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Is there a better carry gun than this?

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#1 ·
I've got a Sig P229 chambered in 357 Sig. I've been carrying it until I got my P239, also in 357 Sig (&40 S&W).
Is there a better choice for a Carry gun?
 
#47 ·
That's real close to my answer.

I personally prefer 357Sig, P239 & P229. I have conversions but don't like the push of .40.

Typically P239 IWB [preferred] summer, and P229 OWB [preferred] winter.

For deep concealment a Taurus TCP .380. I much prefer DA/SA with restrike so the TCP is only for when it needs to disappear.
 
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#5 ·
Both of those are good options. Considering you’re about getting double the capacity out of that p229 over the p239, for less than double the weight/ size, I’d say the 229 is the better of the two.

A few months ago, I put a .357 slide on an x-carry frame/ fcu and took a real liking to it. It’s similar in size to the 229, but lighter. Also, I get the 14 rounds of .357 without having to use an extended mag. I’d encourage you to look into it.
 
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I'm with JGKC9AYC on his carry choice. .357 Sig is actually the best choice ;) in a semi-automatic and how can you go wrong with a single-stack, compact, hammer-fired DA/SA? I carry a MP340 revolver in a pocket loaded with Buffalo Bore 19G/20 ammo because people are fat and they often wear coats or layers. And there may be instances, but I do not ever remember reports of where more than 5 shots were taken in a SD shooting. My job is TV and computer repair and weekly grocery shopping - not house sweeping for meth kitchens. If I were placing myself in situations where 5-8 rounds of fast hitting, penetrating ammo were not sufficient then I doubt 12 or 15 would do it either and then I would want a carbine along with a belt-holstered backup sidearm both firing suitable projectiles.

It's settled. .357 Sig! :lol:
 
#13 ·
As already answered... it is what each individual can shoot best with. Having the most powerful handgun in the world won't do you any good, if you can't hit what you're shooting at! It isn't always the first round off that may make the difference, being able to smoothly "follow-up" shots is important too, if that first one doesn't find it's mark.

Practice helps, along with "routine" helps it to become second nature... the right holster and belt combination goes a long way in making the decision of what is "best" too!

Knowing instinctively "where" it is, and being able to smoothly "present" it without being awkward is a "plus".
 
#14 ·
I have a P239 SAS chambered in .357 SIG. Extremely fond of the combination. Had the 9mm "guts" for it, but sold them. Sold another P239 SAS in 9mm also. Couldn't see the point of taking up space with stuff I was never going to use. No sense keeping 2nd bests!
 
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With all due respect; today's 9mm ain't your grandfathers. I carried 9mm for 35 years before recently re-tooling to .357 Sig over the past 1+ year. My life depended on it, and I have no doubts about it's capability. Big learning curve, though. When I bought my son his first pistol this past Spring; he wanted 9mm because he's only 14, and .357 Sig got a little hot for him after a couple hundred rounds.

A few examples of .357 Sig vs 9mm into a gelatin block. The two on the left are recovered 9mm Sig V-Crown, next to an Underwood 65gr Xtreme Defender. All rounds stopped at exactly 17" into the medium. Short video of the effects. If you listen to the volume during the slowed segment, you hear a roaring sound from the 9mm round. The .357 Sig round; well, what can I say? It sounds like rolling thunder - not to mention that it lifted the block off the table and sent it flying. I'm convinced that either will get the job done.

On a side note; FWIW; the FBI / DOJ conducted a study approximately 2 years ago. The statistics show that in officer involved shootings carrying 9mm or 40 S&W; there were an average of 3-4 rounds discharged before the subject was no longer considered a threat. With .357 Sig; an average of 1-2 rounds. Obviously; as with the type of handgun; your mileage may vary.
 
#15 ·
Yes, for me the better choice is the P220 Carry in 45, or the P229 in 40 or the P239 in 40. Just depends upon my situation.

Your better may be different than mine.......
 
#17 ·
I won't say you are wrong.

For me, the best is an "old school" German SIG P228. I will be able to find 9mm if the world falls apart.


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#19 ·
My new P229C's are my new primary, with the P239's as backup, or deep conceal. But; as 12131 and others stated; "Whatever works best for you." Absolutely! Willards words are also spot on.

Bitter Clinger: Underwood helps, too. Why spend that much money on a top-shelf pistol(s), and carry marginal ammo? It's like buying a Rolls, and filling it with ethanol based fuel. Or; having it converted to natural gas - if you're a hippie.

.357 Sig Xtreme Defender, 65gr, 2100fps. Low flash powder; major ouch on the receiving end. My first choice, followed VERY closely by the Sig V-Crown. Going to try their Gold Dot offerings soon.
 
#24 ·
My new P229C's are my new primary, with the P239's as backup, or deep conceal. But; as 12131 and others stated; "Whatever works best for you." Absolutely! Willards words are also spot on.

Bitter Clinger: Underwood helps, too. Why spend that much money on a top-shelf pistol(s), and carry marginal ammo? It's like buying a Rolls, and filling it with ethanol based fuel. Or; having it converted to natural gas - if you're a hippie.

.357 Sig Xtreme Defender, 65gr, 2100fps. Low flash powder; major ouch on the receiving end. My first choice, followed VERY closely by the Sig V-Crown. Going to try their Gold Dot offerings soon.
Yeah... after pondering the choices, the ultra-fast 65gr copper projectile seems to make sense to me when dealing with threats that walk upright. I'm often in the woods and for heavier 4-legged threats that might be running toward me in the leaves, I load with Buffalo Bore Heavy 125 Grain FMJ. #25B. Rated at 1425 fps.
I hope I never get to try out my P229 ammo choices!
 
#32 ·
If we're talking open carry, I'm in Rick Grimes` corner w/ 6" Colt Python.
 
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