Which Sig for 40 cal to 9mm conversion

[Thoughts]

My understanding is that the P229 was designed to handle .40, so it does that better than the P226 frames. I like my P229, although I haven't tried any of the 9mm conversions. So if you intend to shoot much .40, I would suggest looking into a P229.

[five.five-six]

This thread is so funny.


I just got a 229 in .40 and my sig factory 9mm barrel will be here before the gun is out of jail. It’s one of those 10mm necked down to 9mm that nobody wants barrels that I got


Now I need to find a big block Plymouth.

[Cuda440]

My understanding is that the P229 was designed to handle .40, so it does that better than the P226 frames. I like my P229, although I haven't tried any of the 9mm conversions. So if you intend to shoot much .40, I would suggest looking into a P229.

Its not the frame thats different, it was the slide that they redesigned.

The original 226 and 228 were 9mm with a folded steel slide.

The 228 was updated to the 229 with a machined stainless slide that could handle the 40 and 357.

The 226 also got the stainless slide, but remained named the 226.

Any of the stainless slide guns that were 40 or 357 could be swapped to 9mm or vice versa, but the early steel slides should only be used with a 9mm barrel

[Barang]

i already have drop in 9mm barrel for my p226. i'm still debating whether to get conversion barrel for my p229 .40 since i already have p229 in 9mm.

[Milsurp1]

Why convert to 9? Already stocked up on 9 ammo?

[Barang]

^^^ some people have to change caliber due to injuries, arthritis, age. 9mm is easier to rack therefore the transition is sensible. the way the country is going right now, the behavior of the gub and people do not inspire confidence. in fact, they are indicating instability and seem like in full speed. so if you can get what you are planning to do in the future, just get it now while you can.

as for ammo, the panic buying since obama + gun control laws + ammo laws had given us more than enough warning to prepare for days like these.

[LateBraking]

OP just wanted to know about caliber conversions and instead someone gives him a lecture on why his life decisions are wrong. Like walking down the street minding your own business when suddenly, Antifa.

OP, there's a few ways to approach what you want.

- P226 or P229 + drop-in conversion barrel = all metal, hammer-fired route. The cheapest route here in CA, due to roster. (Otherwise the below would be the cheaper routes in 49 other states.) Example: https://www.efkfiredragon.com/prodde...od=SS2299SBCBK

- P226 or P229 + caliber conversion kit = all metal, hammer-fired route. More expensive, but a more complete conversion.

- P320 of any type + any caliber conversion kit = polymer, striker-fired route. The middle of the price range here in CA because, even though MSRP is lower than a P226 or P229, you will be paying the off-roster prices.

- P320 X5 Legion + any caliber conversion kit = metal/polymer blended (i.e. tungsten-infused), striker-fired route. Like the "middle ground" because it feels like metal but its part metal part plastic. Also the most expensive route here in CA, these typically go for double of MSRP in CA.

[C.G.]

i already have drop in 9mm barrel for my p226. i'm still debating whether to get conversion barrel for my p229 .40 since i already have p229 in 9mm.

Personally I prefer the .357 Sig over the .40, but I do have both.

[faterikcartman]

Hello All, looking to see which 40 Cal Sig can easily accept 9mm barrel conversion.
I am more open to all metal vs polymer, but can be convinced on polymer
I am looking to sell a couple guns in favor of a Sig 40/9 range home defense.
Thanks in a advance!

You sound okay to me -- get a .40 for yourself, and a 9mm for any very petite ladies or small children in your family that want to shoot too.

[Barang]

Personally I prefer the .357 Sig over the .40, but I do have both.

used to have several calibers then decided to consolidate down to two. 9mm for wife and .40 for me. sold our .22lr, .45acp and .357sig ammo and handguns.

my regret was not keeping the .357sig. i know that i can just get the barrel for drop in conversion but ammo is expensive and hard to find right now. i don't want to hoard another caliber as the house is already 6" below the ground from all the stash.