Best of Both Worlds
I recently got the P229 Classic 22. It comes as the .22 LR -- slightly longer top end. Great for learning to shoot cheaply. Then the X-change kits come in THREE calibers -- 9mm, .40, and .357 SIG. I just got the 9mm kit and find it has plenty of recoil for a new shooter (~800 rounds total). Later on, if I wish, I can upgrade again to the .40, and so on. Gives me ALL the flexibility. The only down side is cost -- each kit is about $399.
Mags fit just fine -- I have a 15 round and a 13 round (9 mm), with two more "E" models on the way from Sig.
DA/SA -- the SA is great, the DA is clunky for me. If you absolutely DO NOT want any other calibers, I hear the DAK is the best for carry (only one trigger to learn), but I haven't shot it, and it is not .22 compatible (so says Sig).
Get the .22 Classic and whichever X-change you like. (If your wallet can stand it)
I recently got the P229 Classic 22. It comes as the .22 LR -- slightly longer top end. Great for learning to shoot cheaply. Then the X-change kits come in THREE calibers -- 9mm, .40, and .357 SIG. I just got the 9mm kit and find it has plenty of recoil for a new shooter (~800 rounds total). Later on, if I wish, I can upgrade again to the .40, and so on. Gives me ALL the flexibility. The only down side is cost -- each kit is about $399.
Mags fit just fine -- I have a 15 round and a 13 round (9 mm), with two more "E" models on the way from Sig.
DA/SA -- the SA is great, the DA is clunky for me. If you absolutely DO NOT want any other calibers, I hear the DAK is the best for carry (only one trigger to learn), but I haven't shot it, and it is not .22 compatible (so says Sig).
Get the .22 Classic and whichever X-change you like. (If your wallet can stand it)