subject: How The Sig Sauer Pistols Excel In Caliber Configuration [print this page] Sig Sauer is one of the world's leading carbines, rifles and tactical pistol manufacturers. It has a great history as far as design principles and caliber configurations are concerned. The full sized Sig Sauer pistols are chambered to fire often more than one caliber cartridges. Sig Sauer P226 is a service gun that is capable of firing four calibers 9 mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG and .22 Long Rifle. The design of P226 is similar to that of P220. Sig Sauer 220 had single-column magazines while the P226 has staggered column magazine setting. This model is in service among several military organizations and law enforcement agencies around the world. The 9 mm caliber in p226 makes it a powerful handgun.
The .40 S&W was developed mostly to meet the demands of the law enforcement and police use. The .357 SIG has good reputation among the police offers for both its accuracy and stopping power. It looks quiet similar to that of .40 S&W case but has slightly longer brass. This cartridge is mostly used in the semi-automatic pistols. It is also a superior sport shooting caliber. The kind of performance that is similar is almost to the Winchester. The .22 Long Rifle is a rimfire cartridge that is used in the Sig Sauer pistols for recreational shooting, small-game hunting and training purpose. This is also a low recoil cartridge, lesser velocity and longer target range. At standard velocity, the .2 LR caliber fires 1,125 feet.
The sig 229 model is a compact firearm that is used for concealed carry. It is a special gun for the Homeland Securities in the United States. This model of sig sauer fires the 9 mm, .22 LR and the .40 S&W caliber. It is also a Double Action/Single Action gun with a magazine capacity of 10-13 rounds. The front rail allows the mounting of a variety of night sights as well. The Sig 238 is another revolutionary model with a number of variants. The p238 models have unique looks as well. Sig 238 Lady and the P238 Rainbow are two great models in this series. The most tactically advanced pistol is the P238 scorpion. Though tactical in nature and use, it has a smart look. The dark earth finish makes it a good looking model. It also has a 7-round extended magazine. It fires the low velocity .380 ACP caliber. It is also a Single Action only gun.
