The difference between the Sig Sauer P226 and Beretta 92 SB-F in a government competition was minimal, so much so that Beretta basically won the competition on a cost basis.

That led to the purchase of German maker J.P. Sauer & Sohn in the early 1970s to produce SIG-designed pistols. The first fruit of that marriage was the full-size P220, sold 1977-80 in this country ...

SIG Sauer P226 Legion SAO Specifications Manufacturer: SIG Sauer, Inc. Action Type: single-action, semi-automatic, center-fire pistol Chambering: 9 mm Luger Barrel: 4.4” stainless steel ...