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bouhgt a used P224 ... was it a mistake?

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#1 ·
bought a used P224 ... was it a mistake?

found a used police P224 9mm. too good a deal to pass up. i read about some issues on the 224 having bad springs and jamming ... did i make a mistake? i also have a 226 and i like that it uses the same magazines ...

seems like it should be ok, but you know, waiting periods and all. did i make a mistake in getting one ?
 
#3 ·
The P224 was discontinued due to flagging sales, which resulting from reliability issues. Chances are you got the deal b/c it was too good to be true. Sorry, bro!
 
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Did you make a mistake? Absolutely not! The 224 is the perfect gun for a person that wants a Sig with classic controls in a small package without sacrificing capacity. Unfortunately it just didn't sell well so that's why it was discontinued. For a time they were using a poorly designed extractor so the gun had a bed reputation but later used the updated version that fixed the problem. If you do have the old style just send it to Sig or buy the new one and install it yourself. My gun had the old style but functioned fine, I updated because it was cheap ($25) and it now piles brass about two feet farther than it did. I think if you don't mind the two finger grip you'll love the gun!
 
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I think if you don't mind the two finger grip you'll love the gun!
You can get the 12 round 2-finger mags for it and they also have 15 round mags with sleeve that will give you a full handle. I love being able to change the handle size accordingly to how Im dress and may print or not. With that said you quickly get used to the 2 finger grip and wrapping your pinky under it.
 
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Like I told another guy here, better buy the short magazines while they are still available...They might disappear or get really expensive later.
I fully agree with this ^^^

ammuntiondepot was previously selling them used for $20m there like $45 new. I think I completly bought them out though... :p
 
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I never heard of any reliability issues, and I had two 224's. I can't speak for anyone else, but I sold both of mine because They were too much like 229's, and I just liked the 229 better. I thought the sleeve for the full sized mags was junk too. Overall, it just seemed like an odd duck...
 
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fired it today, but could not take it home (the 'background checking' computer system run by the state took the day off, so, i mean, what could go wrong with the government making sure you are allowed to exercise a constitutional right.. /rant) bbut i did manage to clean the filthy thing (used) and lube it. was able to shoot 100 rounds thru it. man, it's flipping excellent. accurate for me to shoot, low felt recoil, and super sweet. good trigger to boot (not srt, but that will change). a real joy, and boy did i get a STEAL on it!! it's great!!!!
 
#44 ·
Pretty known fact that the 2013 .40 had extractor problems which a trip back to Sig fixed. Other then that they seem pretty robust. In fact so robust I had the change my main spring to a 19# Wolf spring to reduce the extremely heavy DA pull

Peter
 
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#46 ·
Sig P224 SAS NS and SRT

I recently traded for above at a gun show because I wanted something different and wow, It's now my favorite carry piece. I took to the range for the first time and it amazed me how accurate and easy to shoot, I double tapped the very first shots on target. You didn't make a mistake.
 
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I purchased a new 9mm P224 about a month ago. It has quickly become my primary carry firearm when off duty. I carry a spare MecGar 17 round magazine so between the mag in it and the spare that is should be more than enough ammo. Great gun. Too bad it didn't catch on better.
 
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