[bac1023]

I’m not generally a fan of American made Sig Sauers. However, these are getting very hard to find and have a reputation for superb accuracy. These were produced in the mid to late 2000’s by the Sig Exeter “Custom Shop” and feature a longer 5” barrel and a good SAO trigger. The slide is American manufactured and is stainless steel, which differs from the old West German P226 slides. The frame of the Super Match is black anodized aluminum and made in Germany. I’m not real sure of the grips, but they almost seem like a laminate. They feel good in hand and look nice enough aesthetically. I bought the gun because I wanted something different and also target oriented in 45 ACP. I have a ton of 9mm shooters, but other than some 1911’s, all of 45’s are collectible and valuable. While this gun is rare, they aren’t commanding super high prices yet. I got it in like new condition for $1300 OTD at my LGS. It’s the first example I’ve seen locally of this model for at least a decade. I used to see them while they were being produced, but they dried up very quickly. The gun itself is “good” overall. I wouldn’t call it great. The trigger is very crisp with a short rest, but way heavy at just over 5lbs. For a SAO target trigger, I find 5lbs ridiculous. The heavy stainless slide coupled with the aluminum frame is a recipe for fairly stout recoil (at least for a service caliber). Adding that to Sig’s patented high bore axis and I expect this pistol to have substantial muzzle flip and probably not the best gun for accurate rapid fire unless you have a vice-like grip. Why Sig didn’t go with a stainless frame for this pistol puzzles me as much today as it did when the gun was in production. They were using stainless frames on their “Elite” models of the day, but chose aluminum for a SAO target gun. Go figure. So enough griping on my new addition. Here’s the good stuff…the 25 meter test target is a 5-shot grouping at 1”, which I believe was done with a ransom rest. That clearly shows the mechanical accuracy of the Super Match and it’s very impressive. I honestly wouldn’t expect my German Mastershop Sigs to perform any better than that. Besides the awesome accuracy, I find the grip to be comfortable and the ergonomics to be outstanding for my hands. The checkering on the German frame is very finely done and I love the target sights. Quality wise, its not on par with the German Mastershop pistols, but its still well made. I don’t know how many of these Sig Sauer produced, but it wasn’t a ton. This one was test fired on 8/1/08 and according to the date on the case, it was shipped out five days later on August 6th. I never see them anywhere and I believe there’s only one on Gunbroker currently. Who here has one of these? How do you like it? As always, please enjoy the pics and share your thoughts. Thanks! Here it is with my German Mastershop Sigs (minus my P210's since they're so different). ReplyForward

 

[Redeemed]

That’s a beauty!

 

[246203]

Look at you slumming it.

 

[boilergonzo]

I like the look of that color grip on stainless. I prefer all stainless to the black, but it is a really nice looking gun. Perhaps the added value of this gun is that it isn't one of museum quality nor one of your favorites, so you can take it to the range and enjoy it without it gnawing at your brain!

Congrats!

 

[pag23]

Look at you slumming it.

 

[Colt38SuperDude]

Congratulations. I vaguely remembered this model.

 

[bac1023]

Look at you slumming it.

🤣

 

[bac1023]

Congratulations. I vaguely remembered this model.

Yeah it was only offered for a couple of years, I believe. Not something you really ever see. That’s why I grabbed it.

 

[Cambo]

I had a chance to buy a lightly used one years ago at Classic Pistol for $850.00. I am still kicking myself for not buying it.

Great gun Brian, congrats.

 

[Raven1967]

Nice Sig congrats!

 

[TallGlockDude]

Glock REALLY needs a custom shop.

Stunning gun btw!

 

[bac1023]

Glock REALLY needs a custom shop.

Stunning gun btw!

Thanks

I’m not even sure Sig still uses the Custom Shop logo. Anyone know?

 

[rogn]

Not the same but I do have a P220 Elite in 10mm. It has produced some astonishing accuracy and has been faultless in operation. The trigger is of the SAO type with a long take-up and a crisp break. I does take getting used to. The gun is all stainless with rosewood grips the overall appearance I find attractive. Weight is 40+ ounces and you know its not a toy when you handle it. Hand functioning has the feel of a well designed machine. Slide is stamped Newington, NH USA. It was 1122$ before shipping, PR of MD extortion fees and sales taxes NIB.
It is my favourite handgun at this time.

 

[Glock40man]

I almost bought one new. But, I wasn't sure about a P22X SAO back then. So I talked myself out of it.

Cool find.

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[bac1023]

I almost bought one new. But, I wasn't sure about a P22X SAO back then. So I talked myself out of it.

Cool find.

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Thanks

I really like the SAO X Series guns and this is similar in that regard

 

[dbuck47]

Beautiful piece, thanks for sharing.

 

[cyphertext]

Very nice!

 

[March817]

Handsome looking gun

 

[BobCZ]

Nice grab. Good respect from a Sig non apologist.