SIG P226 or P229

[BullseyePursuit]

I am torn of getting either one but I would like to get the advantages and disadvantages for both handguns from people who owns both and shot both. Thanks!

[mikeh96]

Both guns around the same size. I don't plan to use it for carry so I went with the mk25. Home defense and for range fun. And if shtf its my shtf pistol

[_TomT_]

p229 points a bit better and is more versatile IMHO...

[BoJackUSMC]

Same trigger pull and both DA/SA
One is full size and one is compact
One holds more ammo, but little heavier
Both excellent gun... 229 for more cc and 226 for duty carry.

[jsigone]

you can't carry more than 10 bullets unless your special.....

Get the full size and compact later if you feel its needed. Good thing about the full size it should be more accurate. Mine shoots laser beams and have ESP.

[dc2allday]

I own both, enjoy them much, not so indifferent. The 229 is essentially a shorter 226, one holds more ammo if you're in a free state, the 229 slide half serrations are not so Purdy. What specific models are you looking at? There are several variants of both.

[unusedusername]

The grip on the 229 is a little shorter then the 226. It won't matter for a range gun, but the 229 won't poke you as much in a holster.

The slide is a little shorter also, which gives it a shorter sight radius.

Why not hold both and decide that way? They should be readily available in your local firearms store.

[jkody]

Both are great guns. Rent both at a range and then decide.

[Barang]

Both excellent gun... 229 for more cc and 226 for duty carry.

What he said. I like P229 better because of concealability, very comfortable to hold and shoot. For range toy, I'll go with P226. But either one is great and it all comes down to preference.

[Gaius Marius]

I've got both, though my P229 is in .40 S&W (love it that way). I would say go with the P226 though. My P226 is 9mm and its a fantastic shooter. The slide is a bit more slim than my P229, though not too much longer. Weight feels about the same in practical terms. The grip is slightly shorter on the P229, so if you're a big handed sort you may find the P226 better in that regard. For an all around gun I like to say full size, then down the line, if your CCW prospects open up, or you have the funds, you can get the P229 as well. Both will shoot great.

[bsg]

as has been suggested by jkody (post #8), it would be most prudent to rent/shoot both candidates for purchase at the range before choosing one over the other.

my preference is for the w german P226. if i was in the market for a compact Sig Sauer pistol, i'd choose the w german P225 over the P229.

[Malmon]

Although the 229 is the compact version, I find its grip width to be wider than the full size 226. Try holding both before you decide if that is important to you. For me, I prefer the 226.

[jjmichael]

p229, because I don't like my p226 very much

[customiiguy]

Whatever you do dont buy the ca versions!

[rm1911]

Notice how many people have both. Face it, you'll end up buying both!!!

I have a 226 (free state edition) and a Cold War vintage 228. Sigs are quite simply the finest 9mm pistols ever made. Period. End of story.

My next purchase will be a 220. The only problem with having them both is that it's created a heated argument between me and my son. If SHTF, who gets the 6 and who gets the 8 . He doesn't quite understand I get both!!!