Sig p228?
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I've had a good deal of experience with the 228 and I can tell you that it is an excellent pistol. The 9mm 228 is no longer in production. But Sig produces nearly the same pistol in the 9mm 229. There are no differences except I think the 228 had a formed slide and the 229 has a machined slide (Am I correct fellow TFLers?) The 228 can be had used and sometimes you can find one in unfired condition. The grip differs from the 226 slightly. I've found that I like the 228's grip much better than the 226. The preban 9mm 228 magazines hold 13 rounds. You can check out the specifics on the pistols dimensions on Sig's website: http://www.sigarms.com I don't think you can go wrong with one.
Still in production
The P228 is still very much in production. SIGArms decided to limit availability to US civilians because of military and police contracts. Plenty of NIB P228s are made available to non-police in the US, however. You just need to shop around.
There are at least two variations of the P228 on the market. One is German made and German assembled and another is German made and US assembled. Only the German made and assembled pistol will have proofmarks. I don't think it matters in terms of quality, but it might matter to you, so make sure you check to see that you get what you want.
Check out http://www.remtek.com/arms/sig/index.htm You won't find the P228 at SIGArms US site, but you can find it on their Swiss web pages at http://www.sigarms.ch
[Edited by Tecolote on 05-21-2001 at 11:26 PM]
The P228 is still very much in production. SIGArms decided to limit availability to US civilians because of military and police contracts. Plenty of NIB P228s are made available to non-police in the US, however. You just need to shop around.
There are at least two variations of the P228 on the market. One is German made and German assembled and another is German made and US assembled. Only the German made and assembled pistol will have proofmarks. I don't think it matters in terms of quality, but it might matter to you, so make sure you check to see that you get what you want.
Check out http://www.remtek.com/arms/sig/index.htm You won't find the P228 at SIGArms US site, but you can find it on their Swiss web pages at http://www.sigarms.ch
[Edited by Tecolote on 05-21-2001 at 11:26 PM]
Duke of Lawnchair
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MSP,
The grip & frame of the Sig P228 is a tad smaller than the Sig P226. Try one on for size, I think you'll like it!
I own both the P228 & P226 in 9mm, and have given me a few thousand rounds (each) of reliable, accurate, etc. performance. These models are a dream to shoot, and I even prefer them to the Browning High Power, which is blasphemy too many avid shooters.
Telecote is "bang-on" about the Made in Germany/America variations.
My P228 was proofed in '95, making it a made/assembled in Germany piece. The P226 that I own has no proof marks and is a made in Germany, assembled in America item. Surprisingly, I thought that the made in Germany, assembled in USA P226s all had the stainless slide as opposed to the stamped slide. However, my P226 has the stamped slide. Nonetheless, it is an excellent firearm and would have to say that it sees the most range time.
On a side note, my P226 appears to be of lesser quality than my P228. This is only apparent in the trigger. The trigger pull of my P228 and those of other German made/assembled Sigs are surprisingly smooth. However, my P226 trigger is slightly rough, and not as nice as my P228's.
Hope this helps,
Jim
The grip & frame of the Sig P228 is a tad smaller than the Sig P226. Try one on for size, I think you'll like it!
I own both the P228 & P226 in 9mm, and have given me a few thousand rounds (each) of reliable, accurate, etc. performance. These models are a dream to shoot, and I even prefer them to the Browning High Power, which is blasphemy too many avid shooters.
Telecote is "bang-on" about the Made in Germany/America variations.
My P228 was proofed in '95, making it a made/assembled in Germany piece. The P226 that I own has no proof marks and is a made in Germany, assembled in America item. Surprisingly, I thought that the made in Germany, assembled in USA P226s all had the stainless slide as opposed to the stamped slide. However, my P226 has the stamped slide. Nonetheless, it is an excellent firearm and would have to say that it sees the most range time.
On a side note, my P226 appears to be of lesser quality than my P228. This is only apparent in the trigger. The trigger pull of my P228 and those of other German made/assembled Sigs are surprisingly smooth. However, my P226 trigger is slightly rough, and not as nice as my P228's.
Hope this helps,
Jim
The P228 and the P225 are virtually the same gun, except that the 225 has a single stack mag, making the grip narrower than that of the 228, which has a staggered mag. P225 mags are limited to 8 rds. Politically correct P228 mags are 10 rd, pre-bans are 13 rd. The slide and the barrel are identical.
