Sig Sauer P229 Elite 9mm Luger Compact DA/SA with Threaded 3.9 in Barrel, E2 Grip, Nitron Stainless Slide, 15+1
The P229 Elite pairs Sig Sauer's compact, duty-proven platform with a factory threaded 3.9 in barrel and the one-piece E2 ergonomic grip. This U.S.-made example features a stainless slide with Nitron finish over an aluminum-alloy beavertail frame, front-strap checkering, and a SIG multi-slot accessory rail. It ships with two 15-round magazines and retains clean, high-visibility iron sights and crisp DA/SA controls.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows minimal evidence of prior use, and mechanical function is excellent.
What's Included
- SIG SAUER factory hard case (gray)
- Two 15-round steel double-stack magazines
The Elite-series build stands out with a stainless steel slide finished in Nitron and a hard-coat anodized aluminum-alloy frame cut with a beavertail. Front-strap checkering and an undercut trigger guard promote a secure, consistent grasp while maintaining the compact P229 profile.
The factory threaded barrel (9mm Luger, 3.9 in) and 15+1 capacity underscore the pistol's versatility. The DA/SA action uses Sig's familiar control layout with a decocking lever, slide catch, takedown lever, and left-side magazine release, along with a spur hammer.
Sighting is straightforward and fast: a dovetailed front post with a high-visibility orange dot mates to a two-dot dovetailed rear. The slide carries front and rear cocking serrations for confident manipulation.
Markings include "P229 Elite" on the slide, "9mm x 19" on the chamber hood, and "SIG SAUER INC. NEWINGTON-NH-USA" on the frame. The case label lists model code E29R-9-BSE, Made in United States, with a date of April 29, 2023.