Posted: 7/9/2010 1:32:25 AM EDT
| Are there any production years that are significant "cut-off" points, where a pistol made inside or outside certain dates are generally considered better or worse? Specifically for the P229. |
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I would say just about every year of the 229 has been pretty rock solid. I started off with one of the first production years... 92 or 93 I think? GREAT gun. Ran like a champ till I sold it to one of our reserve officers a few years back.
To me, the only years I would avoid in ANY sig are the first couple 220ST. Issue with the internal extractor wearing over time and failing to eject. And even those aren't all bad. Mine was, though and I've recently swapped out a current design external extractor slide (exactly tthe design of the 229 from day 1). It now works like a champ once again. My only recommendation on the 229: get a two tone, or all stainless elite gun. The black finish on the stainless slide wears quickley if it's in and out of a holster. Honestly, the only other sig complaint I've every had has been finish issues when faced with Pacific Northwest's salty sea air. Thats why I like their all stainless guns so much. Second choice=electroless nikel (sp?). |
| Well, the reason I ask is my father just gave me his P229. I already have one (a 1994) and his is a 1998. I would never get rid of mine, but intended on selling his. Now that I have it though, I'm worried that I might regret selling his. So I was wondering if a 1998 production model would be anything I should hold on to or not really any different than today's. |
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Yeah I don't see anything wrong with it...I got about 25 long guns when my dad passed...I think I kept 6 of them. If you can use the money better in another place than tied up in a safe queen. I say its your choice.
Then again 80% of the stuff I got rid of I used to further my collection in some fashion. So I guess I could justify it better than selling it off for drug money 
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If I did sell it, it would either go towards a 7.62x39 conversion for my XCR, a carry piece (I really like the P232 stainless), or a 9mm.
Anyway, to nudge this back on track: Is there anything about a P229 built in 1998 that would set it apart from more recent production years, either good or bad? |
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Is there anything about a P229 built in 1998 that would set it apart from more recent production years, either good or bad? No, not at all. The only design changes in the 229 came when the frame rail was added, along with the re-styled trigger. Hammer struts changed a few years ago (a plastic housing vs. a roll pin) but neither is better than the other IMO. Both guns are perfect. Pick the one that has the type of action you want (DA/SA vs. DOA vs. DAK) or thats in the best condition and your gold. |