Does anyone here own a Sig P250? What do you think of it? How easy is it to change between calibers using the same sized grip frame? Just a barrel change, mags? I would think you'd need a different length slide and barrel for each grip frame size, compact vs Full size for example and possibly different sized magazines?

 

It looks interesting because I hate going though the enormous hassle of the pistol permit process and I like the fact that I can tinker with the size of the grip (full size vs say a subcompact if I wanted to carry out of state) as well as the ability to change calibers. On the other had I'm not a big fan of a DAO trigger and I don't want to spend $7K on a $500 gun, I've already got an AR.

 

I noticed looking through some of the other threads that changing up the caliber isn't too painful using some of the other Sig models either.

 

Just looking for some input, thanks in advance.

The P250 is an interesting handgun. Like many Sig products it was/is poorly marketed. They released it in dribs and drabs, while they should have waited until all the modular components were available and then put together some nifty "pistol packs", similar to what they are now doing with their "2Sum" promotion - three years in.

 

You have hit upon what many consider the major fault of this gun - the DAO trigger. I am definitely not a DAO kind of guy, but I'd consider one of these (I do not own one, but have a bit of trigger time and experience with the gun). The trigger is long and has a long reset point, but it is amazingly smooth - does not "stack", and is consistently light at 5.5# - 6#. I think this is great on a SD firearm. Triggers are more about getting acclimated to them, than the actual attributes - unless they are exceedingly heavy, gritty etc.

 

The modularity of the P250 gives you the flexibility of going from a range gun to a carry gun with the same fire-control module (FC module). You can also mix & match; i.e. full-size grip-frame with a compact upper, ala Commander. Some calibers require different grip-frames (although the FC module remains the same throughout), but I believe the 9mm, 40 and 357 all use the same (the 9mm was the only one available when I went through the familiarization course). Takedown (field stripping) can be accomplished in about 15 seconds and the FC module can be "hosed-off" with gun-scrubber or the like and be easily relubed.

 

I would also say that this is the polymer pistol for those that abhor tactical tupperware. All critical components are mounted to the fire-control module, not embedded in or pinned-through the polymer. The FC module is held in place by an integral "tail" being inserted into a slot in the grip-frame at the rear, and the take-down lever (stout) at the front. They are tough. While Sig will never own-up to it, one of their salesman had the car running over the Glock thrown up to them. The rep let the store owner run-over his sample gun's grip-frame with the FC module in place and it still functioned perfectly. Put the reps boss went into apoplexy when he found out, but the point was made.

 

As to the Classic P-series, caliber interchangeability only exists with the 226, 229 and the 239, and only between .40 S&W and .357 Sig. There are custom (non-Sig) conversion kits to 9mm for these same guns. The Sig barrels (40 to 357 and vice versa) are drop-in conversions. The P220 barrels are fitted, so caliber conversion is not easily done, nor are there parts/kits out there for this.

 

One last thought - the P250 is a neat gun, but it isn't all that cheap to change configurations - granted, marginally cheaper than buying two guns, and, as you pointed out, since the FC module is the receiver there is no hassle with obtaining conversion kits. Check with your dealer for current pricing. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

now issued to federal marshalls in .357 sig - my son in law likes his - user friendly + accomadating to different hand sizes - accurate + controlable -

Love my P250 in 9MM. Doesn't feel anywhere as solid as the P226 or P229 but it does the job very well. People complain about the long trigger pull but once you get used to it it's really not even noticeable. The sig night sights are also a plus. Never did a conversion on it but when I bought it the dealer stated he could get them at about 250 a kit. You won't regret getting it.

Thanks everybody for the input! I guess I'll have to start the long painful process of getting my pistol permits and then I can spend the next 6 months thinking it over. :doh:

 

Thanks again.

hey... i know im kinda late to the party but i also own a Sig P250 compact. i went with .40S&W on this one. somebody mentioned long trigger pull >>> that is absolutely correct. its gonna take some time for anybody to get used to it. but otherwise wat can i say >> its a Sig! 8) superb german engineering. easy to shoot, easy to take apart, easy to maintain. never got different caliber kit for it and i dont think i will. the gun was originally designed for german police. i think i still have couple of videos of me shooting the gun soon after i got it. so if u want i can post it... let me know. good luck and enjoy! its really worth the money !!!

BTW i paid $600 for it including taxes and fees. that was a while ago. i think u shud b able to get it cheaper nowdays.