Sig SP2022 9mm Review & Shoot

Shooting and reviewing the Sig SP2022 9mm.
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[@ClearBrookExotics]

This is not a “good for the money” gun. This is simply a GREAT pistol ! Love mine. Never fails, and shoots sooo good.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

True

[@marcbachman3303]

Can confirm.

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

I've seen a couple of vids on the gun and it's common to hear it referred to as the 'budget Sig'. It's just a difference in the cost of machining aluminum alloy as opposed to forming a polymer frame, not a difference in quality of the pistol. If the SP2022 was an all metal gun, the cost would be the same as a P226 or P229.

[@davidcunningham6856]

With ya 100% on that!

[@brandanchalfant2187]

So after now after over a year of carrying and competing with it is so much more than a good gun. This pistol is freaking awesome. I’ve swapped the trigger for a amory craft flat faced dual adjustable, swapped for a DPM recoil kit and cleaned and polished the internals. It hammers and is a great flat shooter. Absolutely love my SP2022 so much more than a “night stand gun”

[@bradysully5755]

Just got one and it’s great. I don’t think I’ll need another for a long time. I’ve heard stories of people shooting these a lot and they never brake down. Very happy with my purchase

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

It's a Sig lol. No problems here either.

[@williamparks1503]

I bought mine just over two years ago. Mine is the two toned stainless with night sights and I paid $399.99...no tax since I spent cash. My first ever hammer fired handgun and I love it. Through muscle memory, I've trained my finger to squeeze the trigger to what feels like a wall when I shoot it in double action. Phenomenal handgun!

[@williamparks1503]

@K.M. Smith I was in the right place at the right time. And to think, I was there to purchase a Gen 4 Glock 19 for $499.99. Everyone was busy helping other customers and I just so happened to be looking in the Sig Sauer case when I was offered help. It was the least expensive Sig in the case and I asked to hold and dry fire it. I bought it and from that moment on, Glocks became obsolete. Now I own six Sig Sauer handguns and zero Glocks. Nothing wrong with Glocks. I just like Sigs more.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I got both 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Just got a P220 for $400 😁

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@K.M. Smith Yeah but in mint condition, extremely low round count. I also got a P238 a few weeks ago with laser/holster/and over 200rds of ammo for $650, same condition. I just released the video on that one a week or two ago.

[@williamparks1503]

I have two P320 Compacts...one fde and one black. I switched the slides on them and bought fde mag base plates for the one with the fde slide. Also in my Sig collection is my P320 X-Compact, P365 XL and the P229 Legion. And to think, it all started with the SP2022 when I almost purchased a Glock off of namesake.

[@davidcunningham6856]

For garden gnomes, I use my pistol grip 12 gauge shotgun. For everything else SP2022 handles no problem.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Lol

[@Steve-qo4hi]

Great gun regardless of price. Easy to shoot, comfortable and accurate. One of my favorites. Have a light on mine and it sleeps in my nightstand. Paid a tad over $350 for mine several years back. Came with nights as well. Nicely done!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah it's an easy gun to pick up and just run, not much learning curve.

[@Ojibwas]

Finally got mine after 4 months of waiting going through my 10 day background check now. Fits sweetly in my hand easy to operate can't wait to go to the range and shoot it. Great gun for protection especially these crazy days...

[@ericochoa4271]

getting mine in 10 days. I really can't wait

[@raulmedina8392]

Got mine not too long ago could not be happier great gun

[@timpage9195]

Thats why i Love living in Texas, a background check only takes about 20 to 30 minutes on a average..enjoy your gun, ive got a 2022 on layaway right now, It will be sharing the house with my Glock 17 gen 5, and my FNH FN9s..

[@bobyluppo]

So with all this crap going down, my sp2022 9mm been my edc and I absolutely love it. The way I get away from printing is a shirt over a t-shirt and I’m good to go. I have a heavy duty belt so it does not sag. Reason I chose it over anything else is because of decocker. I’m 6ft 175lb so I don’t have a problem it digging in to me. Only time I have to put it aft of my hip is when I’m on the motorcycle. I carry it inside of my belt but outside of my pants. I would definitely recommend this gun if someone is considering of getting one. Never had it jam, I took a whole bunch of different ammo loaded up the mag and it did fine with no problems. I have about 750-1000 rounds through it, zero stoppage. Hopefully this been helpful.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks for the report. We've yet to have any issues as well.

