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New to me P228 here
December 10, 2017, 08:42 AM
kp352gNew to me P228 here
I'm finally back! It's been a long time, but I found a W. Germany marked P228. It's from 1994, but still within the time frame for West German marking law. Now I need a good holster and more magazines.
December 10, 2017, 08:44 AM
Mars_AttacksFinest Sig ever.
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Eeewwww, don't touch it!
Here, poke at it with this stick.
December 10, 2017, 10:00 AM
NavyGuyGood looking gently used P228. For good measure, put a $25 spring kit it and you're good to go for many rounds of enjoyment.
Men fight for liberty and win it with hard knocks. Their children, brought up easy, let it slip away again, poor fools. And their grandchildren are once more slaves.
-D.H. Lawrence December 10, 2017, 12:48 PM
12131Nice looking old school P228.
For mags, go
Greg Cote's 15-round flush fit Mec-Gar mags.
Q
December 10, 2017, 01:14 PM
Jus228Sweet. One year younger than mine. Enjoy.
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December 10, 2017, 04:19 PM
kp352gMy first day at the range with the P228. I had Federal HST 124 standard pressure, Winchester Ranger bonded 147, Speer Gold dot 124 +P, and LAX 124 range ammo. I didn't count, but probably shot 300-400 rounds. Everything was just fine and accuracy is great. The +P Gold Dots are definitely snappy! I am very happy!
December 10, 2017, 09:19 PM
Tooky13Here's some mags that match your P228. Good price, same vintage and similar condition to your pistol. I picked up a half dozen a while back. They ain't real pretty, but they work flawlessly.
https://gunmagwarehouse.com/us...-magazine-steel.html
We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.
Abraham Lincoln
December 10, 2017, 09:43 PM
cazioNice, my 228 is my all time favorite. Not sure if you're interested but CCR has their sale going on until the 15th, I've thought about having mine refinished but just can't seem to do it.
It's kids like you, who make this bus late.
December 10, 2017, 10:12 PM
Jus228Look for the 15rd mecgars. Really nice magazines. I have 3.
!~God Bless the U.S. Military~!
If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak
December 11, 2017, 06:41 AM
rduckworArguably the very best Sig ever made.
Congrats on your return.
RMD
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Remember: After the first one, the rest are free.
December 11, 2017, 06:59 AM
38superx5Good for you....my favorite Sig... 228 3X s/n
Enjoy it !!!
December 11, 2017, 07:58 AM
BT2012Congratulations on your "new" acquisition and enjoy shooting it. It looks like it was well-cared and maintained.
December 11, 2017, 08:17 AM
MRMATTAs others have stated:
Best Sig Ever!
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"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." George Washington.
December 11, 2017, 11:03 AM
shoevbNice acquisition. Like everyone else says, they are great guns. Still my favorite Sig.
December 11, 2017, 12:14 PM
just1tymExcellent find..One of the very few that will outlast the others in this house
Most here at least have or had one, great pistol!
Regards, Will G.
December 19, 2017, 08:57 AM
kp352gI got some mags from gun mag warehouse for $15 each. They're all hi-cap ban era SIG factory mags, but no issues. All have strong springs, good followers, no dings.
December 20, 2017, 10:02 AM
dog44Nice find!
December 20, 2017, 10:51 AM
johnnyringo8769well that is a beauty...very well done...
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December 21, 2017, 07:22 PM
2AdefenderNice P228! Don’t shoot too much +P ammo through it though. That will really accelerate wear in the old gal. Stick with standard pressure ammo.
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December 21, 2017, 07:52 PM
kp352gI'm sticking with the standard pressure Federal 124g HST.