Sig P229

[Bolts Rock]

So, finally managed to get a line on one and while waiting for release pondering a few things. It's a .40, that means I can get the drop in Sig barrel for .357Sig....worth it?

Barsto makes a semi-fitter 9mm conversion barrel and you need to use 9mm mags.....again, worth it?

 

[coopermania]

I have a W German 229 that came from the factory with both 40 & 357 sig barrels.
Is it worth it... Its a Sig Silly , of course its worth it.

 

[rsj1231]

Yes to all of your questions!

I have a .40 226, got the 357 barrel and Sig 9mm conversion kit for $300 instead of a conversion barrel though. It's nice to have options.

 

[shootin the breeze]

I used to have the W German 229 with both barrels. I loved it and miss it dearly. I regret selling it immensely. Buy it.

 

[ShoreShooter]

I have a P229 I expected to bring home three weeks ago. Then two weeks ago. Then one week ago, and now hopefully next week. I'll get back to you later.

 

[Blaster229]

A true kick ass work horse of a combat pistol and accurate. Versatile with the extra barrel.
Great choice.

 

[Bolts Rock]

Thnaks for the opinions guys! Looks like I'll have to snag some goodies beyond extra mags....

 

[trbon8r]

Reliable brick that works in .357 or .40. Take your pick. One day maybe it will grow up to be a 1911.

 

[swerv88]

Love mine....Carry it every day!

 

[Bolts Rock]

Reliable brick that works in .357 or .40. Take your pick. One day maybe it will grow up to be a 1911.

I have a 1911 already, variety is good.

 

[Elynchjr23]

Love the feel of my 229 elite 9mm. Also like the fact that I can use my 18 and 20rnd 226 mags in it! Have had it for a month now, hoping I get out to the range soon to shoot it!!

 

[Mowog]

A357 Barrel may drop right in or may need a slight adjustment. The guide spring and mags are the same for 357sig and 40.

To get to 9mm:
You can buy a "conversion" barrel to fit your 40/357 slide, but you will need a spring and magazine. Price the dig caliber conversion kit as it includes the slide and matched barrel, spring, magazine, and a case. I think they all have night sites. This is probably not that munch more expensive then sourcing everything out.

Conversion barrel $215
Spring $10
Magazine $40
Total $265

Sig exchange kit $360

OK-I priced out what you need, and the exchange kit is maybe $95 more. This is all non regulated and can be mailed right to your door.

Bob

 

[pilgrim]

our newest baby, oh look twins.
Not sure about getting the .357Sig barrels , but looking at the 9mm Barsto.

 

[04RWon]

Sig p229 is sweet. Its that or my g23 for carry. Awesome gun.


I have a 9mm...wonder if theres a .40 conversion?

 

[Blaster229]

A357 Barrel may drop right in or may need a slight adjustment.

I drop a .40 barrel in my .357 and adjust nothing. FYI.

 

[Bolts Rock]

Sig p229 is sweet. Its that or my g23 for carry. Awesome gun.


I have a 9mm...wonder if theres a .40 conversion?

From what I read no, the 9mm slide won't take the .40 barrel.

 

[iobidder]

Its a Sig Silly , of course its worth it.

 

[Trey]

I have a 229 in .40 that I bought a bar-sto 9mm barrel for. I had to have it fitted by a gunsmith, and it has been 100% reliable. You don't need new a recoil spring or magazines, the .40 magazines feed 9mm just fine.

You cannot go from the 9mm slide up to .40, the slide isn't designed to handle .40.

 

[thai]

Reliable brick that works in .357 or .40. Take you, r pick. One day maybe it will grow up to be a 1911.

Wrong. Wrong. Wrong, 1911 grows up and aspires to become Sig P229s!

The P229 versatility for drop in barrels from 40s to .357sig or vice versais a great asset. Nothing needed just change barrels and rock on!

I would be leery with trusting my life with going from .40/.357 to 9mm. The gun was never designed for that. The magazine may work, springs may work, but unless I can put 5000 rounds through it without a hiccup, and under harsh useage, I would just consider the 9mm conversion a cheap plinking option.

I got the P229 in a 40 first, the .357 sig was just an after thought when it had just came out in the late nineties. I thought it was just a fad and got it just for fun. After shooting it I ordered a couple thousand rounds of gold dots for it. The P229 now wears the .357 full time a d the .40 is for plinking.

 

[rico903]

Sig p229 is sweet. Its that or my g23 for carry. Awesome gun.


I have a 9mm...wonder if theres a .40 conversion?

Doesn't work that way. Can't go up, only down. I wish it did though.