Sig P239
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Lonestar49
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Ya can't go wrong..
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Any Sig 9mm, in the smaller versions, are both excellent shooters, and the quality is there, dependability and reliability..
My only thoughts about the P239, other than yep, ya can get a new one, and in SAO, DAK, or SA/DA. But you'll be limited to 8 rounds unless you go with a larger mag which will defeat the smaller, thinner, ccw beauty of one.
You should also look into a good, nice, P225 or P228 (I can't remember which one) 9mm, single stack mags that hold 10, as well IIRC, P225's 9mm, which I shot one, single stack mag, and it was real nice, REAL nice..
Bottom line, NIB is gonna be around 900 bucks, and any of the used I mentioned are gonna be anywhere between 500 - 600 bucks, I think.
Also, on your list, should be a look at any Sig P229 9mm, as being double stack mags, more rounds than any mentioned above, but with the standard grips, or some Hogues, is not that much more in width, IMO.
Any which way you go, you can't go wrong with any of the above Sigs in 9mm with thinner grips, and smaller ccw use.
If you have or need more information, post this question in the Sig thread here:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=260824&page=49
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Edited with correction P225
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Any Sig 9mm, in the smaller versions, are both excellent shooters, and the quality is there, dependability and reliability..
My only thoughts about the P239, other than yep, ya can get a new one, and in SAO, DAK, or SA/DA. But you'll be limited to 8 rounds unless you go with a larger mag which will defeat the smaller, thinner, ccw beauty of one.
You should also look into a good, nice, P225 or P228 (I can't remember which one) 9mm, single stack mags that hold 10, as well IIRC, P225's 9mm, which I shot one, single stack mag, and it was real nice, REAL nice..
Bottom line, NIB is gonna be around 900 bucks, and any of the used I mentioned are gonna be anywhere between 500 - 600 bucks, I think.
Also, on your list, should be a look at any Sig P229 9mm, as being double stack mags, more rounds than any mentioned above, but with the standard grips, or some Hogues, is not that much more in width, IMO.
Any which way you go, you can't go wrong with any of the above Sigs in 9mm with thinner grips, and smaller ccw use.
If you have or need more information, post this question in the Sig thread here:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=260824&page=49
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Edited with correction P225
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Jim Watson
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If they make a P239 SAO it is news to me and not listed on the Sig-Sauer site. They do catalog a DAK. P239 is one of the few guns I have found that feel too small in my medium-small hands. Wood grips would be about right for me, but not cheap.
P228 has double column magazines with 13 round capacity, a very nice gun but not in regular production and hard to find for sale.
There are a lot of surplus P6s on the market right now at very reasonable prices. They are the European police version of the P225. Condition runs from near new to well worn but shootable. I have READ that they have a hardball feed ramp and some do not do well with hollowpoints. If so, there is always PowRBall for serious social purposes.
P228 has double column magazines with 13 round capacity, a very nice gun but not in regular production and hard to find for sale.
There are a lot of surplus P6s on the market right now at very reasonable prices. They are the European police version of the P225. Condition runs from near new to well worn but shootable. I have READ that they have a hardball feed ramp and some do not do well with hollowpoints. If so, there is always PowRBall for serious social purposes.
228 is double stack. same size as 229 in frame. 225 is a sweet shooter, but I still prefer the 239
these are semi-autos! gun capacity is important, but it's not like you can't carry a reload and do so quickly. I think the 239 is a wonderful firearm and never ever feel like I would be undergunned (for a pistol - if i'm undergunned it's because i want a shotty or rifle).
these are semi-autos! gun capacity is important, but it's not like you can't carry a reload and do so quickly. I think the 239 is a wonderful firearm and never ever feel like I would be undergunned (for a pistol - if i'm undergunned it's because i want a shotty or rifle).
bluto
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After owning SIGs for the last 8 years I finally added a P239 in 9mm last month. It is fast becoming my favorite 9mm despite its 8 round capacity. That's because it is very soft shooting, supernaturally accurate, and totally reliable. The 8 round capacity isn't really an issue in California (10 round limit) and the magazines are small and handy.
