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First of all folks, I live in Idaho, an EXTREMELY firearm friendly state. I would also like to add that I am 23 years old and new to carrying a firearm but am not new TO firearms.
Knowing the laws of my state regarding open carry and concealed carry, I set out to find the perfect firearm for day to day protection...
I decided to purchase the Sig Sauer p229 Platinum Elite.
WHY I chose this handgun:
First, the SIG-Sauer P226 pistol was developed specially for the US XM9 trials of 1982-84. The P226 was one of just two pistols (the other was the Beretta 92SB-F) that nominally passed all of the technical requirements for these trials. The Beretta won out mainly because of cost, but BOTH are fantastic guns!
I tried out the Sig P226, but overall it was too heavy and LARGE! (Try concealing this thing!) Weighing in at around 40 oz AND having a full sized, LONG 4.4 inch barrel, by the end of the day I was VERY uncomfortable.
I then leaned toward the P228 as it was a "compact" version of the P226, but I am a .40 cal fan, and a good pal of mine mentioned the Sig Sauer P229. The P229 was a newer version of the P228 with pretty much 1 difference: The P229 had a newly designed Slide. The P229's milled steel slide was introduced to handle the higher slide velocities created by the .357 SIG and .40 S&W loads, which the stamped slide of the P228 could not handle without the use of a much stiffer recoil spring. This would have made manual slide-retraction much, much harder. The p229 also only weighed around 30 oz and had a 3.9 inch barrel, a "Compact" version of the P226.
I went with the Sig p229, but in particular the P229 PLATINUM ELITE.
The features of the gun that I absolutely LOVED:
LOOKS: This gun is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! It has a hard back (black) anodized finished frame with a polished glossy and matte stainless slide and aluminum grips.
Aluminum Grips: They are expensive but well worth it since the grips are made slimmer than traditional grips for better traction and comfort during use as I have smaller hands. When combined with the BEAVERTAIL frame of the p229 elites, it provides unparalleled control of the gun.
SRT: Short Reset Trigger: This trigger's reset is 60% shorter than other guns for faster trigger return that equals more control and accuracy during normal or high-speed shooting.
SIGLITE Adjustable Combat Night Sights: Sights that you can see in any type or shade of lighting that you can find yourself in. (Sights are not visible from the front of the gun)
12 Round mag: Mag holds 12 rounds of .40 S&W OR .357 SIG.
"Safe amount of pull" trigger safety (my favorite feature and main reason I went with Sig Sauer): What I mean by this is you can carry a full mag +1 in the chamber and let the hammer down, giving the Trigger a 10 lb pull for the first shot. Reminds you of a good old revolver eh?
Every pull after the first is 4.4 lbs.
Disassembly Lever: A convenient lever that when pressed, the slide will detach from the gun, leaving access to a removeable barrel and recoil spring, making this the easiest gun to clean and repair EVER!
The ONLY downside of the gun is the PRICE! The Platinum Elite will set you back around $1100 - $1300 but with Sig Sauer, you get what you pay for!
I decided that for my open carry I would use a Blackhawk SERPA Level 2 Tactical Holster. It is a leg holster featuring a button that you press to release the catch on the trigger guard that holds the gun inside the holster no matter what (less you push the button) to draw the gun. The button is in alignment with the model of the gun you bought the holster for, so that when you draw, it puts your hand in perfect position for full master grip of the weapon. Wear this holster that attaches to a belt with a pair of suspenders, and you barely even feel the gun there.
I hope I have made my point about a fantastic gun to carry, whether openly or concealed, any questions just ask. Thank You.
EDIT: The gun also features serrations on the front of the slide, trigger guard, and front side of the handle. These provide fantastic grip of the weapon with 1 or both hands that wont cut or blister your fingers.
First of all folks, I live in Idaho, an EXTREMELY firearm friendly state. I would also like to add that I am 23 years old and new to carrying a firearm but am not new TO firearms.
Knowing the laws of my state regarding open carry and concealed carry, I set out to find the perfect firearm for day to day protection...
I decided to purchase the Sig Sauer p229 Platinum Elite.
WHY I chose this handgun:
First, the SIG-Sauer P226 pistol was developed specially for the US XM9 trials of 1982-84. The P226 was one of just two pistols (the other was the Beretta 92SB-F) that nominally passed all of the technical requirements for these trials. The Beretta won out mainly because of cost, but BOTH are fantastic guns!
I tried out the Sig P226, but overall it was too heavy and LARGE! (Try concealing this thing!) Weighing in at around 40 oz AND having a full sized, LONG 4.4 inch barrel, by the end of the day I was VERY uncomfortable.
I then leaned toward the P228 as it was a "compact" version of the P226, but I am a .40 cal fan, and a good pal of mine mentioned the Sig Sauer P229. The P229 was a newer version of the P228 with pretty much 1 difference: The P229 had a newly designed Slide. The P229's milled steel slide was introduced to handle the higher slide velocities created by the .357 SIG and .40 S&W loads, which the stamped slide of the P228 could not handle without the use of a much stiffer recoil spring. This would have made manual slide-retraction much, much harder. The p229 also only weighed around 30 oz and had a 3.9 inch barrel, a "Compact" version of the P226.
I went with the Sig p229, but in particular the P229 PLATINUM ELITE.
The features of the gun that I absolutely LOVED:
LOOKS: This gun is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! It has a hard back (black) anodized finished frame with a polished glossy and matte stainless slide and aluminum grips.
Aluminum Grips: They are expensive but well worth it since the grips are made slimmer than traditional grips for better traction and comfort during use as I have smaller hands. When combined with the BEAVERTAIL frame of the p229 elites, it provides unparalleled control of the gun.
SRT: Short Reset Trigger: This trigger's reset is 60% shorter than other guns for faster trigger return that equals more control and accuracy during normal or high-speed shooting.
SIGLITE Adjustable Combat Night Sights: Sights that you can see in any type or shade of lighting that you can find yourself in. (Sights are not visible from the front of the gun)
12 Round mag: Mag holds 12 rounds of .40 S&W OR .357 SIG.
"Safe amount of pull" trigger safety (my favorite feature and main reason I went with Sig Sauer): What I mean by this is you can carry a full mag +1 in the chamber and let the hammer down, giving the Trigger a 10 lb pull for the first shot. Reminds you of a good old revolver eh?
Every pull after the first is 4.4 lbs.Disassembly Lever: A convenient lever that when pressed, the slide will detach from the gun, leaving access to a removeable barrel and recoil spring, making this the easiest gun to clean and repair EVER!
The ONLY downside of the gun is the PRICE! The Platinum Elite will set you back around $1100 - $1300 but with Sig Sauer, you get what you pay for!
I decided that for my open carry I would use a Blackhawk SERPA Level 2 Tactical Holster. It is a leg holster featuring a button that you press to release the catch on the trigger guard that holds the gun inside the holster no matter what (less you push the button) to draw the gun. The button is in alignment with the model of the gun you bought the holster for, so that when you draw, it puts your hand in perfect position for full master grip of the weapon. Wear this holster that attaches to a belt with a pair of suspenders, and you barely even feel the gun there.
I hope I have made my point about a fantastic gun to carry, whether openly or concealed, any questions just ask. Thank You.
EDIT: The gun also features serrations on the front of the slide, trigger guard, and front side of the handle. These provide fantastic grip of the weapon with 1 or both hands that wont cut or blister your fingers.
