Sig Sauer P229 .357 SIG Legacy German-Frame Compact DA/SA Pistol – 2000 Production
This early-production P229 pairs a German-forged, hard-anodized aluminum frame with a stainless slide, staying true to the cartridge and configuration the model was originally engineered for. The non-railed “legacy” frame, short external extractor, and rear-only slide serrations mark it as a desirable transitional variant, while the .357 SIG chambering delivers the high-velocity performance collectors and shooters associate with the platform.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor handling wear is present, but the pistol retains a crisp finish and its mechanical function is excellent.
What’s Included
- 2x 10-round steel magazines with witness holes
The AK-prefix serial confirms 2000 production, placing this gun among the first U.S.-assembled P229s that still carried the “FRAME MADE IN GERMANY” roll mark. Enthusiasts prize these examples for their fit and finish, as well as for the non-railed profile that maintains the P228-style lines.
Engineered around the .357 SIG cartridge, the stainless slide uses a short external extractor for reliable case control under higher chamber pressures. Rear serrations only and a subdued matte coat keep the slide snag-free and corrosion resistant.
The compact German alloy frame balances durability with lighter carry weight. Its classic SIG decocking-only control scheme supports safe DA/SA operation without a manual safety. Black polymer grips and fixed 3-dot contrast sights round out a straightforward defensive package.
With a 3.9-inch barrel, 10+1 capacity, and exposed spur hammer, this Legacy P229 delivers the handling Sig Sauer is known for while offering a configuration that has become increasingly scarce in the marketplace.