That .40 Sig is what I carried the majority of my career. Bought it when they let me. And I still carry it with my CCW as a retiree. Beautiful weapon!!!
Bought mine a year ago and its my EDC fall, winter, and early spring. I wanted an earlier model without a rail, so after some searching found and bought a 1997 P229 without rail and legacy slide. Absolutely LOVE this gun! Theres a reason its the standard issue for the Secret Service in .357 SIG. Put some Grayguns springs, their ELS Trigger Bar, and SRT kit and youll be hard pressed to carry or shoot anything after that.
I’ve been in love with the P229 since the early 90’s when it was first introduced in .40 S&W. I’ve owned 6 of them. Gave 3 to my boys and I still have 3 of them. Fantastic pistols especially with the Hogue grips. Finding modern Kydex holsters to fit the .40 is challenging. I’ve gone through lots of them that don’t quite fit because most are made for the 9mm version. The Holster from Muddy River tactical fit. It was a bit tight at first but after being holstered for a couple weeks it’s perfect. Long live the P229. No striker fired pistol can hold a candle to it in my humble opinion, and I own several of them too. Nice job. You found a Diamond.
The SIG P220/225/226/228/229 series is as good as it gets. Nothing is more reliable. The Corbon ammo is the best. I tested it in .357SIG against Federal, Remington, Winchester, and Hornady hollow points. Corbon shot the best groups from 21' and even had less muzzle flash and recoil.
I found mine at a pawn shop where it had been in the case a long time. Pistol in 40 S&W, one 14-round mag, and a 357 SIG barrel. With tax $615. Barrels run about $159 to $179 depending on where you order. The bad part, someone had slit open the package of the barrel and swapped the 357 barrel for another 40 cal barrel. So I have two 40 cal barrels and ordered a 357 barrel. SIG sent me a new spring, very nice of them. The pistol had been factory reconditioned a few years ago. I carry 357 SIG mainly. The ammo prices quoted here means he doesn't know where to shop. For flat nose 40 cal, I'm paying about 31¢. For 357 flat nose 125 grain, about 48¢, and jhp about 65¢. Ballistic tip can go 80-86¢ each. The nice thing is, inside 20 yards, all loads have the same impact point, even 40 cal. The 357 impact about the same out as far as I've tested.
My 229 is my favorite pistol. Mine came in 40 but i have a 357sig, and 9mm threaded barrel. Mine doesn't have a rail but its the early 90s model. Thousands of rounds still no issues
That was a good deal I would like to find one like that.... I was getting sig 357sig fmj for 19.99 a box locally I picked up 300rds of it.... I just recently picked up Speer gold dot LE 357sig 125gr 50rd boxes for 25.99 on line... I'm a big collector of hammered fired sigs..... and I just subbed....
I've got the same gun in stainless. I absolutely LOVE it!! The .40 is an awesome round. I appreciate the little extra weight of the pistol because it tames the recoil of the 40 perfectly. I love the powerful feel of the 40!!!
I shoot .357sig in my P229, and, it recoils in a way that somehow gets me back on target quickly, when using a firm hold. .40 is just too snappy for me.
I love this gun, BUT…I own the Sig P226 Legion (in 9mm). It may not have quite the same power of this gun but even in 9mm and being the Legion Series makes this my favorite (and best) firearm that I’ve ever owned or shot…hands down! I’d love to have a .40 caliber Sig too but will stick with the 226 Legion as my top choice. Downside is the Legion is around $1,300 but worth every penny. But another upside, it’s also in single action only.
It has pros & cons bro Pro- it fits really well in hand also great quality for price. Con- if hands are greasy it will be difficult to handle…let’s just say hair grease or fried food was the issue
Ok, so you’re leaving stuff out. The shooting experience is great with the 229 in .40 because the 229 was built around the .40 cartridge. Second, you bought yours used, that’s why it has hogue grips, the extra barrel and three magazines. If you buy a new P229, standard you’ll get 2 magazines and it will come will E2 grips, unless you buy a new 229 Legion. I have more than one 229, so I know…👍🏾
Capacity does matter and there are tons of incidents where people are still in the after taking 10+ rounds to vital organs. Also you have to remember the state a person (shooter) is in during the incident and there’s no way to replicate that feeling in training.
