[john4537]

Hey Everyone. Long time lurker first time poster. Had to share the find I had today. A certain big box store is going out of business in PA and had all handguns 20% off. Got myself a new P229 for under $800. Best deal I have seen in a long time. I just couldn't resist.

 

[Tx45acp]

Welcome to the forum from Texas! And great catch on the P229!

 

[sigsrok]

Wow, nice find!

Gander Mountain???

 

[NCZ1]

Congrats and welcome from NC.

 

[winterwar]

Good deal! Welcome from Texas!

 

[john4537]

Wow, nice find!

Gander Mountain???

Yep Gander Mountain. I assumed they would be picked over but they basically had full stock for firearms. Considering going back for a over/under shotgun but not sure if that is in the budget.

Thank you everyone it is good to be here

 

[RetropM]

Congrats and Welcome! The P229 is, IMO, Sig's best pistol! What caliber did you get?

 

[john4537]

Congrats and Welcome! The P229 is, IMO, Sig's best pistol! What caliber did you get?

I got it in 9. The plan is to start daily carrying a bigger gun. Currently I carry a shield so this should be a pretty big change. But I ordered a good gun belt today and a new holster so hoping that helps mitigate the weight difference.

 

[Firearms Collector]

Another Welcome from Texas.
The G M I go to raised Their Prices then marked them down 20% a week later.
Most are at Full Retail now. Like a P239 Nitron 9MM for $1049.00.

 

[bblr]

Welcome.

You got a new SIG and didn't post a pic? What the heck?

 

[Steelhat]

Welcome from Texas and congrats on your P229.

 

[Willard]

john4537, congratulations, and welcome to Sig Talk, from the southwest corner of Indiana. I picked up my latest acquisition, a P239-40, from the same vendor, a couple of months ago. What Firearms Collector stated is true in a lot of cases, but at least around here, they were the highest place around for most items to begin with! Probably one reason they got into the predicament they are in, to begin with! I consider what I paid, for mine, a bargain, at least compared to what I found elsewhere... and as long as you consider what you paid as a bargain, is all that matters.

 

[Mainer]

bblr is right! Pics or it did not happen!

Seriously, good find. I think P229 is my favorite pistol. All yours needs is a mate in 357 Sig.

 

[AFVet14]

GM- Arlington TX

I've been visiting my local GM weekly to check out the "deals". Seems as if the higher priced firearms are still on the shelf while the lower priced ones departed quickly. Latest prices I saw last week on Sigs:
M11A1 - $807
P229R - $807
P229 Carry - $849

All in 9mm.

Seems like they're just now getting down to prices you can find easily on GB online. Talked to the older guy behind the counter and every store is on a different schedule for discounting the firearms. Some have already gone to 25% off, ours is currently at 15%. No set schedule for further discounts.