Posted: 1/2/2005 6:04:56 PM EDT
| Can anyone tell me anything about a 2340 in .357??? I just don't see anyone talking about them....I know they are polymer framed, but how do they compare to a 229??? |
| I have one. It kicks a lot but I haven't shot the 229. Is more of a pain to strip than classic sigs. The bore axis is higher than the 229. It is a lot cheaper. Does not look or feel quite as good as my 226. But is a great deal for the money. CDNN has them for $390 new. Shot about 300 rounds with no problems. |
| The real difference is in the grip. You need to pick one up in a gun shop and heft the 2340 with both grips for yourself before you can pass judgement. Other notables is that the fire control module can easily be swapped out for a DAO unit the 2340 has an accessory rail, and the mag release can be swapped sides for lefties. It's slightly longer, slightly lighter. I have one with both the .357SIG and .40S&W barrels/mags. Now that the AWB is over, you'll be able to buy 12 round capacity magazines for the 2340 like the P229. |
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Mine came with both grips as I got the stainless nightsight model. I probably overpaid for it at $640 but that was when they first came out. They are a lot cheaper now. After I got it I always did long for a classic sig. Not to say the pro is bad, I just wanted an all metal gun. So I eventually got a sig 226 in addition. The pro is a great gun and very undervalued right now. You can easily get them for $450 new at funstores. CDNN investments has some good deals on used 229's that may be worth looking at. The rubber grip is too fat for me as I have average size hands. I have the standard grips on mine I"ll sell my rubber grips for $20 shipped via paypal if anybody is interested. They have never been used and came with my gun. |
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Mine came with both grips, standard. Didn't know it was suppossed to be an extra feature like NS or the like. The beefy grip will reduce felt recoil but I don't like the feel of it in hand, too bulky. But I'm firing .40 out of it, the wrist may appreciate the extra padding if firing .357Sig. |