sig 228

meat · September 12, 2002, 09:10 AM

Anyone here use a Sig 228 for CCW? I was just wondering how it conceals. The width seems to be a little much (1.5 in.). Just wondering if anyone has info on this topic.

rick_reno · September 12, 2002, 09:31 AM

I used to carry one - I believe the holster was a Milt Sparks IWB. I've still got the holster (and gun around here somewhere - if I can find the holster I'll make sure that's what it was. It concealed very well. Nice gun with the high capacity mags. I've switched to a 45 acp and no longer use 9mm.

Ala Dan · September 12, 2002, 11:01 AM

I have used the Sig P228 for CCW on several occassions;
using the "Mexican" style, while dressed in blue-jeans and
a t-shirt. Works really well with a pull over sweat shirt, or
light jacket. With the light jacket it makes for an extremely
fast presentation. Just don't get in a tussel and loose your
weapon!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

blades67 · September 12, 2002, 08:22 PM

I have found my SIG Sauer P228 to be very accurate and easy to conceal.

nemesis · September 12, 2002, 09:20 PM

I've been carrying a new Sig P-225 for the past week and find concealing it a challenge. I believe the single stack 225 is a little slimmer than the 228 but I still find the butt far too big and prominent.

Much of this is due to the grips which are far thicker than they have any need to be. I've ordered a set of Pachmayr Signatures but don't yet know if they're any thinner. I like this Sig and my other Sigs but its a lot bigger pistol than my Officers Model and needs a holster which tucks it in real tight.

AAChang · September 13, 2002, 04:24 AM

BTW anyone know where I can get a Sig 228 around these parts in San Diego, They are becoming very hard to find

AlexGRT · September 13, 2002, 06:47 AM

AAChang, have you tried Southern California Gun? They have a pretty large selection. They now have two stores. One is in Clairemont and the other I believe is in El Cajon. Good luck in finding one. Hope to be back home in America's finest city soon!

tsenn · September 13, 2002, 09:05 AM

I saw a used one at Discount Gun Mart on Morena blvd. a couple of weeks ago.

pogo2 · September 13, 2002, 04:53 PM

AAChang: They had a new Sig P228 for sale at the former Oceanside Shooting Academy (now called Iron Sight) in Oceanside, CA. This was a week or two ago.

CRUSHER · September 13, 2002, 07:32 PM

I`ve carried sig 228 for 6 years and love it
I use a Wild Bill holster,Im 6ft 6in and near 300 lbs
So it carries well for me.
It has always shot extremely well
I carry 115 gr Cor-Bons

CAP1 · September 13, 2002, 09:12 PM

I can only comfortably cc mine in cooler/colder weather with shirt, coat or outer garmet as cover. I'm not quite as big as you so the conceal part is of concern. Even though we have open carry in N.C., I don't carry that way very often. I also use a Wild Bill's tuckable, or Galco Royal Guard as holster when ccw my 228.
Fine weapon.
Police trade-ins are available around here - ~400+-. NIB they are hard to find. I'm still kicking myself for not picking up a 2nd p228 for $569 at the gun show a few weeks back.

CAP

Sylvilagus Aquaticus · September 13, 2002, 11:19 PM

Greetings:
My wife gave me a P229 in .357sig for xmas this past year. I carry it daily in either a Comp-Tac Undercover IWB or in a Galati fannypack worn strong-side. Never a problem or concern. Besides, folks who know me know about my 'purse' and what's in there. Those who don't know me and look askance at me don't look for long.

Most of the time, when I can be non-reg, I wear my shirt-tail out and use the Comp-Tac.

http://www.comp-tac.com

Regards,
Rabbit

The supreme excellence is not to win a hundred victories in a hundred battles. The supreme excellence is to subdue the armies of your enemies without having to fight them. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War. c.400-320 b.c.

AAChang · September 14, 2002, 02:55 AM

Thanks guys, I checked So Cal Gun in Clairemont this week and they didn't have one, and I'm going to Ironsights on Tuesday

Col. Mustard · September 14, 2002, 12:24 PM

My P228 is my normal carry gun. When I can wear something over it (jacket, vest) I carry it in a Galco Concealable slide. I've also got an IWB for use with an untucked shirt. When all else fails, I stick it into a fanny pack. And if that won't work for some reason, I downsize to the P232.