The only thing that I would recommend is to add Hogue fingergroove grips to the P239 immediately. I find the stock grip too skinny. The Hogues make it perfect.
It's the sleeper of the SIG P-Series line.
The only thing that I would recommend is to add Hogue fingergroove grips to the P239 immediately. I find the stock grip too skinny. The Hogues make it perfect.
It's the sleeper of the SIG P-Series line.
Lonestar49
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Slight correction
Quote: If they make a P239 SAO it is news to me
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I stand corrected, meant to say SAS, see here:
http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProduct.aspx?categoryid=9
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Quote: If they make a P239 SAO it is news to me
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I stand corrected, meant to say SAS, see here:
http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProduct.aspx?categoryid=9
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Mainsail
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The P239 is an engineering work of art. Disregard the criticism that eight rounds aren’t enough. A rifle is an offensive weapon; a pistol is strictly a defensive one. Eight rounds are plenty for that, but if it makes you feel better, carry a ten rounder as a spare. It still amazes me, after three years of shooting it, at how accurate I can be with that little gun.
Crosscut
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I own two sig's one happens to be the P239 in 40 S&W. I just put a set of Crimson Trace grips on it that made it even more fun to shoot. Other than the grips and switching the mag release around to the side of the gun they should put all of them on(Left Handed, what a pain to find good guns and holsters that fit) thats all I've done to customize and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
I own two sig's one happens to be the P239 in 40 S&W. I just put a set of Crimson Trace grips on it that made it even more fun to shoot. Other than the grips and switching the mag release around to the side of the gun they should put all of them on(Left Handed, what a pain to find good guns and holsters that fit) thats all I've done to customize and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
fastbolt
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If I didn't already own a late-production 3913, or couldn't get a 3913TSW remaining on some distributor's or dealer's shelf, I'd get a P239 traditional double action chambered in 9mm.
I have no problem with carrying a 9mm pistol which holds 8+1 rounds (or even 7+1 rounds, like my S&W CS9, for that matter).
The Sig Sauer P239 is an excellent pistol, although it's just a little on the chunky side (as are most Sig Sauer pistols) from the perspective of some folks.
I almost bought one myself, even though I already have the 3913, but the LE pricing was just a bit more than I cared to spend for what would essentially be my third small, single column 9mm off-duty pistol. They wanted approx $649 for the individual LE order price. Granted, retail out this way is significantly more, but I already have 4 pistols chambered in 9mm.
If I were going to buy a Sig Sauer TDA pistol, though, the P239 chambered in 9mm would be the one ... with the .40 S&W version as a second choice.
Good gun.
I have no problem with carrying a 9mm pistol which holds 8+1 rounds (or even 7+1 rounds, like my S&W CS9, for that matter).
The Sig Sauer P239 is an excellent pistol, although it's just a little on the chunky side (as are most Sig Sauer pistols) from the perspective of some folks.
I almost bought one myself, even though I already have the 3913, but the LE pricing was just a bit more than I cared to spend for what would essentially be my third small, single column 9mm off-duty pistol. They wanted approx $649 for the individual LE order price. Granted, retail out this way is significantly more, but I already have 4 pistols chambered in 9mm.
If I were going to buy a Sig Sauer TDA pistol, though, the P239 chambered in 9mm would be the one ... with the .40 S&W version as a second choice.
Good gun.
1BLINDREF
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Great gun. I've got two in 9mm and one in .40S&W
I carry my SAS 9mm most of the summer. I like the DAK trigger for a carry gun and my other two are DA/SA designs.
Its small enough to conceal and the wood grips make it just big enough to fill my mitts. Single stack mags make carying spares very easy should I need more than 8+1
I also have the other single stack 9mm, a P225. Overall it is just a tad bigger than the P239. It also uses 8 round mags. The grip is cut more square then the P239 which makes is a little bit harder (but not too hard) to conceal than the P239.
