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Does anyone use a Sig (239, 228, 229, 220 etc) as a CC weapon? Is it easy to conceal? Was the Da/SA pull difficult to master?
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JamesArthur60
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My P229 is too heavy for me. I prefer a lighter sidearm for conceal carry. One that doesn't print, especially under lightweight clothing. Just a personal choice.
jj2am44
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I have a 226 in 40 S & W I use. I carry it in a Galco King Tuck, which makes it very easy to conceal. If you decide to get one-or already have one-look into the SRT or Short Reset Trigger. The trigger does not have to move all the way forward after the first shot. It might travel 1/4 inch.
The Sarge
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I carry a SIG 229R in 40 all the time and it is a very fine weapon. The holster is a R. Grizzle Leather "Countryboy" pancake. Bill
MgoBlue
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I have several Sigs . . . and was wearing a P245 iwb today. That is a very concealable and easy to carry piece. The transition from da to sa is not at all hard to get used to. I use a P226 in tactical shooting competitions all the time. Accurate and fast gun. I love the P220. One of my most accurate pieces, just not as fast in competitions as the p226.
Badkarma 1
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I have a P226 that rides in a Summer Special from time to time.
Learning the TDA of a SIG isn't that hard, the DA pull is usually between 10-12 pounds but it is rather smooth and doesn't stack, it dies start out hard though. the SA pull is just beautiful although the regular SIG trigger has a longer take up than the SRT models. Your traing regimen should be fire first shot DA, second SA, decock and repeat till you have it down.
SIGs are wonderful weapons, find one you like and train accordingly. Dale
Learning the TDA of a SIG isn't that hard, the DA pull is usually between 10-12 pounds but it is rather smooth and doesn't stack, it dies start out hard though. the SA pull is just beautiful although the regular SIG trigger has a longer take up than the SRT models. Your traing regimen should be fire first shot DA, second SA, decock and repeat till you have it down.
SIGs are wonderful weapons, find one you like and train accordingly. Dale
Ogandydancer
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I carry a P229R daily. I carry in either a Tucker HF2 or a Safariland. Sometimes I carry a P6.
Jeff Cooper was always complaining about the DA/SA trigger, mainly in S&Ws, Walthers, Berettas, etc. 
I agree that it is probably unnecessary, but I never could understand it beyond that. In good examples, DA/SA triggers have never been a problem for me, and the SIGs are usually pretty good ones. But I admit I am not a master-class shooter, and my experience is just mine. He must have trained a lot of shooters who did have trouble... 
As to the guns themselves, the P228 makes a nice compromise. It is a bit lighter than the 229, a bit more compact than the 226, and handles a few more rounds than the 225. I like both the P228 and P220, but I find I use the P220 more because I prefer the .45-caliber gun. Like any bigger gun, I only wear SIGs when I can wear a jacket, since I don't like IWB holsters.
I agree that it is probably unnecessary, but I never could understand it beyond that. In good examples, DA/SA triggers have never been a problem for me, and the SIGs are usually pretty good ones. But I admit I am not a master-class shooter, and my experience is just mine. He must have trained a lot of shooters who did have trouble... As to the guns themselves, the P228 makes a nice compromise. It is a bit lighter than the 229, a bit more compact than the 226, and handles a few more rounds than the 225. I like both the P228 and P220, but I find I use the P220 more because I prefer the .45-caliber gun. Like any bigger gun, I only wear SIGs when I can wear a jacket, since I don't like IWB holsters.
My experience ...
P239: Conceals as easily as a G19. Doable with a heavy t-shirt.
P228: The added girth around the grip and de-cocker push the top of the holstered gun out more so than the P239. Doable with a jacket.
P220: Conceals almost as well as a full-size 1911. Doable with a jacket.
I never had a problem with the transition from DA to SA. I found the standard trigger (as opposed to the SRT) to be a good balance between sufficient trigger reset feedback and pull.
FYI ... The decocker hump is much more pronounced on the P226/P228/P229. It is barely noticeable on the P239 and non-existent on the P220. It may or may not affect your grip.
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P239: Conceals as easily as a G19. Doable with a heavy t-shirt.
P228: The added girth around the grip and de-cocker push the top of the holstered gun out more so than the P239. Doable with a jacket.
P220: Conceals almost as well as a full-size 1911. Doable with a jacket.
I never had a problem with the transition from DA to SA. I found the standard trigger (as opposed to the SRT) to be a good balance between sufficient trigger reset feedback and pull.
FYI ... The decocker hump is much more pronounced on the P226/P228/P229. It is barely noticeable on the P239 and non-existent on the P220. It may or may not affect your grip.
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StatesRightist
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I have a P228 and a 220, they are both great guns. I carry either one with no issues.
I have a P220 Carry (3.9"), which is easier to conceal than a 1911 Commander, largely due to the rounded butt. That particular pistol is a DAK, which is easy to shoot and does not require decocking for safety. It is about 0.1" thicker than a 1911 - hardly enough to bother about.
I also have a P239 DA/SA in .40 SW. It is very small and easy to conceal - almost pocket sized, but a bit heavy for that. The grip, not the barrel, is the most difficult part to conceal, and the P239 grip is barely long enough for my little finger. At 0.9", it is about the same thickness as a 1911, and (at 26 oz) 4 oz lighter than an aluminum Commander.
