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pabst_20
May 16, 2010, 10:32 PM
I picked up a Sig P228 today, and I must say I absolutely love it. I only have one issue about it or more of a concern how does the carbon steel slide compare tote 229 milled stainless slide. Is the carbon still a cheaper less durable material or vise versa.
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Uncle Malice
May 17, 2010, 06:01 AM
with the pressure generated by the 9mm round, it is more than adequate. The original 226 had the same design and it it's well known as one of the most reliable pistols ever.

Sig redesigned the slide once the .40 caliber started showing up. Not only for the improved strength of the milled stainless, but the added weight helps to reduce recoil.

Icopy1
May 17, 2010, 07:13 AM
The stamped steel slide on the p228 is lighter than the milled blackened stainless steel slides. It's just as durable, but it's more prone to rust. Sig will k-kote it for around $100 if you plan on carrying it.

DBAR
May 17, 2010, 11:24 AM
I believe that it cost more to make the Carbon steel slide as well, as it's folded carbon steel. There are several benefits to the stainless slide, but the introduction of the 40 cal had nothing to do with the P228, as it was not offered in any caliber other than the 9mm. It's more cost effective to machine the slides out of Stainless steel, and it's more resistant to rust. I understand that Sig decided to machine all of their slides State side to save money, and with the introduction of the 40 cal, and 357 Sig, they needed a heavier slide. The solid stainless slide did what they wanted it do. They can make the slide lighter for the 9mm, and leave it heavier for the 40, and the 357. The P226, and P229 are perfect examples of this. They both can be gotten in 9mm, 40, and 357 Sig.

DBAR

Pabst 20,
Quit worrying about the slide, it's fine. Sigs has been using the carbon, stamped slide for decades, and it's always worked fine. You have nothing to worry about....

pabst_20
May 17, 2010, 10:09 PM
I paid $600 does everyone think that is a fair price

stephen426
May 17, 2010, 10:14 PM
The Sig P228 was my first gun. Congrats on getting a great gun at a good price. Just keep it clean and oiled an you will never have a problem. I live in South Florida, less than a mile from the Atlantic. I never had a problem with my Sig P228 rusting... Then again, I was obsessive compulsive about cleaning and oiling it.

Chesster
May 17, 2010, 10:38 PM
I paid $600 does everyone think that is a fair price

I paid 300 a couple of years ago for one with severely worn finish. Cold Blue and a touch up pen covered with some car wax and it looks pretty good. I think it was carried more than shot. I have run a lot of +p+ through it and my WG 226 with no issues or signs of wear.