Things I don’t get
The Sig P250. It was in this month’s American Rifleman. And Rusty has a video on it here. I really don’t see the point of a receiver that can transform calibers, etc. It’s a Sig and, for their usual prices, you could just buy another gun.
November 25th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
I can see how a police department that issues side arms might like it.
November 25th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
“It’s a Sig and, for their usual prices, you could just buy another gun.”
Pretty much, and also pretty much true for most multi-caliber conversions up to and including ARs. The main exceptions to the rule are .22LR conversions and Thompson-Center guns where you’re just swapping the barrel.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Yeah, the police department angle is probably the best. I was under the impression that buying the other barrels and such was cheaper than buying a whole ‘nother gun.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
It’s essentially a near-custom gun at a retail price well below what a custom gun would run. Granted, it’s not a true bespoke pistol, but it comes real close at a very reasonable price.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Also the National Rifleman mentioned it might work well in states that require one-gun-a-month, or require a permit for each purchass or other such time wastings. If you can only buy one gun a month and you want a handgun for target shooting, conceal carry, and home defense, I can see this as a way to get all of those guns while still buying “just one”.
A shitty reason, but sadly one that is true.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
There are of course other instances where anyone’s pistol can change calibers with just a barrel swap. Changing from .45 ACP to .40 Corbon or from .40 S&W to .357 Sig come to mind. The question of “why bother?” is another subject, along with, “Now which barrel do I have in here today and did I load these mags with the correct ammo for it?” followed by, “Oops.”
November 25th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I can see it being very handy for places where you have to register your guns, and/or where prices on complete handguns are higher due to excessive taxation. In that case, you an register one gun, but easily shoot it in multiple calibers. CZ makes a similar .22LR conversion kit for the CZ75, so I have to think it must be a Euro thing.
November 25th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I like the concept…
But that might be because of a slight bit of paranoia. If ammo ever got scarce, it’d be great to have one sidearm that could fire it all (or a lot).
November 25th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
It was designed for areas where you can only own one handgun.
November 25th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
even the 22 cal conversions aren’t so hot. Glock costs $250 and mags are 10 rd and run $25+ where you can find them. Just buy another gun.
Rifles, just buy another gun.
The idea is OK, but the prices aren’t there.
November 25th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I think Gregory Morris is right. The biggest advantage would be for police departments. Not because of the receivers, but because of the different sized grip assemblies. If they get a new officer with smaller or larger than average hands, they just swap a receiver/slide/barrel/etc. to the grip that fits that officer best.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
As with any Southpaw, the ambidextrous controls are a welcome addition.
The differing calibers could be compared to feminine pads. 9mm for those light protection days and the 45 ACP when you think the SHTF day is here.
November 26th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Well the reason my fiancee picked one of those is she has small hands, and shes’ a southpaw. The P250 with the compact frame fit her hand better than many of the others she tried, and the ambidexterous controls were the clincher.
She’s got one ordered, should be in this week. Doubly ironic as she’s a former GFW liberal, still is moderately leaning that direction but she’s learning. Her university professor parents will think she’s picked up eating babies if they find out she’s got one though. Better not tell them about her taking classes for her CCW then 😀