SW9mm · October 26, 2002, 11:35 AM

my cs9 is my main carry i love it. never a malfunction it was $550

spleenandideal · October 26, 2002, 04:21 PM

I carry the 228 only when weather allows. It's a bit too butt-wide for comfort. Carry on a high ride slide holster, under the shirt.

Tamara · October 26, 2002, 04:23 PM

Now that winter OWB season is here again, my P-228 sometimes rides my right hip in a Bianchi #4 Askins Avenger.

blades67 · October 26, 2002, 10:08 PM

I've use a loop holster with much success as well as a couple of Bianchi holsters.

Walther P99 · October 27, 2002, 11:38 PM

OK, I'll get a little more specific:

Does anyone who's on the smaller side, say, around 5' 9", and 165lbs or so, CCW a P228? I like the P228 firepower but don't know if the double-stack, wider grip would conceal well.

spleenandideal · October 27, 2002, 11:55 PM

I'm only 5'6" and carry the P228 from time to time. With the proper wardrobe the butt conceals fairly well, but not as good as I like. The 225 conceals better, however for the same firepower I choose the Kahr series instead.

Walther P99 · October 28, 2002, 12:06 AM

Quote:

With the proper wardrobe

Does that mean jacket/sweater or just large T-shirt? I can handle the T-shirt part, but here in San Antonio, jackets and sweaters are pretty much out of the question with it being over 90 much of the year.

cookhj · October 28, 2002, 12:21 AM

i've carried a 228 for 2 years now in a galco IWB and sometimes it's a challenge, but it's accurate and i love it, so i just deal with it.

boing · October 28, 2002, 12:15 PM

What cook said. If the 228 is the bees knees for you, then you'll find a way to conceal it. I've been able to conceal my 228, G19, full size steel 1911, but it was a pain in hot weather. I've tried fanny packs, and don't care for them.

Also, I understand that printing is rather more frowned upon in TX than it is here in NC, so your standard of what counts as "adequately concealed" may be more stringent than mine.

I've gone to a smaller gun.

BTW- While the 228 grip is double-stack, it has a pretty rounded profile that helps it hide under an un-tucked shirt.

boing · October 28, 2002, 12:24 PM

Is your P99 unsuitable for your CCW needs?

(If you're trying to justify buying a new gun, just say "Yes.")

Walther P99 · October 28, 2002, 11:18 PM

Yes - I like my P99 but I want something more powerful than 9mm. After doing a little research (will do more when ready to buy), I think .40 may be the answer, .45 would have too much recoil for a compact plus mag capacity drops quite a bit. Other rounds like 10mm & .38 Super (at least the Winchester load is stronger than 9mm) aren't available in many guns and I'm not too sure about recoil with these rounds as I have relatively weak wrists/hands.

Right now I carry the P99 in a fanny pack which I don't particularly care for. It has its ups and downs but I think it's too conspicuous - not printing but I think it draws attention to the pack itself - and it too can be uncomfortable in the heat. As far as printing, TX is pretty strict in that no one can see that you're carrying a gun, so I'd need some large shirts and/or some nifty holsters.

Instead of getting an IWB holster for the P99, I'd rather wait until I get the new compact and get a holster for that. I'm looking at several models/manufacturers but, as I have to pay some bills off(and convince my wife and most likely buy some jewelry for her

), it'll be next year for sure before I can get anything.

September 12, 2002, 09:10 AM	#1
meat Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 273	sig 228 Anyone here use a Sig 228 for CCW? I was just wondering how it conceals. The width seems to be a little much (1.5 in.). Just wondering if anyone has info on this topic.

September 12, 2002, 09:31 AM	#2
rick_reno Junior member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 917	sig 228 I used to carry one - I believe the holster was a Milt Sparks IWB. I've still got the holster (and gun around here somewhere - if I can find the holster I'll make sure that's what it was. It concealed very well. Nice gun with the high capacity mags. I've switched to a 45 acp and no longer use 9mm.

