Sig Sauer added another P227 .45 ACP option this year at SHOT Show. Called the Equinox, this new P227 comes with a 2-tone slide with a nickel/pewter appearance. The Equinox also comes with a polished trigger, hammer, and control levers for those who like their handguns to be more expressive. The combination of the 2-tone slide and polished controls provides a nice contrast for visual effect.

The P227 Equinox 2-tone slide is designed for contrast, along with the highly polished hammer, trigger, and control levers.

The Sig Sauer P227 Equinox .45ACP is a design from the SIG SAUER Custom Shop master gunsmiths, and appears to be marketed towards shooters who want their handguns to stand out. The two-tone slide is actually accented Nitron® stainless steel, with brush polished flats and nickel accents. That custom work partially reflects light to add to the contrasting colors and effect.

Another look at the Nitron coated and brushed P227 Equinox slide.

Sitting atop a lightweight black, hard-anodized alloy frame, the Equinox does have an attractive appearance that still portrays a serious side. The P227 takes the classic contrast of black and grey colors to a more elegant level.

The hard anodized black frame adds to the contrast, but the comfortable ergonomic draws the shooter in.

The Sig master gunsmiths also combined a TRUGLO® Tritium Fiber Optic front sight with the already proven SIGLITE® rear night sight. The combination provides a great contrast that allows for excellent target acquisition, whether shooting day or night.

The TRUGLO fiber optic front sight contrasts the rear SIGLITE improving target acquisition.

If a shooter wishes to further enhance their low-light use, the P227 Equinox comes equipped with an accessory rail for adding pistol-mounted lights or lasers.

The Picatinny rail provides for other lighting options.

The P227 Equinox maintains the original P227 DA/SA hammer fired action, and Sig’s famous ergonomic grip. The Equinox will come with standard 10-round magazines, but 14-round extended magazines will also be available. The P227 Equinox will fit most holsters designed for P220R and P226R.

The DA/SA hammer fired action, showing the polished controls and hammer.