Posted: 10/22/2005 6:42:08 PM EDT
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As I consider the prchase of a p239, I really like the SAS special edition that is all rounded off but it is only available in .40 S&W. My 226 is in 9mm so I want to stay with the 9. My question is this...should I get the nitron finished standard 239 and have the slide stripped and then proceed to have a gunsmith round off the slide to match the profile of the SAS model, and then do a matte stainless finish for the slide only? I'm thinking that and have some nite-sites installed for a good concealed carry package. What do you guys think that have experience with the 239 series? Anything else you would reccommend? Thanks 
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I carried the P239 when it first came out, doing executive protection. All the mods you are talking about boil down to personal preference, and are not necessarily necessary to make a good weapon. It already is one. The night sights I might do, but the other things are just icing on a very delicious cake. IMHO, YMMV, ETC. ETC. ETC. 
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Yes, a good gunsmith could do it. Just have to make sure to not take off too much. If considering a 239SAS, you must also try out the DAK trigger at your local gun store if you haven't done so already. The SAS models only come with the DAK trigger which is a smooth, light double action only trigger. If you are used to the 226 in DA/SA, using a DAK trigger will take some getting used to. My vote is to just get a plain-jane P239 in 9MM and have the hammer bobbed. |
I couldn't shoot the 239 for shit  Grip felt weird, sights weren't good, etc. Just me, though. It's a SIG, so it'll be reliable. I can run all day long with a 228 or 220, but the 239...too many wrong angles, too sharp on the grip in some places, etc. Like I said, just me...for a thin single-stack, consider a 225 (yes, 225) before a 239... But, that's just me. |
A good gunsmith doesnt use a belt sander, a good gunsmith does it by hand. 
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