p226/9 in 40 shoot 9mm?

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Originally Posted by k9870

Im looking more at a p229, especially an elite dark in 40. Still counting down to my 21st. Id just like the ability to shoot 9mm, i think ill just get a .22 conversion though, iv heard good reviews. Also, i dont think ill go for a german gun, i like the rail and want the short reset trigger, and also, i dont notice a difference in balance like some do, to be fair ive only held a west german sig never shot one.

I hate Elites, mostly because I hate beavertails.

Why do you need the rail? Are you going to attach a flashlight or anything else? If not, the rail just looks ugly and unnecessary.

If you want a 229, there are no German-made 229s. But I would recommend a 228 if you can find one (it's arguably the best pistol SIG has ever made). The slide doesn't effect balance substantially, but it is nicer because it's lighter.

Also, if you really want a rail, then consider the P228R.

Originally Posted by k9870

BTW, is there a custom shop to nickle finish guns? I think sigs with nickel inishes on controls look cool.

There's lots of shops that do this, but you can also buy a separate set of nickel controls and install them yourself. It might even be cheaper than the cost of sending the gun to the shop (FFL transfer fees + labor time).