Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P229 Elite is a compact double-stack model featuring the Elite package that includes a beavertail frame extension, front slide cocking serrations, front-strap checkering on the aluminum alloy frame with black hard-coat anodized finish, and short-reset trigger. It was offered in 9mm, .40 S&W, and 357 SIG with black Nitron, two-tone, and all-stainless finishes, all equipped with custom wood grips.

Production

Limited production from 2008 through 2015.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,250–$1,450. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $950–$1,250.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.40 Smith & Wesson
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

The P229 Elite variants applied ergonomic and trigger refinements to the compact P229 platform. The addition of the beavertail, front serrations, improved checkering, and short-reset trigger enhanced control and comfort while retaining the locked-breech short-recoil operating system and DA/SA trigger with decock lever. The Nitron finish emphasized durability, the two-tone provided contrasting aesthetics, and the all-stainless version offered greater mass for recoil management. Custom wood grips were a signature feature on these models. Produced in limited numbers during the late 2000s to mid-2010s, the P229 Elite offered a refined option for users seeking improved handling on the proven compact P229 before greater emphasis was placed on the Legion series.