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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P220 Match Elite uses an extended 5-inch barrel and slide assembly paired with the full Elite package of a beavertail frame extension, front slide cocking serrations, and front-strap checkering on the stainless steel frame. It was produced in an all-stainless configuration in .45 Auto and a reverse two-tone version (black Nitron slide on stainless frame) in 10mm, both in DA/SA configuration.

Production

Production occurred primarily in 2015.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,500. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $1,050–$1,300.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Automatic
Alias:	.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Analysis

The P220 Match Elite variants extended the Elite refinements to a long-slide platform focused on improved accuracy and muzzle velocity, particularly in the 10mm Auto chambering that benefited from the heavier stainless construction for recoil management. The additional barrel length increased sight radius and added forward weight that aided stability during aimed fire, while the short-reset trigger and beavertail supported faster follow-up shots. The all-stainless .45 ACP version emphasized traditional appearance and balance, while the reverse two-tone 10mm focused on corrosion resistance on the slide. These models represent the platform’s evolution toward higher-caliber precision options within the metal-frame lineup.