SigP229 Pre Ban Magazine Compatibility

MASigman · August 27, 2013, 03:05 PM

Can someone help me out? I purchased a 9mm Sig P229 12 months ago. I can purchase a 9mm, P299 13 round pre ban magazine or a 9mm, 15 round P226 pre ban magazine. Both are factory Sig magazines. Will the Sig P226 magazine function properly in the P229? Unfortunately, living in Massachusetts makes it difficult to own a high capacity magazine. Your help and experience would be helpful.

TunnelRat · August 27, 2013, 03:22 PM

Yes, the P226 mag will function in the P229, though it will extend slightly more than the standard P229 mag.

Dragline45 · August 27, 2013, 03:43 PM

I live in Mass also and all I have to say is good luck finding pre ban Sig mags. It's has been no easy feat for me as I have yet to come across some. Beretta 92/M9 mags are much easier to come by. I have three 15rd pre ban Beretta mags I was able to get my hands on for $20 each. If you do happen to find some place that has them send me a message because I would also be interested.

MASigman · August 27, 2013, 04:40 PM

I just purchased 2 Sig 226 Pre Ban 9mm 15 round magazines for my P229 at http://www.kyimports.com/ They have 5 left in stock. There price is $59.99
per magazine...This is the only place I could find that has some in stock...

dave9969 · September 2, 2013, 03:59 PM

try these guys
http://www.topgunsupply.com/magazine...auer_p228-229/
they are one of the places that Sig Sauer Recommends when you are looking for stuff.

CharlieDeltaJuliet · September 2, 2013, 04:07 PM

Will the new P229 magazines fit? They are 15 rounds. I just bought a new P229 with 2 -15 round mags, just a few months ago.

DasGuy · September 2, 2013, 04:51 PM

The new mags are wider than the old; so no, they will not fit in the older frame.

MASigman · September 2, 2013, 06:16 PM

The two 15 round P226 Mags that I purchased from Kentuckey Imports fit my P229 nicely. I loaded three 9mm rounds into the magazines and cycled them into and out of the chamber.. The final test will be at the range. The mags do extend about an 1/8 of an inch but this is not a problem. The Sig is my home defense handgun..I carry a 9mm S&W M&P Shield. I have shot about 1,000 rounds through each and find then both to be very reliable and accurate for their given point of use..

CharlieDeltaJuliet · September 2, 2013, 08:21 PM

I see, I see... I noticed they say Sig P229-1. Should have known they wouldn't it the older frames...

MASigman · September 3, 2013, 12:04 PM

Thanks for the info Dave9969,

I was able to find X-Grips at the site that will attach to the bottom of my P226 magazines. They will cover the 1/4 inch extention and make for a more comfortable shot.

RussB · September 3, 2013, 05:25 PM

Do you Mass residents realize that no legit company will ship hi-cap mags to Mass? It's illegal to own them as well. I am stunned and surprised that a business shipped them to you!

I'm a former Mass resident myself, and now live in the CT, which now sucks equally

TunnelRat · September 3, 2013, 05:34 PM

Quote:

It's illegal to own them as well.

Not if they're pre-ban it isn't.

August 27, 2013, 03:05 PM	#1
MASigman Member Join Date: August 27, 2013 Posts: 17	SigP229 Pre Ban Magazine Compatibility Can someone help me out? I purchased a 9mm Sig P229 12 months ago. I can purchase a 9mm, P299 13 round pre ban magazine or a 9mm, 15 round P226 pre ban magazine. Both are factory Sig magazines. Will the Sig P226 magazine function properly in the P229? Unfortunately, living in Massachusetts makes it difficult to own a high capacity magazine. Your help and experience would be helpful.

August 27, 2013, 03:22 PM	#2
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,215	Yes, the P226 mag will function in the P229, though it will extend slightly more than the standard P229 mag. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

September 2, 2013, 04:07 PM	#6
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	Will the new P229 magazines fit? They are 15 rounds. I just bought a new P229 with 2 -15 round mags, just a few months ago. __________________ " The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government...." - Thomas Jefferson

September 2, 2013, 08:21 PM	#9
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	I see, I see... I noticed they say Sig P229-1. Should have known they wouldn't it the older frames... __________________ " The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government...." - Thomas Jefferson

August 27, 2013, 03:43 PM	#3
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	I live in Mass also and all I have to say is good luck finding pre ban Sig mags. It's has been no easy feat for me as I have yet to come across some. Beretta 92/M9 mags are much easier to come by. I have three 15rd pre ban Beretta mags I was able to get my hands on for $20 each. If you do happen to find some place that has them send me a message because I would also be interested.

August 27, 2013, 04:40 PM	#4
MASigman Member Join Date: August 27, 2013 Posts: 17	I just purchased 2 Sig 226 Pre Ban 9mm 15 round magazines for my P229 at http://www.kyimports.com/ They have 5 left in stock. There price is $59.99 per magazine...This is the only place I could find that has some in stock...

September 2, 2013, 03:59 PM	#5
dave9969 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	try these guys http://www.topgunsupply.com/magazine...auer_p228-229/ they are one of the places that Sig Sauer Recommends when you are looking for stuff.

September 2, 2013, 04:51 PM	#7
DasGuy Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Posts: 318	The new mags are wider than the old; so no, they will not fit in the older frame.

September 2, 2013, 06:16 PM	#8
MASigman Member Join Date: August 27, 2013 Posts: 17	The two 15 round P226 Mags that I purchased from Kentuckey Imports fit my P229 nicely. I loaded three 9mm rounds into the magazines and cycled them into and out of the chamber.. The final test will be at the range. The mags do extend about an 1/8 of an inch but this is not a problem. The Sig is my home defense handgun..I carry a 9mm S&W M&P Shield. I have shot about 1,000 rounds through each and find then both to be very reliable and accurate for their given point of use..

September 3, 2013, 12:04 PM	#10
MASigman Member Join Date: August 27, 2013 Posts: 17	Thanks for the info Dave9969, I was able to find X-Grips at the site that will attach to the bottom of my P226 magazines. They will cover the 1/4 inch extention and make for a more comfortable shot.

September 3, 2013, 05:25 PM	#11
RussB Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2007 Location: CT Posts: 159	Do you Mass residents realize that no legit company will ship hi-cap mags to Mass? It's illegal to own them as well. I am stunned and surprised that a business shipped them to you! I'm a former Mass resident myself, and now live in the CT, which now sucks equally