September 13, 2002, 07:32 PM	#10
CRUSHER Member Join Date: August 1, 2002 Location: Ky Posts: 62	I`ve carried sig 228 for 6 years and love it I use a Wild Bill holster,Im 6ft 6in and near 300 lbs So it carries well for me. It has always shot extremely well I carry 115 gr Cor-Bons __________________ "We do not rise to the level of our expections, But fall to the level of our training"

September 13, 2002, 09:12 PM	#11
CAP1 Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2002 Posts: 205	P228 I can only comfortably cc mine in cooler/colder weather with shirt, coat or outer garmet as cover. I'm not quite as big as you so the conceal part is of concern. Even though we have open carry in N.C., I don't carry that way very often. I also use a Wild Bill's tuckable, or Galco Royal Guard as holster when ccw my 228. Fine weapon. Police trade-ins are available around here - ~400+-. NIB they are hard to find. I'm still kicking myself for not picking up a 2nd p228 for $569 at the gun show a few weeks back. CAP

September 13, 2002, 11:19 PM	#12
Sylvilagus Aquaticus Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	Greetings: My wife gave me a P229 in .357sig for xmas this past year. I carry it daily in either a Comp-Tac Undercover IWB or in a Galati fannypack worn strong-side. Never a problem or concern. Besides, folks who know me know about my 'purse' and what's in there. Those who don't know me and look askance at me don't look for long. Most of the time, when I can be non-reg, I wear my shirt-tail out and use the Comp-Tac. http://www.comp-tac.com Regards, Rabbit The supreme excellence is not to win a hundred victories in a hundred battles. The supreme excellence is to subdue the armies of your enemies without having to fight them. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War. c.400-320 b.c. __________________ "Warning labels thwart the purpose of natural selection".

September 12, 2002, 11:01 AM	#3
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 13, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	I have used the Sig P228 for CCW on several occassions; using the "Mexican" style, while dressed in blue-jeans and a t-shirt. Works really well with a pull over sweat shirt, or light jacket. With the light jacket it makes for an extremely fast presentation. Just don't get in a tussel and loose your weapon! Best Wishes, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

September 12, 2002, 08:22 PM	#4
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	I have found my SIG Sauer P228 to be very accurate and easy to conceal. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

September 12, 2002, 09:20 PM	#5
nemesis Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: Texas, on the border Posts: 846	I've been carrying a new Sig P-225 for the past week and find concealing it a challenge. I believe the single stack 225 is a little slimmer than the 228 but I still find the butt far too big and prominent. Much of this is due to the grips which are far thicker than they have any need to be. I've ordered a set of Pachmayr Signatures but don't yet know if they're any thinner. I like this Sig and my other Sigs but its a lot bigger pistol than my Officers Model and needs a holster which tucks it in real tight.

September 13, 2002, 04:24 AM	#6
AAChang Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 255	BTW anyone know where I can get a Sig 228 around these parts in San Diego, They are becoming very hard to find

September 13, 2002, 06:47 AM	#7
AlexGRT Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2000 Posts: 106	AAChang, have you tried Southern California Gun? They have a pretty large selection. They now have two stores. One is in Clairemont and the other I believe is in El Cajon. Good luck in finding one. Hope to be back home in America's finest city soon!

September 13, 2002, 09:05 AM	#8
tsenn Member Join Date: August 11, 2002 Posts: 18	I saw a used one at Discount Gun Mart on Morena blvd. a couple of weeks ago.

September 13, 2002, 04:53 PM	#9
pogo2 Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Southwest Posts: 879	AAChang: They had a new Sig P228 for sale at the former Oceanside Shooting Academy (now called Iron Sight) in Oceanside, CA. This was a week or two ago.

