Author Topic: Sig pilgrim! Advice on a 229 deal, please (Read 919 times)

Montana Billy · « **on:** March 04, 2006, 03:11:03 PM »

I have the opportunity to buy a used 229 with 450 rounds of factory ammo for $525. The 229 is in excellent shape, with night sights, three mags. Is that an average, good, or bad deal? Would I be better buying one of the certified pre-owned guns at $485-$490 without the ammo and only two mags?
Thanks in advance for your replies.

rockbilly · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2006, 06:31:01 AM »

Prices differ from place to place. If you are getting 450 rounds (9 boxes) of quality ammo that sounds like a fair deal. The ammo alone would cost you about $100. (new ammo), that would put the approximate price for the gun at $425. If the gun is in good shape, thats not bad. :wink:

Guinness · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:09:39 AM »

I have picked up a used P229 last fall, for 300 but the buy owed me a favor.

I love this weapon, unless it is malfunctioning I don't think you will be dissapointed for the price.

Montana Billy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2006, 09:03:20 AM »

Picked up the 229 and it is all that I expected and more. Shoots like a dream...no malfunctions over 500 rounds and it is on the mark. It complements my three other acquisitions: two Kimbers, a Grand Raptor II (internal ejector) and CDP Pro, plus a Smith & Wesson PC1911. The two K's and the S&W were NIB but acquired by trades. :-D