[MoRivera]

A P228R....



...yep, a factory-railed P228, all-German model. Was at a LGS/Range and did some browsing...something caught my eye. Looked like an older stamped-steel compact slide, but then on a railed/hooked triggerguard frame. At first I thought it was a franken-Sig (P229R frame and P228 slide), but then I remembered hearing about these. And sure enough it said on the original blue box "P228R-9". And for what seemed a pretty good price.

Not into the railed frame, but the rarity of the gun is tickling my Sig bone. Feel like I want to jump on it before someone else does.

 

[ThnkFrst]

So whatcha waitin' for? Are you "unicornifobic" or something?

 

[bearone2]

you don't need to worry about me bidding against you!!!

 

[12131]

A P228R....



...yep, a factory-railed P228, all-German model. Was at a LGS/Range and did some browsing...something caught my eye. Looked like an older stamped-steel compact slide, but then on a railed/hooked triggerguard frame. At first I thought it was a franken-Sig (P229R frame and P228 slide), but then I remembered hearing about these. And sure enough it said on the original blue box "P228R-9". And for what seemed a pretty good price.

Not into the railed frame, but the rarity of the gun is tickling my Sig bone. Feel like I want to jump on it before someone else does.

Let me guess. Slide says, "Made In Germany", and frame, "Frame Made In Germany". Single serial number on frame. No German proof marks?

 

[MoRivera]

Let me guess. Slide says, "Made In Germany", and frame, "Frame Made In Germany". Single serial number on frame. No German proof marks?

It had an "M E" serial, but now tat I think about it, it did have the 'Sig Exeter' roll marks, so maybe assembled in US?

 

[12131]

It had an "M E" serial, but now tat I think about it, it did have the 'Sig Exeter' roll marks, so maybe assembled in US?

You probably saw "DE" on the frame, which stands for Deutschland (=Germany). Here you go. Made in Germany, assembled in SIG USA.

 

[7.62Kolectr]

You probably saw "DE" on the frame, which stands for Deutschland (=Germany). Here you go. Made in Germany, assembled in SIG USA.

Somebody needs to take their ring off when they shoot that thing.

 

[12131]

Contrast that to the one that was made in Germany, assembled, and proof tested there, year 2010.

 

[MoRivera]

Yup...DE, and Sig NH roll marks.


I think I'm going to go for it.

 

[12131]

Yup...DE, and Sig NH roll marks.


I think I'm going to go for it.

Hurry up, before someone beats you to it.:lol:

 

[MoRivera]

Hurry up, before someone beats you to it.:lol:

I basically left it that would get back to them very soon, so it could be first thing tmrw morning.

 

[MoRivera]

It's happening.

 

[12131]

And, he scored!

 

[sevycat]

It's happening.

Congrats! I hope it gives you many years of enjoyment.

And, he scored!

It ain't over till the fat lady sings! :lol:

 

[reedger]

Good score

A P228R....

......And for what seemed a pretty good price.

Makes it a No-brainer
Rail or no rail

 

[daytwadog]

Can't have too many 228's- well done.

 

[JAGGER81]

I'd love a 228R. If anyone ever sees another one shoot me a message!

 

[dozerd8]

Have a 228R plain(had choice at time of purchase years ago) no scratched out M11.
With that slide it balances nice even with rail,she's a keeper.

Wouldn't mind running across a German Hen's tooth 228R to keep plain Jane company.

 

[OSU84]

So why can't I ever find a deal like that??? Its not like I don't already haunt the local shops, ranges and shows!!

 

[sigsrok]

I basically left it that would get back to them very soon, so it could be first thing tmrw morning.

Buy it! Sleep well.