Sig 239 at the range

[rockquarry]

I haven't bought a Sig handgun in almost twenty years, but whatever they cost, I think they are well worth it. Aside from excellent quality and reliability, I've found Sigs (at least in 9mm and .45 ACP) are generally more accurate than other similarly chambered pistols.

 

[Loyaljeeper]

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

Correct! There are a lot of differences between the 9 and 40 P239. The slides and frame are both slightly different with about a seven other parts. A 40/357 mag will not even fit in a 9mm frame.

 

[Mainsail]

I bought a Glock 17 way back in 1986 (SN AY442) from a dealer in Lawton OK. I never could shoot that gun well. My groupings looked like a blast of buckshot.

Sold it in 2004 and picked up a Sig P239 police package (same gun, three mags) and was shooting groups where a few of the holes actually touched. Turns out I didn't suck as bad as I thought.

Still have it, just don't carry 9mm. If I need to go deep-concealment I have an XDs in .45acp.

Would trade it in a minute- but only for another P239 in .357sig.

 

[colt_saa]

Congratulations on a Great Addition to the family

The P239 is a fantastic platform, especially for the 357SIG cartridge.

All of mine are chambered for the 357SIG

I have countless tens of thousand of 357SIG rounds down range with my SIGs going back to the mid 1990s

I do have a factory threaded 9mm barrel on hand so I can use any of my P239s as a suppressor host when I desire

SIG handguns chambered for the 357SIG cartridge have been the issued sidearms of the Texas Department of Public Safety (both Highway Patrol and Texas Rangers) along the the Secret Service and the Air Marshals service for many years.

BTW, in case you have not noticed, I am a BIG fan of the 357SIG cartridge, especially for the Highway
Patrol role

 

[Ranger514]

I bought a NIB 9mm P239 SAS last January that I fitted with G10 Piranah grips. They make a lot of difference in my ability to maintain my grip for followup shots, and I highly recommend them. Fortunately, I was able to score some new mags shortly thereafter. For those who can't locate a P239, and want a single stack 9mm with a bit longer grip surface, I would recommend the Sig P225 A1. It comes with factory G10 grips, and is every bit as good a cc as the P239 9mm. It's also still being made by Sig, however, that might change in the future. Good luck.

 

[A10]

Congratulations on a Great Addition to the family

The P239 is a fantastic platform, especially for the 357SIG cartridge.

All of mine are chambered for the 357SIG

I have countless tens of thousand of 357SIG rounds down range with my SIGs going back to the mid 1990s

I do have a factory threaded 9mm barrel on hand so I can use any of my P239s as a suppressor host when I desire

SIG handguns chambered for the 357SIG cartridge have been the issued sidearms of the Texas Department of Public Safety (both Highway Patrol and Texas Rangers) along the the Secret Service and the Air Marshals service for many years.

BTW, in case you have not noticed, I am a BIG fan of the 357SIG cartridge, especially for the Highway
Patrol role

That is a nice selection you have there! I take it the SAS is DAO? With the light double action trigger on these I would not see that as a hindrance.

I like the .357 Sig round as well, though I don't currently have anything chambered in it. Its a very flat shooting cartidge!

 

[7tenz]

I'd like to add that although Sig isn't my favorite brand, whenever I see these threads like "If you could only have one handgun...." the 239 in 357 sig pops right into my head. My reasons are my own and too complex to describe right now.

 

[Ranger514]

On other forums, there's some talk about Sig phasing out all but a few of their more popular hammer-fired handguns in order to remain competive. The P239 has been a Sig icon, and it's chambering versatility made it a great cc option. I guess it's too costly to produce. Too bad they didn't engineer the same versatility into the continuing P225-A1, which some say will be history before long.

 

[colt_saa]

That is a nice selection you have there! I take it the SAS is DAO? With the light double action trigger on these I would not see that as a hindrance.

I like the .357 Sig round as well, though I don't currently have anything chambered in it. Its a very flat shooting cartidge!

All Gen 1 SAS pistols left the factory with the DAK trigger system. While DAK is an improved DAO, I am not a huge fan of it.

I prefer TDA or SAO in my auto pistols. I guess I am just old fashioned. I do have 357SIGs from multiple manufacturers.

While not as fun to shoot as a GAU-8 Avenger this HK will put quite a grin on your face

 

[A10]

Now that right there is home defense at its finest!

 

[fyimo]

I sold mine and I have always regretted it.

 

[Ranger514]

Per Sig Talk, an Osage County Guns posting advises that Sig is streamlining much of its P-Series, hammer-fired models, and the P225 A-1 will be joining the P239 in being dropped from the 2020 Sig lineup. Both are classic single stacks. Grab 'em while you can. FYI, although the base plates are different, the P225 A-1 9mm magazines will fit and function in the P239.

 

[Frank46]

Was at a local gun show some years back and with my two shooting friends we bought a Sig P-6 in 9mm. No thought about it being a single stack mag either. Between the P-6 and the P239 (40S&W) I've qualified on every renewal for a concealed handgun permit. No fancy ammo either, just wal mart Win White Box. And on paper they are very accurate. Frank

 

[ken158]

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.

Early Sig slides were folded but hardly considered sheet metal. A folded slide has a breech block and a machined slide does not. Folded slides stopped being produced in early 90’s.

 

[ken158]

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.

Early Sig slides were folded but hardly considered sheet metal. A folded slide has a breech block and a machined slide does not. Folded slides stopped being produced in early 90’s. Either style is considered excellent quality and well proven by military and law enforcement.

 

[alwslate]

Early Sig slides were folded but hardly considered sheet metal. A folded slide has a breech block and a machined slide does not. Folded slides stopped being produced in early 90’s. Either style is considered excellent quality and well proven by military and law enforcement.

A "folded" slide is stamped sheet metal. The breech block is a
separate piece that is retained by a roll pin. A machined slide's
breech is simply part of the solid slide. During the US testing
process for the 9mm handgun to replace the 1911 the Sig 226
failed partly because the sheet metal slide would flex when
fired with warm ammo. This "bowing" during recoil cracked
the frame rails and is probably what led to the change in the
way slides are made by Sig.

 

[Ranger514]

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....

Thought you might like to know that magazines are out there, but supplies dry up quickly. Here's a link that was brought to my attention that still has some in stock. Enjoy!
Buy Sig Sauer P239 9mm 8rd Magazine for $43.99 | MAG-239-9-8

 

[mbliss57]

I love the p239. I had the 357 Sig SAS. What a great pistol.


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[Echo40]

It really annoys me that SIG discontinued the P239. It was such a great little carry pistol and their really aren't enough DA/SA hammer-fired pistols available today.

Hopefully one of these days they'll release a redesigned double-stack version that uses P365 Magazines. I would be all over that.

 

[A10]

Thought you might like to know that magazines are out there, but supplies dry up quickly. Here's a link that was brought to my attention that still has some in stock. Enjoy!
Buy Sig Sauer P239 9mm 8rd Magazine for $43.99 | MAG-239-9-8

Thanks Ranger, I will check them out!