Getting ready to say goodbye to an old friend......

dean1818 · August 12, 2017, 10:11 AM

I have had a P229 in 40 for awhile

I shoot it well, but it sits in a box or a safe these days, as I shoot and carry my M&Ps

When I transfer back and forth between the DA/SA trigger to a DAO
I dont do so well

So...... 1 trigger type for me

All my guns are working guns, no safe queens...... They have to carry or hunt.......

The M&Ps carry much better for me......... A Shield or an M&P Compact are always on the hip in a REMORA holster - EXTREMELY comfortable

Off to the gunshow, to try and get a fair price

I have a Jones for a new 6.8 20 inch barrel .... this is my funding method
(2 Kids in College

)

Good bye old friend

ritepath · August 12, 2017, 12:48 PM

I traded my p229 for a p220.

Most of my pistols are fun guns. I just didn't have a use for a 40 since I started reloading.

Whenever I have a gun to sale, I head to a funshow and it's normally gone in 20 minutes without getting plugged by a gunshop.

JoeSixpack · August 12, 2017, 12:57 PM

Im the opposite, most of my guns don't see much range time.
I tend to gravitate towards just a few that seem to get shot a lot.

I try not to spread my range time too thin with different guns.
I don't hunt and I don't like to mix up carry guns to much.

When I buy a gun I pretty much know if it's going to be a carry gun and a workhorse at the range, or if it's mostly going to sit at home and collect dust and look pretty.
And I don't mind that.. some will argue it's a waste of money and in a way they're not wrong.

But after you have say 4 or 5 hand guns and a few good longguns things start getting redundant unless you're ok with collecting and rarely shooting some of them.

I hope you are able to trade it for something you want.

lee n. field · August 12, 2017, 05:34 PM

Quote:

I have had a P229 in 40 for awhile

I shoot it well, but it sits in a box or a safe these days, as I shoot and carry my M&Ps

When I transfer back and forth between the DA/SA trigger to a DAO
I dont do so well

Both DA/SA and .40 are sooo "last decade".

Good luck on that.

highpower3006 · August 12, 2017, 05:59 PM

I have just two guns I carry, a Shield and a Glock 19. All my other guns are range toys or safe queens. I have no problem at all with having guns I seldom or never shoot.

Deaf Smith · August 12, 2017, 06:18 PM

Some I will trade. Some I will not.

A Glock? Yea. Ruger? Yea.

My first CCW carry gun (the one on the left)? No.

My field gun for many years. No.

Deaf

SauerGrapes · August 12, 2017, 06:24 PM

I can toggle back and forth pretty well between triggers, but I can understand wanting to stick with one type.
My carry guns are working guns though. I stick with one type for that. {DA\SA} Just bought a p229 40S&W to go with my p239. I'm shooting a p226 9mm now in USPSA now in production.

gwpercle · August 12, 2017, 07:25 PM

My wise old daddy once gave me some great advice....I took it to heart and glad I did.
" Son, don't ever sell a gun you like , chances are you will regret it . "

Deaf Smith · August 12, 2017, 09:19 PM

Quote:

" Son, don't ever sell a gun you like , chances are you will regret it . "

True.

Deaf

b.thomas · August 13, 2017, 01:47 AM

gwpercle quote;
My wise old daddy once gave me some great advice....I took it to heart and glad I did.
" Son, don't ever sell a gun you like , chances are you will regret it . "

*Your father was a wise man??

Just about what my pop said................and the reason I haven't sold any guns in the last thirty-five or so years......................and the reason I don't have any regrets now!

dean1818 · August 13, 2017, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Deaf Smith

True.

Deaf

Yeah....... I get that

Sometimes you get driven by some perceived need. And..... if i spend ANY more money for guns(With my kids in College).... my days above the dirt ARE SHORT

I WANT to shoot longer distances with my 6.8...... I mean c'mon.... who doesnt want to shoot longer???

There are some new bullets out by a company called Cavity Back Bullets. They will open down to 1400 fps....... I already have a 16 inch barreled 6.8 that I love. I have a 223, that is just SITTING there.... doing NOTHING

So........ $$ for a barrel and bolt swap.......

