Posted: 7/19/2009 8:30:09 PM EDT
| It looks like I might be trading for a P228 soon. So, what can you guys tell me about the gun? Any common problems or anything to look out for? How large is it compared to a Glock 23/19? Any general info on Sig Sauer and their quality would be great too! |
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The P228 is one of the finest 9mm handguns ever engineered. +1 I would say it is very similar in size to the Glock 19/23/32, though it's not quite as flat on the sides and, thus, doesn't carry quite as comfortably for me. I definitely enjoy shooting the P228 more than the G19, but the G19 is my every day carry weapon. The P228 I have is newer than the W German made set. It just says Made in Germany. I have never noticed a quality difference between the W German guns and the German guns. I do think there is more of a quality difference between the German made guns and the American made guns. |
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I don't think 228's were ever made this side of the pond.
Mine is 15 plus years old and still going strong. They are a tad bulkier than a Glock. Bore axis is higher. No chronic issues. As with all pistols, keep it clean, lightly lubed, good quality mags and ammo. I replace springs every 3000 to 5000 rounds on all of my pistols. |
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The 228 is to many the Holy Grail of 9mm's. Check the slide rails, if they are black it means the gun has hardly been shot, if they are gold it usually means a few thousand rails and if it is shiny aluminum in color it has probably had a lot of rounds through it. I just picked up my first 228 last weekend and it has hardly been shot. These gun were all German made, no quality difference between West German and after the fall of the wall. The quality issue is with Sig's newer guns, the majority of the 228's are going to be 10 years old or older, it will have a date code that will tell you the year of manufacturer, mine is 96 and some say 96 and earlier are suppose to be the best but I don't know about this. Sig provided 2-13 rnd mags made by MecGar who also makes the best aftermarket mags in 15rnd, stay away from the Pmags. Good luck as clean 228's are getting harder to find and bringing a premium when they do go up for sale. Holster wear on the front of the slide is normal as Sig's finish wasn't very robust back then. Sig will go through the entire gun, replace all springs and install new night sights for $130, not a bad deal. I am probably going to send mine of to CCR for a complete face lift.
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The 228 is to many the Holy Grail of 9mm's. Check the slide rails, if they are black it means the gun has hardly been shot, if they are gold it usually means a few thousand rails and if it is shiny aluminum in color it has probably had a lot of rounds through it. I just picked up my first 228 last weekend and it has hardly been shot. These gun were all German made, no quality difference between West German and after the fall of the wall. The quality issue is with Sig's newer guns, the majority of the 228's are going to be 10 years old or older, it will have a date code that will tell you the year of manufacturer, mine is 96 and some say 96 and earlier are suppose to be the best but I don't know about this. Sig provided 2-13 rnd mags made by MecGar who also makes the best aftermarket mags in 15rnd, stay away from the Pmags. Good luck as clean 228's are getting harder to find and bringing a premium when they do go up for sale. Holster wear on the front of the slide is normal as Sig's finish wasn't very robust back then. Sig will go through the entire gun, replace all springs and install new night sights for $130, not a bad deal. I am probably going to send mine of to CCR for a complete face lift. NCH Big +1 The 228 is a little wider than the G19 andG23. But, other than that .......... |
| My early 90's 228 is my favorite handgun, bar none. I carry it daily, sith a 17 round Mecgar P226 mag and X-Grip adapter. No spare mag. I actually prefer the feel of the gun with the X-Grip. It carries better (for me) than the P229, and the 226 is too big. Glocks don't fit me well, and I prefer metal guns. |
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I will reiterate what everyone else has said, the 228 is an exact pistol. I can't think of any common problems to be concerned with. Just like any used pistol I would perform a functions check and look for signs of abnormal wear.
To me my 228's are smoother shooting than my Glock 9mm and compare size wise, but YMMV. General Sig info, I'm a huge fan of the "classic" series and have nothing but excellent experiences with them. |
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The primary difference (and one of the primary reasons for the "hot/cold" "day/night" "like/dislike") between a Glock and a SiG is the angle of the grip to the slide. The Glock is "steeper" than what most SiG's have. Some (like myself) find this too uncomfortable to reconcile and so don't own any Glocks. Just a matter of which is more/most comfortable to a given shooter. The weight will probably be a smidge heavier than the Glock as well, but not significantly as the overall balance of the P228 is superior, IMO.
There is negligible difference between a purebred W.German/German P228 and a domestically assembled out of German parts P228 so I wouldn't worry about that part one bit. The American assembled ones are younger in age if that matters at all but otherwise are no different, really. |
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The primary difference (and one of the primary reasons for the "hot/cold" "day/night" "like/dislike") between a Glock and a SiG is the angle of the grip to the slide. The Glock is "steeper" than what most SiG's have. Some (like myself) find this too uncomfortable to reconcile and so don't own any Glocks. Just a matter of which is more/most comfortable to a given shooter. The weight will probably be a smidge heavier than the Glock as well, but not significantly as the overall balance of the P228 is superior, IMO. This the the exact reason I cannot hit the broad side of a bar with my wife's G19. I think they are great hand guns, but, that grip angle I wil never be able to get used to. |
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The P228 is accurate reliable and just plain fun. http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/cne411/sig%20228/DSC00641.jpg True, but all handguns are fun with one of those attached to the barrel! |
| I bought my 228 off my friend who ended up buying a 1911. I love it. I was in the market for a 9mm and was already looking at Sigs, particularly the P229 and P250. But when he told me he'd give me his P228 for $400 I jumped on it. I can say the only downside is that since Sig stopped making them you may find after market accessories lacking. Mine does not have a rail system for a light and is bone stock. But other than those unessentials, I love the pistol. Its not a compact so if you carry it concealed you'll notice that its back there and you'll not have to worry about not noticing it. |
| I've never met anybody who didn't like their 228. I've compared the Glock, Sig, and HK USP in one range session. The Sig won in balance, ergonomics, and accuracy. The USP came in second and Glock third (last). Of course Glock comes in first in the bullet-hose category with their 33rd mags. |