Not really a fan boy of anything and there are few humans I might be fans of but .. I can see why some people love these guns!
I had an all Stainless 229 Elite in 9mm back around 15 years ago but it was a lot of gun for that cartridge so I sold it off to a board member.
Within the last year I picked up these two in 40s&w and man I am impressed. They point naturally for me, they are combat accurate and I say that because they both seem to prefer a combat sight picture but the best thing is ... they are completely not finicky.
If you can get it in the mag it seems to load and fire. I have tried at least 6 different configurations of reloads and factory.
I dont shoot 10,000 rounds a year like some of you so my shooting might not be very impressive to you, or impressive at all but here were today's efforts.
Fired 50 rds, my new ammo shortage max per range visit. This was some 180 coated lead and some 165 JHP with some ass. 20 rounds at 15 yds and the last 30 at 25yds. All the head shots are at 25 yds. All unsupported both eyes open and I would say quick follow ups but not fast. Fire, white front sight, fire again. All strings started from DA.
I find I shoot the 229 a touch low and I have to see if its me or the sights ... Im betting me. Anyway .. between this and the new single action 22 .. fun freagin day at the range!!
I had an all Stainless 229 Elite in 9mm back around 15 years ago but it was a lot of gun for that cartridge so I sold it off to a board member.
Within the last year I picked up these two in 40s&w and man I am impressed. They point naturally for me, they are combat accurate and I say that because they both seem to prefer a combat sight picture but the best thing is ... they are completely not finicky.
If you can get it in the mag it seems to load and fire. I have tried at least 6 different configurations of reloads and factory.
I dont shoot 10,000 rounds a year like some of you so my shooting might not be very impressive to you, or impressive at all but here were today's efforts.
Fired 50 rds, my new ammo shortage max per range visit. This was some 180 coated lead and some 165 JHP with some ass. 20 rounds at 15 yds and the last 30 at 25yds. All the head shots are at 25 yds. All unsupported both eyes open and I would say quick follow ups but not fast. Fire, white front sight, fire again. All strings started from DA.
I find I shoot the 229 a touch low and I have to see if its me or the sights ... Im betting me. Anyway .. between this and the new single action 22 .. fun freagin day at the range!!
