Got my P229 today!

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Got it from Ordnance Outsellers. Like James said, this thing could pass for new. :D

What amazes me so much about this gun is how smooth it is, even just cycling the action and dropping the magazine. There aren't any rattling sounds like my Glock (with the Glock, it's the barrel).

The Sig is so finely made.

I decided on this in .40 S&W since I already have a .45ACP. Next up, I'm getting a 9mm. It'll probably be the P228.

I plan on running 200 rounds of WWB through it this Sunday and I can't wait!
 
Congrats on your P229. Now that you've got the SIG bug you can get a P225, P226, P228...
 
Congrats! on your excellent choice with the P229, I got mine in .40 and then purchased a .357Sig barrel to go with it as well (I shoot both with it). Im thinking P220ST for my next purchase.
 
I find myself constantly fondling this gun! :D It really seems to be a very well made piece of machinery.
 
Here is a picture:

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There is very, very little, minor holster wear on the button side. Not enough to really notice unless you look carefully. I think this may have to be the carry piece instead of the G30. :D
 
I have also recenlty purchased a P229

I got mine about two weeks ago, and its great, except the screws on the handgrips are a little mauled. Where do you guys go to get replacement parts for weapons?

The P229 is my first autoloader handgun I have ever gotten. In the THR library, there is a link that goes to an off-market manufacturer that produces 9mm barrels for the P229 as well. I believe that with the 9mm barrel a new spring would be needed as well.? Replacement barrels are only $139 each, and you can also get them extended, and threaded. Can you tell I'm drooling here? :D

http://www.efkfiredragon.com

I havn't fired my P229 yet, but I plan on it, as soon as I get myself out to the range.
 
The screws on mine appear to be new. It was a CPO from Ordnance Outsellers. I like the grips so far but a lot of guys are talking about Hogue.

The 228 I'm looking at has night sights on it already. Down side about the 228 at the local shop is that it has neutered mags! :uhoh: That means I'd have to spend $40 for a pair of real mags!
 
Mine too

I only got one mag with mine, and its a 10 round capacity. Mine has Hogue grips on it (hence the mangled screws holding on the handgrip). I don't care for the Hogue grips on it, as they make the handgrip much fatter, and i'm unable to reach all the controlls on the weapon without changing my grip on the gun, which in a pinch could cause you to "skew" your shot after ejecting the mag etc..
 
I've been thinking about buying a P229, but the apparent difficulty in detail stripping the gun is holding me back - roll pins are said to be difficult to remove, and cannot be reused. Stuff like that. So someone talk me into getting past this - I want a P229. :)

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Putting a lot of thought into buying a firearm is always a good idea. Ensuring that the weapon is for you comes from the most detailed of analysis of things such as ergonomics, manufacutrers warranty, customer service, features, happy customers reccomendations, and ease of maintenance among other things. I personally chose the P299 because I thought it was a purdy gun, that goes bang reliably, and can do a great deal of damage to whatever happens to be on the business end of this baby when the trigger is pulled.
 
The Glock was my first gun because it's easy to disassemble. But I held a Sig and wanted one so I got one. I was kind of concerned about detail stripping and stuff like that but it won't scare me away. The benefits will far outweigh the costs. :D

I've managed to work on other things and have them function so I think that if push comes to shove, I can handle detail stripping the Sig. I hope that it's a long time before I have to do that.
 
Ok, I'm gonna show how much of a newbie I am now, but what is "detail stripping?" How would I know I need to do that, and what does it consist of?
 
Field stripping is just taking the slide off along with taking the barrel out along with the rod and spring.

Detail stripping is everything!
 
good caliber, the .40S&W is my favorite. i don't understand the rattle you talk about with your glock, mine does not rattle. what model do you have. have fun on sunday breaking in your new toy. :)
 
Considering a detail strip is (usually) a pretty rare requirement - I'd not worry too much re roll pins. They are often re-useable but as long as sizes known in advance it should be possible to have spares on hand.
 
Ok, now I understand what you were talking about with detail stripping. I thought you were perhaps talking about removing the finish from the handgun. Speaking of that, I has some kind of a dark finish on my 229's slide, but it is clearly marked "stainless." Is that standard, or did someone put an after-market finish on it?
 
Someone explained the Sig stainless to me before but I forgot the answer!

I think it's stainless with some black coating over it?
 
Indeed. It is a stainless steel slide with a Nitron finish applied. Combo of the two is very rust-resistant. Now if only the Sig custom shop would offer their Ilaflon finish as a refinishing option... I would love to refinish my P228 and my P245 in Ilaflon. They have not rusted at all, but I would just like the piece of mind since they have carbon steel slides.
 
4 year P229 owner

I purchased the P229 as my very first handgun and have never regreted it. I've used it as my primary concealed carry weapon (a little large in size, but none too large in reliability and knock-down power), primary range weapon (only one misfire while using cheap reloads -- about 5,000 rounds through it so far), and primary teaching weapon for gun safety with my kids.

I've loved it! It is the smoothest firing weapon I've ever ever had at the range. I like the grip size (I find the glock grip a little bulky). The trigger pull is smooth in both the single and double action. I like the heavy double action trigger pull -- acts as a sort of "safety" (if you will) since there is no safety on the gun.

Just yesterday I added a smaller .40 S&W to my budding collection (Kahr's PM .40). Haven't fired it yet (I fired the MK a couple of years ago), but will let you know if my love has been replaced.

Guts :D
 
I took the 229 out to the range today. Met up with some other guys and got a chance to shoot their wonderful guns.

After shooting a couple of Kimber 1911's, H&K USP 9mm, CZ in 9mm and other Sigs, I have to admit that my Glock is feeling less and less appealing. That's not a flame, it's just my opinion.
 
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