I got a great deal on a near mint and fairly rare Sig P229 Sport on Gunbroker last week. The price was just $960 shipped, which is the best price I’ve seen on one of these in a few years. :thumbsup:
As some of the Sig-savvy folks will know, the stainless Sport models were the top of the line, hand built German Sigs before the original X-series guns. Once the X-Five was introduced, the Sport models were short lived. They were never built in huge volume, so they are much, much less common than the X guns. There were a total of three Sport models produced, the P220, P226, and this one. The P229 is the most common, followed by the P220. The P226 is the most rare and is also the only one I still need. As far as calibers are concerned, it was basic. The P220 Sport was chambered only in 45ACP. The P226 Sport was only 9mm. The P229 Sport was 40S&W or 357Sig. Mine is the latter.
As with the other Sport models, this pistol is all steel and quite heavy. It weighs in at just under 45oz empty. Again, like the other Sport models, this version includes an aluminum compensator on the end of the barrel. Barrel length is 4.75“. The mag release, slide release, and decocker are all extended over a standard P229. The front strap and trigger guard are nicely serrated and the rubber Hogue grips are tacky (albeit ugly). The large, adjustable sights give a great picture on target. Construction of this gun is very robust and similar to an X-Five from a quality standpoint. The DA/SA trigger is is smooth with an outstanding single action pull.
I really enjoy shooting heavy pistols and this should be no different. The 357Sig is a great caliber, though I do question its use in a sporting pistol. Still, the gun should be a blast to fire and handle very well. I think the Sig Sport series have a cool and somewhat exotic look to them and they fit right in with where I’m trying to take my collection. I plan on picking up the P226 version as soon as I see one at a reasonable price and I’ll then have the entire series.
Here is the thread I posted on the P220 Sport I picked up earlier this year. I got a similar awesome deal on it.
http://www.glocktalk.com/threads/picked-up-a-rare-sig-p220-sport.1583296/
This particular example is in outstanding condition, with just some very light handling marks to differentiate it from new. It came with everything from the factory, to include the test target. The matte stainless has a real high quality and even look to it, which adds to the great aesthetics of the pistol.
Does anyone have a P229 Sport or any of the Sig Sport series? :dunno:
As always, please enjoy the pics and share your thoughts.
Thanks! :supergrin:
As some of the Sig-savvy folks will know, the stainless Sport models were the top of the line, hand built German Sigs before the original X-series guns. Once the X-Five was introduced, the Sport models were short lived. They were never built in huge volume, so they are much, much less common than the X guns. There were a total of three Sport models produced, the P220, P226, and this one. The P229 is the most common, followed by the P220. The P226 is the most rare and is also the only one I still need. As far as calibers are concerned, it was basic. The P220 Sport was chambered only in 45ACP. The P226 Sport was only 9mm. The P229 Sport was 40S&W or 357Sig. Mine is the latter.
As with the other Sport models, this pistol is all steel and quite heavy. It weighs in at just under 45oz empty. Again, like the other Sport models, this version includes an aluminum compensator on the end of the barrel. Barrel length is 4.75“. The mag release, slide release, and decocker are all extended over a standard P229. The front strap and trigger guard are nicely serrated and the rubber Hogue grips are tacky (albeit ugly). The large, adjustable sights give a great picture on target. Construction of this gun is very robust and similar to an X-Five from a quality standpoint. The DA/SA trigger is is smooth with an outstanding single action pull.
I really enjoy shooting heavy pistols and this should be no different. The 357Sig is a great caliber, though I do question its use in a sporting pistol. Still, the gun should be a blast to fire and handle very well. I think the Sig Sport series have a cool and somewhat exotic look to them and they fit right in with where I’m trying to take my collection. I plan on picking up the P226 version as soon as I see one at a reasonable price and I’ll then have the entire series.
Here is the thread I posted on the P220 Sport I picked up earlier this year. I got a similar awesome deal on it.
http://www.glocktalk.com/threads/picked-up-a-rare-sig-p220-sport.1583296/
This particular example is in outstanding condition, with just some very light handling marks to differentiate it from new. It came with everything from the factory, to include the test target. The matte stainless has a real high quality and even look to it, which adds to the great aesthetics of the pistol.
Does anyone have a P229 Sport or any of the Sig Sport series? :dunno:
As always, please enjoy the pics and share your thoughts.
Thanks! :supergrin: