General Questions about Sigs.

[nwjavahead]

So, I appeal to the EDC again. What information can you guys (ladies) give me on Sig Sauer? Anyone own any? Specially the P228 as well as P229-DAK.
Thanks!
djordje

[jehan60188]

http://www.remtek.com/arms/sig/model/228/228.htm
have you considered the 226?

sigs have always struck me as a bit over-engineered
but I'm a glock fanboy, so just ignore that

[saniterra]

I own 2 Sigs, a P226 and P229. I have 3 barrels for each (9mm conversion, 357 Sig and .40 S&W). Both pistols started out as 357Sig/.40S&W and I purchased 9mm conversion barrels from BarSto at about $200 each. You can covert down to 9mm from 357Sig and .40S&W, but you cannot convert upward from a Sig that started out as 9mm.

My guns are a number of years old and neither has the integral light clamp fitting and I like them better that way. Both are single/double action. I use 18 rd 9mm MecGar magazines in both mine (the P229 requires the use of an X-Grip spacer, which is good for me and my wide hands). The 9mm mags work flawslessly with .357Sig and .40S&W. Both are fitted with finger groove grips. The grips are ugly, but they are the best grips, function wise, that I have found including Sig factory grips, Hogue wood grips on Nils wood grips. The wood grips are, however, much better looking.

The P228 is the earlier model from which the 229 was developed. It is only available in 9mm, though I believe that it will use the MecGar 18 round 9mm mags with the X-Grip. The DAK modes, if I am not mistaken, have bobbed hammers and operated in double action only. Apparently some shooters prefer the unchanging double action trigger pull weight, let off point, etc., to the heavy pull first round and light pull followups of double/single actions.

I truly love my Sigs. I never had any fail to fire, fail to load or fail to eject problems with either, even during the break in period. I don't think you will ever have any regrets in buying either a 228 (as long as you remain satisfied with 9mm) or 229, though the DAK is not to my liking..

[Versatek]

So, I appeal to the EDC again. What information can you guys (ladies) give me on Sig Sauer? Anyone own any? Specially the P228 as well as P229-DAK.
Thanks!
djordje

SIGs are my primary handgun.

All the classic SIGs were designed as SA/DA with a frame mounted decocker. This follows through to the polymer SP (SIGPro) series.

While the P226 is considered the archetypal SIG, the P228 is generally considered the best of the P22x series. The size, balance and performance seem to be optimal. I have two. This model was discontinued several years ago, but is currently available as CPO guns through SIG dealers. They are also making a new limited run with rails. I have not seen one, but have heard that the triggers are not as smooth as the original German made production. It may be that the 15-20 year old models being used for comparison are just well broken in.

The P229 is a modified P228 and was designed around the .40 S&W and .357 SIG cartridges. The slide is milled stainless steel rather than folded carbon steel to add weight and slow down the cycling of the hotter loads. The frames are the same.

The DAK trigger (Double-Action Kellerman) is a variation on double-action only with a reduced pull weight. I have not used one, but have heard mostly good things about it.

Please ask any other specific questions you have.

[Tango 191]

My current EDC handgun is a SIG P229 in 9mm, it is accurate as can be, holds 13 rounds +1 in the chamber. Its very reliable, i have never had a FTF or any type of malfunction, i also love the DA/SA Trigger.
I love SIG's i will definalty be purchasing more once the money comes around.

[swiftness]

My current EDC handgun is a SIG P229 in 9mm, it is accurate as can be, holds 13 rounds +1 in the chamber. Its very reliable, i have never had a FTF or any type of malfunction, i also love the DA/SA Trigger.
I love SIG's i will definalty be purchasing more once the money comes around.

Curretly Sig 229's are coming from the factory with Mec-Gar mags and they offer 15 rounders that will fit flush with your 229 so now you can carry 15+1 if you want to upgrade http://www.mec-gar.com/product.html PS you can probably find them cheaper someplace else.

[dowtech]

My first handgun was a 9mm Sig P226 (made in W Germany) that I bought in 1987 and still own. With tens of thousands of rounds fired, I experienced only 2 or 3 stovepipes, and that was early on when I was buying ammo on price rather than reliability. I thought I'd never give up a DA/SA trigger, but a couple of years ago bought a P250 and love it. Except that I've been waiting (and waiting and waiting) for the .40 conversion kit. The 250 is my current CCW although I packed the bulkier 226 for many years. I also own a 556 rifle, so I guess you could say I'm a fan!

Sig now builds their firearms in NH USA, not far from where I live, and have an excellent training facility where I've taken several courses.

[mtwarden]

in 2001 the Ohio Highway patrol did some exhaustive testing (multi thousands of rounds!) on several firearms including the 226 and 229- they performed flawlessly and awarded Sig the contract, several Federal agencies (after more exhaustive testing) followed suit. we went w/ Sig in 2003 and have been very happy w/ their performance

I've carried a 226, then a 229 and now a 239- for edc the 239 is pretty nice :)

[LivingUpNorth]

I've shot my buddy's 226 DAK (chambered in .40 S&W) many times and the DA trigger is very nice. It's a long pull, no doubt, but easy and very smooth. I was impressed. The grip ergos are also quite good, and I was accurate right away. I've only shot about half a dozen DA triggers, and this one was at the top. Fit and finish was also very good. I don't think you'll be disappointed!

[FRagman1967]

I own a P-229 and a P-225. They are one of the best handgun manufacturers out there. They are on par with the overpriced Heckler and Koch, any of my CZ's, and Smith and Wesson before they went cheap on fit and finish.
I have had very good luck with Sig, regardless of vintage, and regardless of previous maintainance.
They wear like iron. They are accurate as sin.
IMHO They slam lesser guns (like Glock or modern Colt) to the floor.