Sig Sauer P229R 9mm Compact DA/SA, Two-Tone, 3.9 in Barrel, Accessory Rail, German-Frame with Exeter Marking
This Sig Sauer P229R stands out as a compact, two-tone 9mm with a stainless slide and a hard-coat anodized aluminum-alloy frame. It features the railed P229R dust cover, a 3.9 in barrel, and a DA/SA system with decocking lever. Notably, the frame is marked "FRAME MADE IN GERMANY – SAUER" with DE proofs and a SIG SAUER INC. EXETER – NH import/assembly marking, and it wears a TruGlo TG-H3 tritium front sight.
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: This firearm is in great shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. Spots of finish wear are visible.
What’s Included
- Sig Sauer P229R 9mm pistol
- 1 Mec-Gar 15-round steel magazine with extended base pad (marked "MEC-GAR MADE IN ITALY")
- Installed TruGlo TG-H3 tritium front sight
The P229R configuration is identified by its railed dust cover with a three-slot Picatinny-style accessory rail, giving it versatile mounting options. Its compact size, two-tone finish (matte gray slide over a black frame), and quality materials make it a capable sidearm with a clean, purposeful look.
The 3.9 in barrel is paired with a stainless-steel slide featuring an external extractor and grasping serrations. Operation is DA/SA with a decocking lever, and controls include a reversible push-button magazine release and a spurred, exposed hammer. Capacity is 15+1 with the included magazine.
Sights are dovetailed, with a TruGlo TG-H3 tritium front and a square-notch rear for a straightforward, durable setup. The grip panels are textured black polymer with medallion emblems for a secure hold.
Markings include DE proof/country codes and "FRAME MADE IN GERMANY – SAUER" on the frame, along with "SIG SAUER INC. EXETER – NH" import/assembly marking. The barrel hood is marked "9mm Para," matching the pistol’s caliber designation.
Included is a Mec-Gar steel 15-round magazine with an extended base pad, a proven choice for the P229 platform and marked "MEC-GAR MADE IN ITALY."

