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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P220 SAO is a single-action-only version of the full-size P220 that incorporates a ambidextrous manual thumb safety. It was produced with a black Nitron slide finish on an aluminum alloy frame with black hard-coat anodized finish as well as a two-tone configuration that paired a stainless slide with the black frame.

Production

Production ran from 2006 through 2014.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,300. Used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $850–$1,100.

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

The P220 SAO variants provided an option for shooters who preferred a consistent single-action trigger pull and the presence of a manual thumb safety while retaining the standard locked-breech short-recoil operating system and handling characteristics of the base P220 platform. These models appeared during the period when SIG Sauer offered multiple trigger configurations on the P220 to address different preferences, prior to greater emphasis on the Elite package upgrades and Legion series. The black Nitron finish focused on durability and low maintenance, while the two-tone version offered a contrasting appearance with its natural stainless slide. They represent one branch of the platform's trigger variations without the beavertail, front strap checkering, or front slide serrations found on Elite models.