Not as much snap as the Sig 357, which is my duty round.
And I've got something like 20,000 rounds through my duty gun, so we're past the honeymoon stage and getting to know one another.
Be nice if the dept. paid for that
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Not as much snap as the Sig 357, which is my duty round.
And I've got something like 20,000 rounds through my duty gun, so we're past the honeymoon stage and getting to know one another.
They do! We shoot once a month on the job and they give a box of ammo out for personal shooting as well.Be nice if the dept. paid for that
Not as much snap as the Sig 357, which is my duty round.
And I've got something like 20,000 rounds through my duty gun, so we're past the honeymoon stage and getting to know one another.
I've shot both (the .357Sig for my current job and the .40 for my old one). The .357Sig has a stronger recoil in my mind, but perhaps the 229 is lighter than the old B 96D. I didn't think of that.I don't know who told you the .357Sig has more snap. It has much less snap than the .40, it is louder and has a bigger "shock wave" around you at the range which fools people into thinking the opposite. If you shoot them next to each other you will get a chuckle when you discover this. Sort of like the difference between the 180gr .40 and the 135gr .40. The .357 is almost like what a 124gr .40 might behave in recoil.
I use the 229 under a shirt as my job is undercover. It's hard to do, but that's what they give me.I have the P239 in .357/.40. With the Hogue wrap around grips (like $20) it handles as well as it's bigger brothers (I also have the P220 and have tried other models). I shoot the P239 .357 as fast and accurate as my full size 9mm P99. It conceals far better than a double stack and with the right holster you can get away with a loose t-shirt over it.
We're going to be allowed to carry the 239 soon but I'm not sure I want to give up the extra rounds. As for off-duty, then maybe. But I also want my own pistol not attached to the G.Having the same width in the stats stated as the M&P is misleading. They are both 1.2" at their widest. Hold both and you will find the P239 far slimmer overall. Besides, your duty weapon would love to have some family to keep it company.
I use the 239 under a shirt as my job is undercover. It's hard to do, but that's what they give me.
We're going to be allowed to carry the 239 soon but I'm not sure I want to give up the extra rounds. As for off-duty, then maybe. But I also want my own pistol not attached to the G.
I carry the 229. I was looking for maybe a little smaller? Are the others comparably sized? I know the Glock (not a huge fan of Glocks due to hard for me to reload without a larger slide release). I'm not familiar with the HK nor the Smith models.
I thought of the 229, but didn't know if there was anything out there the same size or smaller with a few more rounds. I'd probably have to but up with a thicker profile but maybe it would be worth it.
I just need to play with some different toys and see what works. I like to keep all my tools relatively similar for ease of transition, including carry location, etc.
I thought your service pistol was the 229? There is a difference between the two. The 239 is smaller and has 7 round mags (in .375/.40) The 229 is a bit larger and has 12 round mags (in .357/.40)
I thought your service pistol was the 229? There is a difference between the two. The 239 is smaller and has 7 round mags (in .375/.40)...
So either you make a significant amount of typo's...
He who is without sin shall cast the first stone... mmhmmm...
Unless he has a 239 in .375 H&H, in which case I think EddieCoyle would be the guy to talk to.