SIG Sauer P229S P229 Sport .357 SIG 5″ Double-Action Semi-Auto Pistol
SOLD FOR: $2075
LSB#: 220219JN017
Make: SIG Sauer
Model: P229 Sport
Serial#: AG27467
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1998-2005
Caliber: .357 SIG
Action Type: Single/Double-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “SIG SAUER”, “P229S” and “SIGARMS INC. / EXETER-NH”. The left side of the frame is marked “SIGARMS INC. / EXETER-NH”. The right side of the barrel is marked “.357 SIG / AG27467”. The right side of the slide is marked “AG27467” adjacent to a German nitro proof. The right side of the frame is marked “AG27467” adjacent to a German nitro proof, a J.P. Sauer & Sohn GmbH and “MADE IN GERMANY”.
Barrel Length: 5” from the front of the compensator, 4.8” without the compensator
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot dovetailed to the compensator. The rear sight is an adjustable screw-set square-notch leaf dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece Hogue textured black rubber panels, they are not original to the gun. The grip panels have some light handling marks, nicks and scuffs. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grip panels are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some light handling marks which include a patch of discoloration on the bottom of the frame, just ahead of the trigger guard. and some oil stains where the slide is normally installed. Otherwise, the gun lacks any notable defects. The markings remain clear. The screwheads have light tool-marks, but they remain serviceable. Overall, the pistol is in Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double-action is smooth. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: The pistol comes with a grey SIG Sauer box (it has no serialization on it), a total of two 10-round magazines, instructions for installing the compensator, a sight adjustment tool, a test target and a user manual.
Our Assessment: This SIG Sauer P229 Sport is a single and double-action semi-automatic pistol chambered for .357 SIG cartridges. The gun was initially manufactured from 1998-2000 and was reintroduced in 2003 before being ultimately discontinued in 2005. The P229 is an upgrade to the P228, being an almost identical compact firearm which is popular among military and law enforcement operatives. Developed specifically for the US market with both German and US-made parts, the P229 features a heavier slide to tolerate more powerful cartridges than the P228. The Sport variant was made with both a single and double-action (like this specimen) and a single action only variant. The gun’s distinguishing feature is the compensator installed onto the barrel, unfortunately because the barrel is threaded the gun can not be transferred in a number of jurisdictions (your local laws apply). The Sport line by SIG Sauer were custom made for superior performance and they make great target pistols. Although this gun was made in Germany, and has German nitro proofs, there is no date code marked on the gun. This particular specimen is aesthetically pleasing and remains mechanically sound. Good luck on your bid!