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SIG Sauer P230

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The SIG Sauer P230 is a small semi-automatic pistol chambered in .32 ACP or .380 Auto, designed by Walter Ludwig, Hanspeter Sigg and Peter Blickensdorfer at SIG Sauer's branch in Eckernförde, Germany. It was imported into the United States by SIGARMS beginning in 1985 and was produced from 1977 to 1996, holding eight rounds of .32 ACP or seven rounds of .380 ACP, before being replaced in 1996 by the P232. It became popular as a compact backup or concealed-carry pistol.

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Classification
Caliber
.32 ACP 1
Caliber
.380 ACP 1
Caliber
9x18mm 1
Service Status
Retired 1
Weapon Class
Semi-automatic pistol 1
Introduced Year
1977 1
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Pistol / Revolver 1
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Source Wikidata: SIG Sauer P230
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1. Wikipedia: SIG Sauer P230
  • Infobox, type
    Semi-automatic pistol
  • Infobox: production_date
    P230 1977-1996 P232 1996-2015
  • Wikipedia article text
    In 1996 it was replaced by the model P232.
  • Infobox: cartridge
    .32 ACP, .380 ACP and 9×18mm Ultra
  • Lead section
    The SIG Sauer P230 is a small, semi-automatic handgun chambered in .32 ACP or .380 Auto. It was designed by SIG Sauer branch in Eckernförde, Germany.
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Wikidata: SIG Sauer P230
Wikidata Q1484934, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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