[@avjeeper7006]

What holster are you using?

[@pzmkvg]

Awesome guys. Thanks for a great video!

[@prestonschulz7762]

The commercial started playing as you said intermission 🤣🤣🤣 perfect timing considering you cant control when they play.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Dude that's awesome lol.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I've always thought those were good looking pistols. Looks like a good shooter too. You're right about the 147s shooting a little higher at close range.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I think it's more accurate than I am.

[@davsny5]

I had one in 9mm and a P229 R in .40 S&W with a .357 Sig barrel as well. Loved it and the Sig Pro 2340.

[@doesitcomein9mm117]

Excellent firearm - Be safe.

[@michaelseanroberts552]

I wish my local range had a target setup like this. Super nice. I just bought the 2022 and haven’t had a chance to shoot it yet

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah indoor ranges with paper suck

[@deathlarsen7502]

this comment is relevant why?

[@deathlarsen7502]

you guys do@@BuckeyeBallistics

[@snowboardinpassout]

Hit centre target straight out of the box. Delightful 9mm.

[@deathlarsen7502]

lucky - a blind squirrel sometimes finds a nut

[@snowboardinpassout]

@@deathlarsen7502 nope, ex military. Just a quality 9mm.

[@deathlarsen7502]

@@snowboardinpassout what? The chair Force?

[@snowboardinpassout]

@@deathlarsen7502 are you over-compensating for being a shit shot?

[@deathlarsen7502]

@@snowboardinpassout try USMC Sniper. Now get back to the all you can eat at Golden Corral for some comfort foods

[@HiRevzMedia]

I absolutely love my .40 Cal SP2022.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I still prefer my G35 but this Sig is pretty nice too. Thanks for stopping by.

[@HiRevzMedia]

Guns&Cars I’m not a Glock guy at all, lol. But I love Sigs, or any thing else.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@HiRevzMedia I never used to be either, until I started shooting them. They run good, accurate, and reliable. But as you can see from my channel, I shoot a little bit of everything, so I'm by no means a Glock loyalist. But they are great performing guns for the price. What impresses me more are these Taurus G2's and G3's that shoot nearly as well for $200.

[@HiRevzMedia]

Guns&Cars thats exactly my point. I had a G2 and loved it. I think the Glock is a great performer, I just think it’s an overpriced baby rattle.

[@brandanchalfant2187]

Got mine in Commiefornia on a Father’s Day sale for 5 bills and was probably one of the best deals and best shooting gun I’ve ever handled. Kinda wish the had more options for it but it’s my night stand gun so meh whatever, I’m cool with just having a light. It’s definitely in the bag every range day. Even the wife enjoys shooting it. Nice review guys 👍

[@PolarBearXx]

Just bought a gun cleaning kit n I don’t even know how to use it what part for what n what to do I got the gun master 9mm for 10$ at Walmart n elite hopes cleaner do I buy a spray I used the oil all over the gun those white bore mops were dirty can I re use them I had no idea what to do can’t find no videos on KZbin to explain how and what to use to clean a 9mm I have a sp 2022 sig

[@brandanchalfant2187]

@@PolarBearXx you can find several videos on take down and cleaning for the sp2022. I’d recommend you take a introduction into firearms training class and learn the basics. Most are very affordable and cover lots of very important topics and check out a stop the bleed class.

[@donniedarko979]

I own two. Great gun

[@kevinb8527]

I’ve got one of these that is my “truck gun”. Fantastic pistol

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Would make a good truck gun wouldn't it?

[@kevinb8527]

Yea it’s weird. I think the trigger on mine is actually smoother than my P229 9mm’s trigger.

[@donniedarko979]

Own 2 for home defense. Very nice gun.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

People seem to like them, I liked it too.

lovely video

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Well thanks

[@jasonim2354]

I really want that pistol... I went to get a p226 few days ago and I had chance to hold that sp2022. Felt so good and I was bit hesitated before getting p226. In CA, you can only buy 1 centerfired pistols in 30 day periods. I will definitely get that sp2022 next month.

[@alansells3837]

I just got mine last month. I wish I would have bought one years ago!

[@Tracks777]

lovely content

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thank you

[@John-yw4zs]

My favourite gun many years,❤

[@MH-dm4ev]

I just purchased one of these at a gun shop for $250, 🔥

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Wow, absolute steal!

