Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The SIG P250 Compact is a modular hammer-fired pistol built around a serialized metal fire control assembly housed within interchangeable polymer grip modules. It presents as a compact, polymer-framed handgun with a slide available in Nitron or two-tone finishes, an integral accessory rail, and ambidextrous controls. The design emphasizes a clean, low-profile appearance suitable for concealed carry or general use, with the chassis system allowing swaps between grip sizes and components for different hand fits and configurations.

Production

Production ran from 2008 through 2010.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $650–$750. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $375–$575.

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

SIG Sauer introduced the P250 series in the late 2000s as a response to increasing interest in modular and adaptable handguns in the market. The serialized chassis concept, which permits caliber and size changes without replacing the core fire control unit, represented an attempt to offer greater flexibility compared to conventional fixed-frame pistols. Production included standard Nitron models across calibers along with limited two-tone, engraved, and threaded-barrel variants, particularly in 9mm. While it demonstrated innovative manufacturing and user customization options, the platform saw reduced emphasis in later years as striker-fired modular designs gained broader adoption.