I'm a Sig-lover and use a p220 "Carry" model as a primary concealed-carry weapon. Of course this shortened version is still not what anyone would call a light or slender gun. So I did some online research to find a set of grips that would narrow the profile, yet still look good and feel right to me. When I couldn't find a reliable side-by-side comparison on the forums, I bit the bullet (or the credit card) and bought a few different brands/types to make my own comparison. I can't provide input on everything available. Some were just not of interest to me. But I thought I'd post what little I have learned in case it is helpful to someone. Note: I have not tried a set of Nils grips yet, but understand that they may be thinner than the factory wood grips...and of course they are beautiful and expensive. I also did not buy the Hogue or Pachmayr rubber grips for this experiment. I use the former on other guns, but did not want them on my fancy-schmancy 220 Carry models (an Equinox and an Elite).
In order, from thickest down to thinnest:
Hogue wood grips (checkered) beautiful, but may be the thickest grips made for that gun
Sig Elite model wood grips
Sig Equinox model wood grips (they're a slightly different design, but essentially the same thickness as the Sig Elite/standard wood grips)
Sig "thin grips" (these are not their standard rubber grips)
Hogue aluminum grips (the thinnest I know of) but the checkering is very sharp and is not comfortable to wear IWB without a T-shirt).
The Hogue "extreme" aluminum grips, while a little rough on my love handles, are very comfortable to my hand, and make for a very secure grip on the gun. Nevertheless, I may try a set of the un-checkered version on another 220.
In search of thin Sig grips
In search of thin Sig grips
Common sense is not common practice.
NRA Benefactor, TSRA life member.
NRA Benefactor, TSRA life member.
Re: In search of thin Sig grips
I doubt that you'll find any thinner grip panels than those made of plastic or aluminum. My grip panels are SIG plastic, but Hoque checkered over the pebbled finish. I can't measure any difference, but the 'felt' difference is significant.
If you're interested, maybe I can dig through my stack of receipts and find the gent's name at Hoague who did the checkering.
salty
If you're interested, maybe I can dig through my stack of receipts and find the gent's name at Hoague who did the checkering.
salty
Re: In search of thin Sig grips
Salty,
Thanks for the offer. I agree about the grips. Anything thinner than the thin Sig or the Hogue aluminum, probably would break or bend pretty easily. Except for their sandpaper affect on my side, I like the Hogues and think I will stick with them. When the scratchiness gets to me, I can switch to another gun. I've actually thought about ordering a set of the Hogue non-checkered aluminum version so I could use a checkered grip on the right side of the gun, where it matters, and a smooth grip on the "love handle side" against my skin. It'd look odd, but might be a comfortable set-up during the summer when I don't want to wear an undershirt.
Thanks for the offer. I agree about the grips. Anything thinner than the thin Sig or the Hogue aluminum, probably would break or bend pretty easily. Except for their sandpaper affect on my side, I like the Hogues and think I will stick with them. When the scratchiness gets to me, I can switch to another gun. I've actually thought about ordering a set of the Hogue non-checkered aluminum version so I could use a checkered grip on the right side of the gun, where it matters, and a smooth grip on the "love handle side" against my skin. It'd look odd, but might be a comfortable set-up during the summer when I don't want to wear an undershirt.
Common sense is not common practice.
NRA Benefactor, TSRA life member.
NRA Benefactor, TSRA life member.
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