Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P220 Compact models mount a 3.9-inch barrel and shortened slide on a compact alloy frame sized for a 6-round magazine. They were offered in black Nitron finish, two-tone with natural stainless slide on black frame, and configurations with or without a Picatinny accessory rail, some including a beavertail grip tang.

Production

Production ran from the late 2000s to mid-2010s.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,000. Used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $600–$850.

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

The P220 Compact provided a more concealable .45 Auto option than the P220 Carry by shortening both the slide/barrel assembly and the grip frame, resulting in reduced overall height while maintaining the platform’s short-recoil locked-breech operation and accuracy. Beavertail versions improved hand positioning and recoil control for some shooters, whereas non-beavertail railed models prioritized a lower profile for deeper concealment. This design succeeded the P245 and offered a balance between capacity and size during the late 2000s to mid-2010s, when metal-frame pistols remained relevant before the widespread adoption of polymer striker-fired designs. Production volumes stayed modest due to the trade-off in grip length and magazine capacity.