Thread: Anyone own/carry a Sig 229?

Originally Posted by petercp4e

I'm just looking for information pertaining to the Sig P229. I'd like to hear about how it handles, how it is to carry, and any of its subtle, or not so subtle, nuances. I really don't intend to start a "this is what I carry and why" thread. My decisions, in that respect, have been made long ago

Pete <:-}

I wasn't going to post in this thread because my momma taught me that if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. OTOH, I can say some nice things, but the P229 just isn't my cup of tea. I bought it because back in '94 or so, an LEO told me Sig was the 'Rolls Royce' of semi-autos. Mine was a nicely fitted pistol.

AFAIC it is too big to comfortably carry, same with a 1911 or a Berretta 92. I know there will be guys who carry those all day long but not me.The Glock G-27 ain't exactly a lightweight, and the double stack mag gives it considerable girth, but I like it better than the P229. One of the main features that Gaston Glock designed his pistol around was bore axis. This lessens felt recoil and muzzle flip.

Right now I'm mainly carrying a Kahr P380 or a Glock G-43, which is thinner and lighter than the G-27 I always used to carry. Anyway, the P229 is a fine pistol and if you like it now I'm sure you'll be happy with it. Just wasn't for me.