Looking for an elite-level pistol that packs a punch? Shake hands with Sig Legion P220 10mm SAO.
The idea behind the LEGION series is to provide a pistol a cut above the original. Quite a feat, given the gun Sig Sauer has populated the line with are pretty extraordinary in their own rights.
The gunmaker recently expanded this premium line, good news for fans of the hard-hitting pistol cartridges. The newest edition, the Sig P220 LEGION 10mm SAO, which should certainly prove an extremely potent addition to the series. Most likely shootable, too. Given the LEGION P220 tips the scales at 44 ounces, the generally snappy cartridge should be tamed down a touch by the full-sized, hammer-fired pistol.
In addition to some nice touches, such as X-RAY3 Day/Night sights and ambidextrous manual safety, the 10mm LEGION P220 has a few other notable accouterments. These include a Legion Gray stainless steel slide and frame, solid steel guide rod, enhanced checkering on the front strap and under the trigger guard, front cocking serrations and black G-10 checkered grips. To doll it up a bit, Sig has included a LEGION medallion in the grips and LEGION Chevron engraved on the slide.
Pretty slick package.
However, the handgun will run you a pretty penny. Sig didn't release an MSRP, but a completely unscientific survey of online retailers found it selling for around $1,500.
More from Sig Sauer:
NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of the LEGION series of pistols with the SIG SAUER P220 LEGION 10mm SAO.
“The P220 was the pistol that started it all for modern day SIG, and the introduction of the P220 LEGION 10mm SAO brings new features to a SIG classic,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “This is a single action only pistol giving it a lighter trigger pull, combined with the increased energy of the 10mm round, for more power and performance. On top of that, we’ve added the exclusive SIG SAUER LEGION series features and enhancements, which really takes it to the next level, putting a modern twist on this SIG classic.”
The SIG SAUER P220 LEGION 10mm SAO is a full-size, hammer-fired pistol, featuring a Legion Gray stainless steel slide and frame, with X-RAY3 Day/Night Sights, and an ambidextrous manual safety. LEGION enhancements include a solid steel guide rod, enhanced checkering on the front strap and under the trigger guard, front cocking serrations for easy slide operations, black G-10 checkered grips with LEGION medallion inset on the grips, LEGION Chevron engraved on the slide, and includes three (3) 8-round magazines.
SIG P220 Legion 10mm SAO Specs
Caliber: 10mm Auto
Magazines Included: 3, 8-round Magazines
Overall Length: 8.8 inches
Height: 5.5 inches
Overall Width: 1.5 inches
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Weight (including magazine): 44 ounces
Accessory Rail: M1913
Trigger Action: SAO
For more information on the Sig Legion P220 10mm SAO, please visit sigsauer.com.
Should I consider this over a 1911? I was thinking about a Dan Wesson bruin.