Sig Sauer SP2022
It’s a term you might have picked up in high school chemistry class, polymer. It may not mean a lot to the general public, but when it comes to lightweight pistols, polymer has revolutionized the market. Sig Saur introduced the P2022 into their renowned lineup of high-quality handguns in 1998 with the original model available in .40 Smith and Wesson. Over the following year, Sig Saur added the .357 SIG and ultimately, the 9mm to the platform.
Prior to the introduction of the polymer construction of the P2022, Sig Saur used all steel construction in their wide variety of pistols. The addition of a polymer handgun to the line was a big step in manufacturing for the firearms manufacturer, but it proved to be a lucrative move for the company.
The P2022 gained instant popularity around the world with law enforcement agencies, military applications, and a widely enthusiastic public with buyers flocking to the new design.
At 5.7 inches, the P2022 is slightly higher than competing polymer models made by other manufacturers, but many shooters, especially those with larger hands appreciate the extra height.
Sig Saur advertises the P2022 as “the first polymer handgun tough enough to be called a SIG. And it's only gotten better with time,” a statement that has proven to be true over the intervening two decades since its introduction. There are now a dozen versions of the P2022 with more in the planning and development stage. All share the high quality and performance standards that Sig Saur demands from all its products.
Sig Saur P2022 Semi-Auto Basic Configuration:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Type: | Pistol |
| Caliber: | 9mm, .40 S&W |
| Action: | Semi-auto – short-recoil -locked breech |
| Barrel length: | 3.9 inches |
| Overall Length: | 7.4 inches |
| Height: | 5.7 inches |
| Weight: | 27 ounces |
| Width: | 1.4 inches |
| Capacity: | 10-rounds |
| Feed: | Detachable box magazine |
| Trigger system: | Single |
| Grips: | Interchangeable polymer |
| Sights: | Fixed iron, front blade, rear notch |
| Safety: | Lever |
| Material: | Polymer frame, steel mechanism/barrel |
Price:$499-$1199
Sig Sauer SP2022 3.9in Black Nitron Pistol
The Nitron is the introductory model of the P2022 and is the lowest-priced pistol in the series. The Nitron has a wide platform of different styles available, with currently seven versions available for purchase. The primary difference in these seven varieties is caliber and magazine capacity.
The variations are all chambered in either 9mm Luger or .40 caliber Smith and Wesson. The magazine capacity is primarily 10 rounds, but there are a couple of models with 12 and 15-round magazines available.
While none of these models are California compliant, all are legal firearms in Colorado, and the 10-round capacity magazine styles are New York compliant as well.
Sig Sauer SP2022 3.9in Black Nitron Pistol Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Type: | Pistol |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Action: | Semi-auto – short-recoil -locked breech |
| Barrel length: | 3.9 inches |
| Overall Length: | 7.4 inches |
| Height: | 5.7 inches |
| Weight: | 29 ounces |
| Width: | 1.4 inches |
| Capacity: | 15 rounds |
| Feed: | Detachable box magazine |
| Trigger system: | Single |
| Grips: | Interchangeable polymer |
| Sights: | Fixed iron, front blade, rear notch |
| Safety: | Lever |
| Finish: | Black Nitride |
| Material: | Polymer frame, steel mechanism/barrel |
Popular variations:
Sig Sauer SP2022 9mm Luger 3.9in Black Nitron Pistol - 15+1 Rounds
Sig Saur has squeezed in half again as many 9mm cartridges in this pistol as the standard 10-round capacity version with little noticeable difference in grip. You will notice the slightly higher loaded weight of 15 versus 10-rounds, but that is to be expected.
The polymer frame remains one of the most durable features you can find in a semi-automatic pistol. Designed to be impervious to rain, saltwater, sand, snow, and ice, this pistol is well established from desert climates to the far northern latitudes and in tropical and seaside locations as well.
This pistol comes in a desert tan finish FDE version as well.
SP2022 9mm Luger 3.9in Black Nitron Pistol - 15+1 Rounds Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Type: | Pistol |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Action: | Semi-auto – short-recoil -locked breech |
| Barrel length: | 3.9 inches |
| Overall Length: | 7.4 inches |
| Height: | 5.7 inches |
| Weight: | 29 ounces |
| Width: | 1.4 inches |
| Capacity: | 15 rounds |
| Feed: | Detachable box magazine |
| Trigger system: | Single |
| Grips: | Interchangeable polymer |
| Sights: | Fixed iron, front blade, rear notch |
| Safety: | Lever |
| Finish: | Black Nitride |
| Material: | Polymer frame, steel mechanism/barrel |
Sig Sauer SP2022 9mm Luger 3.9in Black Nitron Pistol - 10+1 Rounds - California Compliant
California is the most heavily populated state in America, and home to some of the worst criminal activity. Finding a reliable self-defense pistol amid the many regulations written for semi-automatic pistol ownership can be a challenge. Sig Saur has taken the guesswork out of the process with a version of the SP2022 in 9mm Luger that is not only legal in the Golden State, but legal in Colorado and New York, also heavily regulate states, as well.
