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SIG Model P290RS
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	0.9-in
Length:	5.5-in	Height:	3.9-in
Barrel:	2.9-in	Weight:	17.5-oz
Variant 5 of 5

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (90 grain bullet)84870 Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)2.94 ft-lb Total Capacity7 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor56%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	2015 Only
Caliber:	.380 Auto
Action:	recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:	double-action only (DAO)
Safety:	no manual safety
Magazine:	6-round
Frame:	polymer with steel insert
Grip:	integrated polymer
Sights:	SIGLITE night sights
Notes:	laser, stainless slide

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$637.00	Used Est:	$525.00
Last Update:	1/5/2023

About the Gun

The P290 sub-compact polymer small defense handgun meets the demands of today’s law enforcement professionals as a backup duty gun, and responsible citizens as a conceal carry gun. The removable grip plates allow for customization with aluminum, wood, and polymer and can be engraved. As with all SIGs this is a hammer-fired pistol, this particular model having a double-action only (DAO) trigger. Like the P250 there is no manual safety.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.380 Automatic
Alias:	9mm Browning Short
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		90 grains
MV:	943 ft/sec	ME:	178 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

Designed by John Browning and introduced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, this cartridge has achieved world-wide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. One reason for the round's success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Ballistics fall far short of even the 9mm Luger, but still prove adequate for most self-defense situations. The round has established quite a niche position in this role, often being chosen over more traditional small calibers such as the .25 and .32 Autos.

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User Comments

Not Working Out
By pebbycree on 14 Dec 2018
400+ rounds downrange. Six different brands of ammo. Failed to go into battery at least a dozen times. With both magazines. Not sure if it's the mag springs or underpowered ammo. Had to disassemble and reassemble six round mag to get it to function properly. Thorough cleaning after 2nd range session. No problems since. Fit, finish, and build quality are excellent. Trigger is long and heavy. Practically have to press trigger against frame to get it to fire. Have to take up pre-travel, then aim and fire. Multiple consecutive shots must be executed slowly or accuracy will suffer. This is basically a revolver in a semi-auto's body. Not the best choice if you need to fire quickly and accurately. However I consider it the perfect size for a concealed carry firearm. Just wish trigger travel was shorter.