Way overdue range report on my Sig P229 .40 reverse two tone

[dukesean]

So, the paper targets have been sitting in my room waiting to have their pictures taken and included in the range report for a month or so now. Well, here goes.

I bought a P229 .40 in reverse two tone, and I've gotta say this was the best shooting Sig I've experienced. Minimal recoil, great fit for my hands, and bang every time. Here are the results, 10 shot groups for each target:

First picture is 3 yds/9 ft (left) and 7 yds/21 ft (right)


I have never shot such a close group at 3 yards from a gun out of the box. I was pretty impressed. So I moved it out to 7 yards/21 feet, and the results were still pretty good.

I shot at 7 yards/21 feet again (left), and similar results as before. Then I got a little ambitious and moved the target out to 15 yards/45 feet (right):


It was hard to see that far away, but when I brought the target back in, I was really shocked at how well it shot at 15 yards. I guess pictures are worth more than words, but wow I love my P229! Still waiting on my plastic but after the session I immediately ordered a Comp-Tac MTAC holster for it and have been practicing carrying around the house

[Tajovo]

Nice!

[CompVest]

dukesean, how come the shots aren't one hole at 3 yards and touching at 7 yards!

Seriously, very nice and pretty too.

[xrocket]

Great report and congratulations on your new Sig.

I purchased my first Sig back in August a 229 /.40 also. I added a .357sig barrel and a MTAC holster too and I just love this rig. I've since caught a bit of the Sig disease and have lately added a 220, a 239, a 232 and a Sig 556 carbine. I'm constantly in the dog house now!

[dukesean]

Great report and congratulations on your new Sig.

I purchased my first Sig back in August a 229 /.40 also. I added a .357sig barrel and a MTAC holster too and I just love this rig. I've since caught a bit of the Sig disease and have lately added a 220, a 239, a 232 and a Sig 556 carbine. I'm constantly in the dog house now!

I absolutely understand your Sig disease, as I have the same affliction. My first was a 226 back in August, then I acquired a GSR, 228, P220 carry, P220, and now the P229. I'm saving up for the 556 possibly . Out of all of the Sigs I own, though, this 229 shoots the best for me. Luckily I am unattached so there is no dog house, only my house

Do you usually carry with the .357sig or with .40?

[xrocket]

My 229 now is always in the 357sig configuration which is my preferred CC and SD choice.

The 239 is also 357sig and will actually fit rather well in my Mtac too. Well enough that I don't need a second holster. The 220 is my latest purchase in .45 which serves my base roots as I learned to shoot on a SA .45acp as a teenager and have always owned .45 in various wheelies and slab-sides over the years. I converted to the .357sig as my go2 round last year based upon my own study and usage and I love it. There is nothing wrong with the .40, but for me it's not a .45 and it doesn't sing to me like the 357sig does.

I'm not an elitist when it comes to one caliber over another as each of us has different perspectives, experiences and perceived needs that form our own personal decision when it comes to choice. The .357sig just flat works for me.

Good shooting.

[TexasDuck]

I got my 229 almost a year ago. It is my first hand gun. I absolutely love it. It's my daily carry and I have put over 2000 rounds of .40 cal through it with not one single hiccup. Like someone else mentioned. I'm thinking a 556 is next on the hit list.

[longhorn_92]

I have the Sig sickness.

I first had the pleasure of shooting a Sig 239 9mm when my CHL instructor allowed me to borrow his for qualifying. He told me that he uses a Sig 239 .357 for his carry weapon. I then borrowed the .357 and it shot just as nice as the 9mm. It does have a snap to it, but nothing that can't be handled.

I went to a gun show this past weekend in Austin and I picked up a Sig 239 .40 (I have already ordered a .357 barrel and magazines) - this will be my Carry weapon as well!

I was content (at least I thought I was) and walking out of the Gun Show... when I looked over at another booth and saw a CPO Sig 229 that caught my eye. I was not expecting to see such a good deal on the Sig 229....after several minutes of thinking about it - I left the gunshow. Well, after more thinking about it in the car - I went back in and got the Sig 229 as well.

I have ordered hogue grips for both of them and they should be arriving in the mail at the end of the week.

I am already wishing it were the weekend to go try out my new "toys"!!

[xrocket]

Longhorn, congratulations on your sickness. Buying a Sig really doesn't put you on the road to recovery, it just feeds the sickness. Oh well, a man has to do what a man has to! We're all just a bunch of sick Sig puppies aren't we?

I've made a point of purchasing all my Sigs in Nitron Black, DA/SA, no rails, all standard sights and all with Houge finger groove grips. This way they all have the same manual of arms and I can work back and forth between any and all. But the real reason all four pistols appear to the eye to be the same, is for the confusion factor. My sweet little banker occasionally has me line all my pistols up just so she can determine if I've been a good boy or a bad boy. It's the only way she can do an accounting of the current inventory! My theory is if they all look alike adjustments in inventory can be made with the least amount of ... well, you know.

[frreed]

That is one pretty Sig. I am afflicted with the disease as well. I have a 2340 (SigPro) which has the best DA/SA trigger I have ever pulled. I don't carry it often because of its size. I am a minister and carrying around the church requires a fair degree of discretion. When I do get the chance to carry it, I have a nice sense of security and know that I have one of the best possible SD weapons.

[longhorn_92]

Longhorn, congratulations on your sickness. Buying a Sig really doesn't put you on the road to recovery, it just feeds the sickness. Oh well, a man has to do what a man has to! We're all just a bunch of sick Sig puppies aren't we?

I've made a point of purchasing all my Sigs in Nitron Black, DA/SA, no rails, all standard sights and all with Houge finger groove grips. This way they all have the same manual of arms and I can work back and forth between any and all. But the real reason all four pistols appear to the eye to be the same, is for the confusion factor. My sweet little banker occasionally has me line all my pistols up just so she can determine if I've been a good boy or a bad boy. It's the only way she can do an accounting of the current inventory! My theory is if they all look alike adjustments in inventory can be made with the least amount of ... well, you know.

You are not kidding.....

I am now looking at the Sig 220...(never satisfied)...

Anybody have any thoughts, experiences - with the Sig 220?

[dukesean]

I am now looking at the Sig 220...(never satisfied)...

Anybody have any thoughts, experiences - with the Sig 220?

I've got one for sale in the classified section actually for a good price
http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... 20&t=14533


I really like the P220 (I have the P220 Carry Equinox and P220R ST) and keep the carry equinox next to my bed. Never had any problems with either and they both shoot like champs.

[longhorn_92]

I am now looking at the Sig 220...(never satisfied)...

Anybody have any thoughts, experiences - with the Sig 220?

I've got one for sale in the classified section actually for a good price
http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... 20&t=14533


I really like the P220 (I have the P220 Carry Equinox and P220R ST) and keep the carry equinox next to my bed. Never had any problems with either and they both shoot like champs.

I sent you a PM....