Sig 239 at the range

[A10]

Took my Sig to the range today for the first time, and I am impressed! 65 rounds at 7, 15, and 25 yards, startin at 7 and ending at 15 (the last stage was 15 yards fairly rapid fire). All rounds were within an 8 inch circle, all on the paper ( I'm cheap, only used one target). The final stage I kept 24 rounds within 3 inches, most rounds within two. This little shooter is far more accurate than than I am! Needless to say this is my new carry gun!

Knife for interest....

 

[mauser9]

I like it and glad to hear the report. Would not hesitate to grab a Sig 239 now if I did not have a compact CS-9. I like the blued versions myself.

 

[scooter123]

I have two P239's, my primary and a spare. Both rattle enough they might be called a baby rattle and both are very very accurate. What they have taught me is that the slide to frame fit doesn't effect accuracy to any noticeable amount but a really tight barrel to slide fit means excellent accuracy.

 

[A10]

Mine is tight as a drum Scooter. There is 0 blueing rubbed off the frame rails, so the previous owner must not have shot it much if at all. This thing carries so nicely in my Simply Rugged holster that I forget I'm packing it!

 

[sodacan]

I have two P239's, my primary and a spare. Both rattle enough they might be called a baby rattle and both are very very accurate. What they have taught me is that the slide to frame fit doesn't effect accuracy to any noticeable amount but a really tight barrel to slide fit means excellent accuracy.

I had one that rattled also. It hurts me to say it because I'm a huge Sig fan, but it felt like a toy. I sold it soon after I bought it and never looked back. I bought a P6 which is a little bigger and heavier, but for me, vastly superior to the 239.

 

[tlawler]

The P239 is a greatly underrated pistol in my opinion. I picked up one in .357sig a couple of years ago and love it. I bought a Milt Sparks VMII for it and carry it often. Hogue makes some nice rosewood grips for it. I also put some tru-glo sights on it. I liked it so much that I bought another in .40 a few months back. If yours is the .40 version, pick up a .357sig barrel for it and it really comes alive. If it’s the 9mm version, you won’t be able to do that, sadly.
I actually got the .40 so I’d have both barrels and be able to mix and match. With the .40, I can use my iTarget laser toy to practice with.

The Royal Guard is actually for a G29, but the 239 fits it well; if it wasn’t for the shape of the trigger guard, you would think it was made for it.

 

[alwslate]

Never owned a Sig, never wanted a Sig. Sheet metal slides and a very
high price are a poor combination in my opinion. But...at a local auction
gallery a few weeks ago I spotted a P239 in 9mm in excellent condition
with two mags. I knew it had a blackened stainless slide like the larger
229 and had a feel of solid quality to me. So for $350 I won the bidding
and brought it home. My first ever Sig. I haven't shot it yet but it it
doesn't seem to have been fired much so I think it will probably be a
keeper. It's too big for a pocket but compact enough for CC in a belt
holster.

 

[Grayfox]

I have a P239 and love it.
I'm not a huge fan of the 9mm. More often opting to carry a lightweight Commander in .45. However, the P239 is such an excellent pistol that I've been seriously considering carrying it.

 

[A10]

Mine is a 9mm. I shoot Hornaday Critical Duty 124 grain +P for a defensive load. I am fully confident in this round. 9 rounds on tap plus an 8 round mag should work in most situations.

 

[alwslate]

I am a 9mm fan and that's one reason that I bought my P239. I knew
that they were also made in .40 S&W and .357 Sig so I figured it should
handle the +P 9mm with no problems.

 

[Frank46]

I bought my Sig P239 about the time Louisiana started Concealed Carry permits. Mine is in 40S&W and my favorite practice load is the 165 FMJ from Winchester white box. At first I didn't think a pistol wouldn't shoot as well as mine because but after the first magazine that fear was long gone.
Sadly some bean counter at Sig decided to stop making them. picked up 2 spare mags and they weren't cheap. Probably have at least 2000 rounds through it. Definitely a keeper. Frank

 

[mbliss57]

I had a p239 SAS in 357 SIG. I loved that pistol. Traded it long ago. I’ve had my eye out for another for some time. The SRT (short reset trigger) was a great feature.
.. I traded it because of all the articles I read the the 357 Sig round was too hot for SD. I’m not sure I buy that argument anymore.



