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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P229 is a compact double-stack pistol offered in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG. It features a stainless steel slide on a black hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy frame with the short-recoil locked-breech operating system and DA/SA trigger with decocker. It was the first pistol manufactured at SIG Sauer’s Exeter, New Hampshire facility. Variants include configurations with and without an accessory rail, fixed combat sights or SIGLITE night sights, two-tone and Equinox finishes. Select models are equipped with Crimson Trace laser grips.

Production

Limited production from 2009 through 2016.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,150–$1,300. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $850–$1,100.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The P229 Enhanced Elite combined the compact size and robust milled stainless steel slide of the P229 with the ergonomic and trigger refinements of the Elite series. The addition of the beavertail, front serrations, improved checkering, and short-reset trigger enhanced control and comfort. The slide design shares similarities with the M11-A1, featuring a stepped contour and slab-sided breech block area. Produced in limited numbers during the late 2000s to mid-2010s across 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG, it offered a refined option for users wanting improved handling on the proven compact P229 platform before the introduction of the Legion series.