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Tribute to the Sig P239

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December 10, 2018, 02:05 AM
Mountain Walker
Tribute to the Sig P239
Some interesting facts are presented in this short video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZp3WxW5JeU
December 10, 2018, 08:49 AM
FlaSigUser
Thanks for the video.
I love my P239 SAS 9mm.
It is a keeper.
December 10, 2018, 09:14 AM
justjoe
My main carry gun. I have two of them, a DAK and a DA/SA. I was surprised and saddened when Sig discontinued the 239, believing, I guess, that striker fired/polymer/higher capacity was the future of smaller guns. On a carry gun, I want a heavier first trigger pull to compensate for the stress factor that could produce an AD should I actually need to draw my weapon.

To me, the 239 is a little bit of perfection.


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December 10, 2018, 12:55 PM
MinkFeet
quote:
Originally posted by justjoe:
To me, the 239 is a little bit of perfection.


Yup.
December 10, 2018, 01:10 PM
dinooch
I love my 9mm P239. Sure it's heavier and bigger than my M&P 9 Shield but not that much. It has never failed to feed or go bang.
December 10, 2018, 01:16 PM
Just Plain Cliff
quote:
To me, the 239 is a little bit of perfection.


Double Yup.


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December 10, 2018, 08:02 PM
Sig Mann
quote:
Originally posted by Just Plain Cliff:
quote:
To me, the 239 is a little bit of perfection.


Double Yup.


Triple Yup! For some reason I shoot it better than my bigger pistols with longer sight radiuses. I think that it is because it balances well and fits my hand perfectly.
December 11, 2018, 12:39 PM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by Sig Mann:
quote:
Originally posted by Just Plain Cliff:
quote:
To me, the 239 is a little bit of perfection.


Double Yup.


Triple Yup! For some reason I shoot it better than my bigger pistols with longer sight radiuses. I think that it is because it balances well and fits my hand perfectly.


This is my experience as well. It just shoots straight and true every time.

I was surprised to hear that P225 mags work in the P239. I'll have to look for some because I only have 4 mags right now.

Jim


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December 11, 2018, 08:28 PM
jaybirdaccountant
I've owned a couple, but both times ended up getting rid of them for something newer or "better". I wish I'd have kept one now Frown
December 12, 2018, 11:03 AM
MT357Magnum
Great Video.. Thanks
December 12, 2018, 02:10 PM
Tusk
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo54:
quote:
Originally posted by Sig Mann:
quote:
Originally posted by Just Plain Cliff:
quote:
To me, the 239 is a little bit of perfection.


Double Yup.


Triple Yup! For some reason I shoot it better than my bigger pistols with longer sight radiuses. I think that it is because it balances well and fits my hand perfectly.


This is my experience as well. It just shoots straight and true every time.

I was surprised to hear that P225 mags work in the P239. I'll have to look for some because I only have 4 mags right now.

Jim


It's the P225A1 mags that have the same magazine body as the P239, not the original P225. You probably know this already but just in case you don't.
December 12, 2018, 02:34 PM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by Tusk:
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo54:
quote:
Originally posted by Sig Mann:
quote:
Originally posted by Just Plain Cliff:
quote:
To me, the 239 is a little bit of perfection.


Double Yup.


Triple Yup! For some reason I shoot it better than my bigger pistols with longer sight radiuses. I think that it is because it balances well and fits my hand perfectly.


This is my experience as well. It just shoots straight and true every time.

I was surprised to hear that P225 mags work in the P239. I'll have to look for some because I only have 4 mags right now.

Jim


It's the P225A1 mags that have the same magazine body as the P239, not the original P225. You probably know this already but just in case you don't.


I didn't. Thanks for clarifying.

Jim


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December 12, 2018, 03:09 PM
Maicobmw
I like 'em ok... only have three. Smile


Jerry
December 12, 2018, 04:09 PM
87jeep
It's my go to. Fast close ups, to right on @ 100yds.

Carry on


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December 12, 2018, 04:10 PM
PhoenixTX
I just picked up my first P239. I currently carry an M&P Shield, but love all my P-classic pistols and decided to give the P239 a try. So far I'm loving it. Already ordered a bunch of P225-A1 mags and some P239 extension base plates from Galloway Precision. This should make a nice carry setup.


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December 12, 2018, 06:18 PM
Sgt 127
I own two. 357 SIG/40 and a 9mm. Both DAK.

Best combination of shootabilty, size, flatness I have found.
December 12, 2018, 11:15 PM
Tubetone
Thanks for posting the video.

Two of the pistols among what I shoot the best are the P239 and P228. Discontinued for better offerings?

Well not to me. They "feel" more like an extension of my hand.

. . . and the P239, at longer distances, gets on target more easily in .357 Sig - for me.


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December 13, 2018, 03:22 AM
charlie12
I bought my P239 on Oct. 26, 2000. It was a .40 and about a year later my girlfriend gave me a .357 barrel for Christmas. I concealed carried it daily up until about 2 years ago. It's a great gun.


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December 13, 2018, 07:03 AM
Bill-in-Texas
quote:
Originally posted by justjoe:
My main carry gun. I have two of them...

To me, the 239 is a little bit of perfection.


Interesting topic in that I had considered a trade for one, but know very little about it. Thanks to you folks, I’m learning that it’s a well-regraded model.

My question for those with P239 experience:
How many of you who love it have larger-than-average hands?

I had read somewhere that it might be small for large hands... But, smaller than my P232SL with a Hogue monogrip? -That grip suits me fine.


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December 13, 2018, 07:59 AM
Bulldog7972
I have large hands. I can hold a basketball with one hand. I do not find the grip or the 239 itself too small. Nor do I find the flat front strap a big deal as some will tell you.