sig p228 review

Sean Smith · 10-17-2002, 07:59 AM

Overall: 4/5
Reliability: 5/5
Accuracy: 3.5/5
Durability: 4/5
Rust Resistance: 3/5
Ergonomics: 4/5
Trigger Pull: 3.5/5

This is a review of the Sig Sauer P228. It is a compact double-action 9mm pistol with an aluminum frame and steel slide. I owned one for about 6 months before selling it.

By far this pistol's best trait was its sheer reliability. I purchased it used...heavily used. I fired hundreds of rounds of assorted ammunition through the gun, and it always worked flawlessly. Its accuracy was quite good in spite of visible wear in the barrel, and became outstanding with the addition of a Bar-Sto replacement barrel. Recoil was extremely light even with +P ammunition. In spite of being obviously abused before I even got it, the P228 was still extremely "tight" and smooth-functioning. It also has fairly thin grips, in spite of being designed with a 13-round capacity. However, it was a bit prone to rust where the finish was worn.

My only other criticism of the pistol is its trigger. Fired double-action, the trigger was entirely too heavy for my taste, making it difficult to shoot the pistol accurately. In single-action, the trigger was much better, but still a bit on the heavy side.

Although it functioned very well with all types of ammo, it seemed to have the best accuracy with Federal Hydra-Shok 124gr +P JHP. Pro Load 124gr +P JHP and Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P JHP were also accurate, reliable and low-flash loads in this pistol.

The Sig Sauer P228 was an excellent pistol that I can recommend without reservations to anyone looking for a compact, accurate, and reliable double-action 9mm.

Sean Smith · 10-17-2002, 08:10 AM

Comments: I wrote this review a while ago, and looking back would probably rate the P228's ergonomics a smidge lower, as P-series SigSauers have a kind of funky feel to me. But the functionality of the thing could not be denied, it ran great even when filthy & loaded with the cheapest crap ammo you could find. I really abused the sucker and it kept on ticking, but for some reason never did suit me.

Albert Shear · 10-19-2002, 03:37 AM

The 228 is my all time favorite. Fits my hand like someone poured it into my first. Next to a 1911 it is what I carry the most now.

Stephen A. Camp · 10-19-2002, 06:38 PM

Hello, ya'll. Do you like/dislike/ or are indifferent to the P225? Just wondering?

Best and thanks in advance.

10-20-2002, 03:24 AM

Have a 225 also. I happen to like SIGS(have 220,225,228,229,230). The 225 is basically the same top end as the 228, just a little thinner single column frame. While I prefer the 228(because of how it fits my hands) I think the 225 is as good.

Albert Shear · 10-20-2002, 03:29 AM

I sure don't know what happened to that post. Posted me as a guest. Hey Dane, does this mean dinner and a cigar?

Have a 225 also. I happen to like SIGS(have 220,225,228,229,230). The 225 is basically the same top end as the 228, just a little thinner single column frame. While I prefer the 228(because of how it fits my hands) I think the 225 is as good.

Jim Richardson · 10-20-2002, 03:48 AM

Stephen

A friend of mine describes his 225 as, "It's like pulling Excalibur from the Stone".

JAPA-C · 01-19-2003, 07:54 PM

HELLO! IAM NEW TO THIS FORUM AND EVERYBODY HERE SEEMS TO HAVE GOOD COMMON SINCE SO I LIKE IT! NOT A BIG FAN OF 9MM BUT I LOVE MY 228, ITS THE ONLY 9MM I OWN. IN MY OPINION SIG ARMS IS THE BEST SA/DA AVAILABLE AND I HAVE OWNED THEM ALL AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. I HAD A BAD TRADEING HABBIT BUT IAM RECOVERING WITH THE AID OF A LITTLE THERAPY <-- JOKE! :lol:

Sean Smith · 01-20-2003, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAPA-C

HELLO! IAM NEW TO THIS FORUM AND EVERYBODY HERE SEEMS TO HAVE GOOD COMMON SINCE SO I LIKE IT! NOT A BIG FAN OF 9MM BUT I LOVE MY 228, ITS THE ONLY 9MM I OWN. IN MY OPINION SIG ARMS IS THE BEST SA/DA AVAILABLE AND I HAVE OWNED THEM ALL AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. I HAD A BAD TRADEING HABBIT BUT IAM RECOVERING WITH THE AID OF A LITTLE THERAPY <-- JOKE! :lol:

Thanks but please DON'T POST HERE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.

