Grip probs on my P239; Trade for P229??

[Falconeer]

If neither the stock nor Hogue grips work for you, I would probably try out the 228/9 or the 225.

Rgr that! I'm going to handle them at the gun show this weekend (Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club show here in Lakeland /plug) and see how they feel.

 

[Falconeer]

Wish I did. I tell you what. I'm feeling generous today. I had a problem with the L/S grip on my new P239 SAS. A bit of the internal "spacer" wood block that positions it between the frames broke off at what must have been a weak grain.
I shot the pistol yesterday without problems. The broken grain only makes it a bit more difficult to get the seams to line up on the backstrap, but they work fine. Sigarms is sending me a new set on warranty. If you like I will USPS you this set to try out and see if the grips with the swell feel any better in your hand. I would hate to see you sell such a nice gun for lack of finding a correct grip. At least you can give several different types a try before you make up your mind.

Wow!!! Thanks so much for the offer!! Tell you what; I'm going to check out the P225/P228/P229 this weekend. If I keep the P239 (that's the way I'm leaning, but I want to at least handle the others) I'll give you a yell. Thanks again for the generous offer though!

 

[Falconeer]

I went to the local ACE hardware store,and bought 65 cents worth of the grip tape that you'd use in a shower stall.I only put it on the front strap and the one side of the grip that my palm was on.Problem solved,for under a dollar.Thin enough that it carries and conceals really well,and no slippage at all,even when shooting one-handed...

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep that in mind, though the idea of putting tape on my Sig seems 'sacrilegious' to me for some reason.

 

[klover]

Someone dremeled my 239 handle, and I love it. Here, here, a toast to one of the best pistols in the world.

 

[Falconeer]

Someone dremeled my 239 handle, and I love it. Here, here, a toast to one of the best pistols in the world.

What did they do to it?

 

[Falconeer]

As a follow up:
I'm going to be selling my P239 this weekend and purchase a P229. Just can't get used to the grip. Thanks for all the advice and assistance.

 

[Trebor]

The 239 does not fit me either. I have one and even with the Houge grips I have similiar problems to yours. I've never carried mine and don't think I ever will.

My advice is to try a Sig 225 or 228 or 229. The 225 fits my hand perfectly. The 228 and 229 are still OK, if a little thick. They all fit me much better than the 239.