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SIG Sauer P290
SIG Sauer’s subcompact First Edition P290 is a handsome little gun designed to pack a punch with standard pressure and +P 9 mm ammunition.
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Consistent Reliability
This First Edition provided consistent 5-shot groups at 25 yards from the bench with high quality hollow-point defense loads. It ran flawlessly with every load tested, both from the bench and in off-hand shooting.
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Break Down
This little SIG can be quickly field stripped for cleaning. Note the dual recoil springs to help manage recoil and the flared barrel muzzle design. A small standard screwdriver comes in handy for the removal of the optional laser module.
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Nice Medium
The P290 (Center) fits nicely into the comfort zone between the medium-frame pistols (Top: Glock 23C) and the small caliber pocket pistols (Bottom: North American Arms Guardian .32 ACP).
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SIGLIT Night Sights
SIG Sauer made several design and production choices with the P290 to keep it out of the “mouse gun” box. This includes the addition of a set of highly visible, rugged SIGLITE night sights.
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Laser Sight
The optional laser sight module is well designed. Although it’s simple to install and remove, it locks firmly in place for dependable, everyday carry.
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Exchangeable Grip Panels
The removable grip panels are easily exchanged to give the P290 a personalized appearance.
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