Sig Sauer P220 Elite Semi-Automatic Pistol 45 ACP 4.4" Barrel (2)-8Rd Magazines E2 Grips Black Finish
Manufacturer: Sig Sauer
FAMILY: P220 Series
MODEL: P220 Elite
TYPE: Semi-Auto Pistol
ACTION: Double / Single Action
Caliber/Gauge: 45 Acp
FINISH: Nitron
FINISH TYPE: Black
FRAME: Steel Frame
STOCK/GRIPS: E2 Grip
Barrel: 4.40"
Overall Length: 8.32"
Capacity: 8 + 1
# Of Magazines: 2
MAG DESCRIPTION: 8 rd.
Sights: Siglite
SIGHT TYPE: Night Sights
Optics Ready Cut
WEIGHT: 30.4 oz.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 3.6 lbs.
SAFETY FEATURES: Frame Mounted Decocker
ADDL INFO: Ergonomic Beavertail grip
ADDL INFO: SRT - Short Reset Trigger
ADDL INFO: Optic Ready
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
