Go | New | Find | Notify | Tools | Reply |
Oriental Redneck |
Differences are in the MIM small parts in the newer model, like the trigger, hammer, takedown lever. And, the newer model is assembled here at SIG USA. Q | |||
|
Member |
I wouldn't do it because of the possible weakness of the P228 frame, but P226 .357/.40 mags would fit and function in the P228 frame but stick out. | |||
|
Oriental Redneck |
Yes, but it's the P226 mag, and who would carry it in the P228/229 frame all the time? Q | |||
|
Member |
Someone who would want to make a frankensig with a P228 frame? | |||
|
addicted to trailing-throttle oversteer |
After reading the recent threads about 357SIG in a P228 frame, I have to ask: the P229-40 locking insert properly fits into a P228/P229 pre-dash1 frame? I've never thought to try it myself, certainly not since I jammed up the lock block in for the second time in a SIG just trying to reassemble one after a detail strip and clean (I have a hard time remembering which orientation the notches on the trigger pin need to be facing in for reassembly. Up? Down?). The lovely smell of PB Blaster always brings me back to the unforgettable panic and experience... | |||
|
Ammoholic |
This is a great thread. The P228 I just acquired is dated KA (1990). As best I know, the original owner used one of the two mags that came with the gun, and left the other in its plastic bag. I therefore believe they are both original to the gun. One is marked Sig Sauer P228, and the other just Sig Sauer. So I'm thinking both types were shipping in 1990. Just another schmuck in traffic - Billy Joel | |||
|
Member |
Oooh! Actual zipperback SIG mags. So they were around in 1990. | |||
|
Member |
If you look to page one of this thread it states that the zipper back magazines with the P228 included are from 1990 and the ones that just have Sig Sauer are from 1991. It could be possible that SIG made this change mid year or that the second mag was actually made in 1991. No real way of knowing for sure. Either way they are great magazines. Enjoy your new acquisition. ~ ante omnia armari | |||
|
Member |
| |||
|
Member |
Oh wow! Now that's cool! I would love to have a U.S. marked pistol. Too bad he didn't have any background on it. (plus the floating trigger tip - must be a spy gun )
| |||
|
Oriental Redneck |
Check out the CPO US M11 on page 2. Exact same looking slide, same first three digits of serial number. Q | |||
|
Member |
12131, what's your opinion of the value of the Israeli P228s that are currently sold by dealers? Many are from the early 90's and in good shape. Proverbs 21:31 | |||
|
Oriental Redneck |
The ones that I've been seeing popping on GB appear to be in good shape. Kudos to the seller for taking the time to take many pictures, including internals, so that buyers know exactly what they're getting. That's how you sell stuff. Contrast that with the beat-up-to-hell Israeli P228s that were sold months ago by AIM. A lot of buyers ended up disappointed. Q | |||
|
Member |
Thanks for the info! I bought one that looks almost brand and thought it was a good price at $600. I will post pictures here once I get it. Proverbs 21:31 | |||
|
Member |
Minus the trigger, this is exactly like my everyday carry. I've tried to carry my P229 Legion and my P229R, but this is as close to my beloved P228 that I can find right now.This message has been edited. Last edited by: rockchalk06, | |||
|
Member |
12131, I'm pretty sure of the answer here but I'll ask anyways. Would a KJ dated 228 have a plastic guide rod? I'm thinking no but mine came shipped with one and to say I'm not happy is putting it mildly. Thank you. I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not. | |||
|
Member |
I too am a huge P228 fan, nice write up, someone need to stick this. I have a couple questions for you. Is that factory all nickel pistol yours? I have been looking for 10 years to find one. Seems like I am always a day late or they want crazy money for them. If it is yours, if you ever want to sell it, I'm your huckleberry. Next is the pistol with the SS frame and black slide. Is this one of yours too? If I remember right this is the most rare of all of them. I belive I read some where that only 30 were made. I have seen a couple but they were all refinished jobs. My hats off to you sir, thanks for posting. God Bless NCH Carry On!! NCHornet North Carolina | |||
|
Oriental Redneck |
A 1998 P228 should have the metal guide rod as original equipment, as far as I know. The plastic guide rod didn't show up on the P228 until years later, like the 2009 P228.
Thanks. Everything in the initial post, unless specifically mentioned otherwise, is mine. So, the answers to your questions are yes and yes. Q | |||
|
Just an ACARS message with feelings |
I have a '98 (KJ) P220 that I bought new. It had a plastic guide rod, FYI. ____________________________ 220/229/228/226/P6/225/XO/SP2022/239 | |||
|
Member |
12131, Thanks for the quick reply. Beautiful collection of some of the best pistols ever made, at least in my opinion. As for the plastic guide rods vs metal, I have read posts like this on other forums as well. It seems at different times in Sig's history it seemed they thru whichever guide rod they grabbed out of a box on the bench. I have kept the stock guide rod for each Sig pistol that I have owned, they spend their life with me in a ziploc bag with a sticky note that showed which pistol they came from. I prefer the added weight of a solid guide rod. YMMV? Carry On!! NCHornet North Carolina | |||
|
Powered by Social Strata | Page 1 ... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ... 24 |
Please Wait. Your request is being processed... |