuckeyeBallistics No just talking about the gun. I look forward to seeing more on it.
Oh ok lol. I do plan to do another video of it comparing it to a 1911, soon as we can find ammo for them again...
@@BuckeyeBallistics yes it is hard to find here as well.
Hey man, NEVER lower hammer manually like I see you doing!! Always lower hammer with de-cocker. When you manually lower hammer without decocker, is dangerous. if you drop it when manually lowering hammer (without decocker) the hammer can hit firing pin!
How is it like a 1911 as you speak of in the video?
Both are full size, all metal, single stack, hammer fired, .45acp pistols. They are both in the same catagory...
@@BuckeyeBallistics No they don’t fit in the same category! The Sig is a double/ single action. It’s was designed to be carried decocked ( hammer down) the first shot is a heavy long double action followed by a shorter lighter single action.
The 1911 is a single action only. It was designed to be carried cocked and locked! It has two manual safeties ( thumb and grip) the Sig has no manual safety.
The Sig has an aluminum frame, where as the 1911 has a steel frame. The only thing they actually have in common is where the magazine released is located and the round they fire!!
Actually what they have in common is everything I said... They *are* both metal frames, they *are* both full sized guns, they *are* both single stack magazines, they *are* both .45acp, they *are* both hammer fire. And one more thing I forgot to mention- they are/were both in the $800-$900 price range new (pre covid). So they are actually very similar pistols, albeit different designs and yes one has double action capability. And I *did* post my comparison video...
@@BuckeyeBallistics they are two totally different designs! How the barrels lock up to how they are field stripped. If you actually believe a 1911 and Sig 220 are even close to one another you don’t have an idea about weapons. They may be similar in size and fire the same round but that’s it, everything else is not even close! The Sig has a 4.4 inch barrel the 1911 has a 5.0 inch barrel. The Sig has an alloy frame the 1911 has a steel frame,, the Sig has a decocker , the 1911 doesn’t. Th 1911 uses a barrel link, the Sig doesn’t. The 1911 uses a barrel bushing that’s removable, the Sig doesn’t. The slide stop/release on the is located above the grip , on the 1911 it’s located over the trigger Guard.
But from the video it’s obvious you are not that familiar with Fireams ( lowering the hammer on the Sig with your thumb).
I admitted they are different designs, so what the hell is your problem? YOU still won't admit that there *are* several similarities. And you saying I'm not familiar with firearms is the dumbest damn thing you can say considering I have featured around 50 or more on this channel alone, not to mention the amount I personally own which I won't make public knowledge, and over 20 years experience with them and millions of rounds fired down range. How about you pull your Sig or 1911 out of your ass and calm the hell down. This exchange is over- I have no more time to give to internet experts and keyboard warriors today.
What the difference between this an a 227 or 226 I know it’s different caliber but it looks like a 227
Well the 226 looks way different if you ask me and is of course 9mm. The 227 looks the same I agree with that, but it's a double stack magazine instead of a single stack like the 220, as in higher capacity/more bullets.
@@BuckeyeBallistics 226 is not necessarily 9mm. They also come in 40, and 357 sig.
And .22lr.... but it's not a .45 and that was the point I was making. 9mm is the most common caliber for a 226...
I love mine!!
Good video on the sig
Thank you
@@BuckeyeBallistics NP
It’s a better gun than any 1911 could ever hope to be. A better design, better functionality and better reliability.
That’s a pretty bold statement.
This why I not involve myself 😅
@@markcotharn3586 , Bold but true
@@BuckeyeBallistics, I would love for you to explain how it is similar to the 1911. It is nothing like the 1911.
Never said it was 👍
Use the decocker.....
Are you guys from Ohio ?
Yes, and yes it's the range you think it is.
so how is using my channel name working for ya...? its ok I stopped posting 5 years ago.
Well I've had this channel for around a decade now so I'm not sure who had a rendering of the name first...
Very good
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Pistola in parte Svizzera , come il signor chevrolet originario della Svizzera ....🇨🇭
On the safety side both you guys keep your finger off the trigger until you acquire the target and ready to fire.
❤
The gun? 😅
Dios le da pan al que no tiene dientes...
Can you put a laser on it
Yeth
Not like a 1911 at all.
Decocker dude...decocker
Please dont compare a 1911 to this gun, dont get me wrong both are great guns but they are not the same,
They are not same you are correct. I will take the P220 over ANY 1911 minus Wilson Combat, out of the box everyday of the week
Of course they're not the same- one quick look at them will tell you that. But they are in a similar class, which is the point. Someone might be torn between whether or not to buy a similar priced 1911, or the P220, which is the point. They are both fullsize .45's, they are both single stack, they are both hammer fire, etc. This video was for anyone who may be trying to decide between the two, i.e. which one to buy if they can't afford both. I'm sure I'm not the first one to ponder whether to own a 1911 or Sig P220.
And guess what- I sold the P220 and kept my Ruger 1911...
Had one….shot a beaver with it…
Lol *random* 😅
Idiot, hell is near
I should have continued watching the video. Again from a safety stand point NEVER, EVER, EVER lower the hammer when in battery!!! with the firearm you have that is what the Dcker, is for. Know your firearm.........
And what if you want to lower the hammer on a *revolver* on a loaded chamber? There is no decocker on a revolver! A decocker is just an idiot proof way to lower the hammer on a live round; it's not necessary to utilize it if you're not an idiot, though I do realize that is the whole point of it being there, as a luxury/idiot lever.
@@BuckeyeBallistics Again never lower a hammer with a loaded round in any chamber period!!! Also, no need to be indignant.
Well that's just your opinion regarding the hammer on a live round, and I disagree that it's a problem at a range when it's pointed in a safe direction. Now if you were carrying it, yes, potential safety hazard. That's all the more I have to say to you...
@@BuckeyeBallistics you are too stubborn to recognize when you are wrong.
I'm not wrong about anything; literally everything I stated was factual. And *you're* too stubborn (or ignorant) to realize that you're just some random guy on the internet- so to think I care about what you have to say is laughable. Ya'll have a nice day now...
It's so weird to see someone using it in a non military envirenment without the drill of changing magazines in the right way and doing all the movements the right way and so on... I'm about to scream at my computer every 3 seconds.
Well maybe you just need to chill out rambo...
@@BuckeyeBallistics maybe xD
Lol 👍