[@madeconomist458]

Sold mine about 2 years ago, starting to wish I hadn't because I think this would be a great gun to shoot SSP in an IDPA match.

[@snail415]

Garden gnome! Good video.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks, but what's the garden gnome joke I'm missing?

[@MajorGrandpa]

Looking for one now. Appreciate the comments on the effects of 115, 124, 147 grain ammo. I have a p227 SAO Legend and the 365 X Macro. I've been running 115grain only. I'll have to try different grains to see which one runs better for each pistol. Finding a SP2022 is like pulling teeth with tweezers right now. Used to have a p320c but sold it. The p320c wasn't any better than the cheaper compact I have. Ironically, I shoot my $299.99 Stoeger compact better and more consistently than the p320c -- and they are the same size pistol. Amusingly, the Stoeger has a better trigger. LOL

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Stoeger pistols are great, reviewed one a few months ago.

[@Mykael_G]

Amazing man! I want one too!

[@chillios2222]

lol that was funny the one red square did not want to give in

[@rik4369]

Great Video!!

[@darius5396]

I miss my 2022. The best pistol i've ever shot.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Where'd it go? 😅

[@darius5396]

@@BuckeyeBallistics cops took it

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Hmmmm (Raises eyebrow). Shit happens sometimes. Hopefully you can clear whatever it was one day and get a another chance to own again.

[@darius5396]

@@BuckeyeBallistics oh it's a long story but lets just say I wont be getting it back lol. I got a Ruger security 9 for now. Will get the same sig at some point after gun sales get back to normal.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@darius5396 No I just meant be allowed to own a gun again, not get that exact one back per say. Sounds like you're already allowed though, or you're being bad lol.

[@bdoc2333]

Great gun for the money. However, 147 grain ammo generally have less recoil than 115. Every competitive shooter knows that.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I guess I'll have to start competitive shooting then so people will take my observations with merit. I've shot thousand of rounds of both, but I guess competitive shooting somehow makes your word law over anyone elses because anyone who doesn't compete is apparently incapable of interpreting recoil impulses.

[@bdoc2333]

@@BuckeyeBallistics 9 mms are designed for 124 grain. 115 is more common because its cheap. Gun powder is cheaper than lead. Its snappier and has more recoil because it generates more energy. Because Kinetic Energy is equal to mass x veocity squared. 147 grain, is not only softer because it moves slower and thus impacts kinetic energy more, but generally less powder is used too because the slighter larger bullet takes up more space inside the casing. Thus, 147 grain and certainly 150 grain, generally is softer than 124 or 115. Its just science. I have in my hamd a box of federal 150 grain rounds. Muzzle velocity is 890 ft/sec. The energy is only 264 ft-lbs. The standard 115 is is 325 to 350 if I recall. Less energy, less recoil AND the power factor is 133,000. Thats the win in competive shooting....highest PF with least amount of recoil. You can't 3 people that agree with you yet thousands of competive shooters know this.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Go load a muzzledloader with 100 grains of powder and shoot a 200 grain bullet, then load it again with 100 grains of powder but with a 300 grain bullet and tell me which one kicks more. Done this many times and the 300gr bullet kicks *way* more. I don't need you or anyone else to tell me what I felt. Put a heavy bullet on top of the same powder charge and the heavier bull *will* produce more recoil. You just stated that 147's in a 9mm have less poweder... well yeah that's not what we're talking about buddy. We're talking about the same powder charge for each bullet and that the heavier one will recoil more with the same powder charge. I already stated, in the other comment with the other individual that you obviously read, that if a 147 had less recoil, then it was because it had less powder; no crap. But if you put a heavier bullet on top of the same powder charge, you will get more recoil because of the physics I explained in the other comment, which is why my muzzleloader thumps so much harder with the 300gr bullets. There is nothing to debate, I have experienced it first hand. Go grab yourself a cheap $100 muzzleloader from Walmart or wherever or borrow a friends and try it for yourself...

[@bdoc2333]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Stupid question. Because You are adding TWICE the weight of the bullet and using the same amount of powder. You really have no clue what you are talking about do you? Do a little homework. Or at least stop pretending to be a gun expert with your KZbin channel.

[@bdoc2333]

So I will say again, nosler loads for 147 grain is almost always softer than 124. 124 is softer than 115. This IS NOT HARD. Every skilled shooter knows this.

[@justintimesmith]

So what is the difference between CA appliance and the other version besides the mag capacity?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

That's it, just the mag.

