"Sig P227 Full Review: Now This is a .45" by Nutnfancy

[@kickZtailout]

Great review... I must say though, I've been trusting my life to my P220 for 13 years and it hasn't had even a single malfunction.

[@nickfromthesuburbs2058]

I have a 227 in FDE with night sights. Love it!! I carry it everywhere and train with it every week. In the right holster it can be carried concealed. Which I do everyday. When you hold and shoot this gun you know you're holding a badass piece of firepower

[@Shamrockrancher]

I've been able to cancel my gym membership AND I've lost 16 pounds just watching you run around in your videos.

[@nutnfancy]

Thank you Jackson!!! I need you to be a part to make this whole thing work. I have been unmotivated at times here but have dusted off and gotten back to work. Comments like yours are always appreciated and I accept them humbly.

[@nutnfancy]

Thanks for defending me there dude! Length of the vid is always content driven. Covering the details of an item can be done in 10 minutes. But why watch a video for that? Just go to mfr website. Included in each review are interesting revelations and application philosophy. Quality viewers always have appreciated that and we connect in these discussion.

[@iknownothing-m8c]

I have never held a gun; don't play much videogames. But I get excited every time I see a SIG in a video.

[@firememc]

Just ordered mine in Flat Dark Earth, won on gunbroker for $719 shipped. Man am I excited!

[@Ericksonearthworks]

Have you found a holster for your 227? I can't find any for EDC unless a P220 is the same size.

[@cesarebeccaria7641]

bowshott007 Cooks Holsters. Kydex IWB with a wide kydex belt clip. I have three: XDM-45, P227, and G19.

[@nutnfancy]

Thank you! When I get stoked about a product sometimes videos like these result. It's a creative effort as well for me.

[@macabre19]

I love this pistol as well. It's as close as they could get to a p226 in a 45acp. I loved it so much I purchased a second one just because.lol

[@07zx14White]

I'm amazed at the amount of people that seem to have A.D.D. and complain about the length of the videos. It's a thorough, complete, and honest review. Wouldn't you like to know all of the fine tooth details if you're interested in something? For me, I love the "long" and detailed reviews. By the way Nutn, I think you just made Sig a sale with this one. I need to go handle one now.

[@michaelhodges8312]

I just installed the SRT kit and standard trigger in my P-227 Nitron. MUCH MUCH better! Love the gun!

[@whiskeypapa8842]

Love the quality and length of the vids- don't change a thing. They're very comprehensive and thorough and pretty much leave the viewer an armchair expert when they finish. Love it.

[@BudgetBugout]

Love your vids. Even if I don't plan on buying the item you have a great format and production quality.

[@nutnfancy]

Thanks for waiting DB, got to it as quick as I could

[@TheWitnesserer]

If Glock is perfection, then Sig is Beyond Perfection.

[@BeCalmBeArmed]

Your tip about modifying the P250 mags to work with the P227 is priceless. I haven't been able to find P227 mags anywhere and I now have 5 functioning mags for my P227 instead of two. Thanks very much and keep up the good work.

[@GP.Overlanding]

You have peaked my interest, i have carried a p220 comfortably for years. It's dependable, accurate and not to difficult to conceal. Still i would like to try the p227. Thanks for the review.

[@nutnfancy]

Yes, that was addressed and shown in the video. Not sure if you made it to that point yet. I too dislike the short reach triggers.

[@44357514]

One of the things I like about the Model P220 is the 8 round single stack magazine. I like Single stack Mags and thinner grip frames. Guns I like besides the P220 are the S&W Model 4506-1 (3rd Generation 45acp) and the S&W Model 645 (2nd Generation 45acp).

[@bguzzo007]

ordered it, waited 5 months on backorder for it, received it, shot it, and totally love it! Had it for 6 months now, 1k rounds downrange, and goin strong. Favorite gun in my collection, and will recommend it to anyone who wants to listen! Thanks for the great review

[@teejsaysulkowski]

I've gotta say that I have had zero "P220-like issues" in my P220. Like. NONE. My P220 has performed with "P226-like reliability"! My round count is between 5k-5.3k. I'm on my 2nd recoil spring and extractor, replaced as preventative maintenance. It was the first handgun I bought, and I love it. I'll be getting the P227 in a full size because my P220 is Carry size and the slides/frames are interchangeable. P220 + P226 = P227 = WIN.

[@gunchief0811]

TJ Sulkowski dig my P220R also, reliable accurate and fun to shoot and yeah same here no issues i got mine in 2013 and it still tow's the line three years later.. zero issues. i had one bad primer from a range reload at a local range and they had to punch out the round and admit that their ammo didnt funtion and caused a malfuntion. but from factory ammo never a bobble i three years... :)

[@Ranger4321]

I have been waiting on this review to come out! I loved my P220R, but not so much on the round capacity. This is definitely a gun that I have my eye on!

