Anyone excited about Sig bringing back the P-225? - Page 2

Jaywalker · August 27, 2015, 07:40 PM

Well, of course it's speculation, but we're talking about Sig reasoning, not buyer reasoning.

WVsig · August 27, 2015, 07:55 PM

Buyer reasoning should lead one to purchase a used P6 or P225 and skip the new one.

wgsigs · August 27, 2015, 10:56 PM

I think the P225 has a very dedicated following among SIG lovers - maybe not as big as the P228, but sizable. To me and many SIG fans, the P225 has the best ergonomics of any SIG. The P228 grip may only be slightly thicker than the P225 one, but the shape and design makes the P225 feel significantly better handling for many.

As mentioned before the new P225 is supposed to have a stainless steel slide and there will be an all stainless version. The P225 is a rather large gun for its 8rd capacity especially compared to more modern designs, but I think this re-issue is intended more as a range gun, or for "collecting", not necessarily intended for carry. I suspect it will be a limited run, but I could be wrong.

However, the new P225 is rumored to be based on the P39 frame, and if that is the case, then I will probably not be interested.

lechiffre · August 29, 2015, 02:22 PM

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The P228 is 3 oz. heavier the the the P225, the same length (7.1"), .2" higher and .2" wider,, but can hold 7 more rounds with flush-fit mags, or 10 more rounds with a Mec-Gar slightly extended mag.

It doesn't READ like much of a difference (size-wise) at all, but I find that it FEELS substantially different.

Walt Sherrill · August 29, 2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lechiffre

It doesn't READ like much of a difference (size-wise) at all, but I find that it FEELS substantially different.

I don't doubt that -- some guns just don't fit some people, and that may be one of the considerations here.

I don't like the grips on the standard CZ-97B or the Glock 21, and simply can't use them.

I've had a couple of P239s, and they felt TOO SMALL in my hand. Go figure. But as with Goldilocks, the P228 is just right. (But I also have several other guns that feel just right, too...)

SgtGunner · August 30, 2015, 07:03 AM

it has been a very long time since I have been excited about anything Sig has done.

I have an early 90s era P220 and same aged P225 and think they are both great guns. Of late Sig seems more interested in producing silly finishes and "guns of the month" for me to take anything new they offer very seriously.

As far as the reintroduction of the 225, more hype with no substance is my guess. Based on the info provided here, are they really remaking the 225, or just reusing the model name?

JJNA · September 1, 2015, 04:51 AM

If SIG were to make an SAO version of P225, I am in! (I already have SAO versions of P220 and P226).

CUBAN REDNECK · September 4, 2015, 12:29 AM

That is great news for accessories and spare parts for 225 and P6 owners.

JJNA · November 8, 2015, 03:26 AM

The new P225 ("P225A1") is not compatible with the old P225. The new version uses P239 magazines with a different baseplate.

It is now available in stores. I think the SRP is around $1,200, but I've seen them online for around $950 including shipping.

Old Stony · November 8, 2015, 03:57 AM

I'm excited about everything but the price. I fairly regularly carry a P6 with me and love the size. The capacity of the mag is not a major concern to me.

9x19 · November 8, 2015, 08:48 AM

A large, heavy, single-stack 9mm?

Just what today's market demands.

Sig-think, boggles the mind at times.

leadcounsel · November 8, 2015, 06:28 PM

$1000! Made me spit out my coffee.

I just bought a (few) EAA SAR 9x19 pistols (clones of the CZ 75 compact) for $275 total out the door each. They hold 14 rounds and the ergos are perfect for this affordable hi capacity wonder pistol.

I have a few P6s but balk at the idea of spending north of $400 for a heavy 8 shot pistol the same size as my new EAAs.

I would say the number of people willing to spend $1000 on a new P6 with those features is nearly zero.

gyvel · November 8, 2015, 07:12 PM

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Anyone excited about Sig bringing back the P-225?

Nope...

TunnelRat · November 8, 2015, 07:31 PM

I'd be more excited if it actually used P225 mags instead of modified P239 magazines. That and you can find actual German P6s and P225s for around $500 or so.

9x19 · November 8, 2015, 08:03 PM

Maybe S&W will bring back the 3904 to compete?

Cossack · November 8, 2015, 10:17 PM

I wouldn't mind at all if Smith re-released its single-stack nines...or any of its metal frames, for that matter.

I had a P229 in 9mm and a P225. The grip on the P229 was not terribly larger than the P225...but the P225 shot much more nicely.

I also had a P226. The only one I've kept is the P225. I never feel underarmed carrying it.

Too bad the new one will use different magazines; now there will be two different and non-compatible P225 mag types to keep track of.

Pity also about the price. I can't see it lasting long on the market at that price.

Too bad more people don't appreciate the qualities of a single-stack 9mm. They are some of the best-handling pistols I know.

Dirty_Harry · November 9, 2015, 07:20 AM

Nope. It might be worth looking at if it wasn't so dang expensive. I mean really?

Cossack · November 9, 2015, 08:53 AM

Maybe they figure that if some people will pay $2K for the other classic single-stack Sig 9mm, they'll pay half that for this one

I'd love a P210 and I love my P225, but I wouldn't pay these prices for them.