September 14, 2002, 02:55 AM	#13
AAChang Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 255	Thanks guys, I checked So Cal Gun in Clairemont this week and they didn't have one, and I'm going to Ironsights on Tuesday

September 14, 2002, 12:24 PM	#14
Col. Mustard Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2002 Location: Charlotte Posts: 183	My P228 is my normal carry gun. When I can wear something over it (jacket, vest) I carry it in a Galco Concealable slide. I've also got an IWB for use with an untucked shirt. When all else fails, I stick it into a fanny pack. And if that won't work for some reason, I downsize to the P232. __________________ Nature abhors a moron. - H. L. Mencken

October 26, 2002, 11:35 AM	#15
SW9mm Member Join Date: October 25, 2002 Posts: 48	my cs9 is my main carry i love it. never a malfunction it was $550

October 26, 2002, 04:21 PM	#16
spleenandideal Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1998 Location: I-77, USA Posts: 522	I carry the 228 only when weather allows. It's a bit too butt-wide for comfort. Carry on a high ride slide holster, under the shirt. __________________ "Be mindful of the living force" 'spleenandideal' here is 'agony' everywhere else....

October 26, 2002, 04:23 PM	#17
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Now that winter OWB season is here again, my P-228 sometimes rides my right hip in a Bianchi #4 Askins Avenger. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

October 26, 2002, 10:08 PM	#18
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	I've use a loop holster with much success as well as a couple of Bianchi holsters. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

October 27, 2002, 11:38 PM	#19
Walther P99 Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 107	OK, I'll get a little more specific: Does anyone who's on the smaller side, say, around 5' 9", and 165lbs or so, CCW a P228? I like the P228 firepower but don't know if the double-stack, wider grip would conceal well. __________________ Glock 20 Walther P99 9mm

October 27, 2002, 11:55 PM	#20
spleenandideal Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1998 Location: I-77, USA Posts: 522	I'm only 5'6" and carry the P228 from time to time. With the proper wardrobe the butt conceals fairly well, but not as good as I like. The 225 conceals better, however for the same firepower I choose the Kahr series instead. __________________ "Be mindful of the living force" 'spleenandideal' here is 'agony' everywhere else....

October 28, 2002, 12:21 AM	#22
cookhj Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2001 Posts: 330	i've carried a 228 for 2 years now in a galco IWB and sometimes it's a challenge, but it's accurate and i love it, so i just deal with it.

October 28, 2002, 12:15 PM	#23
boing Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1998 Location: WNC Posts: 1,072	What cook said. If the 228 is the bees knees for you, then you'll find a way to conceal it. I've been able to conceal my 228, G19, full size steel 1911, but it was a pain in hot weather. I've tried fanny packs, and don't care for them. Also, I understand that printing is rather more frowned upon in TX than it is here in NC, so your standard of what counts as "adequately concealed" may be more stringent than mine. I've gone to a smaller gun. BTW- While the 228 grip is double-stack, it has a pretty rounded profile that helps it hide under an un-tucked shirt.

October 28, 2002, 12:24 PM	#24
boing Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1998 Location: WNC Posts: 1,072	Is your P99 unsuitable for your CCW needs? (If you're trying to justify buying a new gun, just say "Yes.")

October 28, 2002, 11:18 PM	#25
Walther P99 Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 107	Yes - I like my P99 but I want something more powerful than 9mm. After doing a little research (will do more when ready to buy), I think .40 may be the answer, .45 would have too much recoil for a compact plus mag capacity drops quite a bit. Other rounds like 10mm & .38 Super (at least the Winchester load is stronger than 9mm) aren't available in many guns and I'm not too sure about recoil with these rounds as I have relatively weak wrists/hands. Right now I carry the P99 in a fanny pack which I don't particularly care for. It has its ups and downs but I think it's too conspicuous - not printing but I think it draws attention to the pack itself - and it too can be uncomfortable in the heat. As far as printing, TX is pretty strict in that no one can see that you're carrying a gun, so I'd need some large shirts and/or some nifty holsters. Instead of getting an IWB holster for the P99, I'd rather wait until I get the new compact and get a holster for that. I'm looking at several models/manufacturers but, as I have to pay some bills off(and convince my wife and most likely buy some jewelry for her ), it'll be next year for sure before I can get anything. __________________ Glock 20 Walther P99 9mm