P228 SSE Questions

[SmurfAttack]

Hello, long time lurker, first time poster.

I'd really like to get a Sig P228 but since it has fallen off the roster, my options are limited. Since finding one locally is next to impossible, I have looked into doing a SSE through my FFL. The FFL I am wanting to do the transfer does not have P228 specific barrel/magblock, but they do have P229 9mm. For those with firsthand experience:

1) Will a P229 9mm barrel work in a P228?
2) Are there any other issues I am not thinking of? Do the magblocks used for SSE work in both?

I wanted to try and get confirmation from someone who has done this before. I don't want to get into a situation where the SSE wont work and the seller will not take the pistol back.

I have checked with the FFL and they said they are fairly confident it will work but are not 100% sure.

Thanks for any advise!

PS: I searched but could not find anything definitive.

[MyGlock17]

Why not get a Sig M11-A1? It's basically a Sig 228 with a SRT trigger..You can get this from Peter MPARMS.COM...I bought my sig 229 scorpion from him..He has a Sig 229 scorpion right now!...He does SSE on Sigs and Glocks.

http://www.mparms.com/Sig-Sauer-M11A1-Desert_p_386.html

http://www.mparms.com/Sig-Sauer-P229R-Scorpion-9mm_p_410.html

[oakieV]

I sse'd a m11-a1 through tracy rifle and pistol last month....not 100% sure but I bet they used a 229 barrel to do so....just get the m11-a1! Not sure where u located but t.r.a.p. can help you

[SmurfAttack]

The M11A1 is my backup.

I am interested in the original P228s, mostly for historical and collector reasons (and I don't like the engraving on the M11A1 ), but if I can't get a real one I will settle for the M11A1.

Has anyone SSEd a real P228?

[MyGlock17]

I don't think you can find the 228 anymore...Goodluck on that one

[centennial]

www.mparms.com

Why not get a Sig M11-A1? It's basically a Sig 228 with a SRT trigger..You can get this from Peter MPARMS.COM...I bought my sig 229 scorpion from him..He has a Sig 229 scorpion right now!...He does SSE on Sigs and Glocks.

http://www.mparms.com/Sig-Sauer-M11A1-Desert_p_386.html

http://www.mparms.com/Sig-Sauer-P229...9mm_p_410.html

A++++ mparms are the best! I still have a number of SIGs to pick up from there! Hopefully, many more items.

I am also considering a M11 style, but as SIGs go, I prefer the feel and size of the 220-226 style most.

I also have the http://www.mparms.com/Sig-Sauer-MK25-Desert_p_400.html from mparms.

http://www.mparms.com/Sig-Sauer_c_47.html

For something a bit smaller, the Glock 19 feels very nice too

http://www.mparms.com/Glock-_c_26.html

Email them and Sign up on the waiting list. They can also get other SIGs etc. I recently received a pdf list of several nice SIGs models they can get.

At least I get a SIG lifetime warranty buying from mparms on new guns. But no warranty if I find an old used 228 from anyone else. So I am a bit hesitant on buying the older guns. Good luck

[Elysium]

I wrote the following comparison for the Firearms Insider group a few months ago. I really like the M11-A1 even more than the P228.

http://firearmsinsider.tv/reviews/sig-sauer-m11-a1/

Direct Action Solutions in Solana Beach has the M11-A1.

If you ever want to shoot it drop me a PM.

As for the P228, they pop up on the Marketplace pretty often, that is your best bet for a P228.

[MyGlock17]

Someone is selling a 228 on calguns..

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=890399

[jeffrice6]

Can't beat the real deal oldschool 228!

[Barang]

Someone is selling a 228 on calguns..

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=890399

That's a good looking gun and it's your chance to get it now.

[SmurfAttack]

That's a good looking gun and it's your chance to get it now.

I would If I didn't live 8 hours away.

[Quiet]

1) Will a P229 9mm barrel work in a P228?

AFAIK...
No. The internal dimensions of slide of the P229 differ from the P228, which prevents a P229 barrel fitting into the slide of the P228.

[cjc16]

Wait for a real west German 228. Cheaper and better than the new ones. I have a one from 1989 and it's much nicer than my newer 226.

[rm1911]

P228 SSE Questions



FTW!!!

If I'm not mistaken sig discontinued the 228's a while ago. If you can find a west German model jump on it.

[Barbarosa]

Check with Dave at Cal Custom Guns in Fallbrook. I bought a NIB P228 about a year ago and he had two more at the time. They were consignment guns from a private collection. Great gun and well worth the trouble of finding one.

Google them for the phone number.