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

You should try a pre 2004 Smith and Wesson revolver DA, smooth as butter or synthetic oil.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Never owned one; on the to get list one of these days. I do admire the older guns being built better. I just got a 1964 JC Higgens Sears Roebuck 30-30. Current production 30-30's have trigger creep and aren't as accurate as the older ones because they are produced with looser tolerences. Also the metal and bluing on the older guns is much better. They simply wear and show patina rather than rust to peices like the new guns do. It's sad that to get quality like that today, you have to spend over $1000 to buy a premium vendors example of whatever firearm you seek. Then when you spend that kind of cash on a peice, the last thing you want to do is take it into the field hunting. If I ever get a used S&W wheel gun, I'll have to remember to get an older one...

[@OldStickyRice]

Just bought the sp2022 grey ghost color for $425 brand new. I thought it was great deal

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah that's a pretty good price.

[@dannytrotter3510]

Love my i have a 40cal

[@bentley4l]

Dang, these are $600 now

[@ericcarr7557]

They have these in my local shop right now, not as cheap as everyone says though. $579 with night sites. Is that still an ok price? Is this a coronavirus markup?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yes, slight markup, though night sights do cost extra.

[@kcnmeeh]

Now it’s like $640

[@kcnmeeh]

Should I still buy it?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Only you can answer that. Glock is a little cheaper 🤷‍♂️

[@leonardsingleton1482]

Buds gun store has it for 480.00

[@EventHorizonPrdctns]

That light double action trigger without a safety is a little terrifying to me!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Lol I carry a SA without a safety

[@deathlarsen7502]

figures @@BuckeyeBallistics

[@user-gk6vw7ck8z]

So its black friday and i can get my hands on this or a full size beretta px4 storm?, home defense and sometimes Conceal Carry, both 9mm

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I would definately get the Sig

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

I had one in 9 mm carried it for three years then sold it. I bought Israeli surplus a West German Sig P226 and it spends a lot of time in gun locker.

[@davidcunningham6856]

Different strokes for different folks!

[@teddymaguire8396]

I have 2 mags for the 2022 9mm if anyones interested

[@labinotberisha310]

Does the trigger in sp2022 has small play left to right

[@NPX22]

Are there any 32 round magazines that fit this gun?

[@madmovyman]

Sig Sauer 226 question - is it a good idea to keep a first round as a blank cartridge to prevent accidental discharge of a live round? I am considering doing this so that I don't have to manually rack a live round if in a confrontation or threatened. I am reluctant to keep a live round in the chamber. A blank round would automatically chamber a live round, right?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

That's going to be a personal preference thing right there friend. But that first shot might be the only one you are able to put on a moving target in a self defense scenario, so the bad guy might getcha. Also I don't think blanks have as much recoil as a live round, so I would think you run a good chance of causing yourself a malfunction that way. One way to find out though- test it. But I still wouldn't personally carry a blank for the first round even if it did work. You might only get one shot before the perp shoots you...

[@madmovyman]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Thanks for the answer; you're probably right about that first shot.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@madmovyman Welcome. In all honesty though, that's the advantage of a hammer fired weapon: you can carry one in the chamber more safely because it is a double action trigger for that first shot with the hammer down, unless you pull the hammer back. You could take safety a step further by getting a weapon with the grip or trigger activated safeties, in addition to it being hammer fired.

[@michaelgoldman1433]

Sig Sauer P226 is perfectly safe to carry with one in the chamber and then decocked, They have a firing pin block that keeps the hammer from striking the firing pin if dropped that won't allow the gun to be fired unless the trigger is pulled. The British SAS as well as the navy seals always carry cocked and locked with the Sig pistols.

[@madmovyman]

@@michaelgoldman1433 Thanks. This answers my question exact. I will keep one in the chamber now.

[@slide5039]

What type of bullets are best?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Uh, for what purpose?

[@thepnt034]

Why is there no safety?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Some want it and some don't- most manufactures offer both options. The idea behind not wanting a safety is because if you forget to take the safety off when someone is shooting at you, it may cost you your life. Or even if you remember, the half second it takes you to to flip it off could result in the same scenario. It's the same debate as carring one in the chamber or not. Personally my carry guns have no safety and one in the chamber ready to go. A proper holster protects the trigger until you draw, and also a lot of modern pistols have a "trigger safety" to also aid in declining the likelyhood of a negligent discharge- not to mention training and practice help as well.

[@thepnt034]

@@BuckeyeBallistics got it. I would have thought a CA compliant gun would automatically have the safety. Thanks for the quick response.

[@thepnt034]

@@BuckeyeBallistics bout to pick one up here in a minute. That's why I asked

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

That's not a bad assumption, considering all their crazy laws.

[@thepnt034]

@@BuckeyeBallistics the one that pisses me off the most is the "scary" gun law which puts some weird attachment on a pistol grip of rifles. Fucking stupid

[@jheichelbech]

No hammer rebound like the German framed. 😕

[@THALL0120]

Love my sig 2022.The sight paint sucks @$$ tho

[@waynet8327]

Does it come with holster? Also, how many magazine it comes with?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

No, and probably 2. Wasn't my gun...

[@KonaLife]

They used to come with a holster, but not any longer. You get 2 mags.

[@graceli1878]

Shawn two 10 rounds?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

If you buy the Cali compliant model yes. Otherwise it will come with 2 higher capacity mags...

[@WaterDR-tw8re]

News flash....147 has less recoil then the 115 generally.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

News flash? No, what you say even defies basic physics. The heavier the load, the heavier the recoil. With an identical powder charge, a heavier projectile will produce more recoil, as more powder is burnt in the barrel before it exits the barrel due to it taking *longer* to exit the barrel because it is heavier, which results in more pressure and thus more recoil. Like I said, it's basic physics AND has been my experience from shooting 100's of thousands of rounds over the past 20+ years. The amount may be negligible, but it still goes against basic physics to say a heavier bullet recoils less. I can see by a quick google search that people are all over the place on the whole more/less debate in relation to bullet weight, but that is the physics. Some people perceive recoil differently, which is why opinions are all over the place. A lighter round may sometimes give more of a "snap" recoil feedback, which many people will *perceive* as more recoil, wheras a heavier round may give more of a "thump" or "push" recoil feedback, which some may or may not perceive as more recoil. To some, the thump feels like less recoil than the snap. The snap may produce more muzzle rise because it is a quicker motion, which would be exacerbated by poor grip. But more muzzle rise doesn't necessarily equate to more recoil; it's just the way they are percieving it. As I said, the physics are that a heavier round with an identical charge will recoil more. More gunpowder will be burnt before a heavier bullet exits the barrel, and the burning powder is what gives you the kickback, obviously. So obviously the more powder that burns, the more kickback you get. And it's obvious that more of an identical powder charge will burn with a heavier bullet, so there you go. Perception and reality do not always align... How do you like that news flash?

[@WaterDR-tw8re]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Sorry. Not the way it works. Kinetic energy is equal to 1/2 M x V^2. So as the bullet gets heavier the speed increases proportionally which then impact energy and thus recoil by the square root. This is why competitive shooters (like me) use 147 and 150 grain 9 mm ammo over 125. Nice try....but you are wrong. 7th grade physics.

[@WaterDR-tw8re]

Mind you the above assumes the same power load.

[@WaterDR-tw8re]

@@BuckeyeBallistics en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzle_energy If you want you may continue the argument. Just keep in mind two things....I am an former artillery expert and master level competitive shooter. I used to teach at Ft Sill. So have at it.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Oh, oh heavens me, are you now? Yeah, and I'm Batman. Do you know how many people on here constantly claim to be this or that and coincidently *NEVER* have a single video to prove a damn thing? "Master level competitive shooter" lmfao. Clearly a laughable self evalaution at best. You're just another keyboard warrior who wishes they were a somebody, give me a freaking break dude. And your link is about MUZZLE ENERGY of a PROJECTILE and it's stopping power, not recoil; so I don't know what you think you were proving with that. You have literally proved nothing and haven't even contributed to your own ignorant agrument. Sending a link about a complete opposite subject and saying basically I should believe you because of your self proclaimed bs credentials. Stfu man, I'm not going to waste another minute of my time arguing with a moron...

[@deathlarsen7502]

these clowns have no idea what they are doing

[@wallabing]

People who buy this gun usually end up selling it 1 year later.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Idk about that but if they did, then many probably upgraded to the higher end Sigs. Just got a P220 and P238 myself...

[@davidcunningham6856]

That's some serious blind speculation on your part Sir! Buy one then sell it in 1 year to prove me wrong. Mine is awesome & not leaving my collection.

[@11binfantryfollowmeus.army95]

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