SIG p229
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I have two P229s in 9mm. They are really nice guns and the recoil is mild and mine have been completely reliable. I know I paid too much when I bought them but I am a huge Sig fan and do not regret it. I made sure that mine are steel frame. I really don't like the aluminum frames.
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You're talking about a pistol with one of the longer track records on the market. Not the longest, but if you include the original debut of the P series then decades of service. I wouldn't have any big concerns.
If you are looking for 40SW then be sure to check online as I've seen these new going for $680 or so on sites like Top Gun Supply.
If you are looking for 40SW then be sure to check online as I've seen these new going for $680 or so on sites like Top Gun Supply.
I am happy with my P226 in 9mm and my P229 in .40 S&W.
CDNN has some of both as trade-ins on their email specials currently. Price are not great but not bad either: https://www.cdnnsports.com/email-specials-html.html
CDNN has some of both as trade-ins on their email specials currently. Price are not great but not bad either: https://www.cdnnsports.com/email-specials-html.html
Was never big into Sigs until I got my current job where we carry them. After extensive time spent with a 229 DAK in .357 I will say that it is one of the best guns I have shot/carried. For reference, I personally own 2 Berettas, 4 Walthers, 2 H&Ks and a Glock. I think it holds its own with them all. The 229 is an outstanding platform and I personally find the balance a little better than the 226. You can't go wrong with the gun in any caliber.
I had a 229 that I sadly let go in a trade and will pick up another at some point. I wouldn't buy one that was a 9mm because I think the 228 balances slightly better. Not only that I believe Bar-Sto still makes a 229 .40/357 to 9mm conversion barrel. Any of the classic 9mm Sigs can't be converted to .40/357, without a new slide, because of the breech face dimensions.
Similar to pylonguy. I have the railed P229 and the Mastershop Allaround P226. Both are very smooth, straight shooters. The 226 is a bit heavy on the carry side but incredibly accurate and fun to shoot. Everyone that has shot it thinks it's one of the best balanced, smooth trigger they've shot.
I installed SRT's in both, it's impressive how smooth and quick they respond.
Sig's aren't cheap, but they can be had used for a very reasonable price, and seem to hold their value very well.
I installed SRT's in both, it's impressive how smooth and quick they respond.
Sig's aren't cheap, but they can be had used for a very reasonable price, and seem to hold their value very well.
Tactical Jackalope
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Just don't ever buy a used SIG if you plan to shoot it a lot.
Tactical Jackalope
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Very long story. It's been going on 5 months now... SIG Sauer doesn't warranty any firearm that has been purchased used. Only new firearms to the orginal owner.
I purchased a used SIG P229 Elite Dark, a highly reputable gun smith that specializes in SIG Sauer determined that the slide was out of spec from the factory. I told SIG about this and they told me that... I'm out of luck cause it's 6 years old (2010 manufactured). I fought a bit and said something short of "Come on, I doubt the last owner bent the slide" to which they responded while laughing "Haha, how'd you know?"
So I've since sold all my SIG Sauer firearms after 10 years of being a SIG fanboy. Just waiting on the pistol in question to possibly be repaired / replaced with this highly reputable smith throwing his weight around with them. Waiting to post a full review on said issue when all is said and done.
I purchased a used SIG P229 Elite Dark, a highly reputable gun smith that specializes in SIG Sauer determined that the slide was out of spec from the factory. I told SIG about this and they told me that... I'm out of luck cause it's 6 years old (2010 manufactured). I fought a bit and said something short of "Come on, I doubt the last owner bent the slide" to which they responded while laughing "Haha, how'd you know?"
So I've since sold all my SIG Sauer firearms after 10 years of being a SIG fanboy. Just waiting on the pistol in question to possibly be repaired / replaced with this highly reputable smith throwing his weight around with them. Waiting to post a full review on said issue when all is said and done.
noonesshowmonkey
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Sig makes one of the best DA/SA handguns in the world. They are a kind of gold-standard, and their stock trigger is smooth, crisp, and clean (especially after a few thousand rounds).
The real deal in Sigs is the Certified Pre-Owned market. These are well used handguns that go back to Sig for a factory refinish, and a full replacement of parts that experience wear (barrel, springs, etc.). They come back almost indistinguishable from a factory-new handgun, but have the buttery feel of a well worn piece.
The Sig Short Reset Trigger (SRT, not to be confused with their Short Reach Trigger, which does exactly what it says: shortens the overall trigger reach) is, to me, an industry standard for the DA/SA platform. It is a short, crisp DA with an ~8lb pull, and a startlingly short reset with an equally startlingly light ~3.5lb single action. The thing is a machine.
The new E2 grips are not everyone's cup of tea, but they have the exceptionally grippy feel that the HK P30 and Walther PPQ have, which I am a huge fan of. The grips are slim as can be, and offer a great hold.
For a new Sig, I'd lean towards either an M11A1 (their remake of the P228) or a P229 in 9mm. Mine is a .40 cal P229 that I converted to 9mm with an P228 slide assembly and locking block, giving me the best of both worlds.
Fantastic handgun.
I carry my Glock 19, though, as it is slimmer and lighter.
The real deal in Sigs is the Certified Pre-Owned market. These are well used handguns that go back to Sig for a factory refinish, and a full replacement of parts that experience wear (barrel, springs, etc.). They come back almost indistinguishable from a factory-new handgun, but have the buttery feel of a well worn piece.
The Sig Short Reset Trigger (SRT, not to be confused with their Short Reach Trigger, which does exactly what it says: shortens the overall trigger reach) is, to me, an industry standard for the DA/SA platform. It is a short, crisp DA with an ~8lb pull, and a startlingly short reset with an equally startlingly light ~3.5lb single action. The thing is a machine.
The new E2 grips are not everyone's cup of tea, but they have the exceptionally grippy feel that the HK P30 and Walther PPQ have, which I am a huge fan of. The grips are slim as can be, and offer a great hold.
For a new Sig, I'd lean towards either an M11A1 (their remake of the P228) or a P229 in 9mm. Mine is a .40 cal P229 that I converted to 9mm with an P228 slide assembly and locking block, giving me the best of both worlds.
Fantastic handgun.
I carry my Glock 19, though, as it is slimmer and lighter.
I picked up a nice used Sig 229 from CDNN in 357Sig about a year ago and it has been a fine shooter. It has been in my normal CCW rotation as it is such a smooth shooter and is a joy to practice with. Only complaint I have is that it is a little thick, the older I get it seems I like the single stack weapons a little better 
. YMMV, good luck with your choice.
. YMMV, good luck with your choice.Id suggest that you check out both the 226 and the 229 and compare. I had both and preferred the 226's.
They really arent that different size wise, but "feel" wise, the 226 is a bit more svelte, and the grip was more comfortable to me. The 229's are pudgy things in comparison.
They really arent that different size wise, but "feel" wise, the 226 is a bit more svelte, and the grip was more comfortable to me. The 229's are pudgy things in comparison.