Gripping an SP2022

[rabidsquirrel]

Recently acquired an sp2022 in Fort Wayne. Felt great at the store and I've heard great things about the gun. After taking it to the range (my backyard), I've concluded it's a good shooting, accurate handgun, as most Sigs are.

But, I have one obnoxious problem. The massive protruding decocker is digging a hole into the base of my support hand's thumb. Enough so that I'm beginning to flinch in anticipation of the impeding "decocker bite". On a normal Sig (p239, 229, etc) the decocker lies flat and does not bite. This is really irritating me. The only two solutions I can think of are filing the decocker down (may depreciate the gun's value) or changing my grip (I really don't want to).

Are there any other sp2022 owners out there with the same issue?

 

[ratames]

Recently acquired an sp2022 in Fort Wayne. Felt great at the store and I've heard great things about the gun. After taking it to the range (my backyard), I've concluded it's a good shooting, accurate handgun, as most Sigs are.

But, I have one obnoxious problem. The massive protruding decocker is digging a hole into the base of my support hand's thumb. Enough so that I'm beginning to flinch in anticipation of the impeding "decocker bite". On a normal Sig (p239, 229, etc) the decocker lies flat and does not bite. This is really irritating me. The only two solutions I can think of are filing the decocker down (may depreciate the gun's value) or changing my grip (I really don't want to).

Are there any other sp2022 owners out there with the same issue?

I have two SP2022's, one 9mm and the other .40 S&W. I've never had a problem with the decocker digging in at all.

 

[SpaldingPM]

Might just have to adjust your grip a tad? I hated the decocker on the 2022 compared to my 226... hence why its no longer in my collection.

 

[SubUrbanCamo317]

I have shot a 2022 in 40 and my only issue was accidentally riding the slide release. Ive never been bit by the decocker....I might say check your grip, see if you can adjust that thumb slightly. Any chance that you could take a few good pics of your grip?

 

[rabidsquirrel]

I'll try to get some pics this afternoon.

 

[rabidsquirrel]

View attachment 27506 View attachment 27505 Gripping the gun, and the culprit

 

[SubUrbanCamo317]

Your hands must be larger than mine, it looks like your grip is correct. The only thing I would think about is maybe shifting your grip with your right hand a tad more forward, thus moving the base of your left thumb farther back. Im no expert, but maybe take a tactical pistol course that has an experienced instructor.

 

[rabidsquirrel]

Yeah, I have big frickn hands. Out of habit I'm actually holding my right hand back a little. If I grip all the way up on it, the trigger will rest somewhere between my two knuckles/finger-grooves/whatever you call it. The gun might not be the problem, just my fat hands.

 

[richardraw316]

View attachment 27506 View attachment 27505 Gripping the gun, and the culprit

This is my opinion and I may be wrong. But I would think that you would want the right thumb under the left thumb for better grip and stability. This is my guess.

 

[AlwaysVigilant]

A SIG guy on another forum told me that they were trying out a design that worked easier with gloves on their "lower cost LEO designed" firearm to see how people liked it. It didn't receive very good reviews in the US...not sure why they didn't fix it in the newer runs...still selling OK overseas?

 

[rabidsquirrel]

A SIG guy on another forum told me that they were trying out a design that worked easier with gloves on their "lower cost LEO designed" firearm to see how people liked it. It didn't receive very good reviews in the US...not sure why they didn't fix it in the newer runs...still selling OK overseas?

This makes sense. Even the magazine release seems oversized. It protrudes enough to be accidentally pressed. I'm curious if anyone has ever dropped a magazine while firing. I must note, I'm not trying to condemn the gun. If there were a replacement decocker out there similar to the P series decocker, I'd be much more comfortable with it.

 

[rabidsquirrel]

This is my opinion and I may be wrong. But I would think that you would want the right thumb under the left thumb for better grip and stability. This is my guess.

I have tried that, but then my thumb rides against the slide release.

 

[Seven High]

Sounds to me that it's time to move the 2022 along and buy another model.

 

[cook4army]

I own a 2022 in 9mm, and have had zero issues with it. Shoots great, never had a FTF, FTE, or FTFire. My only "concerns" are that the trigger has a lot of play in it, and when I use after market mags, Mec-gar 17 rounders, the mag likes to trip the slide release from the inside, and loads a round when I slap the bottom of the mag into place. They are just pet peeves, per say, and do not hinder the operation of the weapon.

 

[phisch]

The legend of Hickok45 just posted his review of the SP2022 today. I believe this is going to be my next purchase in FDE color. He was a little bent over the DA/SA trigger, but he always in. I'm a fan of this action. Now, 9mm or .40, that is the question...
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