I came across a p224 gen 2 in 40 s&w. I like the specs on the little bugger, but it seems reliability was a bit hit or miss with the early guns. Did Sig seem to get things sorted with the second generation?

I have 2 224s. Most with issues were in the 40 and dated 2013. Most were resolved with replacing the extractor (that fixed mine in the 40). Had no issues with mine in 9mm.

My EDC rotation includes the 2 224s and a 229C.

Thanks, that's good to hear.

I have a P224 that was purchased in late 2012 or early 2013. I cant remember exactly when I got it, but it was the first one I saw, and I bought it for way too much... like full Sig MSRP.

Anyway, it was a .40S&W DAK model, which I converted to DA/SA. I have shot several thousands of rounds through it with zero issues. I replaced the recoil spring recently, which seemed to reduce recoil from where it was.

Love the .40 and love the P224.

I was always intrigued with these guns. I couldn't find one near me in 9mm and was a little reluctant due to it's size for ccw with the regular grips.

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Originally posted by Cous2492:
I have a P224 that was purchased in late 2012 or early 2013.

Anyway, it was a .40S&W DAK model, which I converted to DA/SA. I have shot several thousands of rounds through it with zero issues. I replaced the recoil spring recently, which seemed to reduce recoil from where it was.

Love the .40 and love the P224.

I saw a 2013 DAK model for sale, but without a chance to shoot it I'm not sure if I'd warm up to the DAK. I do like the .40, fairly versatile round between premium hollow points for town and heavy hard cast for the stead. Anyhow, glad to hear a few positive remarks.

I did not like the DAK at the time. I picked up a P239 DAK and started warming up to it. Today, I picked up a P229 .40 DAK police trade for $329. Shot it very well.

I have seen many real world results of .40 cartridges in shootings. It works extremely well. Not saying other dont, just a proven round that is getting dumped on lately.... I dont mind because trade ins are dirt cheap.

Our last issued duty pistol (I'm retired now) was the Glock 23, primarily because its predecessor the USP45 was just too big for our smallest officers. You are right about LEO trade in .40s atm, it is a buyers market for a variety of quality firearms.