Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P227 Carry is a compact version of the P227 that uses a 3.9-inch barrel and slide mounted on the full-size frame. It retains the short-recoil locked-breech operating system and DA/SA trigger with decock lever in .45 ACP. It was produced with a stainless steel slide on a black hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy frame and was offered with and without an accessory rail.

Production

Limited production from 2014 through 2018.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,100–$1,250. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $800–$1,050.

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

The P227 Carry provided the higher magazine capacity and full-size grip ergonomics of the P227 in a more compact package by shortening the slide and barrel. This design improved concealability and draw speed while maintaining the 10-round .45 ACP capacity. Produced in limited numbers during the mid-2010s, it appealed to users seeking a balance between power, capacity, and concealability in an all-metal .45 ACP pistol. It had a relatively short production life as SIG Sauer shifted focus toward other compact and modular designs.