Thread: New (to me) Sig P225 Heel Mag Release

One other thing I noticed about my P225...the sights, both front and back, appear to have been off set to the left for some reason. There's even a notch stamped onto the front sight base and slide to line them up. I'm thinking about switching out these old sights with new contrast sights. I wonder if I have to off set the new sights.

sigfan91, Where are these date stamps located? Are they only on P6 models? -Kirk

YES... Have four P6s with about 10 mags... ALL fit and work with the MS-225. They are basically the same gun with the same magazine structure... but one releases from the SIDE, the other (European) from the BOTTOM. All SIG Mags work fine.

That makes them even MORE appealing!!

i have read [and do not know from experience] in ayoob's sig book that the higher pressure +p rounds are not a good idea in the p225 as defensive rounds; that the slide cycles too fast and dependability is compromised.

quote: Originally posted by sigfan Hmmm...I should post some photos... Yes sir!

I've got a consecutive set of 1978 P6's with different markings than my 2 79 P6's. I don't know why they are different, but perhaps 78 was when they made the first P6's ? Great bloody guns, all four of em.....but those markings on my 78's are definately different ......Good luck with your "Montage Suisse" 225!....Love the early markings on these....Good luck at the range!...Cheers The Mouse

quote: Originally posted by billpocz: Here is a question that I have not seen asked (or obviously answered): With the different mag release, do standard 225/P6 mags fit this pistol? Thanks! These look great! Bill Yes standard mags fit, but: Do not buy "modified" P6/P225 mags where someone has Dremeled off the front "tab" so that it's flush with the front strap. This modification leaves nothing to pull the mag out of...

I have one of those Swiss P225s and love it. Very accurate and totally reliable with every 9mm load I feed it. Yes, mine has a MUCH better trigger pull than those I have seen on the German P6s. The great thing about the heel release is that if you carry the P225 concealed in a high ride tilted pancake style holster, you will not draw it someday and find that at some time during your day, you have hit the mag release button and the mag was...