A guy I know manages a sporting goods store, I could pick up a new Sig SP2022 for about $365.
I know Sig’s QC has been spotty lately, but how does this pistol stack up? I’m looking for something cheap that I could keep in the glove box, not an everyday carry gun or anything, thats what my HK’s are for.
So for that price, is it decent, or would I be better off with a used Glock or something?
The local city PD went from SIG P226’s in 9mm to P2340’s (early SIG Pro’s) in .357 SIG about 13 years ago, and have switched to SIG P229 DAK’s in .357 about a year ago.
By and large they’re ok pistols, in fact, the frames are Swiss.
They do not enjoy the level of aftermarket support for holsters and sights and magazines that Glocks do.
I haven’t heard of any serious QC issues with them, mainly because Cohen has no input on production of them.
Price would be a big deciding factor but I’d still lean heavily towards a G19 or G17.
For a new pistol in that price range, IMO it’s one of the better (maybe the best?) options. Anecdotally, a friend has had one for a couple years and has yet to have a failure of any type despite being slightly abused.
The price was the biggest draw for me. After a little bit of a discount, Id be taking home the pistol for about 366 bucks.
I have a .45 and a .380, but no 9mm. Neither pistol I have right now is cheap to shoot.
Im thinking this gun might be an inexpensive way to pick up a range plinker and truck gun at the same time.
I’ve not read or heard anything negative about the Sig SP2022.
For $365.00 it could make a good truck gun, IMO.
We have sold quite a few at the gun store where I work, and so far we have not had any complaints about them or had any come back for repair. Folks that bought them have been very happy with them.
Now the P250 is a different story. I’d stay away from those, even if they are cheap.
The SigPros are fine. They are certainly not my first choice for CCW or anything else really but for a cheap truck gun/plinker at 365 USD you have a winner.
Actually, the SP2022’s are made in Exeter, and there are a few that come in from Germany.
With “Cohen’s input” or not, people seem to be very happy with them, and many consider them to be the best “bang for the buck” in the pistol world.
Seconded.
Mine has been trouble free for the 3 years and 500+ rnds.
Good fit in the palm as well.
I got one that was a LE trade in, as in most LE trade in’s it was hardly shot, bright night sights and little to no holster wear. FIST makes holsters for them and most of the XD paddle holsters will fit them, and glock mag carriers will fit the mags. As far as accuracy and reliability I would put them up against any Glock or M&P out there. I carry mine alot, run it in competition and training, I’m not easy on anything I own and it has taken the abuse in stride. It has shot everything from Tula steel case to extremly hot HP reloads.
I decided to pass. These used to sell with night sights and three magazines, this particular pistol came with regular sights and only one factory magazine (it came that way, the store didnt alter the setup).
Not worth it without the extras, IMO
The last time I looked at one of these to use as a spare gun, they came with the night sights and extra mags. Combined with the retail price, this is what made them so attractive.
If they switched away from night sights and one magazine, then I think I’d pass…
They are bulky and the grip sucks, but overall they are a solid pistol and very cheap. SIG was blowing these out for almost nothing with night sights and two mags for awhile.
For a truck gun or even a house gun, it would get the job done. Though, the grip and bulk are a downer.
Also, there are a ton of them floating around that are made in Germany, so you don’t get any SIG USA chicanery.
I did a little research on these and decided to go ahead and check one out at the LGS today. The grip is on the larger side, but roughly comparable to the Sig 220 series. I have large hands, so I didn’t think it felt blocky at all. Then again, I do not find the FNP-45 too large either. In fact, the pistol is only slightly larger than the P229 and a few ounces lighter at 28.5 vs 31.5 for the P229 (due to the poly frame). Since I was familiar with the P229 and was impressed with the comparable feel of the 2022 trigger, I decided to purchase it just for the hell of it. I thought the the price was a bargain at $488 something out the door (9.5% sales tax in Seattle)with the night sights. It only came with one 15 round mag, however. I’ll get more from Midway, I guess.
I immediately went to the range without cleaning it and boy was I surprised. I put 250 trouble free rounds of PMC and Blazer through it without a hiccup. Recoil was slight and the gun seemed to point very naturally for me. The only negative I found was that the slide stop lever is large and I suspect it could be a problem for some. I’m used to the HKs, so it wasn’t for me.
Now I am not giving up on my Glocks yet, but for the money I thought this pistol handled similarly to, say an HK USP or P2000. If it had the P30 grip, it would be perfect for those with medium or small hands.
Crap, that’s three new handguns in three weeks, but I’m definitely keeping this one for the collection.
I had one for awhile, no problems for me. It has a pretty good trigger, fairly close the p-series.
For those who don’t like the grip, the grip panel is replaceable and available in small, medium, and large.
I love mine.
Installed the small grip, and it fits my average size hand better than my G19. And it conceals almost as well. Great trigger out of the box. Fed everything without a hiccup, but until I hit the 2k range, I will refrain from saying it is completely reliable.
I love my SP2022 in .40, I have around 4000 rounds through it with few if any problems. It was my first handgun that I carried concealed, some people have to change their grip slightly as their thumbs rest on the slide lock and prevent the slide locking back on empty.
I would not hesitate to pick up another one for that price.
Glock folks will generally hate anything Sig. Same probably true in reverse.
I like mine. Trouble free to date 625 rounds down the pipes (have 9mm & .40). They are triple numbered German w/nite sights. The grips are modular. Large/medium/small, should be able to find a size to suit.
For the cost, the 2022 is an ubeatable value IMHO
I’ve got an all German 2022 in .40 that has been flawless for over 1500 rounds. The double action is a little on the heavy side but single action is light & crisp.
I’ve got a 2022 in 9mm, put the small grip on it, and installed trijicon night sights myself. Have about 500 rds through it and it is my new favorite pistol.
The only thing I want to change now is to install a regular trigger (it came with the short trigger).
I went through Kramer for a holster.