Sig Sauer P229 Elite Stainless .40 S&W 3.9″ DA/SA Semi-Automatic Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,233.99
LSB#: LSB260429GW027
Make: Sig Sauer
Model: P229 Elite Stainless
Serial Number: 55B079405
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .40 S&W
Action Type: Double/Single Action, Semi-Automatic, fed by Detachable Magazine.
Barrel Length: 3.9″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a black blade with a tritium dot, dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch sight with tritium dots, dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a two-piece checkered laminate wood grip set, with a Sig medallion inlaid into both grip panels. The grips show no notable wear. The checkering is well defined. The finish on the grips is intact. The grips fit tightly to the frame, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 12rd factory magazine, in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some minor fouling present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and light operational wear, with minor thinning of the finish on the barrel from operation. Otherwise, the stainless finish on the slide and frame is intact. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the decocker. We did not fire this pistol, 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 the magazine as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The SIG Sauer P229 is one of the company’s well-regarded compact service pistol designs, developed as a durable double-action/single-action semi-automatic capable of handling duty cartridges in a more compact format than the full-size P226. This Elite Stainless example is chambered in .40 S&W, a cartridge introduced in the early 1990s and widely adopted for law enforcement and defensive use, offering a heavier projectile than 9mm while remaining in a semi-automatic pistol platform. This pistol features a 3.9″ barrel, DA/SA operation with decocker, stainless alloy finish, tritium three-dot sights, checkered laminate wood grips with SIG medallions, and one 12-round factory magazine. The Elite Stainless configuration, classic SIG DA/SA operating system, .40 S&W chambering, and attractive wood grips should appeal to buyers looking for a robust defensive, range, or collectible SIG pistol.
This pistol rates in Fine to Excellent overall condition, retaining about 98% of its original metal finish. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and only minor fouling present, rating 10/10 in this writer’s opinion. The laminate wood grips rate in Excellent condition, showing no notable wear, with well-defined checkering, intact finish, tight fit, and no chips or cracks. The pistol shows light handling and operational wear, including minor finish thinning on the barrel from operation, while the stainless finish on the slide and frame remains intact overall. The markings are clear and legible, the screw heads are sharp, the pins are unmarred, and the action and decocker function correctly. This pistol includes one 12-round factory magazine in Very Good condition. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.