What do you think of the Sig P228
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Old Dog
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Hands-down the best TDA 9mm out there today; the perfect blend of size and magazine capacity ... Well-balanced, accurate, stone reliable. If you're gonna have only one 9mm pistol ... make it a 228.
Old Dog said:
Well close. My CCW is a P228 a lot of the time. But the CZ-75D PCR is everything the P228 is and it has a higher capacity (with factory mags 14 vs. 13, yes I know Mecgar makes 15 rounders for the 228). And, the CZ is lighter, slimmer, and less expensive. However, the P228 is a great gun and you can not go wrong with one. Compare it to a PCR or P-01 and get the one you like better or get both.
cslinger
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Quite possibly one of the best SIGs in the lineup. Perfect blend of concealability, balance, capacity etc. and so on.
I don't think you could go wrong, unless you don't like TDA guns of course.
Chris
I don't think you could go wrong, unless you don't like TDA guns of course.
Chris
nyresq
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go with the 229 instead, almost identical except the 229 has a stainless machined slide made out of one piece of steel. the 228 has a rolled carbon steel slide with the ends welded to the rolled stock. the stainless is worth every penny when the summer rolls around and you start to sweat on the slide tucked inside your pants.
for a few dollars more, go for the 229. they both fit the same holster, same size, look the same, but aren't.....
for a few dollars more, go for the 229. they both fit the same holster, same size, look the same, but aren't.....
Black Majik
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Well, I actually like the way the 228 looks more than the 229, and also feel the 228 handles better than the 229.
P228 is one great gun, but for concealability the P225 is awesome. I kinda thinkt he P239 looks funny with that rounded trigger guard and slanted dustcover. Bleh.. worst looking SIG ever.
P228. High praises here!
P228 is one great gun, but for concealability the P225 is awesome. I kinda thinkt he P239 looks funny with that rounded trigger guard and slanted dustcover. Bleh.. worst looking SIG ever.
P228. High praises here!
orangeninja
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I disagree....get a 228 not a 229...I own both...carry both...in Texas...in July and sweat has really not been an issue...and the 228 is MUCH more balanced in a 9mm than the 229. I believe the 229 was actually designed to be a .40 and has been downsized to a 9mm.
If you can find a W.German Sig 228 get it...the best 9mm out there....CZ is a REALLY REALLY close second.
If you can find a W.German Sig 228 get it...the best 9mm out there....CZ is a REALLY REALLY close second.
Ala Dan
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Greetings All-
Well, add me too the P228 bandwagon as well~!
A good combination of superior craftsmanship, reliability, and accuracy
puts the P228 at the top of the heep, for DA/SA bottom feeders. Add
to this the P228's perfect balance, and the P228 comes out with a
score of A+.
BTW, I'm an actual owner of a 1990 West German P228.
Well, add me too the P228 bandwagon as well~!
A good combination of superior craftsmanship, reliability, and accuracy
puts the P228 at the top of the heep, for DA/SA bottom feeders. Add
to this the P228's perfect balance, and the P228 comes out with a
score of A+.
BTW, I'm an actual owner of a 1990 West German P228.
Iorndealer
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+1 The best 9mm with T/DA out there. Get your hands on one and you see what we are all talking about.
Thanks for all the input, definitely sounds like one to get. As I am still familiarizing myself with the SIG brand, what exactly is a TDA or T/DA? I know about SA/DA and DAO but not that term. What is like using the SIG trigger as compared to others
Old Dog
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TDA is "traditional double action," which is simply another (shorter, some think more accurate) way to term the "DA/SA" or "double-action, single-action." Same-same. Walther pioneered the TDA semi-auto ...
SIG's autos have one of the better DA pulls (IME, much better out of the box DA pull than the Beretta 92FS or CZ-75/85 series) ... and usually a good single-action pull as well ...
SIG's autos have one of the better DA pulls (IME, much better out of the box DA pull than the Beretta 92FS or CZ-75/85 series) ... and usually a good single-action pull as well ...
otomik
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after comparing my Beretta 92SB Compact with a friend's SIG P229, I'd say yes the Beretta has a longer heavier DA pull, single is about the same. But that trigger pull is for hard primers commonly found on military ammo, some of the more competition oriented Berettas like the Elite have the lighter "D" hammer spring, and this retrofit is common among serious Berettaphiles.Old Dog said:
Grab that 228, because they tried to replace it with the 9mm P229 but it's just not the same because the heavier slide gives it a top heavy feel and the magwell is larger than it needs to be.
deltaopwong
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+1
jobu07
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I own the 226 (full size 228) but have shot a friends 228 frequently. It's a fine fine pistol. You can't go wrong with it if you are looking for a CCW piece. Sig makes one heckuva weapon!
bluto
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Add me to the list of P228 owners and admirers. I really prefer its balance to the 229. Fast handling, very accurate. Just an all around pleasure to shoot.
Sylvilagus Aquaticus
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I'll agree with what Alduro and Ala Dan say. Me, I carry a P229 daily, but Alduro carries a P228 (IIRC) daily for work...and I mean WORK. Ala Dan also has WORK knowledge.
The reason I carry a P229 instead of a P228 is because I prefer 357sig, but for what it's worth, I own a PCR and P225 that used to have Alduro's pawprints on them....and I own several other 9mms.
At least you're thinking SIG. It's a good place to be.
Regards,
Rabbit.
The reason I carry a P229 instead of a P228 is because I prefer 357sig, but for what it's worth, I own a PCR and P225 that used to have Alduro's pawprints on them....and I own several other 9mms.
At least you're thinking SIG. It's a good place to be.
Regards,
Rabbit.
