Browning BDA/Sig-Sauer P220 Magazine

[SunTzu]

I obviously have a Browning BDA/Sig-Sauer P220. I currently have two magazines for it and would like to get a couple more. The internet is full of filthy rumors and conflicting information (I am Jack's complete lack of surprise) regarding what magazines will work and what doesn't. The OEM mags seem to be viewed as Christ's Cup and worth as much. My question is do any of you know of what mags will work and a possible source for them? Thanks!

[Olim9]

I completely forgot those Browning/P220's were a thing and they look a lot like those Japanese produced P220's.

Here's a link for the magazines that may possibly be the ones that work for your gun.

http://gregcotellc.com/cart/sig-sauer-magazines-c-123/sig-sauer-factory-p220-stainless-8-round-mag220458-p-1028.html

If I were you, I would give Sig a call to confirm if they know or not. Chances are they do.

[SunTzu]

Thanks, Olim. From my sifting it seems that the mags with the bumpers do not work.

[Sigfan26]

Is it a European (heel) mag catch or an American (a la 1911) mag catch?


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[SunTzu]

It is a European mag catch.

[Olim9]

I can see why SunTzu would say the internet is full of conflicting info. I'm getting a bunch of different sources with people saying it isn't an issue and then contradicting posts on other places.

This may very well be the magazine you're after but it's out of stock, unfortunately.

https://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Sig-Sauer-Factory-made-P220-US-and-Euro-7-round-Magazine/5254427/product.html

The model number is "34221702" so try to give Sig a call on this. I'm certain the exact magazine you're looking for is discontinued which is the reason why they go for such prices online.

[Sigfan26]

It is a European mag catch.

I think you're kinda hosed... Unless Sig has magic stock (numerich was even out of the euro release mags)


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[SunTzu]

Yes, it looks like I'm going to be stuck searching gun shows and online auction houses for extras. I will say that wrmettler came through in a very generous way and helped me out with this issue. He's good people. Thanks again, sir!

[314159]

Let me search my basement boxes. I had one back in the 80s and just maybe...

[Duelist]

Friend of mine bought one of those a few years ago. Beautiful gun, came with one magazine. He had to scour to get a second, ordered it from a guy in Canada, and paid through the nose for it.

[SunTzu]

Thanks, Pi.

That was my fear, as well, Duelist. I'd been searching high and low and after all of the disinfo I was hesitant to buy an expensive replacement and it be the wrong style.

[Corey]

Just to be a one-upper, my Browning BDA is in .38 Super. It came with two mags, and I am sure I will not see a third one in my lifetime. It is a great gun the classic (and rare) caliber just makes it that much better.

[314159]

Haven't found any yet, I'm still looking. Found a set of wooden Hogue grips for it though, so I'm in the right part of the basement. My BDA worked great, this was acquired in an era where a .45 that worked with JHPs was not a sure thing. I can't imagine that the American style mags would work though. SigForum might be the best place to ask around.

[ca survivor]

try e-Bay they show there every once in a while, it doesn't have to be for the Browning, the Sig 220 European mag release it's the same mag, ( steel base and seven round mag only) good luck

[Rex G]

If you find these magazines, in quantity, buy spares. These magazines will come apart along the rear seam, over time. I am not sure whether this is caused by the stress of shooting, or by the pressure of being kept loaded, but these mags should be seen as consumable items, needing regular replacement. (True of all magazines, but especially these old SIG mags.) If I ever convince myself to buy another old-school P220/BDA, with plans to acyually carry it, I think I will factor-in the cost to have a talented 'smith grind/cut/weld newer P220 magazines, to fit.

I only carried my P220 "E" for two years, 1991-1993, duty and personal time, so the mags were OK, but my colleagues who carried them over extended periods all seemed to experience separation at the rear seam of the mags. (I sold my P220 "E" to finance an "American " version, only to find that the whole grip frame had been redesigned, in a way that did not fit me well; I did not own another SIG until 2004, when I bought the P229R DAK that I carried until 2015.)