Good deal on a Sig?

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I went to a local gun store to browse the selection of .40S&W pistols. I was interested in either a Sig P226/P229 or H&K USP chambered in .40S&W. I decided on the P229 which was priced at $760 before tax and dros fees. Salesman walks back with a non railed version that was factory certified for $599. Everything on it was new. I am not having buyers remorse just asking a question. Would any of my fellow THRers jump on this deal?
 
If its factory certified, NOT everything on it is new. Just well cleaned, inspected, and replaced IF NECCESSARY. $599 seems a little on the steep side, but, it is a SIG.
 
Thank you for the reply...still a noob when it comes to firearms. I guess it wasn't as good as a deal as I thought it was.
 
Nothing wrong with making a lower offer. Without night sights I've seen P229's here for $545\$550, pushing $599 with night sights. I guess it all depends on the store and the area. Prices on new SIGs here vary upwards of $100+ between stores.
 
It may have been alittle high but it is a great gun, the Sig 229 is my ccw and I have a lot to choose from so don't have any buyers remorse over it, you got a great gun one of the best.
 
I have been shopping for a used Sig lately and that is a typical price for a CPO, though you might do a little better if you shop around.
 
You didn't do too bad at all. It wasn't a steal, but you didn't get taken either.
 
Seems o.k. for California. Actually, the new price was pretty good for out here. Generally run about $790 to $875 in L.A./S.D. area. CPO's that I've seen have been running from $550 to $599 - when they are available. Probably because of the recent price jump on Sigs out here and scarcity of CPO's. And, hey, you got a non-rail version. They're a bit more sought after because of the cleaner lines.

You did good. It's a SIG. Best .40 platform that I've ever shot.
 
I think it was a decent deal! I'm a SIG fan! CDNN has a few better deals but then it is kinda hit and miss with them. I have never been disappointed with them. It sounds decent in price and it is all about where your locale is as far as price goes. You did good! :)
Dave
 
Not too bad, especially (from what I hear) for Cali. Included accessories will affect the price as well, but you didn't specify what you got with it? Case? More than one mag? Being Cali, you'll have gotten 10 round mags rather than 12 of course. I prefer the non-railed guns myself.

I've purchased two 229's and paid about that for each of them. One is black, night sights, five mags and both .40 and .357 barrels; the other is a reverse two tone with 4 mags. Cases with each. So you can do better, you can do worse. Upside is that you have a Sig! Enjoy, it will probably be just the first of many!
 
Certified means Certified Pre-owned. IMO these are the best deals going. Sometimes you'll even find a LNIB one if you're lucky. Quite honestly, I feel brand new SIGs are overpriced, I don't think I'd pay $800 OTD for a new SIG, so to me the CPOs are great values. Plus, I like older SIGs more anyways. Give me something non-railed with stamped slide and call me happy! :D

Decent price, good buy. Congrats! :)
 
Check out gunbroker.

they have used cpo 229's for 450-500 pretty often

i bought 2 new 229s off gunbroker .one 40 cal for 550.00 and one 357 sig for 530.00.they dont come around that often but it does happen.just check the sellers feedback.

i dont even go to gunstores anymore except to look at the guns.



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"Certified means Certified Pre-owned. IMO these are the best deals going. Sometimes you'll even find a LNIB one if you're lucky. Quite honestly, I feel brand new SIGs are overpriced, I don't think I'd pay $800 OTD for a new SIG, so to me the CPOs are great values. Plus, I like older SIGs more anyways. Give me something non-railed with stamped slide and call me happy! "







any particular reason you like the older ones with the stamped sides ?
 
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I was going to say, considering its Cali where everything is more expensive, sounds like you got a pretty good deal. If it is a true CPO, that means it was reconditioned and inspected at the factory, and it is highly likely that you got a very good condition, problem free gun.

As for the stamped vs. milled slides... they are totally different animals. The milled slides are much more beefy, and were introduced initially on the 229 I believe, for the .40 and then the .357sig cartridges. Followed by milled slide versions of the 226 and then the 239. It goes like this:

Stamped slide --> Milled slide similar platform

228 --> 229
225 --> 239
226 --> 226

For reasons unknown, the 226 was not renamed when the milled slide version was released. The frame as well as the slide was beefed up, so there are basically two very different generations of the 226 out there.

The milled slide/alloy frame versions tend to be a little top heavy. Not as bad as a Glock or HK, but there is a noticable greater weight to the slide. The stamped slide pistols balance *perfectly*, as do the ST (all stainless) guns. This is why some people prefer the stamped slides. If you know you only want to shoot 9mm, you may consider looking for a stamped slide version, as they are a little more rare these days, and don't have the rail either. All the new production 226 and 229s have the rail. I recently bought a 228 and am very happy with it.
 
I recently bought a Sig 226, 9mm, in 99% condition from Gunbroker for $450.00, plus a 4% State Tax of $18.00, and a shipping fee of $20.00, for a total of $488.00. Comes with 1 - 15 round mag. This is not a CPO.

Should have it next week. There are still some deals out there, but paying $800.00 OTD for a new one seems to high.
 
any particular reason you like the older ones with the stamped sides ?
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For me, and actually a lot of SIG fanatics, I feel the stamped slide versions balance and point better. Furthermore, they have internal extractors instead of the external ones on the stainless slides.

Plus, just my experience.... the older SIGs are smoother than the newer production ones.

Just my $0.02

Stamped slide SIGs ALL THE WAY!!!
 
For me, and actually a lot of SIG fanatics, I feel the stamped slide versions balance and point better. Furthermore, they have internal extractors instead of the external ones on the stainless slides.

Plus, just my experience.... the older SIGs are smoother than the newer production ones.

Just my $0.02




is this the stamped slide you are talking about ?

the 357 sig model i got is like this one and came with the black box.

this model i notice the finish is holding up better then the new model and i enjoy shooting it more,but i thought it was because of the caliber



 
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