1st sig

[billyjack]

Got my 1st sig today it,s a p229 in 40 s&w,how do you sig ownes like your sig guns?

[rdmallory]

Purchased a p226 9mm last month and a .357 conversion kit for i t.
But have not had a chance to take it to the range yet.

Doug

[jhm]

     I currently have 3 of them 2 of the 239 one in 9mm the other in .40S&W also have the 229 in .40 which is the smothest shooting handgun I have and I have a few safes full of guns, but the 229 is just too heavy for ( Me ) as a CCW weapon, I do like the 239s though for CCW, you will enjoy the 229 now pick-up the extra 357 sig barrel and you will have a keeper.  Jim

[Empty Quiver]

A couple suggestions before you get to the range.


Clean it and get the preservative off. Disassemble and clean the mags inside and out. Be sure to lube it properly and liberally, grease is your friend. Pay special attention to the underside of the frame rails. It doesn't hurt to take a good look at the slide rails and check for any obvious burrs. You will get reports of guns that really grind the frame for the first couple hundred rounds after which the wear usually stops, I'm thinking a good inspection could have revealed a burr that could have easily been removed. By the way those cosmetic frame abrasions are generally not serviced by the factory and are regarded as normal.


Google Florks lubrication guide, that ought to just about wear you out as far as cleaning and lubing goes.


The sights are regulated to work as a "combat hold" ( the three of mine anyway). That is, line them up as normal, the bullet hole will appear in the center of the white dot of the front sight. Cover what needs shot with the white dot and press the trigger, repeat as needed.


The SIGness is strong, resistance is futile, you will be buying more. May I suggest you try the P-220, A P-226 in 9MM, a SP-2022 (very nice by the way so much better than the price would suggest) P-238 ( what Bond wished he had) and finally a P-239.


 Congratulations.

[Savage]

How does the .357 Sig barrel work with a 9mm breech face? Or-----is the conversion a complete upper? Curious as the .357 Sig is based on the .40 S&W case.
Savage

[Empty Quiver]

As far as I know it will not work for any 9MM platform. Every instance of convertible I am familiar with uses a .40S&W to start from. In an SP-2340 SIG for instance you can have it chambered in .357 SIG, .40S&W with a simple barrel swap,and finally with an aftermarket barrel ( I have heard factory will work but haven't verified) it can even work with a 9MM. The other SIG .40 S&W's are pretty much the same, a simple barrel change. By and large the mags will interchange between .357 SIG and .40 S&W too. The P-239 SIG in .357 has proprietory mags ( again, I have heard the .40's will work, but why would SIG ship a different one if they were confident in the .40? ). 


So to summarize. Start with the .40 / .357 platform, purchase the other barrel and ammo and rock on.

[Mike in Virginia]

Carried a Sig 229 for years at work.  Shot it and shot it and shot it during those years.  Not one single malfunction in all those years.  When I retired, the state let me buy it for $1.00 + .05 tax.  The night sights faded long ago.  I remember when I was issued it.  Took it to the range and shot it off sandbags at 25 yards and got groups of 1.5".  I guess it's loosened up a bit, because the groups it shoots now have opened up to more than 3".  A great gun, and you won't regret buying it. 

[billyjack]

I have been a 1911 man most of my adult life but the p220 looks and feels great. Hear the 357 Sig is a BAD round.

[Empty Quiver]

I have been a 1911 man most of my adult life but the p220 looks and feels great. Hear the 357 Sig is a BAD round.

The P-220 is a nice pistol. It makes for a very nice .45 service pistol. DA/SA, dependable and does require a pistol smith on retainer to make it run reliably. The .357Sig round will certainly get everyones attention at the range. Many will argue it brings nothing to the table that a +P+ 9MM won't. Cept maybe all .357 SIG guns were designed to accept the extra hot round from the getgo and many 9MM were not.

[Savage]

Sigs are well made guns. Having said that, I don't care for any DA/SA pistol. I have owned the 220 and the 226. Had the choice of carrying the 220 or the Glock 21 as a duty weapon. Actually liked the 21 better. The 13+1 capacity was a plus as well. If carrying a .45 with an 8+1 capacity, I opt for the 1911. The 226 was a hell of a shooter! It was capable of little bitty groups. Still couldn't get over the size and the DA/SA thing. Both are gone these days. If you like Sigs, you'll be well served with them.
Savage

[rdmallory]

As far as I know it will not work for any 9MM platform.

