The Secret Service is ditching .357 SIG for 9mm - Military Times
Aug 2, 2019 · Over the next two years, the Secret Service will move away from .357 SIG and back to the 9 mm Luger cartridge — the preferred round of numerous law enforcement agencies across the country.
U.S. Government Handguns: Who Carries What? - We The …
Dec 8, 2020 · The U.S. Secret Service has issued its agents the SIG Sauer P229 DAK handgun for years but is planning to replace it with the Glock 19. The standard P229 is a semi-automatic, double-action/single-action (DA/SA), hammer-fired pistol, available in three different chamberings.
Review: Is SIG Sauer’s P229 Still Relevant? - Guns.com
Nov 8, 2023 · The P229 was SIG’s answer. A beefed-up version of the 228, it could handle some of the more powerful ammunition. The 229 was designed to withstand the .357 SIG and .40 S&W cartridges ...
The 22 Guns Used By US Federal Agents - 24/7 Wall St.
May 23, 2023 · Sig Sauer P229. > Firearm type (s): Compact semi-automatic pistol. > Chambered in: 9mm. > Est. base price: $1,400.
Secret Service Handguns: The exact models they use – Backfire
Nov 18, 2021 · Sig Sauer P229. The Sig P229 is an aluminum-frame pistol and is also one of the larger “compact” models available. The Secret Service models are chambered in .357 Sig and have a standard magazine capacity of 12 rounds. They weigh 32.4 ounces, which is still very reasonable in weight.
SIG SAUER P229 9mm |Compact Pistol Series
The SIG SAUER P229 incorporates all the features of the P226 in a smaller, more compact package. Originally designed to meet the needs of law enforcement, today’s P229 has been engineered to meet the most demanding reliability standards while delivering the …
Federal agencies carrying the SIG Sauer P229 - TheGunZone
May 15, 2024 · Federal agencies commonly choose to carry the SIG Sauer P229 due to its reliability, accuracy, and durability. Its compact size and high capacity make it an ideal firearm for law enforcement officers.
The Rise and Fall of the .357 Sig: A Historical Perspective
Jan 29, 2024 · Delaware State Police were the first major agency to adopt the .357 Sig, in the Sig Sauer P229 pistol (seen in the lead photo above) which had been built strong especially to withstand the .40 S&W, and soon in the P226 full-size auto that Sig had “built up” from its 9mm specs to handle heavy loads. Other manufacturers followed: Glock, of ...
After 20 years the Coast Guard is changing their Personal Defense ...
Dec 5, 2023 · After almost 20 years with the SIG Sauer P229-DAK as the Coast Guard’s personal defense weapon (PDW), it’s time to say farewell as we transition to the Glock G 19 Gen5 9mm. Officially starting in August 2023, the multi-phased transition for the Glock G19 began with Districts 8 and 9.
Two of a Kind – SIG Sauer P229c Pistol - Shooting Illustrated
Mar 28, 2016 · The P229c exhibits typical SIG Sauer design—a traditional double-action/single-action, semi-automatic pistol with a decocking lever. The long and heavy initial double-action trigger pull ...
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