Sig Sauer P229- The Sig Sauer P229 is a compact version of the Sig Sauer P226 gun. The Sig Sauer P229 pistol is very popular for back up guns and concealed guns in the law enforcement industry. Check out Police Equipment Reviews Sig Sauer P229 review!

When it comes to back up guns for police officers, there are two common choices, the Glock 27 and the Sig Sauer P229. This article by Police Equipment Reviews will discuss the Sig Sauer P229 handgun. As mentioned above, the Sig Sauer P229 is the compact version of the Sig Sauer P226. The P229 comes equipped with the double action/single action trigger but can be outfitted with the DAO system. The DAO system provides two trigger reset points, and a lighter, smoother trigger pull.

The Sig Sauer P229 comes in twelve variations. Those variations are the following:

Sig Sauer P229- The Sig Sauer P229 is available in 9mm, .357, and .40 caliber. This is the most common P229 model carried by law enforcement officers.

Sig Sauer P229 Elite- The Sig Sauer P229 Elite features an ergonomic grip, front cocking serrations, front strap checkering, night sites, and a custom wood grip. The Sig Sauer P229 has a 60% shorter trigger pull that the standard P229 guns.

Sig Sauer P229 Elite Dark- The Sig Sauer P229 Elite Dark has the same features as P229 Elite just that it is all black.

Sig Sauer P229 Equinox- The Sig Sauer P229 Equinox is a.40 caliber Sig Sauer pistol that is a beautiful two tone color. Part of the beauty is the gray laminated wood grips.

Sig Sauer P229 Elite Stainless- The Sig Sauer P229 Elite Stainless comes as a 9mm or 40 caliber handgun. Featuring a stainless steel slide and a wood grip, this P229 pistol is nice to look at.

Sig Sauer P229 SAS generation 2- Available in three calibers, the Sig Sauer P229 SAS generation 2 features a melt treatment on the slide and frame, SRT trigger system, short trigger, night sights, and black polymer grips.

Sig Sauer P229 Two Tone- Perhaps the second most popular Sig Sauer P229, the two tone version features a black and silver color tone.

Sig Sauer P229 SCT- The Sig Sauer P229 SCT features from cocking serrations, night sites, and four magazines. The P229 SCT is available in 9mm and 40 caliber.

Sig Sauer P229 SAS generation 2 two tone- The Sig Sauer P229 SAS has gone through a major overhaul which resulted in an ultra smooth, snag free profile. Available in three calibers, the Sig Sauer P229 SAS generation 2 two tone is a great concealment gun.

Sig Sauer P229 DAK- Dept of Homeland Security and US Coast Guard choose the Sig Sauer P229 DAK as their department issued handguns.

Sig Sauer P229 Platinum Elite- Perhaps one of the nicest P229 models, the Sig Sauer P229 Platinum Elite features an ergonomic beavertail grip, front cocking serrations, front strap checkering, night sights, aluminum grips, and the all new Short Reset Trigger (SRT).

Sig Sauer P229 Classic 22- Featuring the four point safety system, the Sig Sauer P229 Classic 22 is a rimfire pistol.

So the next time you are looking for one of the best compact handguns, make sure you take a look at the Sig Sauer P229 pistols.

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