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Model P220 Legion
SIG Pistol P220 Legion .45 Auto Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.5-in
Length:7.7-in Height:5.5-in
Barrel:4.4-in Weight:30.4-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)189980
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)8.36 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity9 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor80%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:frame mounted decock lever
Magazine:8-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:black checkered G10
Sights:SIGLITE night sights
Notes:
Manufacturer
SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG
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About the Gun

The P220 Legion applies a proprietary Legion gray PVD finish with custom G10 grips featuring a Legion medallion and the full Elite upgrade package that includes a reduced and contoured beavertail frame extension, front slide cocking serrations, and aggressive front-strap checkering. It was produced in both .45 ACP and 10mm Auto, with each caliber offered in standard DA/SA configuration with a decocker as well as SAO configuration with an ambidextrous thumb safety.

Production

Production began in 2017 and is currently ongoing.

Market value
Last updated: 5/7/2026

Current MSRP is around $1,350. Used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $900–$1,100.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:826 ft/sec ME:349 ft-lbs
Analysis

The P220 Legion variants represent SIG Sauer's premium refinement of the original 1975 design, incorporating consistent upgrades across both calibers while offering the choice between DA/SA and SAO trigger systems to suit different shooter preferences. The .45 Auto versions use the standard aluminum alloy frame construction, while the 10mm versions employ a heavier stainless steel frame for better recoil management in the more powerful cartridge. These models maintain the locked-breech short-recoil operating system and continue to serve as the flagship metal-frame expression of the P220 platform. The Legion series remains in current production and stands as the primary refined option after discontinuation of most non-Legion classic P220 configurations.

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