Here are some pictures that might help show the difference.
P239s
P225
I carry my SAS 9mm most of the summer. I like the DAK trigger for a carry gun and my other two are DA/SA designs.
Its small enough to conceal and the wood grips make it just big enough to fill my mitts. Single stack mags make carying spares very easy should I need more than 8+1
I also have the other single stack 9mm, a P225. Overall it is just a tad bigger than the P239. It also uses 8 round mags. The grip is cut more square then the P239 which makes is a little bit harder (but not too hard) to conceal than the P239.
Here are some pictures that might help show the difference.
P239s
P225
I've always loved the P226. I'm on my third one.
The P239 has been a dissapointment so far. The handling and accuracy have not been there for me. I think it is just too small for me. My trigger finger will curl all the way around the trigger and jam against the left side of the frame when I try quick DA shots.
If I'm patient and squueze slowly in SA mode, I can shoot it pretty decent. I'm not a big guy, just 6' and 185 with medium hands. I think the P239 was designed for lilliputians.
It may become my wifes gun.
The P239 has been a dissapointment so far. The handling and accuracy have not been there for me. I think it is just too small for me. My trigger finger will curl all the way around the trigger and jam against the left side of the frame when I try quick DA shots.
If I'm patient and squueze slowly in SA mode, I can shoot it pretty decent. I'm not a big guy, just 6' and 185 with medium hands. I think the P239 was designed for lilliputians.
It may become my wifes gun.
PO2Hammer--you may want to check and see if you have the short trigger. A lot of early P239s were shipped with the short trigger (mine did, and I had the exact same problem you did). I swapped it out for a "standard" size trigger and some Hogue grips and it's gone from big dissappointment to one of my favorites.
KBintheSLC
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I truly love my P239. I have a Glock 26 which I like a lot... but I actually LOVE the P239. I stick with the 8 round mags for CCW. I think that 8+1 in the gun, and another 8 in my pocket are enough for self defense. I have a 10 rounder for the range.
I recommend tossing the Sig night sights on there, and some Hogue rubber grips.
This gun has never, ever failed with any ammo, under any conditions. Totally reliable. Very accurate out to 50 yards. The gun has a very nice trigger... even out of the box. Mine is a DA/SA.
Sigs are pricey, but you really get what you pay for.
I recommend tossing the Sig night sights on there, and some Hogue rubber grips.
This gun has never, ever failed with any ammo, under any conditions. Totally reliable. Very accurate out to 50 yards. The gun has a very nice trigger... even out of the box. Mine is a DA/SA.
Sigs are pricey, but you really get what you pay for.
don95sml
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They are great guns. I've been using mine in IDPA competition for two years now, usually with the 10-round mags.
Dollar An Hour
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I owned a 239 in .357 Sig for quite some time and sold it.
I think the P239 shines in 9mm. There are certainly lighter, more concealable pistols in a lower-capacity 9mm if you're looking for a carry pistol, but the 239 is a nice shooter.
I think the P239 shines in 9mm. There are certainly lighter, more concealable pistols in a lower-capacity 9mm if you're looking for a carry pistol, but the 239 is a nice shooter.
evan price
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I carry one daily (if I am not carrying its big brother P220).
I would stake my life on it. I *do* stake my life on it.
Those who say 8+1 of Gold Dots isn't enough, It's 3+1 more than a S&W snubby, that's for sure. And it conceals better than a revolver because it is narrower. And it is a good bit lighter than a comparable doublestack.
+1 on the Hogue fingergroove grips.
Wish magazines weren't so pricey; luckily I have 5 or 6 of them now.
I would stake my life on it. I *do* stake my life on it.
Those who say 8+1 of Gold Dots isn't enough, It's 3+1 more than a S&W snubby, that's for sure. And it conceals better than a revolver because it is narrower. And it is a good bit lighter than a comparable doublestack.
+1 on the Hogue fingergroove grips.
Wish magazines weren't so pricey; luckily I have 5 or 6 of them now.
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