Experience question on a Sig P229

I have a 229 legion in 357sig. Overall it's an extremely nice gun. It shoots great, has been perfectly reliable. The sights, trigger, ergonomics, everything about it are great from a functional standpoint.

The finish on it however is not so great. I carry mine daily and I have to pull the side plates off and clean the decocker lever and other controls or they will rust. For a $1000+ pistol that's a letdown. It's not a big deal but it does suck.

Overall I love the thing. Is it worth what it costs? Probably not, it goes bang just like a glock goes bang. It is a very nice gun that is well put together and easy to shoot and carry though. Doing it again I'd probably make the same purchase, except maybe get a 226 instead since the 229 is pretty big already.

I have 2 p226 but not a p229. I love both of the 226s and wouldn't mind getting another 226 or 229

I’ve got a p229 40. It’s a fine pistol. The DA/SA was a huge selling point for me. I wish all of my pistols were DA/SA.

I’ll also add that I am not a fan of the Glock. I may buy one eventually, but I just can’t see myself buying anything but a Sig for the foreseeable future.

I have one in .40 and bought the .357Sig barrel for it.

Its a great gun and one of my best shooters.

ETA: shot all types of ammo through it and haven’t had a lock of trouble.