I've shot 226s, a 320 and an X5 in 40. I like all of them so I guess it comes down to if you want a polymer or steel gun and whats important to you.
I found all of them handle the cartridge well and are quite accurate as long as you do your part. The capacity is a bit lacking by modern standards for 40 in Sigs compared to an M&P or a few other designs (12 vs 15 for 226s. 14 vs 15 for P320s).
Whats your purpose for the gun?
Posts: 3131 | Location: Pnw | Registered: March 21, 2009
I own P239, P226R and P229's in .40. I like them all, but the nod would go to the P229.
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Posts: 4670 | Location: Pennsylvania | Registered: June 29, 2006
I just bought a SIG factory CPO "Certified Pre Owned" P229 .40S&W from Guns Midwest for $479.00 (+15. shipping and $14. cc fee = $503. delivered to my FFL) For $139. more, you can add a SIG 357 barrel.
Mine is absolutely like brand new. It has the low style (Legacy) slide serrations and no rail plus 2 12rd mags, E2 grips and factory accessories in factory SIG red box. It also comes with a 1 year SIG factory warranty. I have purchased new SIG's in the past and these are indistinguishable from new. I believe they are LEO trade-ins that are reconditioned to new.
I have no affiliation with these guys, but saw that the OP was looking for a .40 and thought I should share my good fortune. I have also been looking for a P229 .40 for a while and this is the best deal I could find.
Ask yourself some basic questions and your answers will guide you to the right Sig for you. Do you want all steel or hybrid polymer/steel? hammer or striker fired? concealed or open carry? DAO, DA/SA, SAO trigger? How do you intend to use it home or personal defense, range, hunting? etc.
There are lots of quality 40/10 caliber handguns in the marketplace that previous posters have mentioned.
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Posts: 174 | Location: Virginia | Registered: April 24, 2015
Originally posted by grumpy1: P229. IMO one of the finest if not finest cobmat .40 pistol ever made. Plenty of cheap ones available these days too.
I couldn't have said it better. I have a few .40's, but the 229 is the best in my opinion. It handles the .40 very well, is reliable as a Swiss watch, and is very accurate.
Posts: 655 | Location: Northern Colorado, USA | Registered: September 25, 2002