Need advice on Sig P229

[firstbassman333]

Hi all. I need some advice on buying a used pistol. I've been looking at a particular (well) used Sig P229 in 40S&W. The price is lower than many, but the bluing is pretty worn.

But here is the thing that concerns: the feed ramp has two slight burrs at the outside of the bottom tips, where the ramp contacts the frame. My question is this—

1. What is a "ball park" price to have this fixed or replaced, and
2. Is this a sign of another problem or just normal wear?

If the seller will adjust the price accordingly, it may be worth it to buy and fix, otherwise I'll keep looking. I could get a P229 without these issues for $100–150 more. Advice, comments?

 

[CaptAwesome]

I would probably pass... I've fired thousands of rounds through my 229 in .40 and I've never seen the burrs you refer to... but I'm no armorer. I dont know how much it would cost you, but a used 229 shouldn't be too much anyway, so if that's the route you're going I'd say keep looking

 

[sigarms228]

I would wait to find one in nice shape.

Usually you can find SIG factory Certified Pre Owned P229s in the $550 range that come with one year factory warranty.

Summit Gun Broker has used police trade ins right now for $465.

http://www.summitgunbroker.com/226R.html

http://www.patelsrepair.com/D/catalog/54

 

[danfive555]

I would also pass. Plenty to pick from.