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The P229 has been riding in duty holsters since the early 1990s, and there's a reason it never really went out of style. Take the proven P226 platform, trim the barrel and slide down to a size that carries comfortably, and you get a hammer-fired 9mm that runs when it counts. This Enhanced Elite version takes that foundation and adds the upgrades people used to pay a gunsmith for, all from the factory.
The headliner here is Sig's Short Reset Trigger, which cuts the reset distance noticeably compared to a standard P229. Once you learn to ride that reset, follow-up shots come quicker and cleaner. You also get the one-piece E2 grip with aggressive stippling, a reduced reach to the trigger that fits a wider range of hands, and a beavertail frame with front strap checkering that locks your grip in place during recoil. Front cocking serrations and Elite engraving on the slide finish off the package. SIGLITE night sights come standard, so you're not squinting at black-on-black sights when the light drops.
The frame is hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy with an integral accessory rail for a light or laser, and the stainless steel slide wears Sig's Nitron finish for corrosion resistance that shrugs off sweat and weather. The DA/SA action with a decocker keeps operation simple: no manual safety to fumble with, just a deliberate double-action first pull followed by a lighter single-action press for everything after. Internal hammer and firing pin blocks let you carry it with confidence.
At 3.9 inches of barrel, this pistol sits in that sweet spot where it conceals under a jacket or untucked shirt but still gives you a full grip and a sight radius you can shoot well at distance. It ships with two 10-round steel magazines, so you have a reload ready from day one. For anyone who appreciates hammer-fired pistols done right, this one is hard to argue with.
The SRT shortens the distance the trigger needs to travel forward before it resets for the next shot. In practice, that means faster and more controlled follow-up shots once you get used to it. It's one of the signature upgrades that separates the Enhanced Elite from a standard P229, and it's a modification many owners of base models pay to have installed later.
No, and that's by design. It uses a decocker instead, which safely lowers the hammer so you can carry with a round chambered and a long double-action first pull. Internal hammer and firing pin blocks prevent the gun from firing unless the trigger is pulled, so there's nothing to flip off when you need to draw.
It's one of the classics for exactly that role. The P229 was originally built as a compact version of the P226 for plainclothes law enforcement, so concealment was baked in from the start. The 3.9-inch barrel and shortened grip hide well, while the aluminum frame keeps the weight manageable for all-day carry. It's heavier than a polymer micro-compact, but that extra weight soaks up recoil nicely.
It ships with SIGLITE night sights, which use tritium inserts that glow in low light without batteries. The frame also has an integral Picatinny-style accessory rail up front, so mounting a weapon light or laser is no problem. Between the two, it's well set up for home defense and low-light carry straight out of the box.
| UPC | 798681434732 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 229R-9-ESE-CA |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 3.9'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 10-Round |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 7.1'' |
| Magazine Included | 2 x 10-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 10 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 10.0 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Safety | Decocker |
| Shipping Weight | 3.5 |
| Sights | Night Sights |
| Sights Type | Night |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
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