Sig 228 opinions

A Sig 228 is a nice size and there is nothing wrong with 9mm. Cheaper practice ammo. I have shot a 229 (stainless slide similar though to 228 in size) in 9mm and it is a great shooting gun. 228's are a little harder to come by than a 229 because they really aren't made anymore, except military contracts.

The G27 is a subcompact polymer .40. It will kick like a mule, relative to bigger and heavier guns.
The P228 is, imho, the best double stack auto Sig makes. Reliable, accurate, excellent trigger, extremely well balanced, clean lines. What's not to like?
The P229, while also excellent, is not as well balanced as the P228, due to its top heavy SS slide. It does help with the recoil of the .40, though.

^^Yep. I was issued an M-11 and I loved it. A lot more than the M-9.

You're 60 with arthritis in your hands. A .40 is no pea-shooter. You made the right choice.

The P228 has been my regular carry gun for the past seven years. It is comfortable, and not difficult to conceal. I love shooting it -- accurate, and it fits my hand perfectly. If for some sad reason I had to part with my handguns, this would almost certainly be the last one to go.

I shot .40 from a friend's Glock 23, and did not like it at all. I'd much rather shoot .45 or 9mm.

All that to say, I think you made a good choice.

It has the reliability part covered.

Im betting your really going to like it.

I know you are going to like it.
I actually prefer my P228 over my P226!
The only real fault I see with the guns only comes into play if you have shot a number of different pistols and muscle memory takes over, then you might find yourself hitting the decocking lever instead of the intended slide release lever.

You chose wisely.

The P228 is like Mary Poppins - practically perfect in every way and an elite class 9MM pistol as your research has shown. They are also in high demand and easy to sell if you ever decide you have the need to do so but my bet is you are really going to like it. I just orfered a set of Hogue G10 grips for mine. The wife said buy yourself something for Christmas and I will wrap it up for you.

I have a P228, and its a nice pistol. I has NEVER failed me, has a nice trigger, and is reasonably accurate. However, it has been replaced my a CZ-75D PCR which is slightly smaller yet fits perfectly in my P228's Bianchi holster. I find the ergos, better on the CZ, and I shoot it much more accurately. The control placement on Sigs is a bit different from many.

Don't let me dissuade you. The P228, and P229 for that matter are excellent pistols, and well worth their price.

I installed the SRT sear to shorten the trigger reset. I like the feel of the 228 over the 229. Seems to balance better for me.

Old hands, as well.. lol

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I've got 2yrs on ya..

And I own 2 Sig P229n/r 40's.. Shoot them a lot, like them but -

I also own a Sig P229R 9mm and I recently got a NIB Sig P228n/r 9mm that came with Sig 3-dot night sights and there is a huge difference in weight, in the all German slide (much lighter than the American P229 slides) and over-all balance which favors, without question, the all German P228 and its/their stamped slides.

Another plus for any of the Sig 4" barreled 9mm's are the choices of the much heavier JHP's in 147gr that are sub-sonic.. More punch/weight/less recoil, pure and simple.

I highly recommend this ammo -



You're gonna enjoy this/your new P228 once you have a few hundred rounds down range along with possibly changing from the plastic grips, if not comfy for ya, and go with Hogue rubber side panel-only grips.. They work

P229R CT 9mm (rubber CT laser grips) and P228n/r 9mm (before adding grips)



P229/40 w/Hogue rubber side-panel only grips.. very comfy



You'll really enjoy both p228 and grips, if necessary for ya



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I consider the P228 and G19 to be the two best compact 9mm pistols available.

MAG-63
I would agree

Heavier the better IMHO

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I read we're both Beretta owners as well..

Here's my Beretta Px4 40 G next to my Sig P228 9mm





Also, if you can find some, Fiocchi (made in Italy) makes some really nice 123gr FMJ +p+ that I'm waiting on a friend to give me some ballistic reports on it as it seems more like the equivalent of this side of a NATO 9mm round.. Great stuff, mild and consistent and less expensive than WWB 115gr FMJ..

Here's a pic of some with my Px4 and Sig P225, single stack mags (thin grips) 8+1 9mm (like the/our P228's, pure German with lighter stamped slides.






Here's a shot showing the difference in our/your 228 German made stamped slide, lighter and thinner, than my/an SS, made in USA, milled slide, thicker wider, heavier.. (as mentioned, made for the P229/40) and later 9mm

Left side 228 / Right side 229



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The Gray Man triggers SIG is offering or at least the SRT may help. Enjoy your new gun.

I own a sit p228 west German made and it's a fantastic pistol. Accurate as can be and if you can't hit anything then you need to go see the eye dr lol. Today's ammo in 9 mm is more than adequate to use as Sd and 40 cal is going to be like 10 mm soon, FBI is dropping it and I bet other agencies will follow. 13 rds of win Talon/ranger or carbon 115 gr will handle any self defense situation, hands down. The 228 is one of the finest pistols money can buy and it hides very well. Get a few extra mags and have fun and don't worry about if it's enough.

Sig 228 opinions:

My opinion is that its a great gun.

Nine is Fine.

My wifes Sig 228 has over 20,000 rounds through it without A single Failure.
I am in the process of switching to 9mm carry gun because of arthritic hands also. I went with the CZ 75 B. I don't mind the weight and find the CZ fits me better.

Just noticed ..............5 year old thread?