Adrenelin can be argued in this matter but when you add high pressured ammo and good shot placement to the scenario i really cant see a threat making it through the fight…how do i know? Well i used .40cal Hornandy critical duty and stopped my threat with two rounds.
@@flamezoutdamuzzle1649 adrenaline or fight or flight is difficult to argue because you have to be put in the certain situation in order for it to kick. For instance military personnel train so much so when they need to use their skills it’s natural but it doesn’t work out that way due to all the missed opportunities in incidents even at point blank range. Yes a person can be put down with 2 hits or even 1. As history has showed us sometimes even being hit in the lungs and heart may not take a person out immediately just like in the 86 Miami shootout. Now what happens if threats multiple threats? There way too cases proving the need for as many rounds as possible because you never what threat you’re going up against.
@@flamezoutdamuzzle1649 also .40 is good but due to the constant development of 9mm it can be just as effective. Lastly if the bigger rounds were better .45 would still be a thing but 15-18 rounds of 9mm has proven to be effective and extremely accurate then a snappy .45 or .40.
@@noelstewart9321 you make valid points but at the end of my days i take my pistol & my spare mag off of my person & relax knowing i didnt have fix somebody’s ass with a hot ball. Stay aware, stay strong, stay healthy & stay STRAPPED.
Believe me when I tell you bro that 357 sig round is some very very powerful and dangerous amo it's the round I carry it ain't no chicken dinner it's a winner peace the truth is real
Mine's a piece of garbage. Absolute garbage, dead before the first round went through it. I never had a single gun breakdown on me before. Don’t buy a Sig.
My SIG P229 LEGION “SAO” is frikkn amazing with a trigger like a custom 1911. Its incredibly accurate and has only had 2 misfires in 1500 rounds.. and it was an AMMO ISSUE not the pistols. LOVE LOVE me some Sig P229 ! PEW PEW PEW ! 🔫🔫🔫🫵💖
That .40 Sig is what I carried the majority of my career. Bought it when they let me. And I still carry it with my CCW as a retiree. Beautiful weapon!!!
I went to a different ccw , went back to sig 40cal
@Alex1Tremo maaannn...Can't go wrong with my 226 and 229. They perfect for me. My 320 is a lil too plastic for me tho.
@@doclew28 german frame made 👌
I love the breakdown bro. Sig p229s got sex appeal, they’re built different. one of the best pistols ever made
Bought mine a year ago and its my EDC fall, winter, and early spring. I wanted an earlier model without a rail, so after some searching found and bought a 1997 P229 without rail and legacy slide. Absolutely LOVE this gun!
Theres a reason its the standard issue for the Secret Service in .357 SIG.
Put some Grayguns springs, their ELS Trigger Bar, and SRT kit and youll be hard pressed to carry or shoot anything after that.
Mine is set up the same way. Chambered in 40, 357 barrel, Houge grips, with SRT. I practice with 40 and carry 357 Sig. Very, very nice pistol!
I’ve been in love with the P229 since the early 90’s when it was first introduced in .40 S&W.
I’ve owned 6 of them. Gave 3 to my boys and I still have 3 of them. Fantastic pistols especially with the Hogue grips.
Finding modern Kydex holsters to fit the .40 is challenging. I’ve gone through lots of them that don’t quite fit because most are made for the 9mm version.
The Holster from Muddy River tactical fit. It was a bit tight at first but after being holstered for a couple weeks it’s perfect.
Long live the P229. No striker fired pistol can hold a candle to it in my humble opinion, and I own several of them too.