I adore the 228. The 229 doesn't appeal to me in 9mm, but that's largely a groundless bias. Concerns about the handling qualities of the 228 v. the 229 aren't a real issue, IMO, and my 228 did rust like the dickens at a moments notice, but still...
I agree that, except for the trigger, the CZ PCR gives the SIG a pretty good run for it's money. It fits me better, anyway, and points more naturally.
If you're in a SIG frame of mind, the 228 is a real classic.
I agree that, except for the trigger, the CZ PCR gives the SIG a pretty good run for it's money. It fits me better, anyway, and points more naturally.
If you're in a SIG frame of mind, the 228 is a real classic.
silverlance
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+1 on what everybody says
paid $499 whopping before taxes and fees for used, factory recertified w.german sig p228 with probably five year old trijicon night sights and two 10rd magazines as well as a used hogue grip thrown in. even with holster marks, i still feel that i got a great deal here in cali.
i load it up with federal silicone expanding bullets, primarily because i can practice with it at the indoor range 8 minutes from my house, and secondarily because it shoots real accurate and sometimes HPs don't expand when they hit thick fabric first (no flesh wedging, lead core notwithstanding).
i'm very impressed with it. very accurate, way more accurate than a glock 19 (although the glocks i've shot were more used than my sig), and once you have hogue or crimson trace grips on the gun feels like a natural extension of your hand.
i spent 3 years picking out my first HG, and i settled on the sig p228.
one thing to consider, however - sigs are known to be prone to rust. like mine - but some heavy scrubbing and gun oil clears it right up.
paid $499 whopping before taxes and fees for used, factory recertified w.german sig p228 with probably five year old trijicon night sights and two 10rd magazines as well as a used hogue grip thrown in. even with holster marks, i still feel that i got a great deal here in cali.
i load it up with federal silicone expanding bullets, primarily because i can practice with it at the indoor range 8 minutes from my house, and secondarily because it shoots real accurate and sometimes HPs don't expand when they hit thick fabric first (no flesh wedging, lead core notwithstanding).
i'm very impressed with it. very accurate, way more accurate than a glock 19 (although the glocks i've shot were more used than my sig), and once you have hogue or crimson trace grips on the gun feels like a natural extension of your hand.
i spent 3 years picking out my first HG, and i settled on the sig p228.
one thing to consider, however - sigs are known to be prone to rust. like mine - but some heavy scrubbing and gun oil clears it right up.
orangeninja
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Rabbit has definantlyl lightened up my handgun collection...
No worries though...once college is out of the way...I'm building it back up. A Sig 225 and PCR are 1st on my list of purchases.
As for this rust issue....a couple of pointers for those of us with overzelous sweat glands...
1.) Get a QUALITY holster such as Don Hume (hey, it ain't Mitch Rossen but it'll do for us blue collar types) that keeps the gun AWAY from your skin.
2.) Wear a dang blamed undershirt for Lords Sake....you wouldn't believe how many people don't wear one, tuck their gun in their waistband and sweat all over it for 8 hours.
3.) Buy a silicone cloth and wipe the bugger down about once a week or daily depending upon usage...it takes 30 seconds, but prevents rust nicely.
4.) If rust is still an issue....try using some type of gun coat...I forget the name of them because I don't use them...but someone here can help me out....
...and unless you are a concealed carrying deep sea diver with overactive sweat glands who refuses to wear an undershirt....it shouldn't rust.
No worries though...once college is out of the way...I'm building it back up. A Sig 225 and PCR are 1st on my list of purchases.
As for this rust issue....a couple of pointers for those of us with overzelous sweat glands...
1.) Get a QUALITY holster such as Don Hume (hey, it ain't Mitch Rossen but it'll do for us blue collar types) that keeps the gun AWAY from your skin.
2.) Wear a dang blamed undershirt for Lords Sake....you wouldn't believe how many people don't wear one, tuck their gun in their waistband and sweat all over it for 8 hours.
3.) Buy a silicone cloth and wipe the bugger down about once a week or daily depending upon usage...it takes 30 seconds, but prevents rust nicely.
4.) If rust is still an issue....try using some type of gun coat...I forget the name of them because I don't use them...but someone here can help me out....
...and unless you are a concealed carrying deep sea diver with overactive sweat glands who refuses to wear an undershirt....it shouldn't rust.
Ala Dan
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Break Free CLP or Eezox
valor1
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Definitely the P228 is one gun you'll keep for the longest time. It shoots great, handles well and is very reliable and built tough. The only thing that made me scratch my head is why can't they introduce a better rust resistant finish on their entry model (the black finish) specially with the price they are charging? Over-all it is a great pistol.
Ala Dan
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You know, you guy's (and maybe some gals) are absolutely right 'bout
the the quality of the finish on the standard blued SIG-SAUER/SIGARMS
weapons. But, over the years I have found that if one takes the time
to take care of any SIG product by providing just a little TLC; they will
last a long time. As has been eluded too, products like Break Free CLP
and ZEEOX are great for protecting a fine weapon such as the classic
P-series SIG-SAUER/SIGARMS line. If nothing else, a weekly (or daily)
wipe down using a Hoppes silicone rag works wonders~!
the the quality of the finish on the standard blued SIG-SAUER/SIGARMS
weapons. But, over the years I have found that if one takes the time
to take care of any SIG product by providing just a little TLC; they will
last a long time. As has been eluded too, products like Break Free CLP
and ZEEOX are great for protecting a fine weapon such as the classic
P-series SIG-SAUER/SIGARMS line. If nothing else, a weekly (or daily)
wipe down using a Hoppes silicone rag works wonders~!
Matt Sutton
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I really love my 228. I definitely prefer the balance of the 228 over the 229, but both are fantastic.
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