DA/SA is easy to master if you practice the combination. That way you learn to shoot both using a DA grip. If you shoot SA exclusively, you hold the pistol differently, much as you would a revolver. I can hold a 4" group at 10 yards with all three - DAK, DA and SA. I'm still better with a 1911 action - typically 3" at 10 yards.
I use a Sparks VM2 holster for each if I have a cover garment or leave the shirttails out. For tucking, I use a Blade-Tech UCH holster. You'd need a mid-length jacket (thumb-tip) or hoodie to reliably cover any of these in an OWB holster.
I also have a P239 DA/SA in .40 SW. It is very small and easy to conceal - almost pocket sized, but a bit heavy for that. The grip, not the barrel, is the most difficult part to conceal, and the P239 grip is barely long enough for my little finger. At 0.9", it is about the same thickness as a 1911, and (at 26 oz) 4 oz lighter than an aluminum Commander.
DA/SA is easy to master if you practice the combination. That way you learn to shoot both using a DA grip. If you shoot SA exclusively, you hold the pistol differently, much as you would a revolver. I can hold a 4" group at 10 yards with all three - DAK, DA and SA. I'm still better with a 1911 action - typically 3" at 10 yards.
I use a Sparks VM2 holster for each if I have a cover garment or leave the shirttails out. For tucking, I use a Blade-Tech UCH holster. You'd need a mid-length jacket (thumb-tip) or hoodie to reliably cover any of these in an OWB holster.
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Winter-time carry: My SIG 229E2 or 225(P6) are no problem with a coat (Summer carry: S&W 3913). I've found the SIG DA triggers to be very smooth, and both pistols extremely trouble free and well constructed.
PeterCartwright
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Anyone who is comfortable shooting DA revolvers shouldn't have any problem with DA/SA Sigs. And as for concealment, "full sized" Sigs aren't really much different than Commander sized 1911s. Good holster + good cover garment and you're good to go.
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bufford
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I have a sweet 228 that shoots better than any gun I've owned. I am short & wide, so it is virtually impossible to CC unless wearing a coat. I have it for sale, but will replace with a 239... just enough smaller to hide under a tucked in dress shirt.
OleMissLaw
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I carry a Sig P229 Elite Dark in .357 SIG on a daily basis. It is a bit heavier than most carry model handguns. I personally do not mind. I have a great Lobo holster and belt - barely notice it. My dad and brother-in-law are Glock guys, but I am sold on the SIG. Great shooter.
Those Sigs are great guns but they are a bit heavier and bulkier for carry. And I read an article somewhere in a gun mag/site about the day of the DA/SA pistols for carry are failing with the rise of the DA only striker fired pistols, Glock, M&P, type of guns. It also mention that more and more people were prefer a constant 5 to 6 lb pull than the 10/4.4 pull. That first shot with training can be mastered but I agree with the article.
StatesRightist
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Sigs have never been marketed nor have they been sold as mass market entrys. While they have done some polymer lately, with price points, the metal frame guns are for people who appreciate quality. I know many people who have 25-40k rounds through their Sigs and they are still going strong. Timex's are good watches, but they will never be a Rolex. I have M&P's and like them just fine, but they are what they are and fit a certain role, they are not the answer for I want the absolute best self defense pistol I can carry role.
This whole heavier thing borders on ridiculous. Unless you are into the LCP, I'm OK with a minimal gun group, most of the better carry guns do not weigh 12oz. Sigs, HK's, 1911's, even a fully loaded M&P is not light. I actually saw a couple of posts saying a 6906 was too heavy for CC, funny thing I carried that and two other guns on duty/plain clothes till we switched and never had a problem or felt weighed down. Carrying any of the larger guns involves a good belt and holster, big deal.
People can and should carry whatever they feel serves them best, that's fine by me, I just am tired of the inane if it's bigger than a 642 or not plastic it's wrong posts on here....and no, before anyone gets offended this is not a rebuttal of any specific post on this subject.
This whole heavier thing borders on ridiculous. Unless you are into the LCP, I'm OK with a minimal gun group, most of the better carry guns do not weigh 12oz. Sigs, HK's, 1911's, even a fully loaded M&P is not light. I actually saw a couple of posts saying a 6906 was too heavy for CC, funny thing I carried that and two other guns on duty/plain clothes till we switched and never had a problem or felt weighed down. Carrying any of the larger guns involves a good belt and holster, big deal.
People can and should carry whatever they feel serves them best, that's fine by me, I just am tired of the inane if it's bigger than a 642 or not plastic it's wrong posts on here....and no, before anyone gets offended this is not a rebuttal of any specific post on this subject.
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Poohgyrr
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A P220 in a Blade Tech IWB on a Mernickle belt is one of my CCW's. It works pretty well, even in our 95 to 115 degree summers (polo shirt & cargo shorts).
The J frame is sidekick to the primary.
The J frame is sidekick to the primary.
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Frank46
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When the hot weather hits here in Louisiana my go to carry gun is a S&W model 36. However I have a P239 in 40 S&W that I sometimes carry in cold weather (relative term for you northerners) or carry my sig P6 9mm. Lucked out and got a couple extra mags for the P6 from weideners @20 each. For what I paid for those 4 mags for the P6 I would only get two extra magz for the P239. Course that was at shooter's in Lafayette LA. Darn those mags are expensive. Also bought a CZ82 in 9mm makarov. This time was smart enough to get two extra mags while they were still cheap. Frank
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