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[A10]

Mine also has the short reset trigger. The double action is incredibly smooth and light and the follow up shots are quick. I've owned other Sigs and ended up trading or selling them (except my 1911 traditional), this one is a keeper.

 

[Jimmyjones]

I'm a 3rd Gen compact guy for semi's (3913/14s)....

But I tried out a Sig 239...

Now I have 2 in 9mm, and 1 in .357Sig and I got a .40 cal barrel, my primary is in 9mm with night sites the SRT and Hogue G-10 grips. It's a tack driver and a lot of fun to shoot.

One of my favorites!

Chris at Lucky Gunner did this tribute after they discontinued the 239

https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/a-tribute-to-the-sig-p239/

 

[.455_Hunter]

The P239 is a gun that was too smart for it's target audience who preferred cheap, dumb plastic and strikers.

 

[A10]

I'm a 3rd Gen compact guy for semi's (3913/14s)....

But I tried out a Sig 239...

Now I have 2 in 9mm, and 1 in .357Sig and I got a .40 cal barrel, my primary is in 9mm with night sites the SRT and Hogue G-10 grips. It's a tack driver and a lot of fun to shoot.

One of my favorites!

Chris at Lucky Gunner did this tribute after they discontinued the 239

https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/a-tribute-to-the-sig-p239/

I read that article, I think it was a nice tribute. How do you like the Houges? I have fairly large hands and wouldnt mind something that fills my palm a bit more.

 

[LostintheOzone]

I have a 9mm p239. Had it for quite some time. I like it so much that I've seriously thought about buying another on. The only problem is they don't make it anymore and people that have them don't sell them. If they do they want a new prices for a used gun. Who ever heard of a used Sig selling for a new price? They just haven't been around long enough to be a collectable firearm. Most of them went to Customs and Immigration Enforcement in 2004.

Yep, nice little compact P-220. Lots of utility there but mags are now very difficult to find.

 

[7tenz]

Never owned a Sig, never wanted a Sig. Sheet metal slides and a very
high price are a poor combination in my opinion. But...at a local auction
gallery a few weeks ago I spotted a P239 in 9mm in excellent condition
with two mags. I knew it had a blackened stainless slide like the larger
229 and had a feel of solid quality to me. So for $350 I won the bidding
and brought it home. My first ever Sig. I haven't shot it yet but it it
doesn't seem to have been fired much so I think it will probably be a
keeper. It's too big for a pocket but compact enough for CC in a belt
holster.

Here's hoping for someone to chime in who knows for certain but I believe the 239 like any American made Sig has a cast slide. Early 229 slides were cast by Ruger? That may be a rumor. If it has an external extractor it's cast. Again experts chime in here, I think the 357/40 slides are a little beefier than the 9mm.

My first 239 was 357 sig and the second was .40 for which I got a 357 BarSto barrel for. Dandy little pieces.

 

[Frank46]

What little I know about Sig's manufacturing methods could be put on the
head of a pin. But seem to remember about the P-6 and the high pressures
they were concerned about the slide.See they normally take a piece and bend it over the breech block assembly.so the breech block is encapsulated
in steel. But the P239 in 40S&W the breech block is actaually machined into the receiver. I imagine the extra costs for doing that and it being a single stack magazine when everyone and his brother is out there trying to stuff like how to fit more rounds into a smaller package. Frank

 

[Jimmyjones]

I read that article, I think it was a nice tribute. How do you like the Houges? I have fairly large hands and wouldnt mind something that fills my palm a bit more.

I like them, I have medium hands. After handling a 225-a1 with factory G-10s I wanted a set for the 239. They're fairly aggressive, I sanded the left grip a bit so it wouldn't wear through my shirt.