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P228 vs a P229 w/ 9mm X-change Kit Installed

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#1 ·
I've read over and over that the P228 is an incredibly well balanced gun. I've handled a few over the years at gun shows and I'd say that I concur with the sentiment.

I currently own an amazing P229 in .40/.357sig, but I really always wanted a P228 because 9mm is my preferred caliber, and I like vintage Sigs. To me, the P229 doesn't feel well as balanced due to the heavier slide, which makes the 228 more appealing.

So my question to the Sig gurus is this - will a 90's P229 frame mated with a new X-Change kit slide assembly balance like a P228? Are there any significant differences between the P228 and P229 frames?

Thanks in advance!
 
#5 ·
it'll be so close you might not see much of a weight diference.

this is a later sse frame with 228 slide/locking insert + 40/357sig slide/locking insert.

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If I go this route, is the locking insert field swappable, or are tools required? I pretty much hate .40, but I'd like to be able to pop off a few .357sig rounds at the range by swapping the slides out.
 
#7 ·
I'm currently building a P228 slide, there are several floating around on Ebay too,either parts to build your own or complete slides. Also, jwperry has a great deal on one in the classified section.
 
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#8 ·
I think that it will depend on you. The 9mm X-Change kit still has a stainless steel slide, although I have heard that the 9mm P229 slides are narrower and lighter than the .40/.357 P229 slides. I say it may depend on you because there are some that say they can feel the difference in balance between the carbon steel slide and the stainless slide, and some who say there is no difference.
 
#9 ·
I hadn't even thought about that! Thanks for pointing that out. Hmm... probably not going to do the caliber exchange kit then, because I do like the carbon steel slides. But I don't want to take tools to my .40 P229 because it's super clean. Might sell the P229 and invest in a Franken228 and build a Franken229 with the .357 slide I have. Choices, choices. :D
 
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