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[loplop]

Nice. Your 226's multiplied like my 1911's. My wife asked about that one day... And I remarked: "it's like purses, honey." She hasn't asked again, and needed no more clarification.

Your clarification, of course, was more thorough

Thanks for the thoughts on the Mosquito. They seem to be knocked on some forums. I like the package, what's not to like, really, about a gun that handles like your carry gun but costs very little to shoot? I found a Mosquito w/SIG red dot for a good price and have been considering it... But the famous fickle ammo tastes have somewhat shied me away.

My P239 is going back to SIG for a checkup. I've been noticing some odd rail wear since new, and it doesn't look terribly normal to me. I see two things: some areas where the anodizing seems to have chipped off, and a long area of wear through the anodizing to the bare metal. Of course rails wear a bit, but this is a LOT of wear for 1k rounds. SIG customer service agreed, and wants to look at it. Here's a photo of one side.

 

[1BLINDREF]

I still need to get the rest of the P-series.

I'm down to needing a P225 (don't want a P6), a P245, and then the P210. I've been looking for a nice P225, but they are hard to come by. I don't want to buy one over the net. I like to see them and check them out in person.
It's nice to hear a good report on the Mosquito. Sounds like Sigs customer service did you right with your first one - Thats great to hear!!

 

[1BLINDREF]

loplop-
Is that a 9mm or a .40?

 

[MustangHowie]

I prefer to see them in person too. Not very many dealers have them around here other than new. I am waiting patiently for a used 225 and 228 to show up. The 229 and 239 I may end up just buying new.

 

[loplop]

9mm, blindref.

I also prefer to see my used guns in person. I wasn't planning on buying that P228 when I did, but I did tell myself if I ever came across a good one for a fair price that I'd snap it up. It happened a little more quickly than I thought, but... It was a good choice. Can't wait to get it back from the mothership.

I've seen a few P225's lately, only one that was decent. It's a nice little gun, but since I have a P239 it's not really expanding my choices much. I did like the grip shape a tad better, and it was a little better balanced. But the P239 shoots very nicely, indeed. Tough choice.

 

[1BLINDREF]

I'm with you loplop, I really like the way my P239 shoots. My P239 is a .40S&W and I have a .357sig barrel for it. I'd like to try a P239 in 9mm, or maybe not. I'm affraid I'd like it too much and then want one The main reason I'd like to get a P225 is just because. I don't think I would carry it. I like my P229 and P239 for that, when I don't have my 642 with me.
Good luck with your P239. I hope Sigs CS takes good care of you. Keep us informed.

 

[Baphomet]

... I'd like to try a P239 in 9mm, or maybe not. I'm affraid I'd like it too much and then want one..."

<scratching head>

Couldn't you just get one of those BarSto conversion barrels in 9mm? I'm thinking HARD about one of those for my 229 for the reduced ammo cost alone.

Or am I poking a hole in your rationalization for adding another Sig to your collection? If that's the case, well, then... ummm.... this post never happened.

 

[1BLINDREF]

Or am I poking a hole in your rationalization for adding another Sig to your collection? If that's the case, well, then... ummm.... this post never happened.

The first step is admitting you have a problem
I guess it takes an addict to recognize an addict

 

[loplop]

Well, it's not just the barrel that's different. You need new magazines... And the slide isn't as wide on the 9, the 9 balances a bit better in the hand. So, yeah, you need a new one not just a barrel.

I've been shooting a LOT of 9mm lately. It's just so much cheaper, and I don't feel so guilty with frequent range trips. I've been adding 9's like they're going out of style. This from a (once) diehard 45 guy.

I'm actually adding another 9 as we speak... Shhh, not a Sig, tho (heresy!)

 

[Chem Geek]

So I went to a couple of local shops I hadn't been to before. One had a bunch of used sig, but no new ones. They had tons of 229's and 220's. Even a few 228's, a 245 and a NSW 226 NAVY. I better stay away if I plan on ever having money again.

