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gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
I'd just like to say thanks to all the experts on this forum. I bought a Sig 229 this weekend and man what a gun. I think this one will soon replace my 226 as my favorite gun. Now how do you guys think I did? It was a police trade-in w/2 10-round mags, box and all accessories for a hair less than $600 out the door. This thing looks like it never came out the holster. If there was such a grade, I'd call it a 99.5%. Thanks again to all the members who were patient with my persistent questions.

-Marcus

Happiness is a new gun.
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yup, I too am a fan of the 229, though I don't own one, yet. The US secret service, and the new sky marshalls carry it. The SS carry a 40 while the SM carry a .357sig. I too love the 226, but think the 229 has a more confortable feel.

    If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

    The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You did good.You have one of the best if not the best auto-loading defense hand guns out there and for less than $600.00 you got a descent price as well.If its a .40 get a .357SIG drop in barrel and you will be complete.

    Eric S. Williams

    Edited by - E.Williams on 07/23/2002 00:34:54
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd try to get hold of some high-cap mags too, but you should at least buy three more 10rd factory mags. Carry three, and keep two for rotation or replacement.

    If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

    The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !
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  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    When we get them used in the condition you described we sell them for 499.99 plus tax and fees. So it sounds just a touch on the high side to me. I have had several Sigs but the only one I always kept was my trusty ol 225. It just fits right!!

    AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Our Dept.switshed from the glock22 to the Sig P 229 And Iv learned to love mine its the .357 sig.Great Gun.


    Best!!

    Rugster
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  • llibllib Member Posts: 66 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Police trade in guns usually go for less the $500. Most manufacturers refurbish them before distribution.

    wcreel@ccms.net
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Eric,

    I plan to get a conversion barrel pretty soon from Sig. Most 229's around here are in the $600-650 range and they seem to be disappearing. A few months ago just about every dealer at the gun shows I'd attend had at least one 229 on his table. Besides the one I bought, this last show had one other, also used but in much rougher condition for $519 (though it did include one hi-cap). What's the round capacity on the hi-caps for this gun? Seems to me I remember seeing somewhere: 12 rds? Sig hi-caps are too expensive if I'm just getting 2 extra rounds, especially since it's not a carry gun. Brand new price at local gun shops is $749.

    -Marcus

    Happiness is a new gun.
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  • martzkj@msn.commartzkj@msn.com Member Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The price depends on your area. The dealer I go to had police trade-in factory refurbished for $500.00. However in your area what you paid may be a good price. Just think if you ordered one from my dealer paid $500 plus $20 shipping plus $30 to your dealer to get it, now you paid $550. About what you paid, and you got to play with it first to make sure you liked it.
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