It's been a long time coming, but I've finally completed my West German Sig collection, with the addition of my P225!
When I first got into handguns, maybe 10 years ago or so, a Sig P226 was my first gun. At one of my first range trips, another shooter showed me his West German P226, stating that it was made in a country that doesn't exist anymore. I thought that was pretty cool, and ever since then, I've been on a mission to collect the 4 classic P22x series Sigs, W German made, and with their original cardboard boxes.
The P220 and P226 are pretty easy to find, and I just stumbled upon a P210-1 in its cardboard, which added a bonus gun to the collection! However, our laws being what they are, the P225 and P228 were quite a bit trickier. It took way too many months of waiting for the CFC to verify the two former prohibs, but I'm really thankful for the CGN'rs with 12.6 that are willing to spend the time getting it done for us youngsters who can't own short barrels. It half killed me on the inside to part the triple serial number pistols with their matching barrels, but unfortunately, that's the cost of doing business in Canada. You can call me bubba if you need.
Anyways, here are the 4 West German and 1 Swiss made classic P series pistols. None are collector grade, but they are nice to have none the less! If I find the energy, I may end up doing some comparisons of the old vs. new models, as there have been a number of changes from old to new; however that's a pretty boring topic to those that aren't Sig fanatics. Also, pick up a copy of the Sig Vickers Guide. It has some great photos!
When I first got into handguns, maybe 10 years ago or so, a Sig P226 was my first gun. At one of my first range trips, another shooter showed me his West German P226, stating that it was made in a country that doesn't exist anymore. I thought that was pretty cool, and ever since then, I've been on a mission to collect the 4 classic P22x series Sigs, W German made, and with their original cardboard boxes.
The P220 and P226 are pretty easy to find, and I just stumbled upon a P210-1 in its cardboard, which added a bonus gun to the collection! However, our laws being what they are, the P225 and P228 were quite a bit trickier. It took way too many months of waiting for the CFC to verify the two former prohibs, but I'm really thankful for the CGN'rs with 12.6 that are willing to spend the time getting it done for us youngsters who can't own short barrels. It half killed me on the inside to part the triple serial number pistols with their matching barrels, but unfortunately, that's the cost of doing business in Canada. You can call me bubba if you need.
Anyways, here are the 4 West German and 1 Swiss made classic P series pistols. None are collector grade, but they are nice to have none the less! If I find the energy, I may end up doing some comparisons of the old vs. new models, as there have been a number of changes from old to new; however that's a pretty boring topic to those that aren't Sig fanatics. Also, pick up a copy of the Sig Vickers Guide. It has some great photos!
One of my dream pistols, next to a HK USP Match.
