Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P220 SAO Elite 10 is a 10mm Auto version of the Elite platform that uses an extended 5-inch barrel and slide assembly paired with the full Elite package of a beavertail frame extension, front slide cocking serrations, and front-strap checkering on the stainless steel frame. It was produced in SAO configuration with an ambidextrous thumb safety in both stainless (natural stainless slide and frame with rosewood grips) and Nitron (black Nitron slide with G10 Piranha grips) finishes.

Production

Production ran from 2015 through 2016.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,500. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $1,050–$1,300.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	10 mm
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

The P220 SAO Elite 10 provided shooters seeking a powerful 10mm Auto pistol with the refined ergonomics of the Elite series combined with a consistent single-action trigger pull and manual thumb safety. The heavier stainless steel frame construction and longer 5-inch barrel helped manage the recoil of the 10mm cartridge while increasing muzzle velocity and sight radius for improved accuracy. These models were introduced in 2015 as part of SIG Sauer’s expansion of the P220 into the 10mm chambering through distributor exclusives. The stainless version with rosewood grips offered a traditional appearance, while the Nitron version with G10 grips emphasized durability and a more tactical look. They represent a specialized high-performance branch of the platform focused on hunting and defensive use before SIG placed greater focus on Legion 10mm variants.