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 have a P226 and P229. Both are in 9mm and are great guns and go bang every time I pull the trigger. Both are very accurate but I tend to shoot the P229 a little better.

Most people who own 229's don't actually carry them.
(Of course that's also true of most M&P and Glock owners.)

But if you're going to actually carry on a serious (EDNDO) basis, get an M&P or a Glock. They weigh less, plus you'll only have to master one trigger pull.

If you're really committed to practicing enough to master the DA/SA trigger, ignore the second clause in the preceding sentence.

If you're not committed to that level of practice (a few thousand rounds), but are still committed to carrying a SIG, I guess you could get one with the DAK trigger.

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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.

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I have the 229 legion as well in 9mm. I echo this sentiment.

I like being able to see the hammer in the down position and having the de-cocking lever. It's heavier but the weight adds stability.
You can find factory certified police turn-ins for less money than brand new guns. I have an FBI gun that looks like it's never been used and got it for six bills.
Nothing takes the place of firing the gun a couple hundred rounds when acquired then periodic practice.

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For anyone that has ever owned a Sig P229, give me your thoughts/experience with this handgun..

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I have a late 1990s vintage P229 in .40 ACP. Great gun. Great quality. Great shooter.

After having owned a Glock 23 and shooting them side by side awhile, I decided to get out of the plastic gun game and go all metal classic Sigs of which I was already a fan. I'm probably going to get a P229 in 9mm at some point in the next 2 or 3 years. I have a P226, P220 and P245 as well.

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.

Obviously, this isn’t a carry gun, but I’ve shot several thousand rounds through it without an issue. Every time I pull the trigger it goes bang, or actually, pfffft.