What happened to the SIG P228?
The SIG-Sauer P228 is a Swiss and German pistol and a compact version of the SIG-Sauer P226. The P228 was the first compact pistol ever made. The pistol has since been discontinued and replaced with the improved P229, available also in .
What is the difference between SIG P228 and P229?
The SiG P228 and P229 are basically the same pistol manufactured using different methods. The P228 has a folded stamped and spotwelded slide with a steel breech block insert; the P229 has a conventional machined solid slide. The only difference is a heavier slide on the P229, which allows it to also chamber .
How many rounds does a Sig Sauer P228 hold?
P228 (M11)
| SIG P228 & P229 | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum (P228 & P229) .40 S&W, .357 SIG (P229 only) |
| Action | mechanically locked, recoil operated (DA/SA or DAO) |
| Feed system | 9×19: 10-round, 13-round, or 15-round box magazine .40 S&W and .357 SIG: 12-round magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
Is a Sig Sauer P228 a good gun?
It was a great weapon to carry and shoot; it was very accurate and easy to handle. I do have smaller hands, so the P228 was ideal for someone like me. We put our weapons through hell. Between the constant exposure to saltwater and being drug around in the mud and dirt, only the best could survive.
How good is the Sig P228?
The Sig P228 handles like a dream. It’s so accurate and reliable that it’s boring! The P228 has since been discontinued and replaced by the P229, which is a stronger version of the P228. The P228 is plenty strong for the 9mm, but newer calibers were being introduced, such as the .
Is SIG P228 a good carry gun?
Does the Sig Sauer P228 have a safety?
The P228 is hammer-fired and fires from a locked-breech, short-recoil method, with a hammer drop safety. It is recoil-operated and fires double-action/single-action (DA/SA), with a double-action pull around 12 pounds and a single-action pull of 4.5 pounds.