How durable is a Sig two tone ?

[cwlam3]

I have a chance to buy a two tone Sig P220. How durable is the nickel plated slide ? How is the gun compared with a HK USP .45 ?

 

[capp325]

I have a chance to buy a two tone Sig P220. How durable is the nickel plated slide ?

Are you talking about the durability of the slide itself or the durability of the nickel finish? The slide is no different from all other P220 slides. I have no experience with nickel-plated Sigs, but in general, nickel is not a good finish for semi-auto pistols. It starts peeling around the frame rails in short order.

If you want a two-tone P220, I would recommend buying one of the newer guns, as they come with untreated stainless slides instead of a nickel plated ones. You can tell the difference between the two by the color of the trigger, slide release and decocker. Older nickel-plated guns have silver-colored controls, while newer guns have black controls.

How is the gun compared with a HK USP .45 ?

Both guns are very good, but I would give a slight edge to the USP. But that's just a matter of personal preference.

 

[cwlam3]

Thanks Capp325. I think the slide is stainless steel because it is a brand new gun. I like Sig because it has an alloy frame, also Sig P220 is a little bit cheaper and with smaller grips.

 

[capp325]

Thanks Capp325. I think the slide is stainless steel because it is a brand new gun. I like Sig because it has an alloy frame, also Sig P220 is a little bit cheaper and with smaller grips.

Nickel plated slides can be stainless too. Sig changed from nickel palted to "naked" stainless slides a couple of years ago.

 

[IM_Lugger]

it's probably just a regular P220 two tone...I'd take it over the HK..

I have a P220ST and it's a nice gun for sure.

 

[R005t3r]

I just acquired an as new 1994 German P220 in 45ACP with nickel slide. The controls are all black, with hammer being plum of course. I would have liked nickel controls

Are you talking about the durability of the slide itself or the durability of the nickel finish? The slide is no different from all other P220 slides. I have no experience with nickel-plated Sigs, but in general, nickel is not a good finish for semi-auto pistols. It starts peeling around the frame rails in short order.

If you want a two-tone P220, I would recommend buying one of the newer guns, as they come with untreated stainless slides instead of a nickel plated ones. You can tell the difference between the two by the color of the trigger, slide release and decocker. Older nickel-plated guns have silver-colored controls, while newer guns have black controls.


Both guns are very good, but I would give a slight edge to the USP. But that's just a matter of personal preference.