Update:
In looking for a new base for my next suppressor purchase, I visited several LSG' and a couple gun shows.
I have fondled the full size HK , SIG, and 1911, 9MM & 45ACP offerings (5+ inch barrel). I also fondled the SIG Carry size or 1911 Commander (4+- inch barrel)
Observations:
1)hi-cap fat grips just don't feel good, I get the feeling the pistol will twist left or right in recoil. I feel more comfortable with single stack.
2) 9 mm vs 45 ACP, The 45ACP wins hands down. It is sub-sonic by default. The 9MM gets less effect with sub-sonic loads.
3)Brands? I much prefer alloy frames over plastic. SIG wins (PS: I did not even look at glock)
4)SA or DA or DOA or SAO. My preference is SA, but I tried the SIG DA/SA with the SRT (short reset trigger),, it's very nice. I am also impressed with the SIG DA (9-10lbs) and SA (5-6lbs).
So, I started looking for a SIG P220 Carry, with light rail, SRT, & threaded barrel. I was not impressed with the various sand colors, but for a deal??
This weekend I went to the gun shows in Jacksonville and Palatka. I found a SIG P220R Carry Elite Black, in the box. Looks almost new, dealer display marked "used". It had a couple marks were a light was mounted. The rail on the frame and grip had zero ware, If it was fired it does not show. Best part was the price,,
I did a bunch of checking GunBroker, other retail sites, private sales on public gun fora,, it looked like 750-850USD was the target median price..
650 USD OTD. I think I did good..
Checked the serial build date,, April 2007..
The P220 Elite Black was developed for Air Marshals or MARSOC or some other secret squirrel outfit. (C attached pics for specs)
Now I need to find a threaded barrel, or a P220 full size barrel to be threaded.
Do we have anyone that does barrel threading??