Which Sig? - The Firearms Forum

RIPBiker13 · 12-07-2007, 10:22 PM

The P229R

or the P229 Elite Stainless

I already have P229R in .40 and love it but I've been debating whether or not it's worth get the stainless one.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 12-08-2007, 07:47 AM

It's all on personal preference. I, personally, don't like anything stainless, whether it's matte, polished or whatever.

pawn · 12-14-2007, 10:53 PM

got my p228 when nitron was the only choice (sorta like fords when you could have any color you wanted- as long as it was black

)

all the same, i like the nitron finish best but thats just my personal preferance

RIPBiker13 · 12-14-2007, 11:36 PM

I'm happy with my Nitron I was just curious as to the opinions of others.

bluesea112 · 12-17-2007, 09:16 PM

A Sig is just not a Sig without a Nitron finish. Now that I think about it, a Sig is just not a Sig unless it is a P220.

CampingJosh · 12-24-2007, 08:49 PM

Stick with the nitron you already have. Use the money to get something to go with it.

ponycar17 · 12-24-2007, 10:22 PM

I'd stick with the nitron...

A gun is an appliance. When it wears out, replace it... There's no need to upgrade if the current model is sufficient.

catfish83861 · 12-25-2007, 01:02 AM

In my opinion you have a very simple choice, "if it is not broke, then why try to fix it." Keep what you have and spend the money on leather or sights or on your babies if you have them. Just my opinion. Now if your as rich as Bill Gates heck get two of each.

catfish

Pistolenschutze · 12-25-2007, 11:11 AM

It doesn't get much better than the Sig P229, RIP. I stay with the Nitron finish personally. I'm not too fond of the stainless guns myself, but that is mostly just from an aesthetic perspective. They do have their uses, especially if carried under high moisture conditions. As Cat said, if it ain't broke, why fix it? If you're feeling plush and just want another pistol (I know that feeling!

), I spend the money for a different model or caliber, like a P220 or P239, so as to have additional versatility available to you.

gunnutmechanic · 01-14-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesea112

Now that I think about it, a Sig is just not a Sig unless it is a P220.

I could'nt agree more.

White Hawk · 01-14-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesea112

Now that I think about it, a Sig is just not a Sig unless it is a P220.

While I love both of my P220's (SAS Carry & Supermatch), I'm also quite fond of my P230.

As for RIPBiker13's question, I'm not much help. If it were me, I'd be so torn I'd end up buying them both. (Which is why I have two P200's!

)

CampingJosh · 01-15-2008, 12:36 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the nitron finish is a black finish on an already stainless steel gun. To me that means getting one that looks stainless is only about the looks of it. I personally don't even like the shiny look of stainless...

berto64 · 02-08-2008, 01:38 AM

Sig 1911 GSR for me. Had a P226 yrs ago that was fantastic but now it's just the GSR.

artabr · 08-23-2008, 09:31 PM

Nitron finish with the wood grips.

Art

Tom · 08-26-2008, 11:50 AM

My personal preference is for the stainless. I prefer stainless to blued, and greatly prefer steel to aluminum (frames).

sigarmsbob · 09-16-2008, 01:01 PM

Stick wth what you have,I would change the grips to improve the "feel". If you REALLY have to have the Elite;go for it and "scratch that itch".:

mrkirker · 09-17-2008, 08:35 AM

"A Sig is just not a Sig without a Nitron finish. Now that I think about it, a Sig is just not a Sig unless it is a P220."
Amen!

dge479 · 09-21-2008, 04:46 PM

i like the 229R the best of the 2

gdmoody · 09-21-2008, 09:09 PM

I'm sort of partial to the black finish!

CTM · 11-14-2008, 11:21 PM

i like the black myself

Pow ba te Pow · 11-18-2008, 09:29 PM

I like the stainless steel... eye candy... ooooohhh aaaahhh

TBroomfieldCO · 12-01-2008, 11:43 AM

The Sig P220 Equinox is by far the best hand gun I have ever owned... so far

I'll have to wait and see what the next gun store visit will have in store

glocknut · 12-01-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesea112

Now that I think about it, a Sig is just not a Sig unless it is a P220.

Yeah, thats their best offering.... but the 40 and/or 357 sig is a pretty good offering as well.

mike
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ps
i voted stainless.

