New P229

[awsomeo]

Just got back from the range using my new Sig P229R 9mm.
This is my third Sig and I have mixed feelings on this one. I ran 150 rounds through it today. On the 80th and 90th round the slide failed to lock open.
Also, what is the receiver finished in? I've noticed very small wear marks along the rails near the front of the receiver and a minor wear mark on the attachment rail. The slide seems to be free of any imperfections, except of course where the barrel meets the slide. I will say that I am a little anal so all of this may be nothing. I currently own a certified refurb P226 .40S&W and a P229 DAK SAS.

Another thing that isn't a big deal but I still notice, the plastic cases that the firearm is shipped in always looks like it's been roughed up a bit.

 

[PaveHammer]

The frame is Type 3 anodized aluminum alloy.

I had a P229R in .40, loved the gun. Good luck with yours.

Brad

 

[Maple Leaf Pilgrim]

Just got back from the range using my new Sig P229R 9mm.
This is my third Sig and I have mixed feelings on this one. I ran 150 rounds through it today. On the 80th and 90th round the slide failed to lock open.
Also, what is the receiver finished in? I've noticed very small wear marks along the rails near the front of the receiver and a minor wear mark on the attachment rail. The slide seems to be free of any imperfections, except of course where the barrel meets the slide. I will say that I am a little anal so all of this may be nothing. I currently own a certified refurb P226 .40S&W and a P229 DAK SAS.

When I first got my P229R I found that I would have the occaissional failure to lock back as well. I found it was my thumb resting on the slide release. Check to see if you're gripping the gun with your thumb resting on the release. even a light touch is enough to keep the release from engaging.

Nice gun.

Another thing that isn't a big deal but I still notice, the plastic cases that the firearm is shipped in always looks like it's been roughed up a bit.

Yeah, some of the boxes come a little scuffed, but the gun is well protected and that's what really matters!

 

[heavenIsAlie]

my 229 preformed flawlessly at the match today, only had 150 rounds through it and did 200 today with no problems

 

[Frozen Snake]

Yep If you have a high thumb hold then your slide will not stay open. I have that problem with my 226.

 

[cambli]

The wear marks on the frame rails is normal. Use a good grease like slide gilde on the rails and barrel to stop the 'smilies'.(((()))))))))

 

[v65magnafan]

I have a 226 9mm CPO. I'm not concerned about wear marks on a gun like this. It's a working gun, not a princess.

 

[pfbmgd]

Not one failure from my P229 so far .