Sig P226 vs P229 - two classic Sig DA/SA pistols.
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- We take a look at Sig's full-size 9mm the P226 and it's compact little brother the P229. Two excellent pistols!
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Just inherited my first Sig from brother in law in law enforcment for 40 years. Hate to see him go but determined to learn everything there is to know about this weapon that he chose for me. This video was my first step on the journey and I will definitely returen to this site for more advice.
Sorry for your loss. He gave you the prized piece of his collection for sure, Sigs are beautiful guns
Sorry for your loss. If u don’t mind me asking did he die on the job from police work, or was he already retired when he passed?
Having 0 Sig insight, this is exactly the video I have been looking for. Thank you for making this!
I have both , 226,and 229 I love the way the Sig looks
The p229 was designed for .40 s&w so it has a heavy strong wide slide. It weighs more than the p226 slide. The p229 9mm slide is similar in width to the p226 slide but about .5 inch shorter.
The old P229 prior to about 2011 had a 9mm standard capacity of 13 rounds.
Since they standardized the frame size between the 9mm and 40/357 229, there is more room for 9mm ammo and it's now 15.
Just bought the MK25 and P229 Combat. Great stuff!!!
Just discovered your channel. I like your calm rational approach to discussing the pros and cons of the weapons you're showing. Subscribed.
+Ben Stern Thank you, we are happy that you enjoy our videos.
Oh man... tough tough choice to make...
I'll take the Sig.
Good choice 😉
A few times a year the Sig Custom Shop runs deeply discounted packages for your Sig pistols that few people know about. Several years ago I purchased a police trade in Sig P229 in .40S&W, then waited for one of the Custom Shop discounts to happen. I sent the pistol off to Sig with Sig paying for the postage both ways. Once the pistol arrived at Sig, I had the worn out night sights replaced, a SRT and a trigger job done to the pistol, the pistol was torn down cleaned and all springs were replaced as well as any other parts the armorer deemed necessarily to replace. The barrel throat was polished and the entire pistol was ultra sound cleaned, lubed then put back together and test fired. Including the original price that I paid for my Sig and all the work that the custom shop did to it thanks to the discounts I still came out ahead saving myself several hundred dollars over the price of a brand new Sig. The pistol was shipped out on a Monday and returned to me the following Monday.
Damn... where can i get the notification when they do it again?
Tom Jones hi tom, I'm looking to do exactly the same thing. Would u mind telling me what u paid for the place trade in and sit trigger? Also when does sig's custom shop run these specials?!! Thanks
I was interested in this too. I just now looked at the sig site and it says "This service, valued at $225, is yours for just $144.95 and brings your used SIG SAUER pistol back to peak operational readiness."
I took advantage of this offer for my ancient P6 which was a surplus West German Police pistol. Now it runs like a new gun with night sights. The springs are lighter than the original police issue so the trigger pull is much improved. This deal is a bargain.
Very helpful review! I am considering the P 229 Elite at present and liked the weight and how it felt in my hand. But your video pointed out a few negatives to be considered as well when compared to the 226. I'll compare them both next time I am at the gun store or at the range. So thank you!
Thank you. Both will serve you well, but one will likely be exactly what you want.
This was a great side-by-side comparison that makes sense to have done. Please do more videos like this one. SUBSCRIBED!
Thank you for subscribing to our channel. We like doing comparisons so there will be more.
I have the 226 elite scorpion 9mm and 220 equinox .45...Sig makes great guns
The 229 is wider for sure, I really like the feel of the full size 226.
me too the 229 has no real advantage to me it is not enough smaller to matter.
Great guns... 229 here (40s/w)
Fantastic video, my husband and I own both the Sig Sauer 229 and 226. Unfortunately the 226 is not the MK 25. Both are absolutely fantastic pistols. They are engineered and built superbly. Thank you for sharing this video 🙏
Thank you, you cannot go wrong with the "classic" SIg metal guns.
I expected the 226 to be huge. I held one at the gun store and and man does it feel good. Now I'm debating between 226 and 229.
jsdima9113 The question is really how do you plan to use it?