Nice job. You found a Diamond.
I agree. I have a P229 Elite. It is bulky for CCW, a little bit heavy, but damn it’s still my favorite pistol. Thanks for the video sir.
The bulk is a small price to pay the confidence that you get from this reliable workhorse.
I agree 100% @@davidford1564
The SIG P220/225/226/228/229 series is as good as it gets. Nothing is more reliable.
The Corbon ammo is the best. I tested it in .357SIG against Federal, Remington, Winchester, and Hornady hollow points. Corbon shot the best groups from 21' and even had less muzzle flash and recoil.
Damn man, you got a deal. $530 with the grips, 3 mags, and the 357 barrel. Good deal man. Im looking for the same deal man, whered you find it?
I found mine at a pawn shop where it had been in the case a long time. Pistol in 40 S&W, one 14-round mag, and a 357 SIG barrel. With tax $615.
Barrels run about $159 to $179 depending on where you order.
The bad part, someone had slit open the package of the barrel and swapped the 357 barrel for another 40 cal barrel. So I have two 40 cal barrels and ordered a 357 barrel.
SIG sent me a new spring, very nice of them. The pistol had been factory reconditioned a few years ago.
I carry 357 SIG mainly. The ammo prices quoted here means he doesn't know where to shop.
For flat nose 40 cal, I'm paying about 31¢. For 357 flat nose 125 grain, about 48¢, and jhp about 65¢. Ballistic tip can go 80-86¢ each.
The nice thing is, inside 20 yards, all loads have the same impact point, even 40 cal. The 357 impact about the same out as far as I've tested.
Yeah deals everywhere for 40 smith and Wesson because it’s a dying caliber.
That Sig P229 is a BEAST with the 357sig barrel....40sw....nah...so so!!!
My 229 is my favorite pistol. Mine came in 40 but i have a 357sig, and 9mm threaded barrel. Mine doesn't have a rail but its the early 90s model. Thousands of rounds still no issues
That was a good deal I would like to find one like that.... I was getting sig 357sig fmj for 19.99 a box locally I picked up 300rds of it.... I just recently picked up Speer gold dot LE 357sig 125gr 50rd boxes for 25.99 on line... I'm a big collector of hammered fired sigs..... and I just subbed....
I've got the same gun in stainless. I absolutely LOVE it!! The .40 is an awesome round. I appreciate the little extra weight of the pistol because it tames the recoil of the 40 perfectly. I love the powerful feel of the 40!!!
I shoot .357sig in my P229, and, it recoils in a way that somehow gets me back on target quickly, when using a firm hold. .40 is just too snappy for me.
I love this gun, BUT…I own the Sig P226 Legion (in 9mm). It may not have quite the same power of this gun but even in 9mm and being the Legion Series makes this my favorite (and best) firearm that I’ve ever owned or shot…hands down!
I’d love to have a .40 caliber Sig too but will stick with the 226 Legion as my top choice.
Downside is the Legion is around $1,300 but worth every penny. But another upside, it’s also in single action only.
My SP2022 and P229 are my favorite guns period
Enhanced Elite version has Short Reset Trigger and extended Beaver Tail... huge improvement over the 229 without.
Solid video !!! I just got an older 229.....so far, so good!!!
This is the best channel on TH-cam. Keep the videos coming.
Good deal, I just got a diamond plated 229 for a good deal, got fives mags. Took it to the range and knew it would be my EDC.
357sig being the best...at 1300-1400fps and over 500 ft/lbs of energy cost more...of course...the best usually is more expensive jus sayin
I reloaded 357SIG ammo on a single stage press. It made shooting it cheaper.
Best gun ever! U can also buy the 9MM slide w/chamber and it fits perfectly. You just gotta purchase the 9mm magazine has well. So 3 pistols in one!!!
