Question for Sig owners

Whats the differance between a P230 and a P232 ?

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I got this off of eHow.com

The SIG-Sauer P230 pistol was developed in Germany as a joint venture between the J.P. Sauer and SIG Arms companies. The guns are considered compact police and self-defense pistols. The P230 was released in 1977 in 9 mm Browning Short, 7.65 mm Browning and 9 mm Police, which is now discontinued. SIG-Sauer sold the P230 until 1996, when it was replaced by the P232. The P232 is offered in 9 mm Browning Short and 7.65 mm Browning.

Appearance

The P230 and P232 are remarkably similar in appearance. They have similar dimensions in grip, slide, hammer, decocker location and trigger-guard shape. The rear sight on the P232 is adjustable. The slide serrations are fewer and wider than on the P230; the sights go from two-dot to three and the grips are of a modern, SIG-Sauer style. Some models offer Hogue-style grips. Others feature a SIG-Sauer plastic grip with an embedded emblem.

Internal Operation

Both the P230 and P232 are simple blowback, hammer-fired pistols with double-action triggers. Both have similar internal dimensions, though the P232 features an automated firing-pin-safety. This is the significant internal difference between the two guns. Both pistols are made with stainless steel or aluminum alloy frames; later models feature a slightly heavier frame with a polished steel finish. Both guns are designed for reliability and durability.

Caliber

The P230 was manufactured to fire 9-by-18 mm Police, 9 mm Browning Short and 7.65 mm ammunition. SIG-Sauer dropped the 9-by-18 mm Police cartridge because of its unpopularity. If purchasing a used P230, avoid the 9-by-18 mm Police variant. No factories -- as of 2011 -- manufacture ammunition for this pistol.

Considerations

The SIG-Sauer P230 and P232 display an operative difference in the automated-pin assembly. For practical purchasing decisions, the P230 and P232 are essentially the same; both are reliable and durable designs. The P230 is the older version of the same design. Buying a used P230 requires careful examination of the weapon for normal wear.

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Isn't the 9X18 the MAKROV round? Lots of that stuff available last I was looking, or is there really a 9X18 police round that is different than the Soviet Makrov?

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Tikkabuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Robert E. Lee IV Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8740	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tikkabuck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Question for Sig owners Posted: 02 February 2012 at 13:56
	Whats the differance between a P230 and a P232 ?
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Irish Bird Dog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Too many Joined: 01 March 2009 Location: Midwest Status: Offline Points: 5574	Post Options Post Reply Quote Irish Bird Dog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2012 at 14:44
	.....232-230=2
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Tikkabuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Robert E. Lee IV Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8740	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tikkabuck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2012 at 14:48

	God,Mother,Country,and Hot Rods. Done with political crap.LOL

deaddog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA The Flying Gun Joined: 23 April 2004 Location: Svalbard Status: Offline Points: 991201	Post Options Post Reply Quote deaddog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 February 2012 at 18:07
	It was something with the safety. Came about the time everyone started putting crossbolts on levers. Probably some product liability thing? DD
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788Fan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .30/06 SpringField Joined: 10 August 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 336	Post Options Post Reply Quote 788Fan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 February 2012 at 08:45
	I got this off of eHow.com The SIG-Sauer P230 pistol was developed in Germany as a joint venture between the J.P. Sauer and SIG Arms companies. The guns are considered compact police and self-defense pistols. The P230 was released in 1977 in 9 mm Browning Short, 7.65 mm Browning and 9 mm Police, which is now discontinued. SIG-Sauer sold the P230 until 1996, when it was replaced by the P232. The P232 is offered in 9 mm Browning Short and 7.65 mm Browning. Appearance The P230 and P232 are remarkably similar in appearance. They have similar dimensions in grip, slide, hammer, decocker location and trigger-guard shape. The rear sight on the P232 is adjustable. The slide serrations are fewer and wider than on the P230; the sights go from two-dot to three and the grips are of a modern, SIG-Sauer style. Some models offer Hogue-style grips. Others feature a SIG-Sauer plastic grip with an embedded emblem. Internal Operation Both the P230 and P232 are simple blowback, hammer-fired pistols with double-action triggers. Both have similar internal dimensions, though the P232 features an automated firing-pin-safety. This is the significant internal difference between the two guns. Both pistols are made with stainless steel or aluminum alloy frames; later models feature a slightly heavier frame with a polished steel finish. Both guns are designed for reliability and durability. Caliber The P230 was manufactured to fire 9-by-18 mm Police, 9 mm Browning Short and 7.65 mm ammunition. SIG-Sauer dropped the 9-by-18 mm Police cartridge because of its unpopularity. If purchasing a used P230, avoid the 9-by-18 mm Police variant. No factories -- as of 2011 -- manufacture ammunition for this pistol. Considerations The SIG-Sauer P230 and P232 display an operative difference in the automated-pin assembly. For practical purchasing decisions, the P230 and P232 are essentially the same; both are reliable and durable designs. The P230 is the older version of the same design. Buying a used P230 requires careful examination of the weapon for normal wear. Good Luck, 788
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Kingpin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby aka Old IronSides Joined: 01 July 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11716	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kingpin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 February 2012 at 12:20
	I never saw a 230 or a 232 that I didn't want.......Kingpin
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Dennis Keith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 09 September 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1468	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dennis Keith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 February 2012 at 14:23
	Isn't the 9X18 the MAKROV round? Lots of that stuff available last I was looking, or is there really a 9X18 police round that is different than the Soviet Makrov?

Muleskinner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby AKA The Crotchety ol’ Geezer Joined: 13 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5285	Post Options Post Reply Quote Muleskinner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 February 2012 at 12:23
	I had a P232 for a spell. Gave it to a lady friend who wanted to carry. It was damn reliable, and fit my hand better than most lil' pistols. Not a bad backup pistol, but I would rather have a 9mm, which is what I got to carry on those light days. Not sure it's a good idea to interchange a DA/SA with a SA. Messed with my first shot outta the 1911 somthin' fierce.
	Mule