Just ordered a Sig P229 Stainless elite 9mm
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So I broke down and ordered one of these from Questar. This is what is suppose to look like. So when it gets here I will post real pictures and maybe do a range report.
Did you have to order the 106 mm barrel ($268) to go with the P229 as Questar makes you order it separately from the pistol I believe? Remember, the P229 comes with a 3.9" barrel in the US, which obviously we can't use in Canada unless you have a Prohibited class PAL.
For your questions yes the gun is the stainless model. Secondly yes I had to pay the $268 for the 106mm barrel. Now I have a long wait since I phoned and asked yesterday about how long it would take and they said the last order took 6 months. 
Even if you have a prohibited class (12-6) PAL you CANNOT import a prohibited class firearm! You can only buy or trade an already registered prohibited gun, in other words a used one. So, you have to buy the 106 mm barrel otherwise you can only enjoy it in pictures :-(
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They cannot be imported even if you hold a 12(6).(dang slow trigger finger LOL)
Do they give you a rebate for the barrel they take off or it is already accounted for in the price????
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That's what I meant to say but didn't say it the way it should have been said, lol. You're right, you have to buy the 106 mm barrel even if you have a 12.6 PAL. You can only buy or trade an already registered Prohibited class firearm.
I have the P229 Equinox in 40 S&W and the Cdn. version comes with the barrel that sticks out the slide about 1/2". The American version is flush. If you order a custom holster tell them if the bottom is closed over or the gun will be to long. I got a Comp-tac for mine and they left the bottom open. Cheers
I don't think it is. Even with my weak Google-fu, I just found another 229SSE for $1399 with no mention of buying a seperate barrel. (In fact, I've bought a rebarreled prohib from them before.) This "barrel sold seperately" thing rubs me the wrong way, especially because I'm pretty darn sure that SIG sends out guns destined for Canada with a legal barrel already...
I ordered a Sig P229 and indeed you have to add the price of a new barrel (106 mm) with a choice of Sig, Bar-Sto etc. at various prices. However, the additional cost of the barrel is less than the cost listed for a barrel alone, in other words you get a "discount" of sorts. You still weep over the final price but you'll shed fewer tears than paying the full price of gun and replacement (extended) barrel. Small consolation.
I paid $1250.00 for my Sig 229 DA/SA in December 2007.
Prices have gone up though our dollar has gained strength.
I never paid for the longer barrel, it was included in the cost along with 2 mags.
I do believe it was part of a run of 90 pistols or thereabouts back then.
Mine came from Al Simmon's gun Shop in Hamilton ON.
I do believe it was Questar who imported them, or one of the larger importers.
Prices have gone up though our dollar has gained strength.
I never paid for the longer barrel, it was included in the cost along with 2 mags.
I do believe it was part of a run of 90 pistols or thereabouts back then.
Mine came from Al Simmon's gun Shop in Hamilton ON.
I do believe it was Questar who imported them, or one of the larger importers.
