Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Born in 1977 amid West Germany’s fight against terrorism, the SIG Sauer P230 brought European elegance to compact handguns. This sleek defender packed 8 rounds of .32 ACP or 7 rounds of .380 Auto into a slim frame perfect for concealed carry or backup duty. With its fixed barrel and straight blowback design, the P230 earned a reputation for reliability. Available in classic blued steel with aluminum frame or all stainless steel, it featured SIG’s signature dot-and-rectangle sights and a decocking lever for safe carry. The double/single action trigger gave shooters options, while the wrap-around grips provided solid control. In 1996, the improved P232 took over with 60 design changes, including a drop safety and better sights. But by 2014, the market had shifted toward lighter, cheaper .380s, and U.S. imports ended. Though its time passed, the Sig 230 represented a bridge between Cold War police weapons and modern concealed carry pistols.
“Manufacturer: Sig Sauer, Inc
Model: P230 SL
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Kurz (380 Auto)
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch round
Finish: stainless steel
Grip: plastic”
Lot 475: Two Sig Sauer P230 Semi-Automatic Pistols with Cases. (n.d.). Rock Island Auction Company. photograph. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/2095/475/two-sig-sauer-p230-semiautomatic-pistols-with-cases.
