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PT Doc · 09-29-2007, 02:13 PM

I need some help and opinions. I'm gonna get a Sig, that part is a done deal. Now, do I get a 228 9mm or 229 DAK? I know many prefer the older models, but I am not a big fan of DA/SA. The DAK trigger is better for me, but is it worth the trade off of getting a newer model? Brickboy, Luv my Sig, anyone please let me know..Thanks

021411 · 09-29-2007, 02:30 PM

If you're not a fan of the DA/SA, get the DAK trigger. I demo'd a 226 with the DAK trigger and it's smooth as heck. I've never been able to transition from DA to SA without flinching. I guess I'm so used to shooting guns with consistent pulls.

mbbishop · 09-29-2007, 02:35 PM

My (recent) introduction to handguns was with a Sig 226 9mm in DA/SA and a 229 9mm SAS. Not having to "unlearn" years of DA/SA experience with the DAK trigger system, I can say that by the end of the day, I much prefered the 229 SAS. Just my $.02.

My next handgun will be the 229 DAK in .40.

**jalley** · 09-29-2007, 02:37 PM

I personally feel that the older w. german sigs are of better quality than the newer ones. Having said that, the newer models are still great quality. If you don't like the DA/SA, and want a sig, then definitely go with the 229 DAK.

Some people on sigforum seem to think that the 228 is better balanced than the 229. I have owned both, and I couldn't tell any difference.

Bud's has some really good prices on sigs right now. I just picked up a p220 compact off this list and couldn't be happier.
http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc...5/m/2191057201

021411 · 09-29-2007, 02:42 PM

Same here.. Next purchase for me is the 229 40 DAK.

PT Doc · 09-29-2007, 03:03 PM

021411, You might want to give this guy a look, his prices seem pretty good. If you get one from him, tell him Joel sent you. This is where I'm considering, so maybe he will give me some love on the price, LOL..

http://www.summitgunbroker.com/1916213.html

021411 · 09-29-2007, 03:10 PM

HOLY CRAP that's cheap.

PT Doc · 09-29-2007, 03:13 PM

I'm pretty sure they are CPO's, but they are supposedly checked out pretty thoroughly by the guys at Sig. Sorry if it makes you bust out the plastic before you were ready.

**jalley** · 09-29-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PT Doc

I'm pretty sure they are CPO's, but they are supposedly checked out pretty thoroughly by the guys at Sig. Sorry if it makes you bust out the plastic before you were ready.

They aren't CPOs. A CPO has a blue/red band taped to the grip.

PT Doc · 09-29-2007, 03:27 PM

jalley,
Thanks for the clarification. That is what I get for assuming. Doesn't Sig also have some type of service other than the CPO program where they will "tune-up" or refurbish a gun?

09-29-2007, 02:13 PM	#1
PT Doc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 139	Sig 228 or 229R DAK? I need some help and opinions. I'm gonna get a Sig, that part is a done deal. Now, do I get a 228 9mm or 229 DAK? I know many prefer the older models, but I am not a big fan of DA/SA. The DAK trigger is better for me, but is it worth the trade off of getting a newer model? Brickboy, Luv my Sig, anyone please let me know..Thanks __________________ Somewhere out there right now someone is preparing for the day you both shall meet, how prepared will you be? If you won't fight when victory is certain, and if you won't fight when victory is not too costly, you may come to the moment when you have no choice but to fight with the odds against you and only a small chance of survival. There may even be a worse case: you fight with no hope of victory, because it is better to perish as warriors than to live as slaves.

09-29-2007, 02:30 PM	#2
021411 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,018	If you're not a fan of the DA/SA, get the DAK trigger. I demo'd a 226 with the DAK trigger and it's smooth as heck. I've never been able to transition from DA to SA without flinching. I guess I'm so used to shooting guns with consistent pulls. __________________ XD40 : Custom SA 1911 Springer Precision TX XD Practical Shooters Association

09-29-2007, 02:37 PM	#4
jalley XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WV Posts: 1,409	I personally feel that the older w. german sigs are of better quality than the newer ones. Having said that, the newer models are still great quality. If you don't like the DA/SA, and want a sig, then definitely go with the 229 DAK. Some people on sigforum seem to think that the 228 is better balanced than the 229. I have owned both, and I couldn't tell any difference. Bud's has some really good prices on sigs right now. I just picked up a p220 compact off this list and couldn't be happier. http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc...5/m/2191057201 __________________ HS2000 Gen 1, HS2000 Gen 2 sc xd 9mm service xd 45ACP, service xd 9mm tactical xd 45ACP Last edited by jalley; 09-29-2007 at 02:43 PM.

09-29-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
021411 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,018	Same here.. Next purchase for me is the 229 40 DAK. __________________ XD40 : Custom SA 1911 Springer Precision TX XD Practical Shooters Association

09-29-2007, 03:03 PM	#6
PT Doc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 139	021411, You might want to give this guy a look, his prices seem pretty good. If you get one from him, tell him Joel sent you. This is where I'm considering, so maybe he will give me some love on the price, LOL.. http://www.summitgunbroker.com/1916213.html __________________ Somewhere out there right now someone is preparing for the day you both shall meet, how prepared will you be? If you won't fight when victory is certain, and if you won't fight when victory is not too costly, you may come to the moment when you have no choice but to fight with the odds against you and only a small chance of survival. There may even be a worse case: you fight with no hope of victory, because it is better to perish as warriors than to live as slaves.

09-29-2007, 02:35 PM	#3
mbbishop XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 96	My (recent) introduction to handguns was with a Sig 226 9mm in DA/SA and a 229 9mm SAS. Not having to "unlearn" years of DA/SA experience with the DAK trigger system, I can say that by the end of the day, I much prefered the 229 SAS. Just my $.02. My next handgun will be the 229 DAK in .40.

09-29-2007, 03:10 PM	#7
021411 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,018	HOLY CRAP that's cheap. __________________ XD40 : Custom SA 1911 Springer Precision TX XD Practical Shooters Association

09-29-2007, 03:13 PM	#8
PT Doc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 139	I'm pretty sure they are CPO's, but they are supposedly checked out pretty thoroughly by the guys at Sig. Sorry if it makes you bust out the plastic before you were ready. __________________ Somewhere out there right now someone is preparing for the day you both shall meet, how prepared will you be? If you won't fight when victory is certain, and if you won't fight when victory is not too costly, you may come to the moment when you have no choice but to fight with the odds against you and only a small chance of survival. There may even be a worse case: you fight with no hope of victory, because it is better to perish as warriors than to live as slaves.

09-29-2007, 03:27 PM	#10
PT Doc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 139	jalley, Thanks for the clarification. That is what I get for assuming. Doesn't Sig also have some type of service other than the CPO program where they will "tune-up" or refurbish a gun? __________________ Somewhere out there right now someone is preparing for the day you both shall meet, how prepared will you be? If you won't fight when victory is certain, and if you won't fight when victory is not too costly, you may come to the moment when you have no choice but to fight with the odds against you and only a small chance of survival. There may even be a worse case: you fight with no hope of victory, because it is better to perish as warriors than to live as slaves.

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