I would say home defense and range toy. I'm a small dude, if I CC, a 43 would be perfect for me.
229 is on my wish list...nice comparison review
Thank-you. You will enjoy it when you get one!
I've have the P229 in 9mm (thankfully without the beavertail) and installed Hogue rubber grips and XS Big Dot tritium night sights on it. It's easily the most comfortable shooting gun I own. I hope your wish comes true soon, you won't regret it!
Supreme Johnson i have the 229 carry version in 40s&w. by far my fav pistol so far but i hate to carry it due to sig not making them anymore (that i know of). switched to the p320 (striker i know) but is really nice too
Picked up a 229 SAS version, 9mm. Took a while to get comfortable with the DA/SA but I love it. The only problem I've run into is...now I want a 226. It's true, I have the Signess.
I've been keeping my eye in the P226 & P229 for a while now. I was fortunate enough to buy a lightly used P229 for a great deal. The P229 is easily the most comfortable gun I've owned to date. I really hope you get to knock the P229 off of your wish list soon it's well worth it.
The real difference is the 226 barrel is 4.4" and the 229 barrel is 3.9", standard barrels not extended. For conceal carry I'd go with the Gen 2 239, it's a single stack, 3.6" standard barrel and went through the custom shop to remove anything that might snag ect. I've owned a few Sigs since 87 and I must say the 239 has the best trigger of any Sig I've ever owned.
Anyone advocating for carrying single stacks needs to stay out of the conversation
a quarter inch a quarter inch a quarter inch..
sure does look like half inch or more on the slide differences
other than that great review
Peter Grollo right?! 😂
At least a half in. Who the hell says a third of an in lol
Slide length is almost exactly a half inch longer. 7.1 on 229 7.7 on 226.
0.5 inches difference
hahahahaha quarter inch hahahahha
The comparison should be P226 chambered in 9mm and P229 chambered in 40S&W. The P229 was derived from the P226 and originally designed to shoot 40. The P229 is a fatter more squat P226 than can shoot 40 better than any other gun IMO. The P229 chambered in 9mm is slimmer than the P229 in 40 so it feels like more similar to the P226 just shorter.
Excellent video on comparing the sake with the coat in the other sake different shapes and styles I enjoy watching these type of videos you learn a lot 👍😊
LET'S GET SIGGY WITH IT CHEERS
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Two excellent handguns! I have a MK25 and a 229 as well. The MK25 is a sweet shooter. The trigger is not as good as my P229 (made in 1994) though. My P229 is in 40S&W and it is dead accurate.
As long as the gun goes bang bang when you pull the trigger it's good enough
Best pointing handgun i've ever owned, best decocker i've ever used, and most reliable. 👍👍
I don’t know if you’ve ever shot a Sig wit E2 grips or not
But they mold even better
Best grip Ever on the Sig ,they are so ergonomic, best grips I have on a duty semi....
I have the P229 E2 also. I love that gun!
My boyfriend got the 229 but I got the 226, both in .40 since I like the bit less recoil. Hate the p238. Too snappy, the full size is easier to shoot.
Good choice on the 226/9 but have to disagree on the p238 it shoots .380 ACP so you barely feel the recoil… you may be thinking of p938 in which is the same as 238 but shoots 9mm. In that case I agree 938 is a bit snappy for a microcompact… of that size p365 is the better 9mm
@@kuzyarasuk1927 Ammo picky the pea shooter. Hate it.
Excellent review with great details
Thank you.
If you are watching this video 6 years later, I can say the P226 and the P229 are the best handguns Sig makes. These things are hell and back tough and reliable. I've owned both for over 10 years.
2:34 mark “that’s what she said”
P226 was my first love.
226. Because I own one!
Fantastic comparison, great job!
Great review! Personally, I'm a P229 sorta guy, but prefer 40S&W.... Thanks and Blessings!
Thank you.
Sadly, we are the minority.
On the up side, more ammo for us.
I have a German 229, 224 in . 40, and a 239 in 9mm for my wife.
Great job comparing the two guns , my gun shop just got one of each in used , I’m interested !!!! Thanks for info, from Commy Ct 💥🔫🇺🇸
I personally think the P226 MK25 is the best Sig ever made!
