SIG Sauer P220 Compact Trifecta

Published on July 19, 2024
Duration: 9:56

This video reviews the SIG Sauer P220 Compact Trifecta, focusing on the Single Action Only (SAO) variant. The presenter highlights its manual ambidextrous safety, elite-style features like an extended beaver tail, and alloy grips. The review also touches on magazine availability and cost, ammunition preferences, and trigger pull weights for various P220 Compact models.

Quick Summary

The SIG Sauer P220 Compact SAO variant is distinguished by its manual ambidextrous safety lever. It features elite-style enhancements like an extended beaver tail and checkered alloy grips. Trigger pull weights for the SAO model averaged around 5 lbs 4 oz, offering a crisp single-action break.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: P220 Compact Trifecta
  2. 00:19Single Action Only (SAO) Variant Features
  3. 00:34Manual Ambidextrous Safety
  4. 01:01Magazine Details and Capacity
  5. 01:20SAO vs. Traditional P220 Compact Features
  6. 01:45Alloy Grips and Ergonomics
  7. 02:18SAO Trigger Performance
  8. 02:43Price and Condition of Used Pistols
  9. 03:04Elite Features Comparison
  10. 03:17Pistol Production Dates
  11. 03:22Favorite P220 Compact Configuration
  12. 03:43.45 ACP Caliber and Capacity
  13. 03:50Ammunition Sensitivity
  14. 04:32Magazine Availability and Cost
  15. 04:45Trigger Pull Weight Measurements (SAO)
  16. 05:53Trigger Pull Weight Measurements (Favorite)
  17. 06:20Trigger Comparison: SAO vs. Standard
  18. 06:58Double Action Trigger Pull
  19. 07:14Standard Trigger vs. SRT
  20. 07:37Double Action Pull on Standard Model
  21. 08:17Sights: Night Sights vs. Standard
  22. 08:50Traditional Sig vs. SAO Discussion
  23. 09:14Safety Feature Assessment
  24. 09:29Conclusion and Channel Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes the SIG Sauer P220 Compact SAO variant from other models?

The primary distinction of the SIG Sauer P220 Compact Single Action Only (SAO) variant is the presence of a manual ambidextrous safety lever on the frame. This feature is absent on traditional Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA) P220 Compact models.

What are the typical trigger pull weights for the SIG Sauer P220 Compact SAO?

During testing, the SIG Sauer P220 Compact SAO variant exhibited trigger pull weights averaging around 5 pounds 4 ounces. This provides a crisp and consistent single-action trigger pull suitable for precise shooting.

Are SIG Sauer P220 Compact magazines easy to find and what is their approximate cost?

No, the 6-round .45 ACP magazines for the SIG Sauer P220 Compact are noted as being difficult to find. When available, they can be quite expensive, with prices ranging from $70 to $100 per magazine.

Does the SIG Sauer P220 Compact have any ammunition preferences or sensitivities?

Yes, the SIG Sauer P220 Compact can be sensitive to ammunition. The presenter found that SIG V-Crown ammunition did not reliably function, while Remington Golden Saber bonded ammunition fed and shot well.

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