Thoughts on buying an original p225

April 23, 2020, 06:42 PM

Blue Dog

quote:
Originally posted by amc:
The generosity of members on this forum amazes me.
Thank you Blue Dog! Sending an email now.

Got it

April 23, 2020, 07:03 PM

nhracecraft

Congrats on your 'new to you' Classic SIG!

Here's some more P225 porn!

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April 23, 2020, 07:58 PM

JasonEuc

It’s heavy and large for the caliber and capacity.

It’s older, so mags and parts are harder to come by.

And even today, pulling it from a holster is like pulling Excalibur from the stone...

April 24, 2020, 09:21 PM

kaschi

My favorite SIG/SAUER!!! So much so that I have 3 of them.

April 24, 2020, 09:33 PM

FP2000H

The P225 is a classic. I had one and thought it was great, but I carried it in the waistband once without a holster and my sweat caused instant oxidation. I cleaned it up, but I didn't like that it was so delicate so I sold it.

It was one I should have kept. It is on my list of classic P series Sigs to own (again) including a P228 and P226.

I would do a full frame and slide detail strip and replace any parts that look worn. That roll pin does look odd. I'd wager someone has already been up in them guts.

April 24, 2020, 10:24 PM

amc

quote:
Originally posted by FP2000H:
The P225 is a classic. I had one and thought it was great, but I carried it in the waistband once without a holster and my sweat caused instant oxidation. I cleaned it up, but I didn't like that it was so delicate so I sold it.

It was one I should have kept. It is on my list of classic P series Sigs to own (again) including a P228 and P226.

I would do a full frame and slide detail strip and replace any parts that look worn. That roll pin does look odd. I'd wager someone has already been up in them guts.

I haven't attempted to take the roll pin out yet. I'm debating working on the slide myself vs sending it off to be refinished. Does sig still service these older guns or should I look at another gunsmith.
Any recommendations?

April 25, 2020, 12:46 AM

Excam_Man

CCR
They have a sale running in the classifieds here:
CCR Refinishing Spring Sale 30% Savings on Cera-Hide and CPII (Nickel Boron Nitride Plating) till May 15 2020
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...0601935/m/4490094864

April 25, 2020, 04:15 AM

SIGINT-228

quote:
Originally posted by amc:
I bought it!
Very good condition was a bit of an exaggeration. Internally it's great. Rails are in great shape. The outside condition has some character but nothing I can't live with. Got it for 400 and I'm happy.
I need to figure out how to post pics.

$400 for a decent shape classic Sig...you can't do better than that. Congratulations!

April 25, 2020, 11:06 AM

amc

quote:
Originally posted by Excam_Man:
CCR
They have a sale running in the classifieds here:
CCR Refinishing Spring Sale 30% Savings on Cera-Hide and CPII (Nickel Boron Nitride Plating) till May 15 2020
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...0601935/m/4490094864

That's a hell of a deal. Ccr did a p6 for me about 15 yrs ago and it turned out great. I'll reach out to them.

April 25, 2020, 12:45 PM

got2hav1

One of my favorite handguns P225. Here's my Herndon P225 plus a P6 to hold you over till you get yours.

April 26, 2020, 03:33 PM

amc

quote:
Originally posted by got2hav1:
One of my favorite handguns P225. Here's my Herndon P225 plus a P6 to hold you over till you get yours.

Love those Nill frips on your 225

April 26, 2020, 04:31 PM

12131

Love the classic P225. Just need to make time for them to go to the range.

April 26, 2020, 05:54 PM

SigSentry

Found this poor thing a few year back in a case with an improperly installed hammer reset spring (probably after the cerakote?). I believe there were 500 of the M675 in 2009 (sold by TGS). Great gun, glad I found one

April 26, 2020, 07:47 PM

Dakor

Q,
I’ve got to ask: who made the wooden grips in your first P225 photo?

April 26, 2020, 07:53 PM

12131

^^^^ Those are hen's teeth made by Nill. Extremely hard to find. Bought them from member C_Swimm a while ago, who, IIRC, obtained them when he was stationed in Germany. Nill don't even make these SIG logo grips any more.

April 26, 2020, 09:36 PM

Dakor

Thanks Q, I thought that might be the case

I’ll continue to keep my eye out for a pair, a quest that has been ongoing for more than a decade.