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Woody55 · September 5, 2012, 11:21 AM

I don't know if I qualify as a die hard SIG fan, but I have a 226, and I've shot a friend's 229.

The 226 is a large hand gun. The 229 is a little more portable. I shoot better with the 226. Probably because the sight radius is longer.

If I was going to carry one of them (and I wouldn't because IMO they are both to big for me to carry) it would be the 229. If I was going to target shoot or keep it next to my bed, I'd use the 226.

They are both fine weapons albeit kind of expensive.

September 5, 2012, 11:21 AM	#2
Woody55 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: East Texas Posts: 407	I don't know if I qualify as a die hard SIG fan, but I have a 226, and I've shot a friend's 229. The 226 is a large hand gun. The 229 is a little more portable. I shoot better with the 226. Probably because the sight radius is longer. If I was going to carry one of them (and I wouldn't because IMO they are both to big for me to carry) it would be the 229. If I was going to target shoot or keep it next to my bed, I'd use the 226. They are both fine weapons albeit kind of expensive.