Question about my new Sig Sauer purchase

[pabst_20]

I picked up a Sig P228 today, and I must say I absolutely love it. I only have one issue about it or more of a concern how does the carbon steel slide compare tote 229 milled stainless slide. Is the carbon still a cheaper less durable material or vise versa. I paid for this pistol was that a fair price for it.

 

[wunderkind]

The P229 was engineered from the ground up for the high pressure of the .40 S&W. To better withstand such pressure, SIG decided to mill the slide out of a slab of stainless steel. Very strong (and pricey & heavy) construction.

The P228 has always been a 9mm handgun. As such, the slide is a tad less robust and utilizes stamping to a degree.

Technically speaking, yes, the P228's slide may be less durable than that of the P229. But, even for a high volume competitive shooter, there should be no practical difference in longevity as long as only in-spec rounds are fired through it.

Die hard Sig fans LOVE the P228 for its balance & handling as compared to the more top heavy P229. Very nice pistol you have there.

 

[stu454]

x2.

There are no flies on the 228 or its slide as compared to the 229.

 

[zoom6zoom]

See, now you have a reason to buy a 229 as well, so you can run a long term comparison project!

 

[SigP229R]

I would not sneeze at either one of them I have the 229 and it's great and if you frequent the sig Forum you will also hear lots of good things about the 228.

 

[Platypus357]

I always hear the p229 is one of the best Sigs out there, even though I've never fired one myself, so I think you have a great gun there.

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

carbon steel is inherently stronger than stainless steel. you made the right choice

 

[REAPER4206969]

carbon steel is inherently stronger than carbon steel.

Cool story, FMJ!

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Which_is_harder_steel_or_stainless_steel

Stainless steel is steel. Assuming that you mean high carbon steel, and 440c stainless, and proper heat treatment, the high carbon steel is harder.

it's true

 

[REAPER4206969]

it's true

You need to re read your post.

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

oops! i meant carbon steel is inherently stronger than stainless!

you know what i meant! leave me alone, i'm worried about my EMP!