JJNA · November 9, 2015, 11:43 PM

One more time! Sig P225A1 SAO! Pretty please!

chadio · November 10, 2015, 12:11 PM

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A large, heavy, single-stack 45?

Just what today's market demands.

1911-think, boggles the mind at times.

Sound familiar?

Walt Sherrill · November 10, 2015, 05:32 PM

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A large, heavy, single-stack 45?

Just what today's market demands.

Sounds like a SIG P-220 X-Six: stainless frame and slide, 8-round single-stack mag.

August 27, 2015, 07:55 PM	#27
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August 30, 2015, 07:03 AM	#31
SgtGunner Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: SW Florida.....land of the snowbirds! Posts: 279	it has been a very long time since I have been excited about anything Sig has done. I have an early 90s era P220 and same aged P225 and think they are both great guns. Of late Sig seems more interested in producing silly finishes and "guns of the month" for me to take anything new they offer very seriously. As far as the reintroduction of the 225, more hype with no substance is my guess. Based on the info provided here, are they really remaking the 225, or just reusing the model name? __________________ Compromise is not an option "Semper Fidelis" "Life is too short to carry a little pop gun...Make mine .45ACP"

November 8, 2015, 08:48 AM	#36
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	A large, heavy, single-stack 9mm? Just what today's market demands. Sig-think, boggles the mind at times. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

November 8, 2015, 07:31 PM	#39
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	I'd be more excited if it actually used P225 mags instead of modified P239 magazines. That and you can find actual German P6s and P225s for around $500 or so. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

November 8, 2015, 08:03 PM	#40
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	Maybe S&W will bring back the 3904 to compete? __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

August 27, 2015, 07:40 PM	#26
Jaywalker Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Well, of course it's speculation, but we're talking about Sig reasoning, not buyer reasoning.

August 27, 2015, 10:56 PM	#28
wgsigs Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 222	I think the P225 has a very dedicated following among SIG lovers - maybe not as big as the P228, but sizable. To me and many SIG fans, the P225 has the best ergonomics of any SIG. The P228 grip may only be slightly thicker than the P225 one, but the shape and design makes the P225 feel significantly better handling for many. As mentioned before the new P225 is supposed to have a stainless steel slide and there will be an all stainless version. The P225 is a rather large gun for its 8rd capacity especially compared to more modern designs, but I think this re-issue is intended more as a range gun, or for "collecting", not necessarily intended for carry. I suspect it will be a limited run, but I could be wrong. However, the new P225 is rumored to be based on the P39 frame, and if that is the case, then I will probably not be interested.

September 1, 2015, 04:51 AM	#32
JJNA Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Posts: 231	If SIG were to make an SAO version of P225, I am in! (I already have SAO versions of P220 and P226).

September 4, 2015, 12:29 AM	#33
CUBAN REDNECK Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: SW FLORIDA Posts: 318	That is great news for accessories and spare parts for 225 and P6 owners.

November 8, 2015, 03:26 AM	#34
JJNA Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Posts: 231	The new P225 ("P225A1") is not compatible with the old P225. The new version uses P239 magazines with a different baseplate. It is now available in stores. I think the SRP is around $1,200, but I've seen them online for around $950 including shipping.

November 8, 2015, 03:57 AM	#35
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	I'm excited about everything but the price. I fairly regularly carry a P6 with me and love the size. The capacity of the mag is not a major concern to me.

November 8, 2015, 06:28 PM	#37
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	$1000! Made me spit out my coffee. I just bought a (few) EAA SAR 9x19 pistols (clones of the CZ 75 compact) for $275 total out the door each. They hold 14 rounds and the ergos are perfect for this affordable hi capacity wonder pistol. I have a few P6s but balk at the idea of spending north of $400 for a heavy 8 shot pistol the same size as my new EAAs. I would say the number of people willing to spend $1000 on a new P6 with those features is nearly zero.

November 8, 2015, 10:17 PM	#41
Cossack Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2006 Posts: 260	I wouldn't mind at all if Smith re-released its single-stack nines...or any of its metal frames, for that matter. I had a P229 in 9mm and a P225. The grip on the P229 was not terribly larger than the P225...but the P225 shot much more nicely. I also had a P226. The only one I've kept is the P225. I never feel underarmed carrying it. Too bad the new one will use different magazines; now there will be two different and non-compatible P225 mag types to keep track of. Pity also about the price. I can't see it lasting long on the market at that price. Too bad more people don't appreciate the qualities of a single-stack 9mm. They are some of the best-handling pistols I know.

November 9, 2015, 07:20 AM	#42
Dirty_Harry Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,484	Nope. It might be worth looking at if it wasn't so dang expensive. I mean really? __________________ "The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you never should have laid down." "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." -John Wayne

November 9, 2015, 08:53 AM	#43
Cossack Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2006 Posts: 260	Maybe they figure that if some people will pay $2K for the other classic single-stack Sig 9mm, they'll pay half that for this one I'd love a P210 and I love my P225, but I wouldn't pay these prices for them.

November 9, 2015, 11:43 PM	#44
JJNA Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Posts: 231	One more time! Sig P225A1 SAO! Pretty please!