Sig p239 Nitron Compact
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.455_Hunter
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Unfortunately, the P239 got the axe- too many people fawning over the latest polystriker. I agree that the platform is a top notch carry gun- no manual safety, yet the gun is actually safe to carry, good size/controllability, and 8+1 capacity sufficient for 99.9% of armed citizen CCW encounters. I currently have one in 9 and 40.
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Well ... back to the Ruger LC9s it is then...
sabbfan
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There’s always gunbroker or similar, the P239 is nice. But if I’m going for a straight carry gun I’d get the LC9s. I had a P239, it carried well but eventually sold it and got a Walther PPS. The Walther is lighter, smaller and can carry just as many rounds with the right magazine. And it was a lot cheaper too just like the Ruger.
WheelGunMan
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I like the 12 + 1 of the P365XL polystriker... I'm waiting on the next shipment to come in at my LGS so I can add one to my collection.
cslinger
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The fact is any number of current pieces of Tactical Tupperware are far and away more practical choices as far as carry guns. Weight, capacity, size etc.
That said the P239 is an AMAZING gun that is far more than the sum of its parts or raw numbers would have one believe. I wouldn't fault anybody for not choosing it but I'd be surprised if many folks are unhappy with it if, they did indeed, choose it.
Just my two cents.
That said the P239 is an AMAZING gun that is far more than the sum of its parts or raw numbers would have one believe. I wouldn't fault anybody for not choosing it but I'd be surprised if many folks are unhappy with it if, they did indeed, choose it.
Just my two cents.
.455_Hunter
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I don't oppose more choice for shooters.
What I hate to see is when excellent models (P239) or excellent product lines (S&W 3rd Gens) are discontinued forcing shooters into the supposedly "new and improved" polystrikers.
It's amazing how many times people have shot my 3914DAO and vastly preferred it to their pocket poly wonder. The can't believe that S&W discontinued it in favor of the Shield. They would gladly paid the higher cost for a higher quality product.
What I hate to see is when excellent models (P239) or excellent product lines (S&W 3rd Gens) are discontinued forcing shooters into the supposedly "new and improved" polystrikers.
It's amazing how many times people have shot my 3914DAO and vastly preferred it to their pocket poly wonder. The can't believe that S&W discontinued it in favor of the Shield. They would gladly paid the higher cost for a higher quality product.
rskent
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I like the P239. It’s a great shooting pistol, at least in 9mm. I carried one for about two years give or take. It’s a great gun to shoot, it’s not a great gun to carry unless you don’t mind carrying extra weight needlessly. It took me some time (about two years) to get past my ideological block that if it didn’t say SIG on the side it sucked. After a while I also realized that you carry a carry gun more than you shoot a carry gun. That’s why they call it a carry gun. I came to the conclusion that a carry gun needs to carry well and to shoot acceptably. Now I carry a Glock. It doesn’t shoot as well as my old P239, which I still have. But it doesn’t try as hard to pull my pants down.
guyfromohio
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Spot on. I love the P239. Outstanding gun. But for the same size and weight, I can carry a CZ PCR with 14+1. For less weight, I’m into a Glock 19 with 15+1. For the same amount of rounds I’m into a 365, PPS, or Shield. Because I carry always, it matters to me.
Mainsail
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I bought a Glock 17 back in 1986 in Lawton Oklahoma while I was in flight school at Altus AFB for a few months. Serial number AY442.
I sold it off in 2004 and bought a P239 in 9mm. I never could shoot the G17 very well, but that P239 shot like a dream. I still have it in the safe, but I don't carry 9mm if I can help it. As luck would have it I picked up a P239 in .357Sig, for a great price, sent it to Sig to give it the once-over and put some x-ray sights on. Like it's lady-caliber sibling, the P239 in .357 shoots like a dream as well. It's in the carry line-up now.
I sold it off in 2004 and bought a P239 in 9mm. I never could shoot the G17 very well, but that P239 shot like a dream. I still have it in the safe, but I don't carry 9mm if I can help it. As luck would have it I picked up a P239 in .357Sig, for a great price, sent it to Sig to give it the once-over and put some x-ray sights on. Like it's lady-caliber sibling, the P239 in .357 shoots like a dream as well. It's in the carry line-up now.
Corpral_Agarn
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I don't like that they discontinued the 239, but I understand it.
On paper the 239 is just about obsolete.
But I've been carrying one for the last 6 or 7 years because I haven't found a carry gun that shoots better.
I picked one up because I wanted the same manual of arms as my 226...
Sure it's heavier than other options. It's too big for it's mere 8+1 capacity...
But it shoots.
It's a carry gun that shoots like a service pistol.
And that works for me.
On paper the 239 is just about obsolete.
But I've been carrying one for the last 6 or 7 years because I haven't found a carry gun that shoots better.
I picked one up because I wanted the same manual of arms as my 226...
Sure it's heavier than other options. It's too big for it's mere 8+1 capacity...
But it shoots.
It's a carry gun that shoots like a service pistol.
And that works for me.
guyfromohio
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You’ve got that right. The 239 is a shooter for sure. For a while, it was really my only handgun and I shot the snot out of it. It didn’t even consider having a failure of any kind.
Heir Kommt Die Sonne
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Last year I was wanting a p239. Handled some at the gun store. They are a mix of the sleek p230 and the smart p229. Together it forms a prince of a pistol..
Wanted one in 40 S&W / 357 Sig. The 9mm ones are a different measurement than the bigger .40 caliber version, so you can convert the .40 down, but not up from 9mm.
Yea I'd agree, on paper the p239 is obsolete as it can get. But for what it is, it's still a wonder piece. Originally made for off-duty police who wanted a formidable carry option, it's one you cannot go wrong with.
Wanted one in 40 S&W / 357 Sig. The 9mm ones are a different measurement than the bigger .40 caliber version, so you can convert the .40 down, but not up from 9mm.
Yea I'd agree, on paper the p239 is obsolete as it can get. But for what it is, it's still a wonder piece. Originally made for off-duty police who wanted a formidable carry option, it's one you cannot go wrong with.
There are used LN and not so LN P239 examples out there to be had. The one I bought a few years back at a great price is a SAS Gen2 that probably had a single magazine of ammo through it, if that much.
And I hear the bit about the current polymer striker guns that are more practical choices for carry guns.. But you can’t just look at a P239 & say it’s impractical. If you get enough rounds down range with one & learn to appreciate it, then you can definitely find a practical use for a good shooting carry gun. If ammo capacity were an issue for a carry gun then nobody would want to carry a revolver, and so then we all know a lot of folks that are doing it wrong!
And I hear the bit about the current polymer striker guns that are more practical choices for carry guns.. But you can’t just look at a P239 & say it’s impractical. If you get enough rounds down range with one & learn to appreciate it, then you can definitely find a practical use for a good shooting carry gun. If ammo capacity were an issue for a carry gun then nobody would want to carry a revolver, and so then we all know a lot of folks that are doing it wrong!
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