And CZ P01 Omega for me….love that gun
Dude you got a great deal 👍
Good work dawg🫡🫡🫡
I’m glad you got that great deal 👍
Do you like the hogue grips with finger groves bro ? I got a 229 legion I’m thinking about putting them on.
It has pros & cons bro
Pro- it fits really well in hand also great quality for price.
Con- if hands are greasy it will be difficult to handle…let’s just say hair grease or fried food was the issue
Ok, so you’re leaving stuff out. The shooting experience is great with the 229 in .40 because the 229 was built around the .40 cartridge. Second, you bought yours used, that’s why it has hogue grips, the extra barrel and three magazines. If you buy a new P229, standard you’ll get 2 magazines and it will come will E2 grips, unless you buy a new 229 Legion. I have more than one 229, so I know…👍🏾
You’re right! Thanks for stating that it’ll help the viewers.💯
@@flamezoutdamuzzle1649 I like your work, Im subscribing!
I have a m11 A1 its basically a p228 and it can't be beat.. BUT I still edc my polymer guns
Excellent video !!!
Waiting for my 229 elite to come in. That beaver tail really adds beauty. It’s like putting a already fine woman in lingerie😂
😂…and bi tone is like adding lip gloss on her lips
Nice work
Capacity does matter and there are tons of incidents where people are still in the after taking 10+ rounds to vital organs. Also you have to remember the state a person (shooter) is in during the incident and there’s no way to replicate that feeling in training.
Adrenelin can be argued in this matter but when you add high pressured ammo and good shot placement to the scenario i really cant see a threat making it through the fight…how do i know? Well i used .40cal Hornandy critical duty and stopped my threat with two rounds.
@@flamezoutdamuzzle1649 adrenaline or fight or flight is difficult to argue because you have to be put in the certain situation in order for it to kick. For instance military personnel train so much so when they need to use their skills it’s natural but it doesn’t work out that way due to all the missed opportunities in incidents even at point blank range. Yes a person can be put down with 2 hits or even 1. As history has showed us sometimes even being hit in the lungs and heart may not take a person out immediately just like in the 86 Miami shootout. Now what happens if threats multiple threats? There way too cases proving the need for as many rounds as possible because you never what threat you’re going up against.
@@flamezoutdamuzzle1649 also .40 is good but due to the constant development of 9mm it can be just as effective. Lastly if the bigger rounds were better .45 would still be a thing but 15-18 rounds of 9mm has proven to be effective and extremely accurate then a snappy .45 or .40.
@@noelstewart9321 you make valid points but at the end of my days i take my pistol & my spare mag off of my person & relax knowing i didnt have fix somebody’s ass with a hot ball. Stay aware, stay strong, stay healthy & stay STRAPPED.
@@flamezoutdamuzzle1649 for sure I think most people feel like that. Stay safe out there.
Anybody carrying a P229 in a shoulder rig, especially in summer?
I think thats a good idea… make me think of the movie bad boyz😎🔥
Believe me when I tell you bro that 357 sig round is some very very powerful and dangerous amo it's the round I carry it ain't no chicken dinner it's a winner peace the truth is real
Bro this summer im going to carry it and practice with it more i just wish it was less expensive.
I’m all about the hammer fire
Wat abt 45 p220
Sig p220 is slimmer with 7 or 8 rnd mag. It's a really good classic pistol.
If fo realz u gotta smokin deal. She's a great gun. Get the Barsto barrel in 9mm u gud 2 go.
Mine's a piece of garbage. Absolute garbage, dead before the first round went through it. I never had a single gun breakdown on me before. Don’t buy a Sig.
...AUSGEZEICHNET!!!!
Step up ur game bro and get the legion 9mm
My SIG P229 LEGION “SAO” is frikkn amazing with a trigger like a custom 1911. Its incredibly accurate and has only had 2 misfires in 1500 rounds.. and it was an AMMO ISSUE not the pistols. LOVE LOVE me some Sig P229 ! PEW PEW PEW ! 🔫🔫🔫🫵💖