Sig E2 Grip vs. Std Grip Magazine Question

[Go Navy]

Given all the news about the U.S. District Court decision on mags, I was looking at an online source today, and noticed that some of the Sig mags are listed as being for the E2 grip.

Does this mean that a mag that fits an E2 grip will not fit a standard grip on a Sig? Or vice-versa?

[L-2]

Standard SIG grips or SIG's E2 grips won't matter regarding magazines.

I do seem to recall some SIG grips which extended further down for some reason and I cannot speak for those grips.
Those grips may have been on SIG's TacOps models, as I recall, and usually came with extended higher capacity mags (as in 20 round P226 mags).

[tuna quesadilla]

Standard SIG grips or SIG's E2 grips won't matter regarding magazines.

I do seem to recall some SIG grips which extended further down for some reason and I cannot speak for those grips.
Those grips may have been on SIG's TacOps models, as I recall, and usually came with extended higher capacity mags (as in 20 round P226 mags).

Right-o. All 226 mags should be the same. Even the TacOps mag will fit in a regular 226. The Tac-Ops models have grips that extend downwards to make a sort of built-in mag funnel, and that's why they come with those long mags:



Now there is a difference in mags for the 229 series. I'm not 100% sure on the details, but I know that Sig switched to different magazine dimensions for some (or possibly ALL) of their new-production 229s. That's where you're probably seeing mags marked for different frames. The new mags are called 229-1. Are you buying for a 229? If so, what model is it and do you know about when it might have been manufactured?

[Go Navy]

Yes, I'm concerned about ordering the correct mags for my P229. I'll take a look at it today and post here what version it is. Not sure. Thanks very much.

[Go Navy]

My Sig P229 shows "P229-1" on the breech block. The 10 round mags I have for it are also marked P229-1. Pictures attached. So does it require "E2" type mags? It's been awhile since I purchased it and I can't remember if it came with the E2 grip, which I might have removed.

[Barang]

https://www.topgunsupply.com/mec-gar-p229-1-9mm-17rd-magazine-afc.html

Hope that above link helps.

[L-2]

My Sig P229 shows "P229-1" on the breech block. The 10 round mags I have for it are also marked P229-1. Pictures attached. So does it require "E2" type mags? It's been awhile since I purchased it and I can't remember if it came with the E2 grip, which I might have removed.

I don't know what "E2" P229 9mm mags are. You will do better by asking the vendor what E2 mags are.

Your P229 will work best with P229-1 mags. The P228 or non "-1" P229 9mm mags will apparently function, but will be loose and rattle in a "-1" frame's magazine well.

[Go Navy]

https://www.topgunsupply.com/mec-gar...azine-afc.html

Hope that above link helps.

It does. I think that's what I need. Top Gun is not shipping to Taxifornia, yet. Will keep an eye out for sources.

[Go Navy]

I don't know what "E2" P229 9mm mags are. You will do better by asking the vendor what E2 mags are.

Your P229 will work best with P229-1 mags. The P228 or non "-1" P229 9mm mags will apparently function, but will be loose and rattle in a "-1" frame's magazine well.

Sig came out with a second version of the P229 with what they call E2 grips. Apparently the mag well got redesigned in the process. Other than that, I don't know the details.

Based on the link Barang sent, mags marked 229-1 are a proper fit for this version of the P229. It's possible that any P229 mags will work, but I'm not sure about that. When I find a source, I think I'll just get on the phone with them. Meanwhile, I really like my Sigs including my P229.

[L-2]

My P229 came with an older-style frame, but with E2 grips. I obtained some regular P229 grips and now switch back & forth with grips as my mood dictates.

[Barang]

........ Will keep an eye out for sources.

https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/showsearchresults.asp?pageStyle=H&resultCnt=&keyword=sig+p229+magazine

Try this one.