[@chrisblake1918]

Very nice indeed. I do have a soft spot in my heart for Sig.

[@nutnfancy]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have heard you!

[@Myklecg]

Nuttn' I blame you for the new 227R in my safe. My wife is less than thrilled.

[@TheMadMedek]

Asked for a pistol review less than a week ago and bam! Good review. Another review that will the Internet's go to video for the type.

[@AFDoc00]

Why isn't the 227 review listed in the GTW pistol HOF set of videos? Clearly belongs in that list, far more than some of the other entries.

[@nutnfancy]

Roger that! I have to use that time for the vids, thanks for watching.

[@michaelhodges8312]

Sigs are freaking awesome! I daily carry my 229 SAS and 227 Nitron no matter what the size because I just love those two Sigs.

[@RcJetPilot007]

nutnfancy, spot on review. The undercut of the trigger guard, higher grip makes this SIG a well controlled pistol for defense situations (full sized) and WROL. Double taps on 2 - 6 inch rings at 20 yards demonstrates the excellent recall control. I am very happy with the purchase. I also agree on the trigger upgrade... SIG will come around... in the meantime thank you for the video (trigger upgrade) was AWESOME... thx.

[@MWA78]

Please if you can review the Sig226 Legion DA.!!!!!!!!

[@nutnfancy]

Good comment on the grips and it adds to my understanding. I've always loved them of course. I think you will have P227 grip options someday. P229 should have some already like the Hogues.

[@MrRoboskippy]

The Army is looking to replace the M9, I think this would be a good choice. The mode of operation is very similar and I like the fact that the .45 ACP is a sub sonic round. It makes using a sound suppressor more effective.

[@muffemod]

***** With the proliferation of women in the military there is no way they're going to put a 45 in their hands.

[@icer190]

muffemod It's long been my experience that there is a negligible difference in recoil between a full size 9mm and a full sized .45 ACP. Add into the fact that they're different styles of recoil, snappy versus a push, and it's not exactly comparable. Then again, I also carry a mid-sized 9mm.

[@Someguy7488]

muffemod he has a valid point that's why we have .40 cal because most women admittedly even some "so called men" could not control recoil

[@muffemod]

moneyCarsGuns LOL .40 has more recoil than .45!

[@Someguy7488]

I assumed you knew the history of what I was talking about. You don't so here goes I was referring to FBI 10mm design 10mm proved to be to much to some thus the .40 cal was born

[@direknyte]

I only wish more Sigs had ambi controls for us who have to shoot LH. Thanks for the in-depth review and keep up the good work!

[@SnazzyZubloids]

I'll stick with my P220 and 1911's, I love these guns. The additional capacity is a nice feature, but if I can't stop someone with 8+1 and an extra 8round mag or two, I'm in deeper than a pistol is useful for anyway.

[@artmac8970]

What if that someone has a couple of like-minded friends with him?

[@SnazzyZubloids]

As I said, I'm in deeper than a pistol is useful for in a scenario like that. Unless you're hitting all head shots (don't count on it), pistols are really only useful for when you can't have a rifle or shotgun on you or in a one on one encounter. I'd rather have a pistol on me than no weapon at all, but they're really only mean to be a sidearm.

[@Noowbie1]

Mike Bircher That's asinine , that's like saying if your house is on fire and you can't stop it with a bucket ....let it burn

[@SnazzyZubloids]

Yeah, it's exactly like that. I'll run and live to fight another day unless I'm cornered and absolutely must engage.

[@Noowbie1]

Mike Bircher No one can tell you how to defend yourself , I agree I don't go looking for a reason to use my hand gun . And I don't think the odds are in favor of me getting in a pitch gun battle. You are right in majority of instances by the numbers only 5 rds are fired within a distance of 3 -10 feet. Honestly changing mags rarely happens in conceal carry situations but. I am only questioning you philosophy of " oh well not enough ammo " , I carry noting under 10 rounds i prefer to carry 15+ in 9mm . But if god forbid 2-4 people rushed me 8 isn't gonna cut it . I have seen video and had hours of training rehashing and going over this it , life rarely takes places the way we plan it. People have been killed while armed. I think you have the right overall mindset , yet you chose to surrender a level of safety for no reason . That being said good luck not making a stupid youtube i was only asking a question of your logic behind your statement

[@ibm322]

Thanks for the reply dude! Its nice to see you are reading people's comments!

