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Got a P228 for Christmas!

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December 24, 2018, 07:30 PM
RobC2
Got a P228 for Christmas!
My dad surprised me with his P228 for Christmas. It is in like new condition with Trijicon HDs. I just added the Hogue G10 grips and Grayguns trigger. I have a nice Lobo Gunleather holster for it too. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!




December 24, 2018, 07:52 PM
cherokee2u
Hell of a Dad you got. Congrats on a great looking P228


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December 24, 2018, 08:20 PM
paddling_man
Very nice! A great looking 228 with a memorable provenance.
December 24, 2018, 08:31 PM
Merc50
Very nice looking P228, congrats. Your dad is fortunate to have a son to pass it along to who appreciates the classics, it's a keeper.
December 24, 2018, 08:34 PM
.38supersig
Nice! I hope to have a P228 someday...



December 24, 2018, 09:50 PM
Tooky13
What a great gift to get from your dad! And, what's even nicer is the relationship you must have with him, congratulations!


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December 24, 2018, 10:08 PM
P-220
WOW, what a fantastic gift.


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Steve
December 24, 2018, 10:21 PM
jbourneidentity
Beautiful and pristine! Congratulations!
December 24, 2018, 11:21 PM
abnmacv
One of the very finest 9mm ever made.


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December 24, 2018, 11:55 PM
andronicus
Thank you dad!
December 25, 2018, 12:48 AM
SigFan
That’ll put the Merry in your Christmas! God bless that man!


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SigFan

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December 25, 2018, 03:53 AM
12131
Doesn't any better than that. Congratulations, Rob.


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December 25, 2018, 05:39 AM
dubagel
Great Xmas present, what’s the manufacture year? Btw, if you like rubber grips, the hogue grip panels are nice, not those wrap around with finger grooves. Sig should have never discontinued the “real” P228. Those p229/M11a1 they have on the market now are an inferior copy and not the same. You can’t beat the fit and finish of the German proofed sigs.
December 25, 2018, 09:39 AM
just1tym
Wonderful gift! Out of all the Sig's I've had the pleasure to own over the years, my p228 is the only one I kept. Great pistol, enjoy.. Smile


Regards, Will G.
December 25, 2018, 09:44 AM
Edmond
That's great!

Grips really complement the pistol. Gray Guns makes a great trigger. I've fired 2 Sigs with their triggers and it's so good it feels like cheating. Big Grin


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December 25, 2018, 10:32 AM
Blue Dog
Looks good. Merry Christmas
December 25, 2018, 04:51 PM
RobC2
Thanks Everyone! I wanted to answer some questions and expand on the gun. It dates to 2005, which incidentally is the year I fired my first Sig. I was new to shooting and rented a P228 and proceeded to shoot it better than I had any right to. It is also interesting to note that I joined this forum in early 2005, before I had ever even fired a Sig.

Given the date range, this gun would have been made in Germany and assembled in the US, so it is lacking the triple serials and proof marks of earlier guns. I have enough experience with these guns however to say that it is not lacking in quality. I find the later P228s to have a smoother trigger and more durable finish, even if they may be somewhat lacking in mystique.
December 25, 2018, 07:02 PM
Greymann
Very nice, looks to have been well cared for.
For sure a Christmas to remember. Smile
December 25, 2018, 08:03 PM
got2hav1
Looks like a great one. Hope you enjoy .


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December 25, 2018, 09:27 PM
BamaCav
Your dad rocks! Merry Christmas!!