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Posted: 11/30/2018 5:48:21 PM EDT
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They're great just like the rest of the classic line. But, for like 1/3" more in each direction you get the double stack P229. When it came out, it was a Sub-Compact. These days, Sub-Compacts have shrunk. So there's smaller options now. And they're discontinued, so parts will be increasingly more difficult to find.
If you really like it, you won't be disappointed. Though $700 seems kinda high to me unless it's really pristine. ETA: and tacops in a P239 seems kinda pointless. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 7:36:54 PM EDT
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If you didn't know it already, the P239 line has been discontinued. Magazines for the pistol are going for a premium and who knows how long other parts will be readily available. Just something to consider. Also did want to throw in that the P239 is an excellent pistol, but a tad heavy with all of the newer polymer framed subcompacts out there.
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Posted: 11/30/2018 7:40:48 PM EDT
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I had one in 9mm and carried it for 3-4 years.. single stack, alloy frame..perfect ...
I felt like I was under gunned/caliber and traded it for a Glock 23... I regret it to this day. I never did get another and now carry a 9 Shield which is similar. Would Fo if I didn’t have a current carry piece. I don’t think I would really care about a rail or any “tactical” features though. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 10:09:34 AM EDT
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They are great pistols. Accurate, reliable, and feel good when handling.
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Posted: 12/1/2018 10:21:27 AM EDT
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If you are talking a used 239 with the rubber Hogue grips, it's way too high at $700. If you are talking G10 grips and the gun is in good shape and comes with more then one or two mags, then it's a good deal.
The 239 has a strange shape grip. It was not for everybody so I suggest you pick it up a few times to make sure the grip does not bother you. If it has the rubber grips, then you will not notice the grip issue. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 10:23:29 AM EDT
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I have a .40. It is a little larger and more top heavy than the 9 but will shoot 9mm and .357 with only a barrel change. Same mag for all 3.
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Posted: 12/1/2018 11:21:53 AM EDT
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Great pistol cared one for 12 yrs IWB appendix. I payed $650 NIB, 12 years ago. You will never look back. I will be retiring my P239, to carry a P227 carry.
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Posted: 12/2/2018 10:14:26 PM EDT
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The P239 was in higher demand during the Assault Weapon Ban of 94-04. SInce handguns were limited to 10 rounds anyway the 7/8 rounds magazines weren’t that much of a limitation. By today’s standards you can have a handgun the same size that holds twice the ammunition.
I have a P239 that I bought in 2002. I carried it daily for fifteen years and put thousands of rounds through it. It never malfunctioned. Now it mostly sits in the safe but I still have it. 2Hut8 |
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Posted: 12/5/2018 11:41:38 AM EDT
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If you are talking a used 239 with the rubber Hogue grips, it's way too high at $700. If you are talking G10 grips and the gun is in good shape and comes with more then one or two mags, then it's a good deal. The 239 has a strange shape grip. It was not for everybody so I suggest you pick it up a few times to make sure the grip does not bother you. If it has the rubber grips, then you will not notice the grip issue. 
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Posted: 12/5/2018 6:34:54 PM EDT
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I'm not sure I would pay $700 for that gun unless it was something you really wanted. Just my opinion.
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Posted: 12/5/2018 6:57:32 PM EDT
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If you didn't know it already, the P239 line has been discontinued. Magazines for the pistol are going for a premium and who knows how long other parts will be readily available. Just something to consider. Also did want to throw in that the P239 is an excellent pistol, but a tad heavy with all of the newer polymer framed subcompacts out there. 
I also have whatever the other little single stack is, it does seem dumb to have both |
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