Is it me, or is the barrel length difference more like 1/2 to 3/4 inches?
knox2613 haha. Absolutely
It is for sure.
0.5” according to Sig website
I own both and they are great pistols.
However, in IWB carry, there is a big difference for me in that the 229 is easier to carry.
Plus the fact that the trigger on my 229 scorpion is an SRT makes it my go to carry in 9mm.
I have a P227 and P229, I like my 229's better. The fit and feel is much better.
I love my 226 Tacops. I want a MK25.
Most folks forget about the 224 the red headed step child that is always forgotten why is that Hs ? I wonder ? They are discontinued but old stock is still being sold , it’s a must buy in my opinion. CDNN sports still have and many other vendors selling old stock released by sig . K
It is a nice little (though not so little) gun. Guns like the 224 target the pocket-carry or deep/light conceal market which has largely been taken over by a plethora of "polymer wonders" which are thinner and lighter overall.
I have the 229 elite
Love it , almost perfect
Gave up my Glock
Glock knockle
Originally/normally the 229 come 40SW and the compact mag of the 229 held 12rd not 15rd. When you'd mentioned that I realized your 229 is in 9mm
ya , he failed to mention caliber. I have the 229 Equinox .40 cal . 12 round mag, 3.5 inch barral . I Love it! and in these reviews I don't see very many Equinox's . A two tone slide .
thank you sir
Great review, I personally prefer the 229 , mainly because it can host 3 calibers 9,40,357, which is a trifecta
+Rob Commorat Thank you. The 229 is quite versatile and a nice size. Though the MK25 version of the P226 is only in 9mm, the other 226 variants support the same three calibers as well. That gives you the choice in a full-size.
Thank you for the info.
Not much different than g26 or g27 , 3 to 3 1/2 ounces more the 224 is with restrike capability. So it’s sig, has same round count and it’s a tad heavier . My experience is tells me the sig is a better option. K don’t get me wrong I still like and love my baby glocks but not so much with this gun available ( option number two sig 357 barrel to drop in , now your talking firepower ) in more controllable platform . Thanks for your reply.
Good review. I have the 226 in 9mm and 22LR and the 938
Thank-you. I bet the P226 in .22lr is a lot of fun to take to the range.
I carry the sig p232, waiting for my solo rig shoulder holster from Sam Andrews
I already have a P228 and P227; looking to add a P229 in 357 SIG.
Jack Wilson approves this
@@VincitOmniaVeritas7 My bad. I picked up a P229 in 357 Sig about 6 months ago and forgot to update.
No mention of the Short Reach Trigger/Short Reset Trigger of the P229 versus the trigger of the Mk25?
I love my P229 Elite SS
Just bought a P226 Elite SS in .40 S&W. Hope I feel the same way, never held it yet cuz of covid...
@@basedcanadian6869 Excellent choice.
@@aportilla007 I've been hearing the P229 was built for .40s&w tho with thicker wider slide. Seems odd since you would think a bigger heavier gun would be more suited for it? 🤔
@@basedcanadian6869 its good in any caliber
Nice shooting.
Thank-you.
I want one, but I don't know which one to get, the P226 is classic but what about the .45" variant? The P227? I want a 45 pretty bad.
How I love SIG! Great vid man
Thank-you.
Major League Shooter oh I do too man their the best
But you can out the 229 slide on the 226 frame because the frame muzzle end are cut the same size right?
Lots of great info. Thanks. What I cannot find is the grip width comparison between the 15 and 10 round magazine versions. Or isn't there one?
What's the price difference????
Oh, and you gave us "the finger" too. So mean. :-) 2:46
Good catch, though it was quite unintentional.
@@HammerStriker Of course it was. I was just in a troll kind of mood. I am a nice troll though. :-)
the best is a 229 with a 226 grip
Nice and best pretty guns
Excelent video!
Congratulations!
Thank you.
i think you are under estimating the difference. i dont know why
Good video.
Thank you.