Yes it will with the p226. The 40/257 is the same slide but different barrel.
9mm and 22 are a different slide and barrel for each.

The 22,9mm,40,357 is all the same lower just different slide and mag. 30 seconds and $300 a new gun.

Easily change the caliber of your Sig Sauer P226 pistol with a conversion or caliber x-change kit!
Sig's P226 series pistols all use the same spec frame making converting the pistol as easy as field stripping the slide from the frame and installing the conversion slide.
 P226 Centerfire Caliber X-Change Kits All P226 caliber x-change kits come with a replacement slide, barrel, guide rod, recoil spring, and magazine.
The centerfire caliber x-change kits ship with high-capacity magazines but we normally stock 10rd mags for states with capacity restrictions.
All centerfire kits will have night sights pre-installed on the slide.
If you currently have a P226 chambered in .357 Sig, you can convert to .40 S&W by just buying a .40 barrel. The opposite is true if you currently have a .40 and want to convert to .357 Sig - you just need a .357 barrel. Both calibers use the same magazine.
 P226 .22LR Rimfire Conversion Kits The .22LR conversion kit for the P226 is available in two configurations: standard barrel or threaded barrel. Both conversion kits come with one 10rd .22LR magazine, slide, barrel, guide rod, and recoil spring. The .22 LR kits have adjustable rear sights (3 dot contrast sights).
The threaded barrel kit does come with a thread protector as well as thread pitch adapter.
If you own a P220, you can use the P226 .22LR conversion kits on your .45 frame. The P226 and P220 .22LR conversion kits are identical, with the exception of the magazine. You'll need the P220 .22LR magazine if you use the P226 conversion on it. For those who own both a P226 and P220, this will allow you to save from having to buy two conversion kits.

[mcwoodduck]

As far as I know it will not work for any 9MM platform.

Yes it will with the p226. The 40/257 is the same slide but different barrel.
9mm and 22 are a different slide and barrel for each.

The 22,9mm,40,357 is all the same lower just different slide and mag. 30 seconds and $300 a new gun.

Easily change the caliber of your Sig Sauer P226 pistol with a conversion or caliber x-change kit!
Sig's P226 series pistols all use the same spec frame making converting the pistol as easy as field stripping the slide from the frame and installing the conversion slide.
 P226 Centerfire Caliber X-Change Kits All P226 caliber x-change kits come with a replacement slide, barrel, guide rod, recoil spring, and magazine.
The centerfire caliber x-change kits ship with high-capacity magazines but we normally stock 10rd mags for states with capacity restrictions.
All centerfire kits will have night sights pre-installed on the slide.
If you currently have a P226 chambered in .357 Sig, you can convert to .40 S&W by just buying a .40 barrel. The opposite is true if you currently have a .40 and want to convert to .357 Sig - you just need a .357 barrel. Both calibers use the same magazine.
 P226 .22LR Rimfire Conversion Kits The .22LR conversion kit for the P226 is available in two configurations: standard barrel or threaded barrel. Both conversion kits come with one 10rd .22LR magazine, slide, barrel, guide rod, and recoil spring. The .22 LR kits have adjustable rear sights (3 dot contrast sights).
The threaded barrel kit does come with a thread protector as well as thread pitch adapter.
If you own a P220, you can use the P226 .22LR conversion kits on your .45 frame. The P226 and P220 .22LR conversion kits are identical, with the exception of the magazine. You'll need the P220 .22LR magazine if you use the P226 conversion on it. For those who own both a P226 and P220, this will allow you to save from having to buy two conversion kits.

Before any of you run out and get new barrels for you older guns.
This only works with the newer models that has the external extracor.  My earlier P226 that has an internal extractor can not be made into a 40 / 357. 

[Frank46]

Resistance is futile. Now having said that I have two. P239 40S&W and a P6 9mm. And maybe looking for another.
Make sure you get extra mags clean and shoot them and have fun. Had a buddy who shot steel plate matches with a P220 (I think) in 45 acp. Lord knows how many rounds he put through it. Finally had to go back to sig to get the breechblock in the slide repinned as it was loose. After that shot the heck out of it. Frank