The SIG/Sauer P220 ordered from Landpimp arrived

Brian in Oregon · 11-06-09, 10:09 PM

Picked up a used police turn in SIG/Sauer P220 45 ACP pistol from Landpimp today. Price was $495 plus shipping. It's in pretty decent condition considering it's been in law enforcement use for 17 years. The grips are worn, and there is holster wear on the slide, but it's mechanically in excellent condition, and locks up tight. That's the nice thing about SIG/Sauer, they have a very long lifespan (my older P220 has been rode hard and put up wet for 23 years). In my opinion they're one of the best made autos. I'd rather have a well used SIG/Sauer than most other guns new. Hoping to test shoot it on Sunday, but have no doubt it will be fine.

Five beer rating for Landpimp.

Big Bore Lover · 11-07-09, 06:51 AM

Congrats Brian,
Reminds me of a few I stupidily sold and or traded away. I feel certain it will serve you well. As the stickers say "GOT SIG".

Herky · 11-07-09, 07:59 AM

I love those older Sigs. My dad has a P226 that he carried on duty and I can't get him to let it go. I would definitely choose an older model vs. some of the new products they're putting out.

tcb · 11-07-09, 08:13 AM

"Made in W. Germany" for the win...

Landpimp · 11-07-09, 09:26 AM

thanks

he didnt mention it came in the old cardboard box as well(test target maybe?). We both got what I thought were the best of the 18 that came in. All but 1-2 were W. German guns.

well have more used USPs coming in the next month, prolly 40cals

also have 1-2(had 6 or 8) of the 2008 NIB USPf 45acp, with night sites, 1x12rd mag, all the stuff. Can make it a righty or lefty for no charge or upgrade to whatever trigger system for just the cost of the parts. We can sell only these 1-2 to anyone as we sold them once to the agency, they traded them in so while BRAND NIB we can sell them as used, which gets us around the HK LE contract we have.

Also we can sell Kahrs(mostly PM and P) to anyone, our prices are about the best you will find, same with Mossberg LE line.

thanks again to all that have picked up something from LEED, pretty sure everyone has been pleased and if not let me know. I know I have enjoyed helpiing my Mud Gub Buds

John

sirenmoses · 11-07-09, 03:19 PM

[checking Mud Vendors]

Nope, Leed/Landpimp not up on that list yet.

Whatcha waiting for???

solidfrontaxle · 11-09-09, 06:56 PM

Nice! Looks exacty the same as the first handgun I ever bought. Mine's made in W German in 79.

I can't believe how smooth those guns operate. Its like a lexus. Its good to know some people understand how awesome those things really are.

Brian in Oregon · 11-09-09, 10:42 PM

Test fired with 230 gr ball.

Functioned flawlessly. Accurate.

For those who have not shot a P220, the recoil is moderate and controllable, follow up shots are easy, the gun is quite ergonomic, and the controls are simple and easy to use. Field stripping is super easy.

Landpimp · 11-10-09, 08:40 AM

I dont have the power yet

dont worry when I do......will pony up for a Mud vendor

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Originally Posted by sirenmoses

[checking Mud Vendors]

Nope, Leed/Landpimp not up on that list yet.

Whatcha waiting for???

tcb · 11-10-09, 07:39 PM

Bio,

What year is it?

Landpimp · 11-10-09, 07:47 PM

think we both got 1992 vintage

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Originally Posted by tcb

Bio,

What year is it?

tcb · 11-10-09, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landpimp

think we both got 1992 vintage

kc date code???

My 228 is a couple months away from her 20th...

Brian in Oregon · 11-10-09, 08:45 PM

SIG/Sauer Date Codes

A B C D E F G H J K
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Note that the letter I is not used.

The date code on my old P220 is J6, which is '86.

The "new" one from Landpimp is KC, which is '92.

Landpimp · 11-11-09, 07:18 PM

had a chance to mess with a few of the worst looking of the 220s, I took some Super Blue® Liquid Gun Blue to them, just whiped/rub the slide and levers, wipe down with G36(to stop it from rusting latter) and they look like NEW, and it lasts(says Doug), I guess this only works on certain metals.........Sig being one.

I had just finsihed one, when to Sig nuts(and I mean nuts) came in......they look at the 2 I just did and said they were like new....then I showed them

to shine it up, rub in some oil or lube.

learn something everyday

Landpimp · 11-16-09, 06:29 AM

well I'll be.......I traded into a mint Browning BDA 45 with 2 mags

(and the nice thing is the Sig 220 mags we have also work in the healer, but not the otherway around.

almost pulled the trigger on a P-210 tranistion model...but didnt feel like spending 2K(even though it was worth it, had the holster and all)

Brian in Oregon · 11-16-09, 07:52 PM

Browning BDA.... haven't seen one since I was a teenager. I always thought they looked like something the Wehrmacht would be issuing as a last stand pistol in 1945.

One advantage to the BDA.... If you pocket carry, you'll never have to worry about something bumping the mag release and partially releasing the mag, causing a second round misfeed.

Just don't break the grips. They're made of unobtanium.

Landpimp · 11-17-09, 07:59 AM

its the same as a 220, just a healer with a different grip frame(which I like better than the 220)

the slide on the BDA is blued not matte like a 220

see I live healers......P7's, GB, P9s, 230 etc ect

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Originally Posted by Brian in Oregon

Browning BDA.... haven't seen one since I was a teenager. I always thought they looked like something the Wehrmacht would be issuing as a last stand pistol in 1945.

One advantage to the BDA.... If you pocket carry, you'll never have to worry about something bumping the mag release and partially releasing the mag, causing a second round misfeed.

Just don't break the grips. They're made of unobtanium.

spressomon · 11-17-09, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian in Oregon

Test fired with 230 gr ball.

Functioned flawlessly. Accurate.

For those who have not shot a P220, the recoil is moderate and controllable, follow up shots are easy, the gun is quite ergonomic, and the controls are simple and easy to use. Field stripping is super easy.

Ditto experience on my 220. Love that gun. The only handgun I shoot better is my 226.

Brian in Oregon · 11-18-09, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landpimp

its the same as a 220, just a healer with a different grip frame(which I like better than the 220)

the slide on the BDA is blued not matte like a 220

see I live healers......P7's, GB, P9s, 230 etc ect

The BDA slide is also machined differently in contour too, though functionally and internally it is the same.