I currently carry the p226 mk25 style in 40s&w. When I bought it last year it was missing the top mag release side grip screw. Thats reason enough to go ahead and order new grips too I've been wanting I feel. Lol. I like the grip raised grid pattern on the 229 and wanna try to find some that is like that on the whole grip area. Reminds me of the Springfield Emissary 1911 grip pattern. I want them that brushed silver/black color too if possible. Know any possible leads on any? Was thinking LOK may or someone on ETSY for customs. I used to have the p229 no-rail that looked like my 226 but I sold it to get my railed 226. One of the only 2 guns I've ever sold. But I didn't want to miss it and like you, it just fit my mits better and plus I like a rail on some guns. This style being some. Anyhoo, appreciate the video. 🐍🇺🇸
Hogue makes grip screws that are the torx black type......look great
Is the P229 you showed is chambered in 9mm or .40S&W? If it was chambered in .40S&W, would the grip be a little thinner like that of the P226 if it was chambered in 9mm instead?
This one is chambered in 9mm. I am pretty sure the frames are the same.
I don't have a .40 S&W to compare to but it looks like they would both be the same thickness for the exact same gun between calibers, based upon Sig's specs.
One thing that can vary from model to model is the grips themselves (they are replaceable) so a 229 Legion in one caliber and a 229 Elite in the same caliber may have different thicknesses.
Hammer Striker one more question... how does the grip thickness of that 229 compare to the grip thickness of a G17 or 19? sorry for the random questions, I'm trying to find a Sig for my dad's birthday. I own many handguns, but not a Sig yet, so I'm having issues finding the best Sig fit for his hands.
Evans if it's the same model it doesn't change anything about the gun besides the barrel. The cool thing about sig is they all offer a conversion kit so you can change multiple barrels but keep the same gun
The 229 was designed around the 40. I also have many sigs and love the 229 in 9mm. The 229 has a much heavier slide than the 226 and therefore it is a chunk and weight is hefty.
Doesn't seem to be a lot of differences. Even the weight is about the same. I wish they made a p229 with a polymer grip to reduce weight. I really love the way the Sig Mosquito fits in my hand. I don't own a 226 or 229 but the Mosquito just feels and weighs perfect. I'm about done with striker fired guns and I think when I make the switch I'm looking at a 229.
They actually do. That would be the SP 2022 and it's half the price of a 229!
Weight is about the same?!?!?!?!?!?
Do you have any guns that are loaded?
The one I am carrying at any given time, the ones I am going to handle for other than shooting I prefer unloaded.
P226 Full Size
P229 Compact Size
P224 Subcompact Size
P226 is One of My favorite pistols have, I have one in fact, surplus I got for only 499. You can get a p226 used for around 500 hundred, unbeatable deal imo for the gun you get
I have held the p320 (although I did not fire it) and the ergonomics did not feel right in my hand, but the p226 ergonomics are great and it's a very good looking pistol too (but again I'm 13 so my hands are probably smaller than most people who handle handguns)
So young?
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Nice review, definitely actually covered the true differences.
It's not a 1/4- 1/3" difference in the slide, it's a 1/2". The p229 is 3.9" and the mk25 or p226 is 4.4"
Never figured out why you would need a beaver tail on a 226 or 229 lol
Because it's nice???
Was there a Sig-nificant difference in weight?
Roughly 2oz, which would be significant with a pocket pistol but since both of these are north of 30 oz to begin with it is not noticeable.
You started with the p226 at 2:26. Except you said p22sex.
Represent Minnesota hahaha, I thought I was the only one that heard that. He said it like 18 times during the video.
Won't give up my German sigs until hell freezes over
I want to buy a 229 real bad because all my guns are glock well I do have the 365 but who don’t I want a all steal gun I just don’t like the high bore axis
Then CZ for you
Does that half inch difference really effect how it shoots? I wanna test both out, but I'm looking at the Enhanced Elite and I think the shops around me only have the P229 EE.
From a purely mechanical perspective, it has minimal effect. Any difference will be related to how one or the other fits you and which one you can more comfortably hold and control.
what's your opinion on the CPO Sig Sauer pistols
We have not personally handled a CPO Sig. The one disappointing thing about it is the warranty. A New Sig has a non-transferable lifetime warranty whereas the CPO has a 1 year warranty. Sig's armory usually does great work and the CPO pistol would be more likely to be in proper operating condition than a random used one.
