Sig 229c

Larry Tate

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I was at a local gun show recently and came across a Sig that I had never seen before. A 229 C in 9mm. The price was good so I picked it up without knowing much about it. I've learned that its a 224 frame. Does this mean a holster for the 224 will work? I'd like to try and carry this IWB. Does anyone here have any experience with this particular piece and can anyone recommend a good holster?
 
First, let me say that I shouldn't have opened this thread. I hadn't heard of the P229c before this thread. It got me doing some internet research. Apparently it is the P229 frame (not the P224 frame) with the P224 barrel and slide (it is the P229c, the c is for Carry, so it is the same concept of their other "Carry" series pistols- the full frame and compact slide/barrel). I am a big fan of the intermediate size pistol (CZ P01, 1911 Commander and Officer, G19 size guns), and the P229 is a good one, but maybe a tad bit on the big side for these guns. The smaller slide on the P229 frame and this may be a perfect gun for me. I shouldn't have opened this thread, I now have another gun on my must have list...

My first thought was that the P224 holster wouldn't work because a P229 frame is larger than the P224. Apparently, people with the P229c have used P224 holsters and they fit fine. The P224 is a cut down version of the P229, and apparently, mostly cut down in height, not length, so the holster works. That said, a P229 holster will probably work, but have a lot of unused space since it is built for a longer slide.

My search on the gun also found that it isn't made anymore. It appears that it was released about 2 years ago, was most available about a year ago, but is no longer catalogued by SIG. So, if I want one, I may have to get on the ball and find one soon. So, you put a rare, out of production/limited production gun on my must have list. Man, that's rough.

Oh, and welcome to TFL.
 
Odd, I've never heard of this model but, to me, a 224 frame makes more sense. The 229 has a good compact length barrel and a perhaps too long grip. I can carry it fine but don't find the shorter barrel would have any appreciable benefit for carry. Probably why thr model didn't last long.

At least, thats my opinion about it.
 
So where are the pics?

I never heard of a 229 Legacy until it showed up by mistake and I took it home anyway. Couldnt be happier. :)
 
Hmmm, I've got a P229, and always considered it a compact/medium-sized gun, as opposed to full-size P226, P220, etc.

Just not sure what problem this P229c thing is solving.
 
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I'll post better pictures when I get the wife's camera. I threw in a G19 for size reference.

I like the smooth edges on the carry models and the price was right. I plan to try IWB as soon as I find a good holster. Any suggestions?
 
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