Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P225-A1 is a modernized compact single-stack 9 mm model with a 3.6-inch barrel, short-reset trigger, beavertail frame extension, and front-strap checkering. It was produced with a stainless steel slide on a black hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy frame in three main configurations: all-black Nitron finish, black frame with wood grips, and two-tone with a stainless or nickel-plated slide.

Production

Production ran from 2015 through 2019.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,150–$1,300. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $800–$1,050.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
More Info

Analysis

The P225-A1 variants updated the classic compact P225 design with contemporary ergonomics while preserving the slim single-stack profile and all-metal construction. The all-black Nitron version emphasized a tactical appearance and corrosion resistance, the black-with-wood-grips variant offered a more traditional look, and the two-tone configuration provided visual contrast. All three share the short-reset trigger, improved grip texture, and 8-round capacity introduced in 2015. These models filled a niche for shooters wanting a concealable metal-frame 9mm before production ended in 2019, and they remain desirable on the secondary market as a refined evolution of the original P225 platform.