Sig SP2022 vs. p 229...

dtvonly · April 11, 2011, 02:59 PM

The SP2022 and P229 are very similar in dimension and performance yet the SP2022 is about $300 less. Is this because of it's material?

proxpilot · April 11, 2011, 05:10 PM

that would be my guess. that and from what i understand the SIG Pros never really caught on in the sales department.

Duckkkkk · April 12, 2011, 12:29 AM

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that would be my guess. that and from what i understand the SIG Pros never really caught on in the sales department.

Their selling like hotcakes.

proxpilot · April 12, 2011, 06:11 AM

i meant before they started re manufacturing them and added the lower price.

dtvonly · April 12, 2011, 01:11 PM

If material is the only difference between the SP2022 and P229, why would anyone buy the P229? Who cares. I am getting one SP2022 for myself since its a Sig.

jibberjabber · April 12, 2011, 01:35 PM

At the price the SP2022 is going for you can't go wrong. The more I shoot mine the more I like it. Hammer-fired, good trigger, decocker, no safeties, simple take-down, light polymer frame, and of course price – that's what attracted me. The p229 is great too I'm sure. I might have bought one if I had the money and insisted on a non-polymer frame.

jibberjabber · April 12, 2011, 01:41 PM

And oh yeah, if you do get the SP2022:
1) break it in with 124gr NATO spec ammo (if you going with the 9mm)
2) use grease on the slide, not just oil.
3) clean the gunk on the inside of the provided magazine(s)

dtvonly · April 12, 2011, 02:08 PM

I am getting a .40

thanks all for your input.

440SAW · April 12, 2011, 03:37 PM

Going with a SIG 229 in 22LR and .40. One for play and the other for stop-ability. Nice to practice with what you are actually going to use.

Ben · April 13, 2011, 02:36 AM

Just bought a SigPro last week. My local dealer in GA has them for $369 every day... excellent gun for that price. I couldn't pass it up.

Ben

April 11, 2011, 02:59 PM	#1
dtvonly Junior Member Join Date: April 11, 2011 Posts: 4	Sig SP2022 vs. p 229... The SP2022 and P229 are very similar in dimension and performance yet the SP2022 is about $300 less. Is this because of it's material?

April 12, 2011, 01:11 PM	#5
dtvonly Junior Member Join Date: April 11, 2011 Posts: 4	I am getting one ... If material is the only difference between the SP2022 and P229, why would anyone buy the P229? Who cares. I am getting one SP2022 for myself since its a Sig.

April 12, 2011, 02:08 PM	#8
dtvonly Junior Member Join Date: April 11, 2011 Posts: 4	I am getting one ... I am getting a .40 thanks all for your input.

April 11, 2011, 05:10 PM	#2
proxpilot Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2010 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 588	that would be my guess. that and from what i understand the SIG Pros never really caught on in the sales department.

April 12, 2011, 06:11 AM	#4
proxpilot Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2010 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 588	i meant before they started re manufacturing them and added the lower price.

April 12, 2011, 01:35 PM	#6
jibberjabber Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2011 Posts: 178	At the price the SP2022 is going for you can't go wrong. The more I shoot mine the more I like it. Hammer-fired, good trigger, decocker, no safeties, simple take-down, light polymer frame, and of course price – that's what attracted me. The p229 is great too I'm sure. I might have bought one if I had the money and insisted on a non-polymer frame.

April 12, 2011, 01:41 PM	#7
jibberjabber Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2011 Posts: 178	And oh yeah, if you do get the SP2022: 1) break it in with 124gr NATO spec ammo (if you going with the 9mm) 2) use grease on the slide, not just oil. 3) clean the gunk on the inside of the provided magazine(s)

April 12, 2011, 03:37 PM	#9
440SAW Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Location: Plymouth, CT Posts: 17	Going with a SIG 229 in 22LR and .40. One for play and the other for stop-ability. Nice to practice with what you are actually going to use.

April 13, 2011, 02:36 AM	#10
Ben Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,633	Just bought a SigPro last week. My local dealer in GA has them for $369 every day... excellent gun for that price. I couldn't pass it up. Ben