Posted: 10/30/2004 7:03:40 AM EDT
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I have had a Sig 232 for carrying for a little over a year now. I really like this gun for a number of reasons. Its really lightweight, I almost forget sometimes that its there, reliablity is awesome.However I got it for summer carry as I got my permit in June last year. Now I really need something a little bigger. I`ve been thinking about getting a Sig 228. Any complaints? Is it accurate? How many in the "real" mag? Weight? Also I`m looking for a 9mm. Please nothing about how the 40 is a WAAAAAAAY better carry round. Thanks. |
| The P228 is an excellent weapon. I have owned one now for over ten years. It is lighter than the P229 in 9mm as the P229 uses a milled stainless slide so it would make a good carry weapon. The P228 and P229 use the same alloy frame. Factory mags hold 13 rounds and you can use P226 mags as well that hold 15 rounds although these would stick out about 1/2 an inch. You could carry your P228 with a factory mag giving you 13+1 and your spare mag could be a P226 with 15. My feelings is who cares if it sticks out a little. If you ever had to dump the first 14 rounds in a firefight, the least of your worries at this point is that your spare mag is sticking out a little. As for the 9mm round, with the right ammunition, it is an effective round if you are doing your part. Mutiple center mass hits and your badguy will go down. Double tap, triple tap, slidelock, they all work. I own Sigs in 9mm, .40, .357 Sig, and 45. They are all reliable, accurate, easily maintained and should give you years of flawless use. You will be surprised at how light a fully loaded P228 is. Probably lighter than my empty P229. Excellent choice if you are to carry a 9mm for concealed carry. |
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I own both a P228 and a P229, and I like both of them a lot. I think the 228 feels a little better balanced, but they both shoot very well for me. The 228 is my regular carry gun. I got the 229 as a second gun, in case my 228 was incapacitated for some reason. Here's another thought on mag capacity. I have several normal cap. mags (13 rnds). I replaced the standard follower in each with a SIG Post Ban follower. This increased the capacity by 1 or 2 rounds (half hold 14 and half 15). I did the same with my P226 (15 rnd) mags with the same result, 1 or 2 rnds additional capacity. I've been using these mags regularly for weekly practical pistol shooting for about 2 years without any kind of failure. Regarding using 226 mags in the 228/229 9mm: I've just ordered a couple of SIG P228/P229 XGRIP® MAGAZINE ADAPTER by Freed Designs. I've seen these things, and they are neat. They provide a grip extension, and greatly reduce the possibility of over insertion. See http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=20827 Regarding caliber, to each his own. I know I shoot 9mm well under stress. I am utterly comfortable with carrying 9mm. I think regular practice is w-a-y more important than caliber. -TB |
| Love my P228. Been shooting it for 6 years and it functions flawlessly with the cheapest ammo and the most bizarre hollow point. 15 round Mec-Gar (OEM of Sig mags) flush-fit mags for the p228 available at Copes Distributing. |
| I carry a 229 .40 on duty and love it. I always wanted a 9MM Sig because of the cheap ammo. I checked out the 226, but think it's too big for a 9MM. So, I picked up a pre owned factory certified 228 at a funshow yesterday. Comes with a 1 year guarantee, and a coupon for 2 hi caps, and a hat for $19.95. They were asking $389.00, i got ot for $390.00 OTD. I already installed a new set of hogues, and I'm happy to see my off duty holsters from my 229 fit it also. I haven't shot it yet, but the triggerpulls seems identical to my 229....PS I really don't care for the 232, or the 239...JMHO..... |
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my dads got a 228, n i got a 226. my father has been carrying it for about 2 years now. there is only one thing ive seen fail on this model, it was that the shell expanded in the chamber, disabling it to extract. but it was some korean shit ammo. stick with all good ammo, and you cant go wrong with the 228, acually any sig. bbr |
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I've got a Sig 229. I loved it fits my really hand great. The only thing I can tell between a 228 & a 229 is that the 228 is more accurate, probably they can fold the sheet metal more accurately. The little pin to holding the breach-block in place is a solid pin in the 229 rather than the roll pin as in the 228. At my now closed indoor range, the rental 228 breaks the breach-pin. |
Honestly I don't understand the 228/229 line. It's really not all that smaller than the 226 and you lose 2 rounds. My buddy swears by his 228 enough to sell his 226 though. So maybe there's something to it. I would go with 226 personally. Oh, and both the 228 and the 226 are as accurate as service weapons get.
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I have one for sale, not listed anywhere. Send me an IM if interested. |
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I have owned two P228's (I sold one and really regretted it...thus I bought another). IMHO, the P228 is the finest pistol Sig has produced to date (I own other Sigs also). Let me explain: Size....The P228 fits virtually everyones hand; large or small. The pistol itself conceals well and has a good capacity. Balance....This is where the P228 really shines. The stamped steel slide is light and allows the pistol to not feel top-heavy. The gun recoils well (very little muzzle flip) and allows fast and accurate follow-up shots. Weight....again, because of the lighter slide, the P228 does not feel like a heavy paper weight. I have a P229 (identical in size to the P228) and it has some heft to it. Accuracy....no need to explain. Combined, this gives one an accurate pistol that offers good concealability without sacrificing capacity and is a pleasure to shoot. Lastly......I have chosen 40 S&W as my caliber of choice for CCW, however, should I decide to return to 9mm, the P228 will be the only choice for that caliber. If you have the chance to purchase a P228, do not pass it up. You will not regret buying one. |
And more praise is heaped on the head of the P228, the gun that everyone loves. My main logic in wanting a P226 is that "it will be a lot like my P228".  My P228 was also my most expensive handgun to date (NIB, twotone, $590). I have never thought about the price. Ever. Its the best gun I have, and have ever had. I do want a matte hard chrome finish and Nill grips for it, but that will have to wait....til then, it is perfect. |