[@xxDrLagxx]

69 dislikes? More like 69 Hi-Point owners

[@stuthewise]

Picked up a P227 just last week. Freaking love it!

[@sergeantbigmac]

I'm calling it now, the SigSauer P series will be the pistol(s) that replace the Beretta M9. The 226 fills the 9mm role and this 227 fills the .45 role... And if its needed, the 229/224 fill the compact pistol role. All in virtually the same platform of a pistol that has been tested and combat proven. Hopefully the Army gets their shit together. If the Sig is good enough for the Seals, its probably good enough for everybody else ;)

[@HooahMarines]

Thats what you'd think. The P226 should have one the replacement contract for the 1911. It did, in fact, out perform the M9. The M9 armory package was cheaper, however, and we all know how cheap our government can be. The Sig outshot the M9, out lasted the M9 in torture tests, but it all boiled down to cost. The Sig was cheaper for the gun, but replacement parts and such were more expensive than the M9. Hopefully they change their mind soon. The M9 is a great gun, but there have been injuries caused by M9 slide failures, which is what led to the adoption of the P226/M11 by the SEAL teams.

[@sergeantbigmac]

Well if you know anything about the military you'd know that is nothing new haha! They routinely take the cheapest bid that still meets their requirements. Rarely does the military have the best of the best of gear... they have gear that meets the minimum spec requirements. (take that however you will) With that said, ive heard conflicting reports about those pistol trials. What ive come to discern is that the m9 and 226 were actually more closely matched then what you described. But the Army prematurely picked the m9 because of its price without letting Sig enter another potentially lower bid. Unfairly screwing over Sig!

[@sergeantbigmac]

Im still hopeful that the Army wises up this time and picks the P series. They have only improved since the 80's! I have nothing against glocks, but I hope that isnt what they decide to go with...

[@HooahMarines]

Glocks are cheap and reliable and they have a massive capacity. They wouldn't be a half bad choice. I do have a Sig P226 and I absolutely love it, and I can se why the SWC chose to go with it.

[@sergeantbigmac]

Ya theyre not bad at all, I just think the 226 is a much better choice is all. With that said Glocks are cheaper, which probably means the Army will choose them....ugh

[@TerrenceGamington]

Thanks for the review nutn. These videos are about the closest thing to shooting that I can do here in Japan until I get back.

[@Daddycap13]

P227 vs hk45

[@kimberprocarry]

Love the HK45!

[@nutnfancy]

Will do

[@michaelhodges8312]

Never did and NEVER will own a 9mm when a 40 S&W and 45ACP exists.:

[@bcbrin20]

Recently picked up a P226R with the short trigger. Good to know I'm not the only one whose finger is getting pinched by the trigger. Thanks Nutn for another great review!

[@danielboon8721]

Have performed thousands of autopsies. 9mm +P that met or exceeded 1300fps seemed to outperform the standard pressure 45's. Now if you compare them with hot 45 rounds that may be a different story but the idea that a 45 is always better than a 9mm is outdated thinking. Some would say "Oh, but our soldiers have shot Taliban, Iraqis, insert enemy of choice, multiple time and they didn't stop fighting!" Yeah well they were shooting ball ammo. No comparison to civilian ammo. It is wrong that our military has to shoot less effective ammo than civilians. NATO BS.

[@jackson041965]

Thank You nutn. Awesome vid.TNP great help . Thanks for letting me be a part of Tnp. Your vid our true not fake. And that is what America need.

[@rmp5s]

I really hate how you say "nine em em"...just thought I'd toss that out there. "Nine mike mike", "nine mil", whatever...I could deal with. "Nine em em" makes me wince every time in a way that I wince when people say "Marine Corpse".

[@nutnfancy]

Last month! Mild correction but it helps me a bit.

[@nutnfancy]

Agree, good comment.

[@RonMedic86]

I am a proud owner of one of the first P220's made in West Germany with a stamped slide and everything. Great GTW pistol. Now can't wait to get my hands on that P227. I'd love to shoot with ya Nutn! I just live right around the corner from ya...South Eastern Idaho!!

[@nutnfancy]

Favorites and carried by me often: KelTec PF9, Glock 26, Sig 938, Kahr PM9, Glock 19. Most reviewed since 2008 here.

[@nutnfancy]

Good idea and I've wondered about that. With view numbers waning here in TNP I have been unmotivated to do so. I will keep it in mind and maybe run a test project on the TheNutnfancyProject Channel page.

[@chaosphizzle]

Right when I told myself no more handguns for the year nutnfancy, aka salesman of the year, comes out with another awesome review haha. Love you nutnfancy!

