Sig P229 vs P229 SAS

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Hi guys. I am new here and would appreciate any advice or insight you might have.

The plan is to purchase a new 9mm next month and have decided upon a Sig P229. I am wondering about how it compares to the P229 SAS.

The main differences, as I understand them, are the rail on the 229 vs no rail on the SAS. The SAS also has night sights, short reset trigger, different grips and the Sig Anti Snag (carry melt treatment).

This will mainly be a range gun for now but I would also like to use it as my carry gun, hopefully in the somewhat near future. For reference, my other large pistol is a 1911 - a Kimber 45 ACP.

My questions are these: Are the differences between the two great enough to put one clearly ahead of the other to you? It would mostly be: Is the melt treatment and no rail of the SAS that much nicer than the railed 229 for a carry gun?

Also, I haven't been able to see a SAS in a LGS so I don't know what the actual cost is for a P229 SAS vs a standard P229.

Thanks in advance.
 
http://sigsauer.com/CatalogProductList/pistols-p229.aspx

It's all personal preference. The referenced website lists the differences and prices. Gunbroker.com can also be a source for market prices. Topgunsupply.com is another source, along with a price for an SRT kit should you decide to add one to a SIG which doesn't already have one.

The msrp of a regular P229 w/night-sights is only $17 less than an SAS model, which is virtually no difference in the gun world.

I like having a light rail. You may not care or foresee that need. Do check out the similar M11-A1 also:

http://sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/m11-a1.aspx

And no, I don't see the melt treatment of the SAS as a big deal in carrying but it does look nice. I went with a P226R, btw and will usually be carrying a Glock, 1911, or SIG.
 
I've got one of the 229 SAS DAK variants and I really like it a lot. Now I've also got a 226 and 250 as well. I do like the flash of the SAS a lot compared to my other sigs. I do wish mine has a de-cocker, might add one later, but it wasn't a deal breaker for me. My 226 and 250 are railed and I don't ever use them. I always prefered the concept of a seperate light from the weapon. Didn't want to point a loaded weapon at a family member or pet kinda thing. If you intead on carrying one, get a sturdy belt and comfortable holster. It will make it a lot more comfortable.
 
Well I have the M11-A1, and I have had a lot of guns over the years. IMHO there is no better firearm for what you say it's intended purpose is, i.e., a range gun you can carry or a carry gun you will be able to shoot really well during practice & training sessions. I'd debate those points with anybody.

There's no contest here, it's a slam dunk, get the SAS model, for the minor price difference over the base 229, the extra features on the SAS make it a screaming bargain, you absolutely want the SRT and I always like the Siglites, and it has the nicer grip than my M11-A1, although I'm probably going to put a Hogue G-10 grip on mine. Considering what the SIG Custom Shop would charge to add the additional upgrades to the base 229, that are already on the SAS version, this is an easy decision!
 
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Mostly it comes down to if you want a light mounted on the weapon. Generally, if you need one, you are attaching it to an issue handgun, so that maybe answers the question.

Point is, the SAS and a stock 229 differ only slightly: night sights, and SRT being the major things you'd want, and the rail being the other. The SRT is, to my mind, a must-have piece of kit on any Sig handgun, and they can be had through TopGunSupply, and installed in under an hour with the use of a few common hand tools.

Lastly, the M11A1 is a fantastic handgun, but only comes in 9mm. If you intend on getting the firearm in .40 S&W, you will have to pick between the P229s.
 
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