Sig just announced the new P227 - Double stack .45ACP and a slim grip like a P226.

http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2012/11/13/sig-sauer-p227/

 

According to one of my contacts at SIG, the new gun can be viewed as either a double-stack P220 or a .45 ACP-chambered P226. Either way, this gun sounds like a winner.

Essentially, the P227 will be a mating of the P220 and P226 handguns. According to SIG Sauer, the P227 will take any of the P220 upper assemblies, so you can configure the top end in any of the ways you like.

 

However, the grip/frame portion of the gun will be about the same size as the P226. This allows the gun to take double-stack .45 ACP magazines, yet still be small enough for shooters to wrap their hands around.

Flush fit magazines will hold ten rounds, but extended magazines will also be available from SIG. The extended mags will hold 14 rounds of .45 ACP. If the extended P227 magazines are similar in size the the extended P226 mags, they will add about an inch to the overall height of the gun without negatively impacting the overall handling of the gun. I own a few of the P226 extended magazines, and enjoy shooting with them.

The P227 will be a large gun that will be best suited for law enforcement, military or home protection duties. This is not likely to be a gun you want to carry concealed all day.

One of the nice things about the SIG Sauer P227 is that it will fit in the vast majority of P220R and P226R holsters. The SIG rep I spoke with actually stated it should fit in all of those holsters, but I know there are some very tight tolerance retention holsters on the market that might require slight changes for a perfect fit. If there are no issues with the holsters, it makes it easy for a law enforcement agency to transition to the .45 ACP round from another cartridge if they so desired.

The P227 will have a Picatinny-style accessory rail for the attachment of a white light or laser.

 

that's real ugly.

the p220 grips are the best there is out there along with 1911s.

p226 /p229 grips are rather "tubular" & ugly.

The gun pictured is a P226, not the 227.

 

I look forward to playing with it at ShotShow.

 

Seems like a winner to me. The question, is it worth twice the price over a Sar K2 or the FNH

The P227 grips will be the E² grips

Very cool!

Cool idea. I like te fact that the uppers from the 220 can be used on this frame.

 

Not in love with the idea but interesting to say the least.

Cool idea. I like te fact that the uppers from the 220 can be used on this frame.

 

Not in love with the idea but interesting to say the least.

Wonder if that means I could use my 226 lower and convert it into a 227?

Wonder if that means I could use my 226 lower and convert it into a 227?

 

Nope... 9mm/.40 frames don't have long enough magazine wells for .45 ACP.

Pretty exited about this

Wow. This may be my next handgun purchase.

Wow. This may be my next handgun purchase.

 

Don't be unwalleting your money just yet. While this sounds like it actually may happen, Sig is famous for premature announcements and long lead times 'til the product actually becomes available - if at all. I don't know how they have not figured out they are shooting themselves in the foot with this marketing strategy. They make the announcement and then can't supply product while interest and buying impulses are at their peak. Eventually, people lose interest or just get tired of waiting and buy something else. Then the product shows up and they can't figure out the lackluster sales performance.

 

If it is set to debut at SHOT, that is already a three month lead. I would bet that June is the earliest (again I have to say, if ever) you'll see this. I think this has a better shot at making it to market than some of their past intros, since it is based on several existing products instead of being brand new.

 

Good luck, but don't hold your breath.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Sig missed the boat. Double stack 45s where all the rage 3 or so years ago. Too bad

Don't be unwalleting your money just yet. While this sounds like it actually may happen, Sig is famous for premature announcements and long lead times 'til the product actually becomes available - if at all. I don't know how they have not figured out they are shooting themselves in the foot with this marketing strategy. They make the announcement and then can't supply product while interest and buying impulses are at their peak. Eventually, people lose interest or just get tired of waiting and buy something else. Then the product shows up and they can't figure out the lackluster sales performance.

 

If it is set to debut at SHOT, that is already a three month lead. I would bet that June is the earliest (again I have to say, if ever) you'll see this. I think this has a better shot at making it to market than some of their past intros, since it is based on several existing products instead of being brand new.

 

Good luck, but don't hold your breath.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

Thanks, wasn't aware of that. Even if it's the case though I don't mind waiting. I couldn't decide whether I wanted a P226 or a P220.. the P227 seems to solve that issue by essentially blending both. Also, I wouldn't get it when it first came out anyway, I'd rather let them circulate for a while so the factory can correct any errors.

Uses p220 slides? Finally sig did something right!!!

Here is it.

 

http://cheaperthandi...m/blog/?p=37107

 

Currently going to be available in full size, carry, and SAS Gen 2

 

"SIG Sauer lists the Nitro model at $993 and $1,085 with night sights. SIG Sauer lists the Carry Nitron at $1,085 and the SAS Gen 2 model at $1,125.00"

Is there going to be a P229 version in 45acp?

What's with all this confusing naming conventions? P227?

What's the new name for the shorter P227, P227 carry?

Is there going to be a P229 version in 45acp?

What's with all this confusing naming conventions? P227?

What's the new name for the shorter P227, P227 carry?

 

To answer question 3 it seems the P227 Carry is just a shorter barrel P227.

Wow, sig still can't make a nice looking gun.

 

BORING

Wow, sig still can't make a nice looking gun.

 

BORING

Hey, if it good enough for secret service, it's good enough for me

*Not available in NY

The naming convention is pretty simple:

 

P22X = full size gun

P22X Carry = Full-size grip frame with shorter barrel

P22X Compact = Short grip frame and short and short barrel

 

There are always exceptions, but for the most part, this is what they go by, even in their 1911's

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

just saw a photo posted online from the shot show.

boring.....looks like any other sig.

they should put some bing bing on it

they should put some bing bing on it

 

So you're the one that buys all the rainbow titanium nitride and diamondplate guns that Sig issues

I have a SIG P220 elite stainless & I love it. I don't really see the point of the P227 going double-stack for the 2 additional rounds. I'm 6'4 and have fairly large hands, and the P220 with the wood grips is just right. Any wider and my grip would suffer. I know the E2 grips are thinner though.

If they had announced this as a 226/229 chambered in 45 I think the response would be different.

 

Giving it a whole new model name makes people expect a somewhat new gun.

 

Personally I think it's perfect for me. Hope they release it before my permits expire!

*Not available in NY

 

Next 11oz squirt guns will be on the black market over there.

 

 

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