 

[hrgrisso]

Fellow Addicts: My Dilema

A few of you know my Sig229 and 220 were confiscated a bit ago by a rough sibling

While he left collateral, two berretta's a PX4 and a 92FS I don't think I could cash in on that, after all it's my kid brother.

So, my dilemna, should I use this as my *ahem* excuse to go buy the 229 Elite I've been drooling over?

I just can't decide whether to get the Elite or whether I should track down a few other members of "the P family" I'm missing. I've still got my old 226, 239, 232 and my pro. But the 229 is or was my carry piece. So I'm at a loss.

 

[loplop]

Sounds like you need another P229

Or P228, maybe, if you like 9mm.

I really like my Equinox (P220 Carry). I saw a P229 Equinox the other day which was equally neat. I like the package in person a whole lot better than in photos. Maybe consider that one, too.

But yeah, the Elite looks great, too, and there's been some good scuttle about the trigger.

Oh, I should add... I fondled a P229 SAS the other day and it was really nice! I quite liked the DAK (at least dry firing). If you're a 40 fan...

 

[1BLINDREF]

loplop-

I'm actually adding another 9 as we speak... Shhh, not a Sig, tho (heresy!)

What is it??

hfgrisso-
Go for the Elite - you deserve it for puttin up with those berettas for so long Do you think you'll ever see those Sigs again?

 

[Chem Geek]

Anybody else drooling over the P220 Super Match? Granted it's not that much different from a P220 Match which is really nice itself, but that beavertail....

At any rate, anybody have one of these, or a P220 Match, what's it like!?

 

[varoadking]

Well, it's not just the barrel that's different. You need new magazines... And the slide isn't as wide on the 9, the 9 balances a bit better in the hand. So, yeah, you need a new one not just a barrel.

If you have a .40S&W or .357SiG P229, all you need to convert to 9mm is a BarSto conversion barrel. The 9mm SiG barrel will not work with a .40/357 base gun. 9mm rounds fit the 40/357 magazines just fine.

I can't comment on the slide width, but I would be surprised if they are the least bit different externally. Doesn't matter, as the 9mm BarSto barrel is properly offset to mate with the .40/.357 internals.

I have a P229 and barrels in all 3 calibers. I use the .40/357 magazines and a #21 Wolff recoil spring for all of them. No issues whatsoever...

 

[loplop]

varoadking, you must have missed the sarcasm in my post. I'm fueling the fire for a new pistola.

But seriously, there are some fairly significant differences in slide width and weight: a 40/357 P239 won't fit in my VMII for a 9.

So I wasn't totally full of it... Just always looking to help a fella add a piece to the 'ol safe.

1BLINDREF: HK P2000. I shall speak no more of it, or lest be kicked out of my favorite "you shall not call this a club" club.

 

[1BLINDREF]

Geek-
I'm with you on that P220 Super Match. The Two Tone with those wood grips and beavertail looks great My current obsession is a P220 Carry SAS. I haven't seen one in any stores yet. My range is having Sig Weekend at the end of April. The Sig rep will be there and they have all kinds of discounts and specials. I'm sure something new will be lurking in my safe after that weekend.

I know the slide width on the P239 40/357 is wider then the 9mm. Thats why some holster makers list different ones depending on caliber. Thanks for the info on 9mm rounds fitting in .40/.357 mags. I wouldn't think that they would work. How much do the BarSto barrels go for and where is a good source to get one? I'm thinking of one for my P229 so I can keep the "miles" off of my P228.

loplop-
Club membership is safe. Good luck with that Hk. Let me know how you like it compared to the Sigs. I had a USPc that I thought was a great quality gun and never gave me any problems. It just didn't fit me as well as my Sigs. I didn't like not being able to change the grips, and I'm not a big fan of the slip-ons.

 

[loplop]

Blindref, just shoot that P228. You're quite unlikely to "wear it out" in your lifetime.