The CPO program does not address cosmetics and does not seem to guarantee a "like-new" condition, just that it works properly. You may get one with holster wear or other cosmetic issues so I would be wary of buying one sight-unseen over the internet unless the seller provides pictures and guarantees you get THAT gun.
Overall, I would likely lean towards a New one unless the CPO was significantly less expensive or was on a pistol no longer in production that I really wanted (ie: New is not an option).
Big J I picked up a Cpo 229 in 40. Gun is in perfect/like new condition. Very happy w it. No problems.
Big J I bought a cpo p239 and 226. I own many sigs and the cpo was great finish and function. I really couldn't tell difference from my new sigs and price was several hundred dollars cheaper!
I have a Sig CPO P226 Elite SAO, love it! Mine shows some sign of wear, not brand new, but runs perfectly! Great value!
I have a CPO p229 357sig with a German frame shows wear but still is a excellent shooter, I’m looking to get it cerakoted in its original color. My edc.
Can either of these guns be carried cocked and locked like a 1911? If there is a round in the chamber, wouldn’t that translate to a single action only firearm? I Really like your videos so much so that I have subscribed and I also do not like double action guns. Just wondering.
NO. Carrying cocked with the DA/SA is dangerous. These are designed to be carried hammer down.
Are the slides interchangeable?
I have not tried to do that, they are similar designs in the same family so theoretically they would be but maybe one of our viewers has actually tested it.
I just purchased a Legion P220, and it shoots the same as yours, low and to the left! Is this common with Sigs?
I don't think they are inaccurate, it is more likely the size/shape of the grip affecting the shooter. I believe with some time spent perfecting the handling of it, that can be eliminated. I don't have this same issue with the P226 now that I have had it for a bit, nor a 229 9mm that I have had now for a while (this 229 was a loaned for the review).
trigger finger too far in......try just having the pad of your trigger finger on the trigger.....worked for me
What is the frame made of?
These are allow frames.
@@HammerStriker Thanks.
Very nice video presentation, I love my 229 in hand fit is perfect. Muscular hands? Crack me up! Ive never seen anyone flex or pose any hand muscle group...
Thank you. Posing hands would be rather boring I guess, but I can produce 200lbs of force with my right hand grip.
been looking at an 80% 226 build, unfortunately the only 80% parts I can find are 4 229s and 228s
Too bad it is an anemic 9 mm rather than a real serious 357 Sig. But it is a shame Sig quit making that caliber.
Love my glock 19 but God damn that gun is one sexy mo fo❤ wish I could afford one lol
Coincidence, I Also have a G19 (my everyday concealed and open carry), and I also have a p226 navy surplus, both are amazing guns in their own way
You can get a used P226 around the 500 up to 700 hundred dollar threshold, I got my surplus P226 for 499, it's an amazing deal for a Sig imo, and one that is combat proven and that's been issued to United States navy and even been used by special forces (navy seals)
I must be the only person in America who owns a P224...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
nothing about the 225?
We don't currently have a 225 so it was not available to us for this comparison.
Why so few rounds in these guns
Both guns hold 15 rounds, which is actually quite good for the type of gun that they are.
226 ur showing dosent have the SRT
Or under cut . Not worth the $$$ without the srt
Really the two pistols sig made that work properly…most of their metal framed pistols are the best option. Other than that, almost every other sig firearm is not very reliable
News flash these might be a classic model not classic guns the 2 I own are and never will be for sale
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Does the thumb ride on the slide lock?
Neither Hammer nor I have that problem with it.
Funny how anything between 4mm and 3cm to an american is "a quodaveninch" :D
I thought the 229 came in .40 and .357 sig and was 13rds??
12 rounds!
$1,200 for the latest gun technology of 1984
classics are the best.......!
I prefer the P226 over the 229.
I prefer the CZ75 over sigs.
So there's literally no benefit to getting a 229 🤔
Conceals better.
You shoot the 229 much better