Looking for a replacement Sig P229-1 slide without a bunch of BS

[ScottInPDX]

I recently picked up CA-compliant Sig P229 because was on a good deal and was the only P229 variant still in production with a rail and no huge beavertail, which is the configuration I wanted. A no BS, simple, compact(ish) 9mm SA/DA with a great trigger. I thought the only CA-specific difference was that it ships with 10 rounds mags.

I was wrong.

It also has a magazine disconnect that I will remove ASAP, and a big ugly loaded chamber indicator.

I'd like to replace the slide with one that doesn't have that, but Sig only seems to be producing the BS "pro cut" slides, usually bundled with an optic I don't want.

Does anyone have a source for an original P229-1 slide? I've checked the usual sources like E-Bay, Gunbroker, all manner of online vendors, and all I can find are non-9mm calibers, P229 legacy, or instagram-ready hype-trash. The closest is probably this Legion slide on Sig's website, but it's even out of stock there: https://www.sigsauer.com/p229-legion-slide-assembly-optic-ready.html

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[oremike]

will this one work?

SIG Sauer P229 9mm Legacy Slide - Two Tone (Like Equinox)

Bought this new from Matrix Precision several months ago and had them polish the flats for the look of the Equinox models. Bought this for a project that I'll probably never get around to. Complete slide assembly with X-Ray3 day/night sights. Will fit a P228 or legacy P229 frame. Will also...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[ScottInPDX]

will this one work?

SIG Sauer P229 9mm Legacy Slide - Two Tone (Like Equinox)

Bought this new from Matrix Precision several months ago and had them polish the flats for the look of the Equinox models. Bought this for a project that I'll probably never get around to. Complete slide assembly with X-Ray3 day/night sights. Will fit a P228 or legacy P229 frame. Will also...

www.northwestfirearms.com

I'm not sure. Sig has really made a mess of parts compatibility in the P229 series. It looks like the ad owner thinks it will with only a locking piece change, but other posts around the web say I'd have to replace the barrel too.

 

[oremike]

I think you are right the barrel/slide have to match with the loaded chamber indicator. I remember that from when I bought the 357 Sig barrel for my P-229 40 S&W.
Edited to add you might try where he got his slide and see if they've got something that will work for you.

 

[ScottInPDX]

you might try where he got his slide and see if they've got something that will work for you.

Yep, I did. They do have one but it's sold out right now. I got on the mailing list for it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it never comes back in stock because Sig doesn't seem to care to sell them.

I'll probably just cut the LCI leg off, grind it flush with the slide, and Cerakote the damn thing. Certainly would be the cheapest route.

 

[Nosferatu]

Slide, 9mm, Satin Nickel Finished Stainless Steel 229 SIG SAUER (SIGARMS)

Slide, 9mm, Satin Nickel Finished Stainless Steel 229 SIG SAUER (SIGARMS)

www.gunpartscorp.com

 

[Knobgoblin]

Slide, 9mm, Satin Nickel Finished Stainless Steel 229 SIG SAUER (SIGARMS)

Slide, 9mm, Satin Nickel Finished Stainless Steel 229 SIG SAUER (SIGARMS)

www.gunpartscorp.com

Deeeeemnnn!
Almost 5 bills? For a stripped slide?

 

[ScottInPDX]

Slide, 9mm, Satin Nickel Finished Stainless Steel 229 SIG SAUER (SIGARMS)

Slide, 9mm, Satin Nickel Finished Stainless Steel 229 SIG SAUER (SIGARMS)

www.gunpartscorp.com

Yep, saw that one too. The half-height serrations tell me that's a legacy slide. So I'd have to replace the barrel as well, bringing the total cost higher than what I paid for the gun in the first place.

 

[powermad]

Complete slide on sigtalk.

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[ScottInPDX]

Complete slide on sigtalk.

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Any way to view that without creating an account

 

[Nosferatu]

Any way to view that without creating an account

 

[ScottInPDX]

Thanks for the relay. I'm definitely interested so I created an account, but I appear to be blocked any time I try to read a post in the marketplace section:



I can't even read the FAQ thread in the marketplace forum. I'm probably blocked since I'm such a new user now.

I'll try again a different time, but thanks for the help @Nosferatu and @powermad.

 

[ScottInPDX]

In case anyone else ends up in the same position: the slide on Sig's website that I originally linked to came back in stock. A legion account is required to order it online, but Sig will create one for you if you call, so I ordered it over the phone. I also ordered a threaded barrel from another vendor and sold the original slide and barrel to a CA resident (the original CA barrel is notched for the LCI).

Matrix Precision has the right non-magazine-disconnect locking inserts here: https://www.matrixprecisionparts.com/product/sig-sauer-p229-1-locking-insert-40-357-9mm/

I'm happy with the final result, but it definitely wasn't worth the effort. I should have just saved a bit more and gotten the P229 Elite or Legion to begin with. I ended up spending more anyway.