Need help w/ pistol decision

[10-Ring]

I think I need a pistol in 357 sig so I've started to narrow the choices down. For the most part, I'm a 9mm, 45 acp kinda gun handgun owner but suddenly the 357 sig has earned a spot in the collection. Anyway, as the selection process goes, I think I want a SIG...either a 229 or a stainless 226. I like the idea of shooting the 357 sig w/ a steel frame & slide, but the 229 just fits so well What ta do???
Will the alloy frame of the 229 stand up to the 357 sig well? How much more accurate is the 226st?

 

[Sunray]

How easy is ammo/brass to come by where you are?

 

[BerettaNut92]

Why don't you get a USP40C LEM and convert it to .357 Sig?

 

[chrismartin]

Well, then. I think the answer to your problem is the 229ST.

Sig P229ST

Oh, and I think the 229 alloy frame handles the .375sig just fine. There are many out there.

 

[Seraph]

I carry .45's, but I too have decided I would like a .357 Sig, as a range toy, and possibly as a competition pistol. That is why I have decided to get a CZ 75B in .40, and a .357 Sig conversion barrel. $400 for the pistol, $200 for the .357 Sig barrel, and I'm in business...right after I pay off my CZ 75B 9mm.

 

[10-Ring]

You know Skunk, you're not helping any! That is actually an option I didn't want to mention. The idea of finally getting the LEM into the collection is most appealing & the idea of being able to do a barrel swap sounds interesting too! :banghead:
Dammit :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

 

[BerettaNut92]

Or you could just sell your HKs and get more Berettas.

In a world of magazine compatibility...some don't.

 

[Rockrivr1]

You can't go wrong with the 229! I have one that originally came in 40 S&W. I've bought a factory 357 sig bbl for it and a 9mm conversion bbl as well. The 229 shoots all three rounds without a problem. Best part is that the 40/357 mags will also reliably feed 9mm as well.

Like I said, get the 229. You will not be dissappointed.

 

[critter]

Just last week, I purchased a 'pre owned' SIG 229 in .40 S&W and a .357 SIG barrel. I think it is a very good choice. Same gun, same mags, same recoil spring-only a barrel change and you are good to go with either caliber.

The gun is scary accurate and has not had a bobble of any kind with either barrel yet. Very easy gun to shoot, very easy to carry and a lot of fun.

Give the SIG 229 a close look!

 

[10-Ring]

"...you could just sell your HKs and get more Berettas."