A safe "slacker" had to go

Logical.... right?

pat701 · August 13, 2017, 08:22 AM

I favor the DA/SA action of a Sig. The young bucks are just now rediscovering revolvers. after that fad goes away, they will rediscover the DA/SA pistol. JMHO. Keep the P229, as it is a world class combat pistol. Convert it to a 9mm for saving ammo on ammo's sake. Google up how to do the conversion, it isn't difficult to make the conversion.

August 12, 2017, 10:11 AM	#1
dean1818 Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 844	Getting ready to say goodbye to an old friend...... I have had a P229 in 40 for awhile I shoot it well, but it sits in a box or a safe these days, as I shoot and carry my M&Ps When I transfer back and forth between the DA/SA trigger to a DAO I dont do so well So...... 1 trigger type for me All my guns are working guns, no safe queens...... They have to carry or hunt....... The M&Ps carry much better for me......... A Shield or an M&P Compact are always on the hip in a REMORA holster - EXTREMELY comfortable Off to the gunshow, to try and get a fair price I have a Jones for a new 6.8 20 inch barrel .... this is my funding method (2 Kids in College ) Good bye old friend __________________ An imperfect servant of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Buying American made, wherever I still can

August 12, 2017, 12:48 PM	#2
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	I traded my p229 for a p220. Most of my pistols are fun guns. I just didn't have a use for a 40 since I started reloading. Whenever I have a gun to sale, I head to a funshow and it's normally gone in 20 minutes without getting plugged by a gunshop. __________________ There's only one...

August 12, 2017, 06:18 PM	#6
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	Some I will trade. Some I will not. A Glock? Yea. Ruger? Yea. My first CCW carry gun (the one on the left)? No. My field gun for many years. No. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

August 12, 2017, 06:24 PM	#7
SauerGrapes Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: S.E.PA. Posts: 920	I can toggle back and forth pretty well between triggers, but I can understand wanting to stick with one type. My carry guns are working guns though. I stick with one type for that. {DA\SA} Just bought a p229 40S&W to go with my p239. I'm shooting a p226 9mm now in USPSA now in production. __________________ NRA member, DCF&S member, PAFOA member, USPSA member, NSCA member R.I.P.____Murphy

August 12, 2017, 12:57 PM	#3
JoeSixpack Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,048	Im the opposite, most of my guns don't see much range time. I tend to gravitate towards just a few that seem to get shot a lot. I try not to spread my range time too thin with different guns. I don't hunt and I don't like to mix up carry guns to much. When I buy a gun I pretty much know if it's going to be a carry gun and a workhorse at the range, or if it's mostly going to sit at home and collect dust and look pretty. And I don't mind that.. some will argue it's a waste of money and in a way they're not wrong. But after you have say 4 or 5 hand guns and a few good longguns things start getting redundant unless you're ok with collecting and rarely shooting some of them. I hope you are able to trade it for something you want.

August 12, 2017, 05:59 PM	#5
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,220	I have just two guns I carry, a Shield and a Glock 19. All my other guns are range toys or safe queens. I have no problem at all with having guns I seldom or never shoot.

August 12, 2017, 07:25 PM	#8
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,752	My wise old daddy once gave me some great advice....I took it to heart and glad I did. " Son, don't ever sell a gun you like , chances are you will regret it . "

August 13, 2017, 01:47 AM	#10
b.thomas Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Posts: 461	gwpercle quote; My wise old daddy once gave me some great advice....I took it to heart and glad I did. " Son, don't ever sell a gun you like , chances are you will regret it . " *Your father was a wise man?? Just about what my pop said................and the reason I haven't sold any guns in the last thirty-five or so years......................and the reason I don't have any regrets now!

August 13, 2017, 08:22 AM	#12
pat701 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Location: South west Missouri Posts: 315	I favor the DA/SA action of a Sig. The young bucks are just now rediscovering revolvers. after that fad goes away, they will rediscover the DA/SA pistol. JMHO. Keep the P229, as it is a world class combat pistol. Convert it to a 9mm for saving ammo on ammo's sake. Google up how to do the conversion, it isn't difficult to make the conversion.