Sig Sauer P229 Elite 40 S&W 3.9” Semi-Auto Pistol & Case, & .357 Sig Barrel
SOLD FOR: $1,175.00
LSB#: LSB250809BK013
Make: Sig Sauer
Model: P229 Elite
Serial Number: AGU15418
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Caliber: .40 S&W
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Single-Double Action, Exposed Hammer
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “SIG SAUER”. The right side of the slide is marked “P229 ELITE”. The right side of the frame is marked “SIG SAUER INC. / EXETER-NH-USA” and “AGU15418”. The chamber is marked “.40 S&W”. Both sides of the grip are marked “SIG SAUER”.
Barrel Length: 3.9”
Sights / Optics: The front and rear sights are SIG Night 3DOT Sights. They are both dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a two-piece checkered factory polymer grip set. The grips show light handling wear. The checkering is well defined with sharp peaks. The grips fit tightly to the frame, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in Fine to Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity and Condition: 2x 12rd magazines, both in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Nitron
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10. The extra .357 Sig barrel rates 10/10, for the same reasons.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operational wear on the barrel/chamber, along with some minor scratches and dings throughout the metal surfaces. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this handgun rates in Very Good to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with its original serial number matching plastic case, and the two magazines and the extra .357 Sig barrel as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: Sig Sauer’s P229 Elite is a compact, duty-bred pistol that found favor with law-enforcement and informed civilian shooters for its stout, full-frame feel in a concealable package. The Elite trim here—the Nitron finish, SIG Night 3-Dot sights, and factory polymer grips—lends a purposeful, service-ready presence, while the included spare .357 Sig barrel speaks to the platform’s versatility and the previous owner’s attention to capability. With a 3.9″ barrel and the P229’s time-proven DA/SA action and exposed hammer, the pistol balances controllability, sight radius, and steady ergonomics in a way that still reads as serious equipment rather than a mere compact.
The .40 S&W rose from law-enforcement demand in the late 1980s as a higher-energy alternative to 9mm, and the .357 Sig was developed to deliver .357 Magnum-style performance from a pistol cartridge in a bottlenecked case—both are represented in this lot’s caliber options and speak to duty-oriented versatility. This example presents very well: bright, sharp bores (10/10), approximately 96% finish retention, and tidy factory grips with only light handling wear; it ships in its original Sig case with two magazines and the extra .357 Sig barrel, making it a turnkey, capable package for the buyer who values service-grade fit and multi-caliber flexibility. Please check out our high quality photos, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.