The grip of the 228 is a little smaller than that of the 226, and the slide and barrel are shorter. The P226 is generally characterized as a full-size 9mm. The Beretta 92FS is also considered a full size handgun, as is the military version, the M-9. The US military adopted the SIG P228 as the M-11, the standard issue handgun for those needing a smaller frame or grip for concealment or to fit a smaller hand. New P228s are hard to find because of the demand for military and police use.
The P228 and the P229 are pretty much the same gun, except that the 229 is also available in .40S&W and in .357SIG. The 228 is made entirely in Germany, the 229's frame is made in Germany while the rest of the manufacturing is done in the US.
The 228 is not significantly smaller than the 226, and the 225 has the same size slide as the 228, with a narrower handle. To get a significant increase in concealability, go to the P239. I am working on my CCW permit, and the P239 in 9mm will be my general choice for carry, dropping down to the P232 in .380 when extreme concealability is an issue.
The grip of the 228 is a little smaller than that of the 226, and the slide and barrel are shorter. The P226 is generally characterized as a full-size 9mm. The Beretta 92FS is also considered a full size handgun, as is the military version, the M-9. The US military adopted the SIG P228 as the M-11, the standard issue handgun for those needing a smaller frame or grip for concealment or to fit a smaller hand. New P228s are hard to find because of the demand for military and police use.
The P228 and the P229 are pretty much the same gun, except that the 229 is also available in .40S&W and in .357SIG. The 228 is made entirely in Germany, the 229's frame is made in Germany while the rest of the manufacturing is done in the US.
The 228 is not significantly smaller than the 226, and the 225 has the same size slide as the 228, with a narrower handle. To get a significant increase in concealability, go to the P239. I am working on my CCW permit, and the P239 in 9mm will be my general choice for carry, dropping down to the P232 in .380 when extreme concealability is an issue.
Greeting's Sig Fan's
My P228 was German engineered and assembled; proofed in 1990, complete with two high capacity magazines. The grip
of the P228 is of American design; compared to the P226's
European design. The slide of the P228 is stamped sheet
metal; thus making it lighter with better balance than
it's counterpart, the P229. And as other's have stated,
the P228 is still available on the American market.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
My P228 was German engineered and assembled; proofed in 1990, complete with two high capacity magazines. The grip
of the P228 is of American design; compared to the P226's
European design. The slide of the P228 is stamped sheet
metal; thus making it lighter with better balance than
it's counterpart, the P229. And as other's have stated,
the P228 is still available on the American market.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
SIGArms
Duke,
If you call SIG Arms and complain of the trigger pulls they'll smooth them free of charge. You'll be out shipping to them, and will have to wait three to four weeks, but the DA/SA pulls on your P226 will be a lot smoother.
[Edited by Tecolote on 05-23-2001 at 11:08 PM]
Duke,
If you call SIG Arms and complain of the trigger pulls they'll smooth them free of charge. You'll be out shipping to them, and will have to wait three to four weeks, but the DA/SA pulls on your P226 will be a lot smoother.
[Edited by Tecolote on 05-23-2001 at 11:08 PM]
For what it's worth, rumors have been comming from Sigarms for the last two years claiming that the 228 will be rereleased for public sale. To my knowledge that hasn't happened yet.
What it interesting is that the 228 recently made it on to the California DOJ's list of certified guns for sale. There appears to be two versions certified (I didn't know that there were two). For thoes of you who don't know what this means, Sig had to submit six brand new guns and pay $3000 to have these guns certified and listed. I find it strange that they would do that if the 228 isn't generally available to the public.
Sounds like the 228 might be back some time soon. Which ticks me off somewhat. I just bought a 226 about a month ago and would rather have had the 228. Not that I'm not happy with the 226... maybe I'll just have to buy another one
For those who wish to know, I'll be getting my 220 back from Sig in the next week or so. Had a smooth/lighten job on the trigger and a short trigger installed. let me know and I'll post the details.
-Red-
What it interesting is that the 228 recently made it on to the California DOJ's list of certified guns for sale. There appears to be two versions certified (I didn't know that there were two). For thoes of you who don't know what this means, Sig had to submit six brand new guns and pay $3000 to have these guns certified and listed. I find it strange that they would do that if the 228 isn't generally available to the public.
Sounds like the 228 might be back some time soon. Which ticks me off somewhat. I just bought a 226 about a month ago and would rather have had the 228. Not that I'm not happy with the 226... maybe I'll just have to buy another one
For those who wish to know, I'll be getting my 220 back from Sig in the next week or so. Had a smooth/lighten job on the trigger and a short trigger installed. let me know and I'll post the details.
-Red-
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