Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P220 Carry SAO models feature the shortened slide and 3.9-inch barrel on the full-size frame along with the single-action-only trigger and ambidextrous thumb safety. They were offered in black Nitron finish on the stainless steel slide with black alloy frame and in two-tone configuration with natural stainless slide on the black alloy frame.

Production

Limited production from the early-to-mid 2010s.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,100. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $700–$950.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Automatic
Alias:	.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Analysis

The P220 Carry SAO variants provided an alternative for users seeking the consistent single-action trigger pull and manual safety of a 1911-style pistol while retaining the P220 platform's metal-frame construction, full-size grip for magazine capacity, and shortened overall length of 7.1 inches for improved concealability. The design maintained the platform's accuracy and reliability in .45 ACP but added the thumb safety and eliminated the double-action first shot or decocking lever, positioning these models as a bridge between traditional DA/SA P220 configurations and dedicated single-action designs during the period when many departments and civilians were transitioning toward striker-fired polymer pistols. The Nitron version emphasized a uniform tactical appearance with corrosion-resistant finish, while the two-tone offered visual contrast through the natural stainless slide. Production remained limited compared with standard DA/SA Carry models