JAPA-C · 01-20-2003, 04:13 PM

woooops! sorry, I did not know. I guess I should go ahead and apologize for all those other posts that were in capital letters as well. :roll:

10-17-2002, 07:59 AM	#1
Sean Smith Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 1,580	Handgun Review: SigSauer P228 9x19mm Overall: 4/5 Reliability: 5/5 Accuracy: 3.5/5 Durability: 4/5 Rust Resistance: 3/5 Ergonomics: 4/5 Trigger Pull: 3.5/5 This is a review of the Sig Sauer P228. It is a compact double-action 9mm pistol with an aluminum frame and steel slide. I owned one for about 6 months before selling it. By far this pistol's best trait was its sheer reliability. I purchased it used...heavily used. I fired hundreds of rounds of assorted ammunition through the gun, and it always worked flawlessly. Its accuracy was quite good in spite of visible wear in the barrel, and became outstanding with the addition of a Bar-Sto replacement barrel. Recoil was extremely light even with +P ammunition. In spite of being obviously abused before I even got it, the P228 was still extremely "tight" and smooth-functioning. It also has fairly thin grips, in spite of being designed with a 13-round capacity. However, it was a bit prone to rust where the finish was worn. My only other criticism of the pistol is its trigger. Fired double-action, the trigger was entirely too heavy for my taste, making it difficult to shoot the pistol accurately. In single-action, the trigger was much better, but still a bit on the heavy side. Although it functioned very well with all types of ammo, it seemed to have the best accuracy with Federal Hydra-Shok 124gr +P JHP. Pro Load 124gr +P JHP and Speer Gold Dot 124gr +P JHP were also accurate, reliable and low-flash loads in this pistol. The Sig Sauer P228 was an excellent pistol that I can recommend without reservations to anyone looking for a compact, accurate, and reliable double-action 9mm.

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10-17-2002, 08:10 AM	#2
Sean Smith Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 1,580	Comments: I wrote this review a while ago, and looking back would probably rate the P228's ergonomics a smidge lower, as P-series SigSauers have a kind of funky feel to me. But the functionality of the thing could not be denied, it ran great even when filthy & loaded with the cheapest crap ammo you could find. I really abused the sucker and it kept on ticking, but for some reason never did suit me.

10-19-2002, 03:37 AM	#3
Albert Shear Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 663	The 228 is my all time favorite. Fits my hand like someone poured it into my first. Next to a 1911 it is what I carry the most now.

10-19-2002, 06:38 PM	#4
Stephen A. Camp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southwest Posts: 2,371	Hello, ya'll. Do you like/dislike/ or are indifferent to the P225? Just wondering? Best and thanks in advance.

10-20-2002, 03:24 AM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	Have a 225 also. I happen to like SIGS(have 220,225,228,229,230). The 225 is basically the same top end as the 228, just a little thinner single column frame. While I prefer the 228(because of how it fits my hands) I think the 225 is as good.

10-20-2002, 03:29 AM	#6
Albert Shear Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 663	I sure don't know what happened to that post. Posted me as a guest. Hey Dane, does this mean dinner and a cigar? Have a 225 also. I happen to like SIGS(have 220,225,228,229,230). The 225 is basically the same top end as the 228, just a little thinner single column frame. While I prefer the 228(because of how it fits my hands) I think the 225 is as good.

10-20-2002, 03:48 AM	#7
Jim Richardson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Texas!!!! Posts: 827	Stephen A friend of mine describes his 225 as, "It's like pulling Excalibur from the Stone".

01-19-2003, 07:54 PM	#8
JAPA-C Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6	HELLO! IAM NEW TO THIS FORUM AND EVERYBODY HERE SEEMS TO HAVE GOOD COMMON SINCE SO I LIKE IT! NOT A BIG FAN OF 9MM BUT I LOVE MY 228, ITS THE ONLY 9MM I OWN. IN MY OPINION SIG ARMS IS THE BEST SA/DA AVAILABLE AND I HAVE OWNED THEM ALL AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. I HAD A BAD TRADEING HABBIT BUT IAM RECOVERING WITH THE AID OF A LITTLE THERAPY <-- JOKE! :lol:

01-20-2003, 04:13 PM	#10
JAPA-C Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6	woooops! sorry, I did not know. I guess I should go ahead and apologize for all those other posts that were in capital letters as well. :roll: