My first P228

March 12, 2017, 09:21 PM

jmarv

My first P228

I went to a local gun show last weekend, and was a little surprised to find a KF P228 in such nice condition. I was hoping to find a well used 229 for a cheap price, seeing a 228 for a fair price was even better. After looking it over pretty quickly, I told the seller I'd take. At the time, I didn't even know that it did come with the original box, manual, and test target. That was pretty nice, having a test target is another first for me.

Overall, I'm incredibly happy with the gun and its condition. There are a couple minor scuffs on the slide, but no scratches or handling marks on the frame, and no wear on the frame rails.

March 12, 2017, 09:40 PM

GP229

Very Nice!!

March 12, 2017, 09:45 PM

ZSMICHAEL

Nice find. I did not see what you paid. Never see a gun that nice at any shows I have been to.

March 12, 2017, 09:49 PM

SigFan

Awesome! I thought I'd found a nice 228 in a LGS several weeks ago, but when they pulled it out of the case it was an M11-A1. The other day the tag still said P228 versus M11-A1. Kinda thought they'd figure out the difference by now...

If I ever find a nice P228 like yours I'll snap it up, too.

Enjoy that new beauty!

Regards From Sunny Tucson,
SigFan

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March 12, 2017, 10:01 PM

SigSentry

Very nice. If you're looking the 13 round mags, check out the classified, not mine.

March 12, 2017, 10:01 PM

jmarv

quote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
Nice find. I did not see what you paid. Never see a gun that nice at any shows I have been to.

I paid 575 for it. The last time I saw a 228 at my local show, it was a batch of the Israeli turn-ins. They wanted 550 for them, and they were in rough shape! I had kind of regretted not getting one of those, but only because I haven't seen a 228 locally since then.

March 12, 2017, 10:15 PM

12131

It doesn't get any better than that. Congrats!

And, I like the thread title, your "first" P228.

March 12, 2017, 10:21 PM

gearhounds

She's a beaut; probably the finest all around pistol Sig ever produced.

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March 12, 2017, 10:23 PM

jmarv

quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
It doesn't get any better than that. Congrats!

And, I like the thread title, your "first" P228.

Thanks! We all have to start somewhere...

March 12, 2017, 10:26 PM

ace73

A little honest wear....love it!
Congrats!

March 12, 2017, 10:26 PM

12131

quote:
Originally posted by jmarv:
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
It doesn't get any better than that. Congrats!

And, I like the thread title, your "first" P228.

Thanks! We all have to start somewhere...

Meaning, more to come.

March 12, 2017, 10:39 PM

ZSMICHAEL

Congrats. Let me know if you find another in similar shape for same price. Have fun.

March 12, 2017, 11:43 PM

ElToro

Nice pistol. You'd pay 1.5-2x that price in CA. Glad I bought mine when I did.

March 13, 2017, 12:42 AM

amsmith281

Awesome find! Stories like this make me want to go to more gun shows.

March 13, 2017, 08:06 AM

MRMATT

quote:
Originally posted by gearhounds:
She's a beaut; probably the finest all around pistol Sig ever produced.

Definitely!

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March 13, 2017, 09:17 AM

NavyGuy

Looks like a nice clean P228. It's been fired but not much. Enjoy.

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March 13, 2017, 09:52 AM

pnbrown

very nice , I picked one up at local gun show a month ago unfired new in box , year 2000 had 10rds. mags all papers paid $650 . was glad to get it!

March 13, 2017, 10:08 AM

Tooky13

Excellent pick up! And that is a very fair price.

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March 13, 2017, 03:59 PM

HawkeyeJohn

Congrats and be careful! Collecting these old SIGs can be very addictive.

Actually... I think you're already hooked.