Any alternatives to the SIG 229?

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I love everything about the P229 in 9mm. The grip, angle, weight, recoil, etc.

Are there any other make/models that are similar to the P229?
 
If you're looking for something that's a little easier to conceal, you should like the P239. It's pretty much the P229's little brother.
 
The SIG P228 is pretty much identical mostly other than having a folded carbon steel slide instead of the milled stainless steel slide though the P228 is not a regular catalog item.

Love my P229 .40 with the Hogue G10 grips.


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The SIG P225 is a terrific, single stack 9mm, that can be had used for $400 or less.

The 228 was probably the best 9mm side arm ever invented. You can get used ones for $550 on up. This model has a wonderful balance and feel to it, along with a hi capacity magazine.

To that, the 229 added different calibers, the new E2 grip and a picatinny rail.

If one of those models would not serve your needs, you probably are looking for a Glock or a 1911.

Not sure what your issue or issues might be. If cost, then find a good used 228. If you are looking to cover more than the best all around gun, buy a good 229, then save money for a dedicated compact or subcompact gun for carry and/or a 1911 in .45acp. Either way....get a very good SIG first.

Hope this helps
 
Within the SIG family there is the SP2022 in addition to the others already mentioned. The 2022 is very similar in size but weighs a little less because it's polymer framed. There is also the Stoeger/Beretta Cougar which is similar in size and weight.
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If you're interested in polymer-framed pistols, look at the Walther P99AS.

It's a similar size to the P229, but much lighter, with a similar soft recoil (at least the 9mm version). The DA/SA (Anti-Stress) trigger is similar in operation, despite the fact that it is striker-fired, and ergonomics are even better than the P229.
 
The 229 Elite in Stainless is an amazing variant of the stock 229. It is very very nice.
 
While I like my SIG P220, I like my Stoeger Cougar much better than the P229. Its grip configuration is much more comfortable to me (among the best I have felt), and its build seems more "luxurious" to me - with an action and slide that feels like it is two panes of greased glass.
 
The 228, SIG has one in current production, the M11-A1.
It's like a 229, except the slide is a bit lighter, and it has better balance.
I have two 228 models, and bought a 229 in .40. I kept it for 2 months and sold it, the balance was all wrong. The larger caliber needed a heavier slide, which ruined the gun's balance.
 
Years ago I had a SIG P-226 and loved the design, the ergonomics, and the way it balanced in my hand. I also had a Browning BDA .45 and it could keep up with a Colt Gold Cup in terms of inherent accuracy. I used my brother's P-228 to try out my reloads as that gun would feed absolutely anything I could run through it and not miss a beat. My current nightstand gun is a SIG P-229E2 with a SIG STL-900L laser/light set-up on it.
 
In 2000, I stopped carrying my Sig P228 for the CZ-75D PCR. It even fits in the same holster. Love the gun for its accuracy, reliability, and ease of carrying. 14 + 1 capacity.

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+1 on the CZ PCR. I have a P229 but I find the PCR to be lighter, easier to conceal and very accurate.
 
Made a mistake going to the gun store last weekend...

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I love everything about the P229 in 9mm. The grip, angle, weight, recoil, etc.

Are there any other make/models that are similar to the P229?
The firearm that was designed to meet SIG-Sauer head on in sales commonly known as Gen 3 Smith & Wesson pistols. Excellent second hand sample from advanced Gen 3+ series with alloy frame and rail can be found for about $400.
 
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