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Questions about an early 229
July 26, 2021, 06:32 PM
pepsiblueQuestions about an early 229
I scored an older 229 today and have a couple questions. It was missing the original grips, so I could not date it using those. Looking at the list of serial numbers we have posted at the top of the handgun page, it ( AD324xx ) appears that it is a mid 1994 model. It is also triple serial numbered. It came with three magazines that I am not sure are correct. All three are 12 rounds, and dovetail? Two of them have the restricted law enforcement/government use only markings, and
appear to be dated 9/14/94. It did not come in the original box.
What style box would have been correct for this 229? Do the restricted magazines have any more value than one that is unmarked? Any other information would be appreciated as well!
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I left "practical" behind many years ago. It was covered with my first Glock 19. (Fredward) July 26, 2021, 06:37 PM
12131Correct box is the gray plastic case with the SIGARMS logo out on top.
LE restricted mags are no more valuable than non-marked mags. In fact, many folks don't care for the restricted marking.
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July 26, 2021, 07:18 PM
pepsiblueThank you Sir!
10mm lays waste to entire cities, cuts through diamonds and will tear Superman a new asshole. - Parabellum
Sex offenders can not be rehabilitated. It's in their wiring. They should not be released back into the general public. On the other hand they should not be warehoused either. I think they should be executed.....Spectre
When someone tries to kill you, it doesn't matter how they are doing it. You're in mortal danger, and it's time to try to kill them back.
Arc.
___
Kill every last one of these goddamned animals. We need a president with balls. We need leadership. We should be carpet bombing these barbarians wherever we find them, and we should be looking for them 24/7. We have to unleash Hell upon them. They understand nothing but death, so death is what we should bring them, wholesale.... Para
I left "practical" behind many years ago. It was covered with my first Glock 19. (Fredward) July 28, 2021, 10:30 AM
DennisMI don't know if "missing original grips" means "missing ANY factory SIG grips," but if so... PM me if you need them. I have a few extras.
July 29, 2021, 11:39 AM
bcjwriterI have a similar 229. Not sure the date on it as well. Here is a picture with the original box…
July 29, 2021, 08:52 PM
NevMy early 229 in .40. According to the dating info listed, a '91 model which sounds right. I bought this .40 229 when they first came out as far as I knew. LOVE this. One of, if not the, most comfortable to hold and accurate Sigs I own.
Grey plastic box, no foam.
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July 30, 2021, 08:12 AM
texassierraI thought that serial looked familiar. I have a P229 with serial AD324XX as well...mine is 357 SIG. I also have a AB in .40 S&W. Both are in exceptional condition. Congrats on your purchase. They are great feeling and shooting pistols.
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July 30, 2021, 09:00 AM
braillediverquote:
Originally posted by pepsiblue:
and appear to be dated 9/14/94.
Interesting date since - "The 10-year ban was passed by the US Congress on September 13, 1994".
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July 30, 2021, 11:28 AM
pepsiblueDennisM, I sent you an email a couple days ago…
bcjwriter, nice looking pistol!
Nev…..is your 229 triple serial numbered?
texassierra…… sending you an email!!
10mm lays waste to entire cities, cuts through diamonds and will tear Superman a new asshole. - Parabellum
Sex offenders can not be rehabilitated. It's in their wiring. They should not be released back into the general public. On the other hand they should not be warehoused either. I think they should be executed.....Spectre
When someone tries to kill you, it doesn't matter how they are doing it. You're in mortal danger, and it's time to try to kill them back.
Arc.
___
Kill every last one of these goddamned animals. We need a president with balls. We need leadership. We should be carpet bombing these barbarians wherever we find them, and we should be looking for them 24/7. We have to unleash Hell upon them. They understand nothing but death, so death is what we should bring them, wholesale.... Para
I left "practical" behind many years ago. It was covered with my first Glock 19. (Fredward) July 30, 2021, 11:49 AM
texassierraI'll keep an eye out for it.
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July 30, 2021, 08:33 PM
Nevquote:
Originally posted by pepsiblue:
Nev…..is your 229 triple serial numbered?
Yep. Yep!
Came with 2 .40 12 round mags. I remember intentionally getting this right before some idiotic Clinton era ban went into effect. Didn't need, but this is one firearm I purchased purely on principle alone. I was somewhat deep into the firearm world then, subscribing to reading cover to cover multiple gun mags -- which helped influenced my decision. Sometimes it's good to be easily influenced.
Always one of my top favs.
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I know my nation best. That's why I despise it the most. And I know and love my own people too, the swine. I'm a patriot. A dangerous man --Edward Abbey
After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say "I want to see the manager." - William S. Burroughs
July 31, 2021, 09:38 PM
DennisMquote:
Originally posted by pepsiblue:
DennisM, I sent you an email a couple days ago…
Sorry, just saw it (victim of Spam filter... one more reason to hate Google.) Reply sent.
August 05, 2021, 11:56 AM
Del BoyMine is an OLD duty weapon in .40 that dates to '95. It came with 3 LEO marked mags. Holster wear back then has removed 90% of the finish off the slide. I keep telling myself I need to get it refinished but keep putting it off. The box is long gone.