P229

Spike0544 · February 4, 2013, 07:22 AM

I have been looking for a P229 for awhile now and one just popped up on Armslist. It was purchased in 2006. What would be a good price for it in excellent condition?

DealHunter · February 4, 2013, 08:22 AM

Paid about 540 for mine "LNIB" (looked like it'd never been shot past the factory) w. 2 normal factory and 1 extended factory (+2 base plate) mags, that was before the craziness though so they may be more now.

Spike0544 · February 4, 2013, 08:41 AM

I don't mind buying a new one, but if I can save a buck I'd like to. I was thinking $500 max, and then doing some upgrades. I really like the extreme g10 grips that look like they are either blue and black or black and grey. I can't tell from the picture. With the extra savings though, what kind of enhancements would you make to the gun?

MLeake · February 4, 2013, 09:51 AM

1. SRT trigger
2. Storm Lake barrels in other calibers (the .40 and .357 versions can potentially work with .40, .357, and 9mm).
3. If you really want to spend some money, have it "melted" a la the SAS treatment.

plouffedaddy · February 4, 2013, 11:34 AM

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I was thinking $500 max, and then doing some upgrades.

If you can get a 229 in like new condtion for $500---jump on it. They're going for a lot more than that on gunbroker these days so you certainly won't lose any money.......

jasmith85 · February 4, 2013, 12:11 PM

I sold mine with an SRT being the only upgrade it had for $850 and I gave $625 for it new. I love panic buyers.

February 4, 2013, 07:22 AM	#1
Spike0544 Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 7	P229 I have been looking for a P229 for awhile now and one just popped up on Armslist. It was purchased in 2006. What would be a good price for it in excellent condition?

February 4, 2013, 08:22 AM	#2
DealHunter Member Join Date: May 1, 2012 Posts: 33	Paid about 540 for mine "LNIB" (looked like it'd never been shot past the factory) w. 2 normal factory and 1 extended factory (+2 base plate) mags, that was before the craziness though so they may be more now.

February 4, 2013, 08:41 AM	#3
Spike0544 Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 7	I don't mind buying a new one, but if I can save a buck I'd like to. I was thinking $500 max, and then doing some upgrades. I really like the extreme g10 grips that look like they are either blue and black or black and grey. I can't tell from the picture. With the extra savings though, what kind of enhancements would you make to the gun?

February 4, 2013, 09:51 AM	#4
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 9,645	1. SRT trigger 2. Storm Lake barrels in other calibers (the .40 and .357 versions can potentially work with .40, .357, and 9mm). 3. If you really want to spend some money, have it "melted" a la the SAS treatment.

February 4, 2013, 12:11 PM	#6
jasmith85 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 244	I sold mine with an SRT being the only upgrade it had for $850 and I gave $625 for it new. I love panic buyers.