SIG-Sauer P220 Pistol Series Gallery

This page contains all the variants of the SIG-Sauer P220 pistol line. Many of these pistols look very similar or even identical, so this gallery provides a quick way to spot the variant you are looking for. Under each picture, there will be a few tips to distinguish the variants from one another. For ease of view, this page is sorted according to the respective variant. Clicking the headings of each table will take you to the page on this site for that variant.

SIG-Sauer P220

The distinguishing factor between the P226 and the P220 is that the P220 uses a single-stack magazine while the P226 uses a double-stack. The only way to tell from the outside of the pistol are to look for the bulges (above the trigger, between the decocker and the takedown lever) that accommodate the double-stack magazine. If the bulges are present, the pistol is a P226. (See the P226 section to see the bulges.)

SIG-Sauer P220

First Model SIG-Sauer P220 (unlikely to be seen anymore) Note lack of rail, and distinctly shaped hammer. SIG-Sauer P220 Standard P220, but without rail. Note the normal hammer. SIG-Sauer P220R Standard P220 with a rail. Stainless SIG-Sauer P220R P220R with a stainless finish. Two-tone SIG-Sauer P220 Non-rail SIG-Sauer P220 in a two-tone finish. SIG-Sauer P220 Sport Stainless SIG-Sauer P220 with compensator and target sights.

SIG-Sauer P225/P6

The SIG-Sauer P225 was the first compact SIG, and the easiest way to differentiate this pistol from a P228 or a P229 is the combination of full-height slide serrations, squared trigger guard and no rail. No P228 or P229 variant has these features. The P225 also uses a single-stack magazine while the P228/229 uses a double-stack - The latter pistols therefore feature frame bulges that accommodate the double-stack magazine while the P225 does not. The trigger guard can also help identify the P225. Note how the bottom of the trigger guard is flat, as opposed to the P228R/P229R. The P225 was also adopted by the West German Police as the SIG-Sauer P6. They cut notches in the hammer to know if a gun had been dropped on it. If there is a notch in the hammer, the gun is a P6.

SIG-Sauer P225/P6
SIG-Sauer P225 Standard SIG-Sauer P225. Nickel SIG-Sauer P225 SIG-Sauer P225 with a nickel finish. SIG-Sauer P6 Note the notch cut in the hammer, distinguishing this as a P6.

SIG-Sauer P226

The distinguishing factor between the P226 and the P220 is that the P220 uses a single-stack magazine while the P226 uses a double-stack. The only way to tell from the outside of the pistol are to look for the bulges (above the trigger, between the decocker and the takedown lever) that accommodate the double-stack magazine. If the bulges are present, the pistol is a P226. (See the P220 section to see when no bulges are present.)

SIG-Sauer P226

SIG-Sauer P226 Standard SIG-Sauer P226 without rail. Nickel SIG-Sauer P226 SIG-Sauer P226 without rail and a nickel finish. Two-tone SIG-Sauer P226 SIG-Sauer P226 without rail, and a silver slide with black frame. Reverse two-tone SIG-Sauer P226 SIG-Sauer P226 without rail, and a black slide with silver frame. SIG-Sauer P226R Standard P226 with a rail. Two-tone SIG-Sauer P226R P226R with silver slide. SIG-Sauer P226 Navy The same P226 that the Navy issues. Note anchor on slide. SIG-Sauer P226E2 Note smaller grip, and 'E2' on the front of the slide. SIG-Sauer P226 Combat TB Note front slide serrations, threaded barrel, and tan frame. SIG-Sauer P226 Tactical Operations Note front slide serrations, extended grip, beavertail, and fiber-optic front sight. SIG-Sauer P226 Elite Note front slide serrations and beavertail. SIG-Sauer P226 Elite Stainless The P226 Elite in a stainless finish. Note front slide serrations and beavertail. SIG-Sauer P226SL Sport Stainless P226 with a compensator and target sights. SIG-Sauer P226 X-Five A target model P226. Note long slide, thumb safety, front slide serrations, and beavertail. SIG-Sauer P226 Beavertail Note the beavertail grip but lack of front slide serrations.

SIG-Sauer P228

The P228 is the P229's predecessor, and the first compact high-capacity SIG - The P225 uses a single-stack magazine while the P228 uses a double-stack - The P228 therefore features frame bulges that accommodate the double-stack magazine while the P225 does not. The main aesthetical difference between the P228 and P229 is that the P228 has full-height serrations as opposed to the half-height slide serrations on the P229. The only P229 to have full height serrations is the P229E2. This could be easily mistaken for a P228R if the grips are not visible. The main distinction between the two is that the extractor the P229E2 is much larger than the P228R's.

SIG-Sauer P228
SIG-Sauer P228 Standard Nickel SIG-Sauer P228 P228 with a nickel finish. Two-tone SIG-Sauer P228 P228 with a silver slide and a black frame. SIG-Sauer P228R Standard P228 with a rail. These are issued to the military as the M11 Pistol.

SIG-Sauer P229

The P229 is the P228's successor. The main aesthetical difference is that the P229 has half-height slide serrations as opposed to the full-height serrations on the P228. The only P229 to have full height serrations is the P229E2. This could be easily mistaken for a P228R if the grips are not visible. The main distinction between the two is that the extractor the P229E2 is much larger than the P228R's.

SIG-Sauer P229

SIG-Sauer P229 Standard P229 without a rail. Two-tone SIG-Sauer P229 P229 without rail and a silver slide with a black frame. Standard SIG-Sauer P229R Standard P229 with a rail. Two-tone SIG-Sauer P229R P229 with rail and a silver slide with a black frame. SIG-Sauer P229R Equinox P229R with chrome accents, wood grips, and a fiber-optic front sight. Left side view SIG-Sauer P229R Equinox P229R with chrome accents, wood grips, and a fiber-optic front sight. Left side view SIG-Sauer P229E2 New model of P229. Note smaller grip and redesigned slide. SIG-Sauer P229 Sport Stainless P229 with a compensator and target sights. SIG-Sauer P229 DAK P229R with a DAK trigger system. Note bobbed hammer and lack of decocker. Two-Tone SIG-Sauer P229 Two-Tone finish and Crimson Trace grips.

SIG-Sauer P239

SIG-Sauer P239
SIG-Sauer P239 (9mm) Note half-height serrations of the 9mm model. SIG-Sauer P239 (.357 SIG/.40 SW) Note full-height serrations of the .357 SIG and .40 SW models. Two-tone SIG-Sauer P239 (9mm) Note half-height serrations of the 9mm model. Two-tone SIG-Sauer P239 (.357 SIG/.40 SW) Note full-height serrations of the .357 SIG and .40 SW models.

SIG-Sauer Mosquito

The SIG-Sauer Mosquito is a .22 based on the P226. The gun is only 90% of the size of the P226, and features a slide-mounted safety. The slide serrations are much more slanted on the Mosquito, and the beavertail comes to a much sharper point than the P226.

SIG-Sauer Mosquito
SIG-Sauer Mosquito Standard Mosquito Two-tone SIG-Sauer Mosquito Mosquito with a silver slide and black frame.

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