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Old 10-29-2020, 7:00 AM
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Picking up a Sig 226 SAO 9mm Legion with Romeo and a Sig 229 DA/SA 9mm Legion with Romeo. Which one should I keep and sell the other? Both NIB. Is one more desirable than the other. The 229 could be a CCW gun I suppose. In the Sacramento area
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Old 10-29-2020, 7:07 AM
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For me, it would be the one I shoot best, is the one I would keep. They both balance a bit differently.


I shoot the 229 better, have both
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Old 10-29-2020, 7:10 AM
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P229 is probably more desirable and the one i would keep if i had to sell one.
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Old 10-29-2020, 7:16 AM
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I would buy a 1911, a few glocks and a beretta or two and and a few other pistols. Then try them out for a few years to see which you like, and keep them all.
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Old 10-29-2020, 7:22 AM
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I already have a Sig 226, 229 and Sig 1911. Had a X-5 Legion and I keep going back to the P-Series
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Old 10-29-2020, 8:26 AM
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Have both the 226 Legion SAO and 229 Legion DA/SA. I prefer the 229. for me it is more versatile. Both triggers are really good but the edge would go the to 226 SAO. 226 is more of a range gun for me while the 229 can do just about everything I need it to.
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Old 10-29-2020, 8:37 AM
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I don't understand the concept of picking up 2 guns and trying to decide which one to sell before even getting them. Why both getting both if you know you will sell one ? Buy both, shoot both, sell the one you don't like, I guess.

But I have been buying guns since the mid 1970s and not sold a single one yet.
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Old 10-29-2020, 9:49 AM
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do you/can you CCW if so the 229 since DA/SA

If you can't or don't want to ccw, IMO the SAO226 everyday of the week will be better shooter/comp/HD gun.
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My 229 goes out more often than my 226. YMMV
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Old 10-29-2020, 11:46 AM
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The SAO just a bit different than a DA/SA
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Old 10-29-2020, 11:53 AM
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instead of selling one, get a p220 legion!
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Old 10-29-2020, 4:10 PM
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Simple answer. Keep the 229...great gun.
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Keep both. Both are excellent guns and you will regret selling one. These are not on the roster, so will be tough to replace if you do have regrets.

Another way to think of it is: How will you feel in 10 years? SIG will remove Legion from their line-up and getting one will be even more difficult.

Buy some ammo, take them to the range, and enjoy both for what they are.

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Personally, I like DA/SA.
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TBH in Legion trim I actually prefer the 226.

The 229 feels best with the EE grips IMO.
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I would buy a 1911, a few glocks and a beretta or two and and a few other pistols. Then try them out for a few years to see which you like, and keep them all.
Great answer, I love it
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I don't understand the concept of picking up 2 guns and trying to decide which one to sell before even getting them. Why both getting both if you know you will sell one ? Buy both, shoot both, sell the one you don't like, I guess.

But I have been buying guns since the mid 1970s and not sold a single one yet.
He’s probably on a free roll. I’d bet he’s paying free state price for the two, and going to sell one for ca price (double), thus netting a “free” gun
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