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Is SIG P228 a good gun?
It was a great weapon to carry and shoot; it was very accurate and easy to handle. I do have smaller hands, so the P228 was ideal for someone like me. We put our weapons through hell. Between the constant exposure to saltwater and being drug around in the mud and dirt, only the best could survive.
What is the difference between SIG P228 and P229?
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| P228 | P229 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Double-Action or Double-Action Only semiautomatic | |
| Caliber: | 9x19mm Luger | 9x19mm Luger, .357 SIG, .40 SW |
| Length, overall: | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Barrel length: | 99 mm | 99 mm |
Will P229 fit in P228 holster?
Since the P228 and the non-railed P229 models are built on the same frame and have the same basic dimensions, most holster makers lump the 228 and the 229 into the same holster fit. In most cases, a holster made or marketed for the P229 will fit a P228 just fine.
How much does the Sig Sauer P228 weight loaded?
P228 (M11)
| SIG P228 & P229 | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 825 g (29.1 oz) (P228) 905 g (31.9 oz) (P229) |
| Length | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Barrel length | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Width | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Why was the Sig P228 discontinued?
The P228 handgun was and still is (to those who have one) a fine handgun. It was produced in Germany and was doing well in the local and international market, but it was discontinued by the Germans due to SIG’s plan to go with milled slides, and to chamber the new P229 in 9mm.
Will a SIG P226 fit in a P229 holster?
A holster made for a non-rail P220 or P226 won’t fit a railed 229 all that well. However, a holster made for a railed P220 or P226 will fit a railed or non-railed P229 just fine, but you’ll have about an inch of surplus holster.
Why was the SIG P228 discontinued?
Does SIG still make the P228?
This gun’s military model was designated the M11, and that model is still being used by various military organizations. The civilian model, P228, was produced and released in the late 1980’s through the mid 1990’s, and it has since been discontinued. This is Gunivore’s SIG Sauer P228 Review.