Question regarding Sig Sauer P228 and P229.

[Bluedragon]

Just wanted to ask, is the only difference between the P228 Sig and the P229 is the way they are built? I have read that the P228 has a stamped out slide, and the P229 has a slide made out of bar stock steel or something along those lines, so it can handle bigger calibers then 9mm. I just wanted to know if that is the only true difference and everything else about the two guns are the same. Reason I am curious is because, I am wanting to pick up a P228, but might have to settle for a Sig P229, being I am having trouble finding a P228.

 

[00BlasterResto]

I don't know honest, My "brother-inlaw" got a 229 when he was home on leave and I checked it out. Heres what I have to say.
I have a W. German p226 and a newer p226 both are equal size wise.
The 229 is a smaller framed gun, but dose not really feel any smaller in the hand.
His was .40 and the slide seemed very "thick" beefy- and the gun seemed wider than my p226's.
my newer 226 seems a bit heavier than my W. german and I know that the slide on the W. German Is stamped as you said on the 228 and the newer ones are from bar stock. Are you haveing trouble with finding a 228 because they are W. German only like the p225? that would explain why the slide is stamped as apposed to because of caliber. "all W. germans are stamped"
I think you could be right mabey they Beefed up the slide and such on the P228 to handle .357 and .40 and called it the p229.
My guess is that if you get a p229 it will be a beefier, heavier gun than the p228. That is strictly a guess though, like a I said I have never checked out a 228.
If I find out anything I will post, I'm a Sig fan.

 

[Bluedragon]

Yeah, the Sig P228 is a W. German gun, and was the small sized version of the P226 as the P225 was the smaller version of the P220. I did some more research and found that the only true difference is in fact the slides being made differently. I do like the P226 as well, but prefer the smaller size guns for carry. I have been carrying a Beretta 92FS inox. But I hate the weight. At the last Muncie gun show, i saw a nickel plated W. German Sig Sauer P228 like your P226 with wrap around houge finger groove grips with hex heads. But the guy wanted 900. Where the 229 I am looking at is 798 brand new.

 

[00BlasterResto]

I carry a 92fs as well "black" I got the nickle p226with N/S for the G/F, got the original orange red velvet box and german proof "87" with it, it was Very low round count "safe queen" I paid $600 for it. It's her carry.
both my Sigs have N/S her brothers dose not. I prefer the N/S and I'm not that big on the big green fiber optic deals. just my .02
Since you are already armed I think I would wait it out for the right deal, It will show up. If you like the 229 go for it by all means, Just don't "settle" for it.

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[Bluedragon]

Yeah i am just gonna wait on it for a few months. I plan to get another Beretta marked M9 first to add to the collection, and a Smith Wesson 5906 before i worry about a Sig p229 or Sig P226 But if I find a P228, I am definitely going for it. As of right now though, I have gotten a 2nd gen Glock 19 to pick up the slack on carrying a lighter more concealable gun. About to get Mepro or Trijicon night sights added to it too.

 

[Whiskey Lake]

The 228 is smaller. You will notice a difference if concealing.

 

[shooter521]

The 229 was designed from the ground up as a .40/357SIG pistol, then was offered in 9mm later on. The 228, OTOH, was designed as - and remained - a 9mm only. As noted, the primary difference is in the construction of the slide. The two guns are dimensionally identical, with the P229 being about 1.5oz heavier.

 

[Indycar]

P228's were discontinued a couple of years ago. Sig has made a small limited number of P228's with a frame rail that was released not too long ago. They have said those will be the final P228's ever.

Basicly the 28 & 29 are the same gun with the 28 having a stamped slide and the 29 a milled slide to handle .40 & .357 pressures. Holsters, grips and 9 mm barrels are the same.

 

[antsi]

The 229 was designed from the ground up as a .40/357SIG pistol, then was offered in 9mm later on. The 228, OTOH, was designed as - and remained - a 9mm only. As noted, the primary difference is in the construction of the slide. The two guns are dimensionally identical, with the P229 being about 1.5oz heavier.

Bingo.

It's an easy choice: if you want a 9mm, and especially if you want to carry it, I'd go with the 228. 1.5oz may not sound like much but it can make a difference in carry comfort. Also, I prefer the balance of the stamped slide SIGs.

If you want 357/40, the 228 is not an option.

 

[sig1473]

Yeah, the only difference between the two are the slides. The 228 has a stamped steel slide while the 229 has a CNC machined steel slide due to the pressure of the 40/357 loads. Same dimensions for both. You can use 229(9mm) mags as well in the 228. You can use 226 mags also in the 229, but the bottom sticks out of the magwell in the 229. You can buy X-grips to convert the 226 mags to 229 mags if so inclined. You can't go wrong with either of them.

 

[SGTBushMaster]

P228

i know it was posted earlier but look for a 228r at a local gun shop. see if it can be ordered. it is a P228 with accessory rail and a slightly different trigger guard almost identical to a 229. serial # differ than a 229. I was gonna get a 229 until I found a 228R at my local gun shop. just an idea unless you want something other than 9mm.

 

[sig1473]

They don't make the 228 anymore. It has been replaced by the 229. The 229 comes with an accessory rail now.

 

[SigSense]

The 228 is still manufactured in Europe, and the US Military can still get it (it's called the M-11), we have 10 new M-11's in my unit vault.

 

[airmotive]

1.5 oz? That's all?
I have a 229 (.40) and a 226 (9mm) and the 229 seems MUCH heavier....and it only holds 11 rounds versus 15 in the 9mm.
In fact, I've relegated the 229 to the nightstand...it's just too heavy for daily concealed carry. The 226 (in spite of being larger in size) is a much better carry piece than the 229. (IMHO)

 

[sig1473]

The 228 is still manufactured in Europe, and the US Military can still get it (it's called the M-11), we have 10 new M-11's in my unit vault.

Yes, that is very correct. I was just referring to the American market. If you go to Sig's website they don't even list it anymore. As far as what the military can get, now that is a different story. As far as Sig 229 in 40, your mag should hold 12 rounds. I have a 229 and 226. The reason your 226 seems lighter is maybe you have an older with the stamped slide which is lighter than the newer block 226s.

 

[cosermann]

The weight difference between the classic 228 and the 229 is more like 3 oz (29.1 vs 32 oz. respectively). Plus the balance is affected since the 229 has a heavier slide.

 

[clt46910]

I like the balance and feel of the 228 over the 229. I was thinking of picking up an 229 but after handling both of them, decided to stay with my 228 because it balanced better for me.

 

[Bluedragon]

The 228 is still manufactured in Europe, and the US Military can still get it (it's called the M-11), we have 10 new M-11's in my unit vault.

do you happen to know if they are like the older P228's without the tactical rail? Or do they have the rail like the new P228R? I personally don't like metal guns having rails, to me they both look ugly and feel awkward in my hands due to the weight. Not only that but I like the round trigger guards on the older guns then on the R series.

Also to anyone else, what is the typical going rate for a used P228 without the tactical rail? And if it's not to much to ask would anyone mind sharing some pics of their P228's? I just wanna see some Sig "porn"

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Again, hate to send you elsewhere, this forum being the best, but check out sigforum. Lots of sig porn there and sig info.
Andy

 

[cosermann]

+1 on the SIG forum. Decent bunch of folks over there too. And as you might guess - SIG Nuts.