P229 Enhanced Elite

[Blownmotor]

I'm looking for a P229 Enhanced Elite and called a few places. They all said it has the LCI and magazine disconnect. I looked at the roster and did a search with that part number and it comes up as a non CA model. part# P229R Enhanced Elite (Black) 229R-9-ESE / Stainless Steel; Alloy

Link: http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/safeguns_resp.asp

So does anyone know any dealers in SF Bay Area that's willing to "break" the law by following the roster to the T?

Thank you guys in advance

[portermann]

If you can't find one, get the P229 in whatever caliber you would shoot LESS with the LCI, then get the X-change kit (slide/barrel/corresponding mag) from the Sig website for the caliber you want. The mag disconnect takes all but 3 mins to remove or you can buy a regular locking insert.

Either keep the LCI slide for range or occasional shooting of the other caliber or sell it to someone else who wants it for the range. The only down side is that you'll have to pay about 400 dollars for the x-change kit adding to the total cost of the gun.

[Blownmotor]

That's what I'm trying to avoid. I mean the gun itself is already near $1K

[Barang]

Call other shops or go outside SF. UG Imports or Audiophil2 who's a vendor here might be able to help you.

[tankton]

Good luck. The 229R vs E29R is 10 round vs 15 round. But Sig doesn't seem to have any 10 round SKUs for the Enhanced Elite (that aren't the CA compliant version).

Also, for the x-change kit idea, they don't sell elite slides (with 10 round magazines). Only real difference are the front slide serrations, iirc, but that's still a difference.

[portermann]

Good luck. The 229R vs E29R is 10 round vs 15 round. But Sig doesn't seem to have any 10 round SKUs for the Enhanced Elite (that aren't the CA compliant version).

Also, for the x-change kit idea, they don't sell elite slides (with 10 round magazines). Only real difference are the front slide serrations, iirc, but that's still a difference.

That sucks! Yea, the only difference on the Elite slide are the front serrations (and the Elite label of course). How frustrating if you have your heart set on an Elite.

[AreWeFree]

Good luck. The 229R vs E29R is 10 round vs 15 round. But Sig doesn't seem to have any 10 round SKUs for the Enhanced Elite (that aren't the CA compliant version).

Also, for the x-change kit idea, they don't sell elite slides (with 10 round magazines). Only real difference are the front slide serrations, iirc, but that's still a difference.

Eh, if someone really wants a 229 elite top end I'd sell mine. (shameless post)

[Blownmotor]

Good luck. The 229R vs E29R is 10 round vs 15 round. But Sig doesn't seem to have any 10 round SKUs for the Enhanced Elite (that aren't the CA compliant version).

Also, for the x-change kit idea, they don't sell elite slides (with 10 round magazines). Only real difference are the front slide serrations, iirc, but that's still a difference.

So pretty much that particular model does not exist in Sig's SKU?

[tankton]

It did at one point, but I haven't been able to find it anytime recently. I've been looking at a 229R EE as well, and was looking keenly for the non-CA version (but still roster compliant), but nobody seems to have them.

If I could find an official statement from Sig regarding the SKUs, then I'd be a happy man. But that's doubtful.

[tankton]

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[johnny_boy02]

Keep trying. It is on the roster. Most of the guns on the roster don't have "CA" in the model #. If it were a mistake or a "danger" it's not like they couldn't just take it off the roster. If the mags are the issue just tell the distributor or the FFL (assuming they have the permit) to keep them and buy your own.

[Blownmotor]

Keep trying. It is on the roster. Most of the guns on the roster don't have "CA" in the model #. If it were a mistake or a "danger" it's not like they couldn't just take it off the roster. If the mags are the issue just tell the distributor or the FFL (assuming they have the permit) to keep them and buy your own.

That might work assuming they are willing to "bypass" the roster. One shop claimed that's all they're getting from Sig are CA only models.

[johnny_boy02]

I don't see how it woukd be bypassing anything. It is on the list plain as day. It's not a typo or misprint it comes up when you search Sig on the list we all have to follow.

Many gun stores order from distributors not factory direct, for example I think Davidsons/Gallery of Guns is a big one. If Sig only sent CA model guns to FFL's law enforcement wouldn't be able to get non roster Sigs.

[jsigp226]

Be patient in your search, way too many times people here will jump on the first one they see on the threads, perhaps one with too many rounds down the bbl or one with an un-known round count. I would NEVER get one with the dreaded LCI atop the slide, it looks ridiculous. You may wanna try Armslist or just dedicate more time to finding one here on C G, Again, just be patient, one will pop up sooner or later. Just remember, don't settle for less, spend the extra cash and hold out for an Elite which you won't regret buying.....
I have a 2009 Elite P226 in 9mm, handles perfect, it has a W. German frame.

[Blownmotor]

Wow that's beautiful & west German to boot.