I've got some older P229 wood grips (that I really like) that I'm looking to transition to a newer P229 with an E2 strut/mainspring.

If I were to modify the grips for the newer gun (as opposed to swapping the mainspring), can anyone chime in as to where I need to dremel?

I believe it is down towards the lower part of the grip where the mainspring seat is. I can't tell you where exactly but here is a link that kind of describes what was changed and where. Just do little by little and don't get carried away with removing material.

https://www.realgunreviews.com...inspring-assemblies/

I bought an E2 parts kit for my MK25 and I like the E2 grip. The trigger pull is much nicer with the E2 parts in my opinion,compared to the original.

Worse comes to worse, newer factory panels are cheap and should already be made for the E2 parts but I am not sure 100%. You could always upgrade to the Hogue grip panels, as they are a great investment on your pistol and are made for the E2 parts.

Another nice addition to your gun is the short reset trigger parts kit. Easy to install and is great for follow up shots in single action mode.

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Originally posted by patw:
I believe it is down towards the lower part of the grip where the mainspring seat is. I can't tell you where exactly but here is a link that kind of describes what was changed and where. Just do little by little and don't get carried away with removing material.

https://www.realgunreviews.com...inspring-assemblies/

This was very helpful--thank you. The picture of the "pre-1999" strut helped illustrate the difference. (I suppose I could have just looked at my older 226, but wasn't thinking.) In any event, I was able to get this done in under 10 minutes with the dremel and a small grinding bit.

I also ended up having to modify where the grip faces the trigger bar spring, since the gun these are going on has the newer style, which was preventing a flush fit.

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I bought an E2 parts kit for my MK25 and I like the E2 grip. The trigger pull is much nicer with the E2 parts in my opinion, compared to the original.

Yep, I prefer the feel of the E2 mainspring as well.

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Worse comes to worse, newer factory panels are cheap and should already be made for the E2 parts but I am not sure 100%. You could always upgrade to the Hogue grip panels, as they are a great investment on your pistol and are made for the E2 parts.

I have Hogue G10s on many of my range guns. This 229 is going to be my new (to me) EDC, and I prefer these older wood grips over other options for 2 reasons: [1] While I think G10 is superior in terms of overall grippiness, I've always just preferred the feel of wood, especially when it's colder. [2] These grips have checkering on the backstrap, which I haven't seen on many other wood grips out there, at least not for the P229--this makes a huge difference for me.

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Another nice addition to your gun is the short reset trigger parts kit. Easy to install and is great for follow up shots in single action mode.

Oh yes, of course. I have a few! I just wish the Grayguns ELS would fit older German frames.