Sig Sauer 229

jarodmichael

jarodmichael

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I'm looking to trade in my Taurus 24/7 Pro Compact .45 in for a nice upgrade when I come home on R&R. I have been eyeing the 229. Can anyone give me their personal opinions and experiences with this handgun?
 
Also very easy to field strip. And as stated above, it is one of the finest pistolas made.
It's a little on the bulky side. But a real winner.
 
Pick one up. If it fits you, just buy it. :thumbup:

Great gun- I don't think I've ever seen anyone say anything bad about it. I'm very fond of mine. It *is* a little pricy, though.
 
Sig calls it "compact" although unless you compare it to a P220 or P226, it's not. I carried a 220 on duty for years and when I got my 229 in .40 S&W, I was surprised at how easy it is to shoot. The heft soaks up almost all the recoil, especially when compared to my backup Glock 27.

Mine is the older version without the rail but regardless of which one you choose, you won't be disappointed.
 
one of my dream pistols -- just haven't found one for the right price yet.
 
Thanks guys! I know it a little on the high end pice wise, but I have no problem paying out money for a quality gun I will be trusting my life to. Being deployed gives you lots of extra spending cash. My last handgun purchase was a 20+ year old unfired Browning High Power .40 cal. Those are no longer in production! I paid a pretty penny for her. But I just love the look of the Sig 229. As a big guy (6ft 240lbs) would it be easy to conceal in a Galco SOB holster?
 
Another vote for the 229, had one and really liked it. I sold mine a number of years ago and now regret it. I do have a 220 and 239 (40 S&W) that I really love. I'm not familiar with that holster, sorry.

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Even on a big guy I think it would be difficult, and uncomfortable, to carry SOB. The holsters I use with it all put some pressure on the trigger guard which tends to pull the butt of the weapon closer to your body. I don't think the SOB does that.

Still if you can conceal it, it's a great choice.
 
it's not a small gun, pretty heavy slide, but very strong
a P225 (P6) single stack 9mm might be a better carry gun

I use a customized (a slight cant, and lowered clip to ride a bit higher, cut for a better grip relief) el cheapo suede iwb holster, it is very light and almost disappears, like all you have is the weapon...if I have to pull the thing as a civie, re-holstering will be the least of my concerns...
I'll stay ready until I hear sirens, and when clear will drop the mag, clear the chamber, lay them it in front of me and step back, kneel, and with my arms in the air wait for john law
 
jarodmichael said:
Thanks for the heads up. Are the 225's out of production?
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you can find lightly used German Police P6's (basically the same as the 225) on the market for a good deal, look at guntraders
there may be some special edition 225's out now but very expensive

a 228 is another option
basically the CID/FBI etc concealed gun iirc M11 designation
 
I got a 229 and a 225,, love em both. best guns I ever shot. easy to strip and I've never had so much as a hiccup out of either one. go for it man.
 
I carried a P229 DAO (.40 cal) then a P229R DAK (.40 cal) for close to 20 years on duty, and have owned P229 Elite's, regular P229's, and several other variations over that time. Absolutely accurate...every single one of them shot far better than I did...and absolutely reliable. I have quite literally tens of thousands of rounds through them, and am positive I could count the cumulative failures on one hand with fingers left over. As long as you are willing to make the effort to carry what is essentially a full sized gun (despite the "compact" classification), it's not difficult to conceal in decent leather. I always liked the Glaco Concealable (still carry a Baer Premier II in one), and a Cramer IWB.

As far as a PPKS, I wouldn't. It's a nice flat gun, but it's very heavy, has a horrendous trigger, and has all kinds of sharp edges. Again, carried one on duty for a while (plain clothes), and owned one of my own. It's a "classic", and a decent gun, but it's an OLD design and there are quite a few better choices out there now that are chambered in a defensive caliber instead of a .380. You no longer need to go with an anemic caliber to get a concealable gun like you did 20 years ago.
 
apdb90 said:
You no longer need to go with an anemic caliber to get a concealable gun like you did 20 years ago.
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True... so what would you suggest? Before I deployed I was carrying a Taurus 605 .357 in my back pocket. It was ok, but my butt went to sleep after eating dinner in a restaurant. Alabama is an on the fence state on open carry, which I hate because I'm from Kentucky were open carry is encouraged. Until I get back to KY, i figure it is easier to conceal and avoid confrontation with uneducated LEOs on open carry laws.
 
jarodmichael said:
True... so what would you suggest? Before I deployed I was carrying a Taurus 605 .357 in my back pocket. It was ok, but my butt went to sleep after eating dinner in a restaurant. Alabama is an on the fence state on open carry, which I hate because I'm from Kentucky were open carry is encouraged. Until I get back to KY, i figure it is easier to conceal and avoid confrontation with uneducated LEOs on open carry laws.
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I carry a Glock 36 in a Don Hume inside waist band holster.It works ok in Alabama in the summer with jeans and a long T shirt.I like the 45 for defense but I've also been looking into a Kahr PM9 for when I want something a little smaller.
You will wind up leaving your gun in the car after a while if you don't choose something comfortable enough.I can forget I'm wearing the Glock even on a long drive or sit at the desk,it's just not perfect for shorts and tight fitting shirts.You will need a good belt to hold it close and in place.
 
That prob wouldnt be that bad, I used to conceal the Taurus I am trading in, at 12 round capacity, it wasnt tiny either but with a button up shirt I was golden. I started venturing out OCing about a month before I deployed. I hope things get freindlier around Ft Rucker as far as OC goes before I get back.
 
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