Posted: 5/24/2002 7:17:47 AM EDT
| Seen a 228 at the gunshop without a decocking lever. No slot for one. Built in W. Germany. I don't know anything about sig's. They were asking $350 and it looked well used. Should I steer clear? |
I don't know where your area is but it is probably a LE trade-in. They can be some of the best buys around. Often they will look terrible, lots of holster wear and scratches, but be almost brand new mechanically. They may only have a few hundred rounds through them (annual qualifying), not even broken in. You can get one refinished by SiGArms for about $60.00. |
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Well, I test fired the 228 today. The gunshop gave me a target, 6 rounds of Wolf 9mm and let me use the range. DA only. I fired 3 mags of 2 rounds each, mainly for function and grouping. Offhand at 50ft I got grouping of about 2 to 3 inches. At 25ft I got in the 10 ring. Function seemed fine. I told him if he'd take $330 that I'd put it on layaway today. He said If I Paid in full today, I could have it for $300 out the door. So, when he finished twisting my arm, I bought myself a Sig. It only came with a 10 round mag. How much sould a hi cap cost and what brand(Mecgar)? Is a 228 interchangeable with any others? Thanks for the input. I'll put it thru hell at the range next week after my "cool down" waiting period. |
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If I'm not mistaken, 226 mags work in the 228. Gun-Fan is selling Sig Factory 226 mags, preban 15 rounds for $45 each. Great price. In my area (GA), the factory demo mags sell for $65 each, so $45 is a great deal. I plan to get a couple, he has 15 mags. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?id=120450 |
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Going to pick it up today at lunch. I'll hit the range tomorrow. Thanks for the feedback guys. I checked the "Sig FAQs", very helpfull. The 226 mags will fit but will protrude from the bottom. The 228 & 229 mags are identical. Ya, I think I got a good deal, just couldn't pass it up! |