Everything about Sig Sauer P232

About Sig Sauer P232

The P230 is a small, semi-automatic handgun that can function as a backup weapon or a concealed carry option. It was designed in 1977, produced until 1996 when it was replaced by the P232. Both version of the gun have a simple fixed barrel, straight blow-back configuration, it’s a firearm with a reputation, competing with other handguns as Walther PPK for instance.

The P232 has an anodized aluminium frame with a blued steel slide or it can be all made of stainless steel. Both versions have a polymer grip.The trigger is DA/SA and the difference between the P230 and P232 is, that the P232 has an automatic firing pin safety. Specifications of the P230 are a 3.6 in barrel, width is 1.2. In and height is 4.7 in. It’s cartridges vary; a .32 ACP, .380 ACP and 9x18mm Police (for a special police model). The magazine can hold 8+1 or 7+1 rounds.