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Problem with e2 grips on legion?

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New to the forums - New sig owner

I personally find the grips on my 229 legion to be a little large - wanting to switch out to the e2 grip. Will I encounter any problems using the e2 grip with the recessed legion controls? Called sig customer service and they SAY that it will be fine - differences in appearance between the two grips (and some posts i've read) suggest otherwise... Im hoping I wont have to dremel the e2 grip - I see there are topics regarding this but no one actually seems to have replaced the legion grips and then returned their experiences.

thanks for any help
 
#8 ·
I only had the Legion for a week now and for me the grips are the BEST feature. I understand your need for different grips due to particular anatomy of your hands. For me when I think about changing the grips .....is like having married my wife for the most beautiful eyes and the ask her to wear contacts of a different color. Again, I just shared with the group my feeling about the G10 grips without intending in any way to deride the OPs serious dilemma.
 
#9 ·
Thank you everyone for the replies. I did end up getting a set of E2's for my legion. They feel great - and I used a dremel to alter the top so that they do not catch the slide release. My one problem is that they are just a tiny bit loose on the frame. I am working on this problem now.
 
#14 ·
Make sure you'll have clearance at the top of the grip for the Legion's forward-facing slide lock tab (it extends back on other/regular P229's). May have to do a little grinding to make room for it.

But that's what happens when you try to park a Rolls Royce in a garage built for a Corlloa.




Just kiddin'.... ;)
 
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#21 ·
I have both...

a P229 Nitron with E2 grips...and a NEW2017 P229 Legion...both in 9mm.

For me, and I have smallish hands as well (opting to take out the Gray Guns trigger and put in the Short Reach Trigger for better fit), the G10's are AWESOME. I LOVE the fit of these grips. Not that I mind the E2's...they are great as well. However...with the Legion, the Short Reach Trigger, and the G10 grips...my trigger finger on the first DA pull is EXACTLY where it needs to be without me having to role my hand or do anything to get the pad of my index finger right on the trigger.

Used to think my E2 grip on my Nitron was a perfect fit. AND it WAS right there...until I got the Legion with the G10's. Without the Short Reach Trigger on either pistol...I would have to roll my hand to get the correct area of my index finger pad on the trigger.

Both are GREAT...Legion is just a smidge better with those G10's. But that's just me.
 
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#23 ·
OK, I was wrong. After shooting 200 rounds I am comfortable with the Legion grips and they are certainly prettier than the E-2s. Mea culpa. But, I do have a related question. I have small hands but shoot my 226 Elite well enough coming out of the holder decocked in double action. It is a lot more difficult to stay on target with my new 229 Legion in DA after the 200 rounds. Is this just a matter of breaking the gun in or are there other considerations with the Grey's trigger versus the SRT Elite trigger. I do want to add that the Legion short reset is pretty amazing. Two mags at 7 yards had one big hole plus 2 shots about six-seven inches below. Those two were my DA. Repeat, same result. In fact, I shot a full mag in DA and was all over the place with my shots.
 
#24 ·
Just wanted to let everyone know that after all this time I have moved back to the original legion grips. Couldn't really get over how the E2 was loose on the frame - I don't think this had anything to do with the E2's not fitting the legion - I may have just stretched these E2's out too much trying to get the Dremeling for the slide catch right...

Anyways I like the Legion Grips again - I may come back and try to get a different set of E2's to work in the future.

Thanks for all the replies.
 
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