Sig 9mm pistols

[RWH24]

Vote and state your reasons pro/con.

[Gary1911A1]

While both are available in 9MM I really don't like the rail on the 229. It's a personal thing more than anything, but I already have holsters for the 228.

[RWH24]

The rail and the squared trigger guard are really the big differenced on the receiver, then the slide is a different shape, round vs squared.

Lots of love for the M11A1..

I really should have included the Sig 320 Compact in the poll. I may put up another poll between the winner of this one and the 320.

[Talon167]

Kind of depends on the purpose. To me, the M11A1 would be better for CCW and the 229 would be better for HD. The only reason I say that is because of the rail, if you ever wanted to attach a light.

If you're not interested in the rail, M11A1.

[RWH24]

Kind of depends on the purpose. To me, the M11A1 would be better for CCW and the 229 would be better for HD. The only reason I say that is because of the rail, if you ever wanted to attach a light.

If you're not interested in the rail, M11A1.

I have a 226R.. and M&P's. This is a, I lived to be 60 yrs old present....

[Sensei]

I don't mean to be a prick, but your poll is confusing. First, the M11-A1 is a re-branded P229 without a rail - not a P228. The P228 was discontinued for public sell in the US several years ago. The only P228's being brought into the US now are for the military's M11 contract.

The P228 / M11 is a folded carbon slide constructed pistol. On the other hand, the P229 and M11-A1 use a forged stainless steel slide. The consensus from multiple SME's on PT.com is that the newer stainless slide P229 / M11A1 are more durable than older P228/M11's.

Keep in mind that you are getting a couple of extra features with the M11-A1 over the stock P229. These include a railless frame, SRT, night sights, and phos coated internals. These may or may not be important to you.

[125 mph]

If going 9 mm, I'd take the M11A1 due to the SRT.

To be honest, though, as much as I like Sig P226s, I've never cared for the 228/229/M11A1. The 228 was probably my favorite of the 3, but they are not that durable.

The fact that holsters and magazines aren't even close to universal for the 228/229/M11A1 is enough for me to say **** that. The gun is also just a weird size. It's a very little bit smaller than a 226 in a way that makes almost no difference for CCW.

A 226 is really the only classic Sig I've ever liked enough to buy. Is there a reason you're looking at the 229/M11A1 instead of that?

[RWH24]

WHile I do have a Sig 226 Dark Elite in 9mm, I had a 228 YEARS ago and sold it to buy my 239. I have had a 229 SAS in 40 S&W and I would have kept it IF it had been a 9mm. I do like the SRT, phosphate internals are what they are, nothing special to me. No Rail is a positive. I also like the classic lines of the slide on the 228. Holsters, would order a 228 specific, not a 228/229 fit all. Rosewood grips are stored away, didn't like the feel of them.

[MM OneSix]

Just grabbed the 229 yesterday, and can't say that I like it like I remember the old 228. But that could just be time getting in the way.

As it is, I like the rail option. But I'd still scrap the poll for a P226 anyday.

[RWH24]

But I'd still scrap the poll for a P226 anyday.

You know, With me owning a 226, why would I want a 228/229?

Maybe I should have polled a Sig 320 compact and an HK VP9?

Maybe I should just get a Colt 1911 Combat Elite from Grant.
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