I spent a day at the range with my P239, a HK USPc, and a P2000 (all in 9mm). The USPc felt great in my hand, and I liked the 1911-style controls. It looked better than the P2000. I thought "that's the one." But when the shooting started... The P2000 emerged as the winner in HK's line. The trigger was so much better... Dare I say better than my P239?

I didn't have my P228 (still at SIG getting refinished) to compare, that will be an interesting comparison to do at a later date.

 

[1BLINDREF]

The trigger was so much better... Dare I say better than my P239?

BLASPHEMY - Statements like that will get your membership revoked
Just kidding - Hks are quality guns.

BTW - I do shoot my P228 every now and then, I'ts kindof like a Sunday driver. I know I can't wear it out. I just like to keep the wear and tear to a minimum.

I posted this on The Sig Forum and I'd like to throw this out here as well.
I was fondling my new P226 9mm and I noticed that when I lock the slide back and then release it with the slide release lever, sometimes the hammer drops when the slide goes forward and sometimes the hammer stays cocked. I tried it with and without a magazine (unloaded) and had the same results. I then tried it with my P229 and P220, and the hammer stayed cocked each time. I've only had the P226 to the range once and I didn't notice if the hammer dropped with the slide when I used a loaded magazine. Has anyone had this "problem" with theirs? Is this a problem??
Thanks in advance

 

[TomN]

Just picked up a P229 Elite yesterday so count me in!

Trying to find my camera so I can post a pic.

 

[1BLINDREF]

Good luck with your Elite Tom

I just got off the phone with Sig CS - was on hold for only 4 minutes! Spoke to Ray - Told me that the hammer shouldn't follow the slide when releasing it , he said to send it back. Told me that if I wanted to send one of my other Sigs for the SSP ($99 special ends tomorrow), I could piggy back it with the P226 on their dime for shipping. SO - my P220 is taking the ride back for the SSP and a Nitron job. Ray did a good job in "upselling" me :banghead:

 

[gudel]

I was fondling my new P226 9mm and I noticed that when I lock the slide back and then release it with the slide release lever, sometimes the hammer drops when the slide goes forward and sometimes the hammer stays cocked.

ahh.. you mean like this? maybe it's DAO gun

 

[1BLINDREF]

Yup - exactly. Hope its not a lemon
Never had any problems with any of the others. Have to wait and see.

 

[loplop]

I'm sure it's a simple fix.

SIG does indeed do a good job of upselling. They "upsold" me right into the Action Job. Hopefully its as good as Chris said it was.

My P239 is going in a box to go back to the mothership this weekend. Maybe our SIGs will meet

 

[hrgrisso]

Getting My Guns

NEWS: The Brother is coming down next weekend so one way or another I'm figuring out how to get "a" 220 and "a" 229. Whether it's pawning the brothers Berretta's or getting mine back we'll see.

Loplop, I can admit to liking the fit of the USP series. I love the 9mm full size. I've also shot a .40compact quite a bit and thoroughly enjoyed it. I tried the P2000 and as much as I wanted to like it, it just didn't fit me. Kind of like the Ruger P345, wanted to like it but couldn't get there.

P239 Question: I've been contemplating changing the sights.

I'm thinking an XS Big Dot front sight, as I really like the rear sight design of the drop the big dot in the V.

My complaint is that the tritium on the rear sight is a post. I want to retain the V as I don't believe when you change lighting you change your sight arrangment.

I called XS and they will do custom sights but when they wanted to know what I wanted. My ideal sight looks like this, big dot bright green front sight and a rear V with a red edge on the V. The individual I spoke with didn't like that idea and told me flat out that was stupid and they wouldn't do it.

I like the idea because the rear sight, with red at night would just be a dull glow, not quite overpowered by the front sight. A LA Sight Picture Perfect!

So my question, should I buy the XS system and cut and a lip into the rear sight the way I want it, or should I keep looking?

Does Anyone else make a rear sight V I could use along with an XS big dot front sight???