The standard SP2022 polymer frame is fitted with a 10-round magazine and comes equipped with Sig Saur’s proprietary SigLIght Night Sights. Other than those two specifications, it is a nearly identical pistol to the Nitron.
This pistol comes in a desert tan finish FDE version as well.
SP2022 9MM Luger 3.9 in Black Nitron Pistol – 10+1 Rounds – California Compliant Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Type: | Pistol |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Action: | Semi-auto – short-recoil -locked breech |
| Barrel length: | 3.9 inches |
| Overall Length: | 7.4 inches |
| Height: | 5.7 inches |
| Weight: | 29 ounces |
| Width: | 1.4 inches |
| Capacity: | 10 rounds |
| Feed: | Detachable box magazine |
| Trigger system: | Single–standard curved |
| Grips: | Interchangeable polymer |
| Sights: | SigLight Night Sights |
| Safety: | Lever |
| Finish: | Black Nitride |
| Material: | Polymer frame, steel mechanism/barrel |
Popular variations:
Sig Sauer SP2022 French Police 9mm SA / SD - Black - 15+1
You’ll find this pistol identical in every way to any SP2022 produced in the USA in recent years aside from one specification, these are the final productions from the factory in Germany before Sig Saur moved production across the Atlantic.
These limited production pistols represent a slice of history since they will no longer be produced in Germany. Collectors will quickly take note of this final run in the homeland of a company that has produced firearms since the 1700s.
American production operations by Sig Saur began in 1988 with its most popular pistols going into production here in the early 1990s. While they’re available, you can own a piece of Sig Saur history as long as the supply lasts.
Sig Sauer SP2022 French Police 9mm SA / SD - Black - 15+1 Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Type: | Pistol |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Action: | Semi-auto – short-recoil -locked breech |
| Barrel length: | 3.9 inches |
| Overall Length: | 7.4 inches |
| Height: | 5.7 inches |
| Weight: | 29 ounces |
| Width: | 1.4 inches |
| Capacity: | 10 rounds |
| Feed: | Detachable box magazine |
| Trigger system: | Single–standard curved |
| Grips: | Interchangeable polymer |
| Sights: | SigLight Night Sights |
| Safety: | Lever |
| Finish: | French Police Edition |
| Material: | Polymer frame, steel mechanism/barrel |
Popular variations:
Sig Sauer SP2022 Two-Tone 9mm Luger 3.9in Stainless Pistol - 15+1 Rounds
A polymer frame matched with a stainless-steel mechanism and barrel is eye-catching, but more importantly, it will wear better than any other pistol you can purchase. By combining the strength, lightweight, and durability with the corrosion resistance of stainless-steel Sig Saur has created a sidearm that is durable in any environment.
This model is a favorite of naval security and coast guard patrols across the globe. The ability to withstand the best the saltwater environment can throw at you in terms of salt spray, heavy UV radiation, and gritty sand makes this a favorite model for maritime use.
SP2022 Two-Tone 9MM Luger 3.9in Stainless Pistol – 15+1 Rounds Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Type: | Pistol |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Action: | Semi-auto – short-recoil -locked breech |
| Barrel length: | 3.9 inches |
| Overall Length: | 7.4 inches |
| Height: | 5.7 inches |
| Weight: | 29 ounces |
| Width: | 1.4 inches |
| Capacity: | 10 rounds |
| Feed: | Detachable box magazine |
| Trigger system: | Single–standard curved |
| Grips: | Interchangeable polymer |
| Sights: | SigLight Night Sights |
| Safety: | Lever |
| Finish: | Two-tone |
| Material: | Polymer frame, steel mechanism/barrel |
Popular variations:
Sig Sauer SP2022 40 S&W 3.9in Black Nitron Pistol - 10+1 Rounds
All the features of the standard Black Nitron pistol, only in .40 caliber Smith and Wesson instead of 9mm Luger. The debate over which cartridge is superior, the .40 caliber or the 9 mm has gone on for decades and will no doubt continue long into the future. For those who prefer the .40 caliber Smith and Wesson platform, Sig Saur has answered your requests with this version of the popular SP2022.
As from the slightly different ballistics presented by the .40 S&W in comparison with the 9mm Luger, the pistol is identical to 9mm models in size, magazine capacity, and all the other features.
SP2022 .40 S&W 3.9in Black Nitron Pistol – 10+1 Rounds Specs:
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Type: | Pistol |
| Caliber: | .40 caliber – Smith and Wesson |
| Action: | Semi-auto – short-recoil -locked breech |
| Barrel length: | 3.9 inches |
| Overall Length: | 7.4 inches |
| Height: | 5.7 inches |
| Weight: | 29 ounces |
| Width: | 1.4 inches |
| Capacity: | 10 rounds |
| Feed: | Detachable box magazine |
| Trigger system: | Single–standard curved |
| Grips: | Interchangeable polymer |
| Sights: | SigLight Night Sights |
| Safety: | Lever |
| Finish: | Black nitride |
| Material: | Polymer frame, steel mechanism/barrel |
Popular variations: