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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

New pistol from SIG: P290



(photos from SIG’s website, http://www.sigsauer.com/)


At the IACP show, SIG put its latest pistol design on display: the subcompact P290. This hammer-fired, polymer-frame pistol weighs just over twenty ounces. Available only in 9mm, it has some sort of DAO trigger mechanism but it is unclear whether it is the much-maligned P250 action, a DAK, or something altogether new for SIG.

While the gun has a polymer frame, the side panels of the grip are interchangeable. Again according to SIG, this will “allow for customization with aluminum, wood, and polymer and can be engraved with your initials for a true customized pistol (coming soon).”

*On the specs sheet, it lists "mini laser" as an option. Yes that nub infront of the trigger guard is a "rail"

More here

Hat Tip: Say Uncle

Update: More pics here


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