I think my hand and the p229 just formed relationship I wasn't planning on.

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Been scouring the shops looking for a decent p226 in 9mm and didn't have much luck. Started looking at 2022's, nice weapon but was just not quite what I wanted. Early in my search I checked out a P229 and I something sparked, but no I wanted a fullsize. Blew it off, searched for a 26 some more, went back to pick up the 229 and they have a p226 BW tactical, very nice, feels great, decent deal, had to walk away. The 229 is now an extension of my arm, it is like it was made specifically for me.

Side note, never loved the Berretta M9 but was proficient with it, I did check out 92 compact, dug the feel of it as well, but the operation of the Sig, I can operate that in my sleep.

FWIW.
 
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It is surprising, but sometimes, it is good to "settle."

I was about to order an EAA Witness Elite and do the whole FFL transfer/shipping/waiting hassle when I checked out one of my local shops just for fun and saw a barely-used CZ 97B for $520. I haggled him down to $500. From reading online, I thought my hand would be too small for it, but it isn't. Fantastic gun. I'm glad I settled, as I like the black and wood look better than the two-tones of the Witnesses.
 
I purchased a 229 several yars ago and have never even thought about selling it. Fell in love with it from day one. It is my EDC. Congrats. on your purchase.
 
The 229 is a sweet pistol. What a nice shooter.
This is the best picture I have currently. The lighting is not right, but my other pistures must have rolled off of Photobucket due to age.

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@ The Lone Haranguer, went with a 9mm, long thought process on this one, choose 9 as this will be my shooter in a caliber I am very comfortable with.

@ Lonestar49 - Nice!
 
Love shooting mine but its too thick/heavy for me to carry. Great service weapon though.

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A couple of things I forgot to mention.

This is the, I guess, new 229, it came with the new E2 type grip and two 15rd magazines. Honestly, the frame feels pretty close if not exactly like the new p226. Anyway, it definitely feels wider than the older p229's, but I do like the grip. I looked at a couple of 228's but they were in not so great condition from a questionable dealer.
 
It's definitely a sweet pistol. I almost bought one myself, but I decided to go with the P239 SAS 9mm for easier carry. Just ordered that one today. SIG pistols feel great in hand and the controls just make sense. I've had a P220 for about a year, and that's been a fun and dependable one as well.
 
If you feel that way about the P229 just try a P228, I have both and the P228 is without a dought one of Sig's best.
 
Great pistols. I have one that is set up for my home self defense gun. I have a Streamlight mounted on it as well as some Crimson Trace Laser grips. It even has some splendid night sights.
 
Put close to 200 rounds of nato through this today, got cut short due to a couple of non-fires, just called it a day.

Took me a few to shake the rust off, 25 yard were a bit scattered, but by the time I left 15s were looking good. I was alone today, I think I need my friend to look at my stance. DA shots need some work too. Been awhile gents.

Anyways, solid pistol, grips well, shoots as well as the shooter and dig the 15rd capacity.
 
I have G19 Glock and Sig 228 for compact 9mm pistols.
228 is just as good as G19 in all respects.
 
have a p229r dak .40 for myself and also carried on on duty issued,
great weapon has my trust, also verry easy to strip/clean.
 
I had the same thing happen as a young man, been in love w/ the 229 since, and carry one daily, it just feels...right!
 
Well here it is with about 500rds through it. Very nice simple weapon that is a pleasure to shoot. I am still hitting low and slightly right, can be taken care of. Only concerns are the non-fires, occurs on loading a new magazine when the weapon is hot. I maybe running it a bit dry but am a bit concerned.
 

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When I was younger my hand formed a relationship with ooops Freudian slip sorry. :) but seriously while I don't own the pistol in question I have found that model Sig feels big and chunky to me. I have average hands and most service size Sigs and Hk's have always felt uncomfortable to hold. People that own/shoot them swear by them and I believe them to be fine pistols.

They have always seemed a tad overpriced to me as well, but that's just me and doesn't mean much to anyone but me. If a person finds a pistol that enhances the shooting experience and it happens to be a Sig go for it!!! I've become accustomed to revolver grips I guess.
 
It may be the double-stack grip that feels too large. You could try a P220 or P239 if you're interested in single-stack options.

SIGs probably are a little overpriced if you consider the competition. However, I just really like them and can afford them, so I have no regrets. I think the same thing about the $2500+ 1911s some people buy. I personally wouldn't want to drop that much on a pistol, but if it's worth it to that person I say go for it. The important thing is to be informed about other options and know what you're getting for your money.
 
In response to your failure to fire...

1. What exactly happens when it does not fire? Is the round chambered? Did it not feed a new round? Did it not eject the spent case?

2. What kind of ammo are you using?

If the round is chambered and won't fire and there's a sufficient dent in the primer, you have some dud rounds and won't be your gun's fault. If it's not ejecting the spent case, again look at the ammo. Be sure it's sufficiently charged and not too weak to cycle the action properly. Maybe try to chronograph it, or test it in another 9mm. If it's not feeding the round, disassemble your magazines and make sure everything is as it should be in there.

I have a hard time believing it's the gun's fault. I know lots of P22x owners and not one has ever had a gun-induced failure.

I've never once had a failure in my 229. The only "problem" I get once in a blue moon is getting a little too excited and running my thumbs up too high and holding down the slide stop, so that the slide goes forward on an empty chamber. But as soon as that happens, I know immediately what I've done. No big deal!

Also, If you aren't so much a fan of the E2 grip, you can get it converted. I don't know why they seem to only be putting out E2s now. Too small for me.
 
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In response to your failure to fire...

1. What exactly happens when it does not fire? Is the round chambered? Did it not feed a new round? Did it not eject the spent case?

2. What kind of ammo are you using?
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1st and second times were on loading a new magazine:

The first time the round chambered and it just clicked, I ejected the round, no dent in the primer, loaded it back into the magazine and it fired. This was with Winchester nato.

Second, was on obviously fail to feed, slide stooped short about 1/4".
Remington 115gr.

Third time was the second round out of a magazine, click, followed up and click again. Ejected, no dent on the primer, reloaded round and it fired fine.
S&B 115gr.
 
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Just picked up a LNIB P229 E2 last weekend. It has the Nitron finish, night sights, and came with 3 mags. I had a Browning BDA (P220) and a P226 went they first came out, and while they were extremely reliable, accurate, and had great ergonomics, they both felt a little too big in the grip frame for my smaller hands. Once I tried the new enhanced design on the P229, I was completely sold on the design and decided to get it.
 
bannockburn, is yours stamped as an E2? Just curious, mine is not, just basically the "new" P229, with the E2 grips, 15 rd mag, etc. I dig it though, I found it with the new grips it is comparable in feel to the old 229 w/12 rd capacity.
 
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