I just recently picked up Sig's newer P229 model, the E². For those of you who are unfamiliar, the E² stands for "Enhanced Ergonomics". Basically, they changed the contour of the grip to accommodate shooters with small to medium sized hands. The grip is an integrate single piece that literally snaps into place on the firearms frame. There are no grip screws needed for these grips, although the screw holes are still drilled into the frame if you ever choose to convert back to the conventional style grip. The texture on the grip leans more towards the tactical side - it's aggressive, but doesn't irritate your skin for CCW or even after a long range session.
Combined with the new enhanced grip, they come standard with the Short Reach Trigger, allowing for even greater access to Sig's double action pull for smaller handed shooters. Also equipped on E² models besides the new grip and Short Reach Trigger, is an installed SRT Kit (for faster trigger reset) and Siglite night sights. Another change on these models can be seen on the slide. The slide itself is actually a little thinner, rear cocking serrations go fully to the top as opposed to the earlier P229's that only went halfway up, and comes standard with a new bigger external extractor. E² also comes standard with an accessory rail allowing the mounting of lasers, flashlights and other accessories.
The gun feels phenomenal in my small-medium sized hands. I wore winter gloves for a while to get my hands a little sweaty; after I took them off and gripped the pistol with my slick palms, the texture still allowed for a perfect, stable purchase on the pistol while firing. So far I've had zero malfunctions of any kind after shooting this new Sig. Not that I expected any... I find Sig Sauer to be a very high end and quality firearm that I trust my life with.
If anyone has the opportunity to handle, fire, or even own a new Sig E² model, I highly recommend that you do. If you're in the same boat as I am and you have smaller to medium sized hands and find standard Sig's to be a little "thick" or "chunky" even, I think this new model will accommodate your hand quite nicely.
Thanks for listening. Any questions, feel free to PM me.
My E² with a TLR-1s flashlight attached. My EDC and home defense pistol:
Combined with the new enhanced grip, they come standard with the Short Reach Trigger, allowing for even greater access to Sig's double action pull for smaller handed shooters. Also equipped on E² models besides the new grip and Short Reach Trigger, is an installed SRT Kit (for faster trigger reset) and Siglite night sights. Another change on these models can be seen on the slide. The slide itself is actually a little thinner, rear cocking serrations go fully to the top as opposed to the earlier P229's that only went halfway up, and comes standard with a new bigger external extractor. E² also comes standard with an accessory rail allowing the mounting of lasers, flashlights and other accessories.
The gun feels phenomenal in my small-medium sized hands. I wore winter gloves for a while to get my hands a little sweaty; after I took them off and gripped the pistol with my slick palms, the texture still allowed for a perfect, stable purchase on the pistol while firing. So far I've had zero malfunctions of any kind after shooting this new Sig. Not that I expected any... I find Sig Sauer to be a very high end and quality firearm that I trust my life with.
If anyone has the opportunity to handle, fire, or even own a new Sig E² model, I highly recommend that you do. If you're in the same boat as I am and you have smaller to medium sized hands and find standard Sig's to be a little "thick" or "chunky" even, I think this new model will accommodate your hand quite nicely.
Thanks for listening. Any questions, feel free to PM me.
My E² with a TLR-1s flashlight attached. My EDC and home defense pistol:
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