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Kaos
Looking at a Sig for my first handgun. Having problems seeing distinguishing characteristics on the guns, my only experience with sig is shooting my brother-in-law's p228, will take 9mm, most likely will buy a 40s&w. According to the sig website.. First the p226 is a full size comes in 9mm, 40s&w, and 357. The p228 is the compact military version of the p226 (why is it called militay?). The p229 is compact and "robust" according to the sig website. Is there a difference other then the p228 is 9mm as p229 can shoot 40s&w and 357? Finally the p239 is under (personal size?) this comes in 9mm, 40s&w, and 357. Whats the difference between the p226 p228, p229, and p239 other then caliber????? I'm guessing they all have the same features, same sights, decocker, double action...

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  • mr_floppy
    I own both 228 and 229's they are similar in sizes.The 229 slide is slightly different at the rear portion of the upper slide.The 226 is longer in the frame and is considered "fullsized" this allows a larger capacity magazine. I wouldn't call the 228 or 229 compact , but they are a bit smaller than the 226. Note on the 229 you can switch barrels between , .40 and 357 sig and still use the same magazines to shoot both caliber's with 1 pistol. features are the same, decocker , double action. factory night sights are an option. I have no experance with the 239.
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  • Hangfire
    I've noticed you asking questions and I checked your profile. I cannot find where you have ever thanked anyone or even said a reply was helpfull to one of your questions. I know this is the last one I'm reading.

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob

    BTW..I'm very familiar with SIGs..
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  • Vortech347
    The 226 is their full sized pistol in 9mm, .40 or .357 Sig. The 228 is the compact pistol that is available in 9mm. The 229 is also a compact pistol but has a slightly wider frame rail and a heavier slide to handle the .40 and .357 Sig cartridges.

    The 239 is the same size as the 228/229 but has a single stack magazine that makes the pistol thinner and more concealable.

    Not sure why they call the 228 the military version unless it was designed as a result of a contract with a military organization.

    I love both my 228 and 229 but I think I would want to carry a 226 as a military issue due to it's greater magazine capacity.
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  • Mooseyard
    Hangfire, if you have time to check peoples old posts, just to see if they said thank you, then you have too much time on your hands. I say that is as rude as not saying thank you.

    "My faith, my country and my family will guide me; nothing more, nothing less" -Gen. Tommy Franks

    Jess Hoffman
    Mooseyard Precision
    LE Supply & Firearms
    NRA Certified Instructor
    Shawano, WI 54166
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  • Hangfire
    Thats not at all what I was checking, but I sure do thank you for the heads-up. You're a stand-up guy Moose!!!

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • Kaos
    Thanks guys for the imput Still shopping tho, will probably stick to the p229 40s&w.

    hope that satisfies your needs hangfire!

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  • Vortech347
    You will not be disappointed if you get the 229.
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  • NOTPARS
    For Kaos:

    I have a 229 in .40 and love it. It needed no break in and has fired everything I have run through it, 165 grains, 180 grains, fmj, hollow points, and a multitude of brandname ammo. It has functioned flawlessly and is as accurate as I can manage. I would say it is significantly smaller than the 226. One of my brothers has the 239 and it is smaller (shorter and not as long) as the 229 and holds fewer rounds. If concealability was my number one priority I might go with the 239 otherwise I'd get the 229. They are pricey but if you can swing it, or get one of the "new" used Sigs from Sig, you'll love it.
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  • Sir Martin
    i shot the p220 somethin or else model, in 45, and was really nice, it was similar to a dessert eagle, and really punched holes well in the paper... even tho when i shot it i was a complete begginer with the world of firearms.
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  • mjclothiers
    The other sig I would strongly suggest looking into is the SP 2340. I have been carrying this for a couple of years. Over 5000 Rds and no malfunctions thus far.
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