Sig Sauer P229R .40 S&W Compact DA/SA Pistol, 3.9 in Barrel, Railed Frame, Matte Black, 12+1
This Sig Sauer P229R is the railed-frame variant of the classic compact series, built around a robust milled stainless-steel slide designed for .40 S&W. It features a 3.9 inch barrel, hard-anodized aluminum-alloy frame, and traditional SIG decocking-only system with an integral firing pin block. Marked for Exeter, New Hampshire production, it comes with three 12-round magazines, a factory case, and the original owner's manual.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide and frame show small, superficial scratches and blemishes consistent with careful handling. Surfaces present evenly in matte black, and edges remain crisp.
What’s Included
- SIG Sauer factory hard case
- SIG Sauer P229 owner's manual
- Three 12-round steel double-stack magazines for SIG Sauer P229 (.40 S&W) with "MADE IN ITALY" marking
The P229R pairs a compact 3.9 inch barrel with a milled stainless-steel slide engineered specifically for the pressures of .40 S&W (and .357 SIG in the platform), delivering a durable slide assembly with an external extractor and rear serrations. The slide and frame carry a matte black finish for low glare.
Its aluminum-alloy frame is hard-anodized and includes the P229R accessory rail. Controls are set up in the traditional SIG pattern with a decocker and an integral firing pin block, providing a decocking-only operating system in DA/SA. A spurred hammer and a smooth-faced, curved trigger complete the fire-control layout.
The pistol is equipped with fixed, dovetailed three-dot steel sights. The front sight uses a dot insert, and the rear sight has matching dot inserts, all set low for a clean sight picture and durability on a duty-style slide.
Ergonomics and handling are supported by two-piece textured polymer grip panels with SIG logos and a reversible magazine release. Capacity is 12+1 in .40 S&W, and this example includes three 12-round steel magazines noted with "MADE IN ITALY" markings. Exeter, New Hampshire production marking and the model’s long-standing law-enforcement service record round out its credentials.