I'm getting a P239 (after the dealer gets off the gun, which I'll go into on another thread if there is screw-up) and am getting mixed messages on converting the caliber.
I'm getting a .357Sig and I've heard that when going from the 9mm to the larger .357/40 barrels that you need a new slide/mags. However, going back down from .357 to 9mm, that since the barrel will fit into the larger slide, all one needs is mags.
I called Sig and they say that it would be cheaper to buy a new gun in 9mm because of all of the conversion parts. They also said that the same applies to the P229, which I always thought was simple drop-in convertible. In other words, it is not recommended practice.
Anyone done this or have experience on the P239? Is this a marketing ploy by Sig?
Thanks in advance.
Roon
I'm getting a .357Sig and I've heard that when going from the 9mm to the larger .357/40 barrels that you need a new slide/mags. However, going back down from .357 to 9mm, that since the barrel will fit into the larger slide, all one needs is mags.
I called Sig and they say that it would be cheaper to buy a new gun in 9mm because of all of the conversion parts. They also said that the same applies to the P229, which I always thought was simple drop-in convertible. In other words, it is not recommended practice.
Anyone done this or have experience on the P239? Is this a marketing ploy by Sig?
Thanks in advance.
Roon