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Pretty happy with how this project turned out. Here is the math:

-P229 .40 DAO PD trade in: $282 from a local shop.
-DA/SA hammer: $25 from a guy on reddit
-Decocking lever bearing: $14 from ebay
-Decocking lever and spring: FREE (already in my parts box)
-Complete P229 elite slide in FDE: $250 from a guy on reddit
-5 P229 magazines: $100 from a guy on reddit

Total cost for everything: $671

After converting the .40 to 9mm by swapping the slides, and converting the DAO to DA/SA, I sold the .40 upper/mags for $300 and the DAO hammer for $20. After the shipping fees:

Total cost deductions: $309

My total comes out to $362 for a 9mm, DA/SA, German framed P229 with a P229 elite slide, plus 5 mags. Pretty pleased, though the two-tone look hasn't been something I have ever cared much for. Might keep my eyes out for a standard P229 slide in the future and swap this one out!

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Without a pic or three it's all conjecture. Smile


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Nicely done! Whenever I build something I always end up spending more than I would have to just buy it from the factory already built. You did it right!
 
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Pics!


 
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How does it smoke?




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Nicely done. Who doesn't love a P229?
 
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