Thoughts on the 2022

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mHello,

I am thinking about getting a Sig 2022. This fits my budget over the 229 that I would really like to have. Reason for the 2022 over the

M&P's I currently have? I want to try something other that a striker fired pistol. I am not real accurate with the M&P and I have heard

excellent things about Sigs. Is it me or the gun? Don't know yet. Need to have a good shooter shoot my gun for that. Anyway thoughts?

Thanks.

[Retread1911]

I bought a 2022 for my son to shoot with us and it has proven to be very reliable.

Mags are under 50$

It comes with replaceable grips to get a bigger palm rest.

Cdnn has them for 359 I think.

Magtech holster order will take forever or 6 weeks whichever is longer. I haven't received ours yet.

[Trader]

Mine is down the road . I had .357 and .40 barrels. It would sometimes decock while shooting and the

last visit to the range it left rounds in the chamber in both calibers. YMMV.

[huskerlrrp]

I have a German P2022 in 9mm and it's been a real sleeper. I think it's great deal for the money. While not really a good USPSA weapon, I think it's great for self defense, general shooting and for "fun" action matches.

Edited April 5, 2012 by huskerlrrp

[Retread1911]

I have a German P2022 in 9mm and it's been a real sleeper. I think it's great deal for the money. While not really a good USPSA weapon, I think it's great for self defense, general shooting and for "fun" action matches.

Why do you feel it is not a good USPSA gun?

[huskerlrrp]

I have a German P2022 in 9mm and it's been a real sleeper. I think it's great deal for the money. While not really a good USPSA weapon, I think it's great for self defense, general shooting and for "fun" action matches.

Why do you feel it is not a good USPSA gun?

I think the double action pull weight, sight radius and barrel length are lacking for accuracy on longer distance courses. It's also not as easy to reload mags as other platforms and there are less aftermarket parts to make it to your liking. You could shoot it and probably do fine in USPSA but in my opinion at some point you would want a different weapon. Maybe someone like Grayguns could work one over but at that point I think it's defeating the purpose of the 2022...an affordable and reliable DA/SA platform.

[SlowShooter]

Hi, sorry for showing-up late to the party... but I also recently bought a Sig 2022 in 9mm.

CDNN Catalog had them for under $400. Rumor is, these are contract over-run from a European contract.

I know its been discussed before, but for what it's worth here's my take on the SP2022:

Long video, but I have a full table of contents in the description so you can find what you are looking for:

The Sig Sauer sp2022, also know as the Sig Pro or Sig 2022. This firearm is available in 9mm or 40 caliber. It is a very affordable option, being bought for around $400 at the time of this video. Also, it is the only Sig Sauer pistol with a small grip to fit my hands. So, if you have small hands or short fingers, and want a Sig pistol, this is a good option.

I compared this against the Sig 226 E2 SRT (Enhanced Ergonomics, Short Reset Trigger) and even-though the P226 E2 grip was smaller, it was still too large I couldn't reach the decocking lever. The SP2022's grip is smaller than even the P226 E2, so with the SP2022 I was able to reach all the controls comfortably.

FYI, for movie fans: In the Bourne Identity at the beginning when he goes to the bank and looks in the safe deposit box, there is a Sig Pro pistol in there. It looks similar to this gun, but it is a Sig SP2009 (the predecessor to this pistol).

Table of contents:

0:20 introduction and general information

1:20 Size, A bit smaller than most "full size", larger than most "compact" pistols.

2:00 Polymer frame, but trigger,controls, and magazine are metal. Replaceable grip inserts.

2:43 Grip textured

3:10 Comparison to Sig P226 (old classic style)

3:52 comparison to Sig P226 E2 SRT (new Enhanced Ergonomics slim grips, Short Reset Trigger). Still wasn't small enough to fit my hand, which is why I went with the SP2022.

4:42 Comparison of size/grip to S&W M&P 9mm

5:10 Accessories: finding Holsters. Holster options are limited. Fobus didn't work, but Blackhawk Serpa fit good. Similar holster fit to Springfield XD ?

6:45 Magazines. 9mm holds 15 rounds, 40-cal holds 12 (if not restricted by law). They can be expensive. Some aftermarket options, or buy Sig Pro magazines. Search around for best price, price varies from $35 to $50.

8:05 Notice the difference in front accessory rail bettween SP2009 vs SP2022. Slim Proprietary rail vs standard Picatinny rail, could interfere with some holster fit.

8:50 Trigger. Single action, Double action. Showing the trigger reset. Must pull trigger all the way to the rear, it breaks very far back.

10:35 Decocker

10:45 Slide-to-barrel fit, very good.

11:50 Ammunition tested and reliability

12:12 Thumb placement problems, interference with the large slide-stop lever.

13:07 Sight picture, I like a 6-o'clock hold. To me, this pistol seems to hit low. Sight options for different heights.

14:25 Short grip with large magazine baseplate, possible pinch-point when changing magazines.

15:11 Price is very affordable. Much less than a Sig P226.

15:40 Not claiming to be a "competition" pistol. Side-by-side size comparison to M&P 9mm, sight-radius. But don't let that stop you, accuracy is still good.

16:35 Is this a good option for you? what will you use it for?

16:58 Striker-fired vs Double-action/Single-action

17:24 Accessory rail for light/laser

17:45 Side-topic: double action / single action, decocker vs hammer-drop safety differences. Sig's decocker design vs other Slide-mounted safety lever designs.

19:28 Conclusion and wrap-up

19:56 Pictures of internal components

20:39 End.