View Poll Results: Which Sig?
The nitron finish P229R	22	59.46%
The stainless finish P229 Elite	15	40.54%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

12-07-2007, 10:22 PM	#1
RIPBiker13 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 43	Which Sig? The P229R or the P229 Elite Stainless I already have P229R in .40 and love it but I've been debating whether or not it's worth get the stainless one. -->

12-08-2007, 07:47 AM	#2
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Which Sig? It's all on personal preference. I, personally, don't like anything stainless, whether it's matte, polished or whatever. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 12-08-2007 at 04:23 PM..

12-14-2007, 10:53 PM	#3
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: Which Sig? got my p228 when nitron was the only choice (sorta like fords when you could have any color you wanted- as long as it was black ) all the same, i like the nitron finish best but thats just my personal preferance __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

12-14-2007, 11:36 PM	#4
RIPBiker13 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 43	Re: Which Sig? I'm happy with my Nitron I was just curious as to the opinions of others.

12-17-2007, 09:16 PM	#5
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: Which Sig? A Sig is just not a Sig without a Nitron finish. Now that I think about it, a Sig is just not a Sig unless it is a P220.

12-24-2007, 08:49 PM	#6
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Which Sig? Stick with the nitron you already have. Use the money to get something to go with it.

12-24-2007, 10:22 PM	#7
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Which Sig? I'd stick with the nitron... A gun is an appliance. When it wears out, replace it... There's no need to upgrade if the current model is sufficient.

12-25-2007, 01:02 AM	#8
catfish83861 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Idaho Posts: 2,018	Re: Which Sig? In my opinion you have a very simple choice, "if it is not broke, then why try to fix it." Keep what you have and spend the money on leather or sights or on your babies if you have them. Just my opinion. Now if your as rich as Bill Gates heck get two of each. catfish __________________ 'Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.' - David Hackworth

12-25-2007, 11:11 AM	#9
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Which Sig? It doesn't get much better than the Sig P229, RIP. I stay with the Nitron finish personally. I'm not too fond of the stainless guns myself, but that is mostly just from an aesthetic perspective. They do have their uses, especially if carried under high moisture conditions. As Cat said, if it ain't broke, why fix it? If you're feeling plush and just want another pistol (I know that feeling! ), I spend the money for a different model or caliber, like a P220 or P239, so as to have additional versatility available to you. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

01-15-2008, 12:36 AM	#12
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Which Sig? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the nitron finish is a black finish on an already stainless steel gun. To me that means getting one that looks stainless is only about the looks of it. I personally don't even like the shiny look of stainless...

02-08-2008, 01:38 AM	#13
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,385	Re: Which Sig? Sig 1911 GSR for me. Had a P226 yrs ago that was fantastic but now it's just the GSR.

08-23-2008, 09:31 PM	#14
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Which Sig? Nitron finish with the wood grips. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

08-26-2008, 11:50 AM	#15
Tom V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 197	Re: Which Sig? My personal preference is for the stainless. I prefer stainless to blued, and greatly prefer steel to aluminum (frames).

09-16-2008, 01:01 PM	#16
sigarmsbob Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Mateo California Posts: 5	Re: Which Sig? Stick wth what you have,I would change the grips to improve the "feel". If you REALLY have to have the Elite;go for it and "scratch that itch".:

09-17-2008, 08:35 AM	#17
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: Which Sig? "A Sig is just not a Sig without a Nitron finish. Now that I think about it, a Sig is just not a Sig unless it is a P220." Amen!

09-21-2008, 04:46 PM	#18
dge479 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Haskell NJ Posts: 618	Re: Which Sig? i like the 229R the best of the 2

09-21-2008, 09:09 PM	#19
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,311	Re: Which Sig? I'm sort of partial to the black finish! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

11-14-2008, 11:21 PM	#20
CTM V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: middle tennessee Posts: 85	Re: Which Sig? i like the black myself

11-18-2008, 09:29 PM	#21
Pow ba te Pow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 65	Re: Which Sig? I like the stainless steel... eye candy... ooooohhh aaaahhh

12-01-2008, 11:43 AM	#22
TBroomfieldCO Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 9	Re: Which Sig? The Sig P220 Equinox is by far the best hand gun I have ever owned... so far I'll have to wait and see what the next gun store visit will have in store __________________ Ballester Sig .45's - So much Fun!!!