Sig Sauer P229R .40 S&W Compact DA/SA, German-Frame, Stainless Slide, 3.9 in Barrel, 12+1, Fixed 3-Dot Sights, Rail, 3 Magazines, Case
This Sig Sauer P229R stands out with a German-made frame bearing DE proof marks and Exeter, NH import/assembly markings. It features a stainless-steel slide over an aluminum-alloy frame, a 3.9 in barrel, and a 12+1 capacity in .40 S&W. The pistol is a DA/SA configuration with a decocking lever and fixed 3-dot sights, and it includes two 12-round magazines, one 10-round magazine, and a SIG Sauer-branded hard case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows minor scratches and small blemishes from prior handling. Surfaces present well throughout.
What’s Included
- SIG Sauer-branded hard case with fitted interior
- Two 12-round steel, staggered-column magazines marked "MADE IN ITALY"
- One 10-round steel, staggered-column magazine marked "MADE IN ITALY"
The P229R format provides the integral accessory rail, DA/SA action with a decocking lever, and an exposed spurred hammer. Controls include a checkered magazine release and a curved trigger. The slide uses an external extractor, and the fixed 3-dot sights (one-dot front, two-dot rear) offer a 5.7 in sight radius.
Construction pairs a stainless-steel slide with an aluminum-alloy frame for durability and manageable weight. Chambered in .40 S&W with a compact 3.9 in barrel, this configuration carries 12+1 rounds using the included 12-round magazines, with an additional 10-round magazine for capacity-restricted use.
The frame is marked with German DE proof/country codes and "FRAME MADE IN GERMANY – SAUER," alongside "SIG SAUER INC., EXETER – NH" import/assembly markings. These verifiable markings, combined with the P229R feature set, add interest for buyers who value German-frame examples.
Per factory literature, P229 pistols in this configuration allow barrel interchange between .40 S&W and .357 SIG (additional barrels not included). The model lineage also includes notable service use by the U.S. Secret Service (.357 SIG) and U.S. Coast Guard (.40 S&W).