The SIG Sauer P220 is a semi-automatic pistol designed in 1975 by the SIG Arms AG division of Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft, and produced by J. P. Sauer & Sohn, in Eckernförde. It is currently
Original production SIG Sauer P220, features a "heel-mounted" magazine release lever. Two views of the same Swiss Army pistol, on display at Morges castle museum.
Detail of the controls and parts on a P226, which are identical to most variants of the P220: 1. Ejection port/locking lug, 2. Rear sights, 3. Hammer, 4. Takedown lever, 5. Decocker, 6. Slide stop, 7. Trigger, 8. Magazine release (on some P220s this is located at the bottom of the grip).
Browning BDA 45, an early American import of P220 sold by Browning Arms Company, with "SIG Sauer System" on the slide
The SIG Sauer P226 is a full-sized service pistol made by SIG Sauer. This model is available in four chamberings: the 9×19mm Parabellum,.40 S&W,.357 SIG, or.22 Long Rifle. It has the same mechanism of
SIG Sauer P220
…for military use include Japan (general issue) and Denmark (which has the earlier P210 in general issue) only to special forces. It was followed by the SIG Sauer P226, incorporating a double stack magazine. Upon completion of their military service, all Swiss soldiers can obtain ownership of their ordnance weapon for…
A P226 Mk25 model featuring the UID barcode, Silver Anchor and a Surefire X300 Ultra weapon light mounted on the Picatinny rail.