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Originally posted by Majord:
Hello, I'm a new member and a new Sig owner both. I've jumped in recently with both feet, acquiring a SP2022 (40), P238 and this Friday I will take delivery of a P220 Hunter 10mm. I wasn't in the market for the Hunter but I was kicking around a 10mm. I saw P220 for sale locally from a private owner for under $1000.00 (Un-fired). I love the look of the gun and I'm a fan of the Kryptek pattern. Needless to say I jumped on it and I pick it up Friday.
I've read a lot of negative stories about the poor design of the adjustable rear sight. I did a specific P220 sight search here before posting. I've read elsewhere and various reviews that people either deal with multiple warranty issues or replace the sights or even replace the slide entirely. My plan is to use the gun initially "as is". I'll carry as a woods gun and I'll be hunting with it here in Michigan. I'm a long time hunter but admittedly I'm a novice to hand gun hunting. I prefer to use open sights on my guns so I don't intend on adding a red dot. Maybe I'm a bit pre-mature with my question but what options might I have with replacement sights? Is the rear sight really that bad? I do prefer an adjustable sight while experimenting with various loads but again I'm a novice to handgun hunting and techniques. I couldn't pass up the deal on this gun but I do wonder if I have some headaches in my future.
Thanks in advance for your time.
Dave
I have had the all Nitron version since last November, and now have perhaps 1500 rounds through it, about 50% factory and the other 50% reduced power reloads. Mine has the same adjustable rear sight but a Siglite night sight front. So far, neither has budged at all from dead center, which is where they belong on this gun. I have raised the rear a couple of notches. I really like the sight picture, and my only real objection to the rear is its sharp corners/edges, which I eased ever so slightly with some fine emory paper. When I got the gun, I had read stories of the rear sight coming loose, moving, etc, but so far mine has not. My plan if that happens is to replace the set screw with a pointed or cupped end one (both already standing by), drill a tiny dent in the dovetail recess, and loctite the screw.
I have not seen any replacement rear available for that slide. I would want to keep the slide, or at least one that is made for the 10mm. The way the gun is designed/weighted, it handles the highest power Underwood ammo with ease.
