The Weekly Shot: Sig Sauer P220 Legion .45ACP

This is your Weekly Shot, where we break down a standout firearm or accessory: what makes it tick, how it performs at the range (or in training), and why it deserves a permanent slot in your kit.

This week we’re zeroing in on a full-size .45 that’s all about refinement, authority, and confidence behind the trigger: the Sig Sauer P220 Legion .45 Auto.

Legion-grade fit and finish. Short-reset trigger work that actually speeds follow-ups. With a trigger and ergonomics that reward good fundamentals, the P220 Legion makes hard hits feel easier, and makes you want to shoot better. If you want a .45 that commands respect, performs under pressure, and feels like it was made around your hand, this is your tool.

Let’s break down why this pistol belongs in your safe.

Why the Sig P220 Legion Belongs in Your Arsenal

Built like a proper service pistol
Full-size frame, balanced weight, and an alloy chassis that soaks up .45 recoil. This isn’t a toy, it’s a working gun meant to be shot and trusted.

Shooter-first ergonomics
Aggressive G10 front and back straps, dehorned edges, and a grip angle that points naturally. It’s comfortable for long range sessions and stable when you need fast, accurate follow-ups.

Trigger that helps you shoot better
Sig’s short-reset, crisp single-action break on Legion models makes follow-up shots noticeably quicker and more consistent. Your groups tighten, your confidence grows.

Rugged finish and dependable internals
Legion gray PVD slide and premium controls resist wear and stand up to hard use — exactly what you want in a pistol you actually depend on.

Serious range performance
The P220’s full-size barrel and sight radius make it an accurate .45. It handles heavy loads without punishing you, and it recovers quickly for follow-ups.

Aftermarket friendly — but already elite out of the box
You can add optics or tweak controls, but this gun is already a high-end package: sights, trigger work, grips — Sig did the heavy lifting.

Why Buy Your Sig P220 Legion from Fort Thompson Sporting Goods?

Ready to handle
We keep Legion models on the shelf when we can. Come in, pick it up, and feel the difference.

Range-tested advice
We’ll help you choose the right .45 loads, show you how to maximize the trigger and ergonomics, and walk you through practical training drills that matter.

Local know-how
You’ll get straight talk from people who shoot — not sales fluff. We’ll tell you what the Legion excels at and what setups make sense for your use (range work, duty, or a proud safe centerpiece).

Practical purchase
If you want a .45 that rewards practice, performs when it counts, and looks like the business, the P220 Legion pays for itself in confidence and capability.

Bottom line: if you want a full-size .45 that feels like an extension of your hand, tightens your groups, and doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not, so pick up a Sig P220 Legion .45 Auto. Stop by the Fort and we’ll show you why it earns a permanent spot in your rotation.