M&P9 or Sig p229.40?

[Tororider]

I have narrowed it down to these two guns. They will be approximately the same price, although the sig will have 3 mags, and the M&P 4 mags. It will be my carry gun, IWB. Any input will be appreciated.

 

[jocww]

I like metal guns and I like my sigs so 229. What about equinox? LIke a 220?

 

[Tororider]

The 229 is because I have a friend who is a dealer who has a factory refurbished 229.

 

[laen64]

Keep the R.R 44Mag with pack grips.

I like Jocww love the metal guns. However I won't let go of the Glock #17

 

[wushaw]

Have ya looked at the Walther PPS 9mm or .40 cal. Real thin, single stack mag...just something else to consider.

 

[DieselPower]

I got a Sig P229 SAS when they first came out with them in 2007. Fantastic little pistol for concealed carry. I really like the SAS (Sig Anti Snag) design where all the rough edges have been melted or smoothed out. One thing I had to get use to was the DAK (Double Action Kellerman) trigger system. With the DAK system it actually has three different trigger pulls. Pick it up, load it and the first pull is long, smooth and light, let the trigger go all the way back forward and every return shot is the same. After the first shot you have a option with the DAK system. Let the trigger come forward until you feel the click and pull again and the second pull is a lot shorter but a little heavier. The third trigger pull in the DAK system is their fallback or failsafe pull. If you pull the trigger and get a misfire/bum primer and you want to give it a second chance the trigger will give it another chance. The pull of the hammer will raise and drop the hammer again without manual cocking, it's a long heavy pull but makes a nice feature in emergency's.

I liked the P229 SAS so much I got a P239 SAS a few months later. The P229 is my primary carry and the P239 is my backup. The only real difference is the P229 is a 12+1 round pistol and the P239 is a 7+1 round pistol. They are both superb shooters and I have cycled thousands of rounds through each.

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

I'd vote for the sig.
otoh, if you're looking for a 9mm, J&G supposedly recently got another shipment of P6's for roughly $370.
If you decide against the Sig, I'd appreciate knowing the asking price on it as I've been looking for one myself, and I have a local FFL who has a VERY reasonable transfer policy/fee.

 

[Sigarms]

I'd go with the Sig between the two.

if you're looking for a 9mm, J&G supposedly recently got another shipment of P6's for roughly $370

Prices have gone up, but I guess considering that everything now seems to be on backorder, overall still a great price for a great "beater" gun. Still haven't seen anyone wearing the holsters though.

 

[Western]

Sig all the way. I carried a P220 (45 cal.) in my law enforcement day's and staked my life on it.

When I bought mine it was a toss up between the Sig and HK.

 

[CTW]

Tororider,

It really comes down to which weapon you are comfortable shooting and proficient with. Don't forget about comfort of all day carry as well. I carry a Sig 229 in .40 because I have to, but don't limit your choices. I've seen great results with a Glock 26 which is lighter to carry and in my opinion easier to shoot and maintain, but again it all comes down to you as a person and what you can comfortably carry all day and shoot well.

If you decide to go with the Sig IWB holster, I'd recommend you take a look at this one:

Commerce Storefront B2C

I use this one most of the time and find it to be quite comfortable and concealable. If you have any detailed questions feel free to send me a message.

Congratulations on your future weapons purchase.