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| I got my P230SL for $375, but it was a police turn-in, so it had some wear. $475 is very reasonable for a good condition. Took some careful file strokes and then oiled fine sandpaper to get the flats back to the brushed look. I may still blast the whole thing and then re-sand at some point in the future.  
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| quote: Originally posted by DansSIGs:
Mec Gar Bersa Thunder 8rd 380 magazines are easily modified to function flawlessly in a SIG P230/232.
Mec Gar Bersa Thunder magazine modification-
dis-assemble mag
scribe a line in aft end from slide notch down approximately @ 3.610" approximately .060" from base of mag body.
Cut/Grind a step to scribed line.
Bevel the base plate for 100% mag latch engagement.
Re-assemble
Enjoy the extra round capacity in your P230/232 380 ACP/9mmKurz.
This is a great tip. Thanks so much for that. |
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| At 475 I would have bought both.
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| It's a blow-back pistol design, so I'd track down a replacement Recoil Spring at minimum.  Regarding the Magazine(s), SIG seemed to change the stamped markings and witness hole type/locations on their OEM Mags at various times early on, and even up thru the late 90's on some Pistols (more so early on), so it's possible the unmarked Mag (maybe it had a hidden 'Triple-S SIG Tri-Skelion' on it somewhere) was the original/correct Mag for a 'JD' P230 SL. Here's couple of links to info re: original 'JD' P230 Pistols. Note the slotted Mag body, the closer/narrower Slide Serrations, and the Tysons Corner-VA 'non-stamped type rollmark'/import mark. https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...601935/m/1290026724/https://www.icollector.com/item.aspx?i=21092059
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| quote: Originally posted by PGT:
That's low market. As for which to get, mags are about $50/ea for factory and the matching stainless/nickel ones being more still.
I prefer older ones but to me, the one in nicer condition would dictate purchase. Being stainless steel, it's easy to polish out light scratches anywhere on the gun so normal wear and tear isn't a big deal but look for any major gouges or deep scratches that can't be polished out.
Lastly, a look inside the gun with the slide off is warranted just to look for any major issues. These are easy to clean, yet, people don't for some reason. Beware the slide lock spring if you do take the slide off....easily lost as it can pop out and one of the harder things to find OEM replacements of for that reason. Guy on that big E auction site selling replacements...yeah, they're not. Sure, in a pinch but they're not drop-in.
I'm curious why you prefer the older ones? Is there something about the older ones you feel was better? I'm a fan of these guns and will pick one up when the opportunity presents itself. |
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| Unless you are shooting and crawling through a dusty environment... oil is your friend... you probably know this. In my limited experience Sigs will run all day long dry but I still like to keep them lubed up. I've never been one to have safe queens.. but I did end up with one this Summer... 
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| quote: posted October 06, 2020
That's low market. As for which to get, mags are about $50/ea for factory and the matching stainless/nickel ones being more still.
I'm pretty sure you got some of the nickel ones that were on sale a year or two ago. I forget the cost, like $30 each or something. I bought a half dozen at the time.
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