[@nutnfancy]

Probably but I like dropping the acronyms to see who's been around watching the vids. Long time TNPrs always stay up with me.

[@gukbag]

Finally found one after looking for it for 5 months and am loving it.

[@nutnfancy]

I think the P220 will still be produced. This P227 is also a great gun for localities where you can only have a 10 rd mag. It is size efficient for that capacity of .45 ACP.

[@nutnfancy]

Camera man in this one is me and Cr0cket20 is all. I do have lots of offers to run the camera but it is perhaps the most critical job. It speaks, creates drama, explains, and sets the tone. I always prefer to be the cameraman but have to balance that with item testing and hands on experience. Also if a crew is having a hard time hitting (happens!) I got to step up and try to represent the capabilities of the gun accurately. We talk about this lots off camera.

[@nutnfancy]

The range I was at that day was deserted. No one can afford to shoot. The 400 rds for this test came out of TNP storage.

[@duragezic]

A+ review as always. Before the end when the text came up about your reviews, I thought of just that how you review some standard-setting guns but your reviews are really that too.

[@JonathanLahr]

After a solid and informative review...I just picked one up. : ) thanks for what you do. Your experience and opinions help.

[@nightsight85]

Nutn, I just want to say I LOVE your long, in depth reviews. All these folkies hating on you should just find another channel to watch, videos like this are why I subscribe, watch, and share your work. Thanks for another job well done.

[@MightyEleazar]

This made it to the top of my gun list the moment I saw it was coming out. I can't wait to get one.

[@1demochad1]

I love seeing Nutn excited about it. Makes me smile

[@zphunkchicago]

Thanks for the vid. Big fan of your work and appreciate what you do here and the depth to your videos. I can't believe that I see so many people mistake your passion for salesmanship. Feedback from your reviews have played a roll in several of my purchases.

[@CrowSociety]

Hey bud, last weekend I picked up a P227 from the workplace and I'm happy to say I couldn't love it more. I was really torn between this, a 1911(A1) pattern firearm, and just about every other .45 ACP on the market. When I got my hands on the pistol for the first time, I loved everything about it; the way it points, feels, lines up... the gun just fit. Maybe it's not for everybody, but it is damn sure for me: likely a firearm I'll keep for the rest of my life. Thanks for the review you put up, I watch it among a multitude of others and was thoroughly enjoyed that the majority of information was spot on. Also, a side note on accessories, magazines are a total pain to get ahold of as far as the P227 goes and nobody makes a holster for it, but I found that Blackhawk's double stack mag holder and SERPA P229 holster are perfect fits. The holster had to do some "adjusting" (a.k.a. me force-fitting the holster with the pistol while it shaved out the rough spots) but the set up works. Thanks for the info!

[@jonathantalin1709]

nutnfancy you and hickok45 set the tone for firearms reviews...keep up the good work!

[@nutnfancy]

You are so insightful...next week my friend and expect some raving about that one too.

[@1demochad1]

Nutnfancy gun reviews and shooting video's are my favorite thing to watch.

[@YouTuberZ06]

Another great Nutnfancy video! Nutn, we appreciate your hard work and dedication to TNP. Thanks.

[@Philzphan77]

No problem man. I was excited to find it as I have a 2022 for a few years now. I love it. Wanted to see others opinions.

[@gewamser]

Excellent review...I have carried a 226 for 20 years, love it, now you got me thinking...

[@christopherbenton2732]

I carry a P226, it's great. . . never second guess a solid built firearm that operates! Have both, they are slightly different. Only difference is the effectiveness of the cartridge and the operator. . . he claims the guns almost weigh, shoot and feel the exact same. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[@denispomm1]

I was unsure about the 226 then watched your review and bought one. Love it! Now I've been wanting a .45 and was looking at the 227, off to the gun shop! You should be getting a commission from all the manufacturers!

[@nutnfancy]

I always want knife reviews to be in TNP. But you guys need to watch them. If it gets crap views why should I bother? 10% of the subs watching them motivates me to do more. If not, not so much.

[@AirForceAce3571]

great review Nutn, glad to see you cranking out tabletops again! Gonna have to add this gun to the wish list. Thanks again brother and keep up the great work!!

[@michaelgloeckler4942]

Just bought this and love it! Great .45 for home defense and shooting at the range here and there. Great review, keep them coming :).

[@adultngishard9450]

Just bought mine today! And I love it!

[@MrShady95]

+Mr. Glock21 I'm guessing you like your Glock 21 too.

[@adultngishard9450]

Lol Yea I do

[@joshballard37]

I've been rolling with a 229 for years. LOVE it. Would love to buy a 226, but I'm low on the income scale and can't justify another handgun when I already have one that works well. Great review, as always.

[@troyferguson88]

Great review P227 and comparison to the P226. Just the video I was hoping to find on KZbin.

[@wherekengo]

Keep up the great work NutN. Really enjoy zoning out from a long day and listening to awesome reviews on awesome items.

[@nutnfancy]

Fair comment but it's not really a bias I think and not suited in just magazine capacity. See my 1911 POU video posted two years ago, all is addressed in that. The P227 is a pull and shoot gun with hammer drop and more ammo at a much lighter weight than the 1911 steel frame. It is a modern combat pistol in those terms and for most POUs preferred by me. I still love the 1911 but it's not a GTW pistol for me.

[@89Wildlife]

Don't you ever stop making these vids Nutn! thank you for everything yah do!

[@gunchief0811]

i own a SIG P220 and i like it alot, one of my favorite features is the "DECOCKER" that makes the sig saucer "P" series of pistols unique. that the U.S. NAVY uses the pistol speaks well for SIG. it's a great gun. wether 9mm or .45 ACP a SIG is as good platform to launch your bullets down range. the reliability is legendary, accuracy out of the box is also the subject of alot of videos and discussions. even though they are expensive i'm glad i bought one.

[@nutnfancy]

Hope you can score one. You'll see it at your stores soon I think.

[@nutnfancy]

You know it brother, thanks for being here

[@glockguru94]

Hey Nutnfancy, just this week bought my first Sig. It's a P229 in .40, traded my Walther PPQ 9mm on it. The Sig was used but like new, so $100 was the difference. I just love it. Its about to convert me from Glock. Thanks for vid.

[@1jimdrew]

We just bought one and we are very impressed... was going to get a HK 45 or FN Tactical and after trying them went with the Sig 227. Very impressed.

[@freeze3kgt]

Uggghhhh. I reallly was trying to convince myself not to spend the money on this pistol but I cant help but want it more now.... thanks nutnfancy

[@1demochad1]

As far as waning numbers go, I think there is so many people doing gun n gear reviews that in my case I still love yours; I just don't have to watch them 2-3 times right when they come out. I really do love watching them(to the point I'll be late for work as they usually hit me when I wake up) its just that there's others to watch and I'll watch gun stuff all day.NUTNFANCY PREFERRED!!!!,

[@TheAkgunman]

I have and the love the P226 tac ops. I was going to get the Sig scorpion , but now I will have to take a good look at the p227.

[@Dazzwryght]

If I remember correctly (I'm too lazy to google it while typing this) Sig was developing a double stack .45 in the late 90's called the P221. The problem then was the grip was too wide for the magazine capacity. I'm so glad that Sig finally did it. From what I learned, the P227's main spring housing different to reduce front-strap to main spring size.I'd be very happy with a 12 rounder to minimize "stick out."

[@cthomasr]

These videos get so expensive. I should have known before I clicked play. Awesome, awesome video. I want one, no I NEED one.

[@ianarno]

Definitely standard-setting reviews, thanks Nutn!

[@reeseman67]

Never! Just found out the ext 34/35 slide release 34/35 work perfectly on it and installed one on the 21, NICE!! Glock 'Perfection' is a WELL DESERVED MONIKER! I was right there with you on the 4th gen's mistakes' on the dual-captive recoil springs TILL mid 2012 after they 'de-kinked it' and I shot it, and was sold! Waiting on my next 'baby', a FDE Gen 4 G34, can't wait to try the new beavertail backstraps. Keep up the good work sir, hope to see another life lesson vid soon too!

[@850SheepDog]

So good to see Crocket in the project!!

[@GunGlutton]

Love my 227 its my favorite 45

[@CPMJunkRemoval]

By the way I did take your advise and bought one. Hasn't failed me. I love it thanks for the great review!

[@goatmurray]

Yes, that intro song! Marco Joosten vs E.C. I remember when he used it in a video in like 2010-2011...

[@douchebagmcquack181]

Before I watch this video; Sir I have been waiting for this review and thank you very much!

[@BKyne]

Excellent review! I got mine a couple of weeks ago and put about three hundred rounds though the weapon and it has performed without any hiccups. It has eaten the steel case ammo without any problems. My dilemma is if I want to use the 226 or the 227 as my home defense weapon. Keep up the good work on these reviews!

[@Nobeone]

TNPer from Florida here! Damn I wish I could talk to nutn from time to time. I bought a Sig P226 combat and I traded up from an old West German Sig P226. Something was different and I couldn't put my finger on it.After watching this I learned about the Short Trigger which I also hate! My 226 combat has it.. Also there is something different with the grip that I can't put my finger on either.