although i don't own a equinox, i do own the standard version of the 229. prior to purchasing this gun, i tested an equinox in the 226 & 229. the only difference i was able to find was the obvious finish, wood grips, and the fiberoptic/nightsights. for me, this was not worth the $180 difference in price they were asking. hope this helps.

It sure looks sweet

But the wooden grips make the handle kinda fat for my hand

Originally Posted by Shipwreck

It sure looks sweet

But the wooden grips make the handle kinda fat for my hand

I agree on the grips. I was interested in one in P220, and I haven't handled one yet, but we have a P226 Blackwater in the shop. I believe the grips on the Blackwater are the same for the Equinox. I cannot stand those grips, they are terrible. The SAS wooden grips are better, I don't know why they didn't use the same sort of style.

And apparently those grips for the Equinox and the Blackwater alone are very expensive.

I'm just the opposite. I love the Equinox grips and it is one of the reasons I'm considering buying this gun for carry.

thanks y'all...I appreciate the info!!!

so I went to the shooting range tonight, cuz over the weekend I had the opportunity to talk with someone who owns a 229 and strongly recommended it. I decided I needed to try it, and rented both a 226 and 229. I shot 50 rounds through each and, in these novice hands, did better with the 226 (not brilliant by any means, but better...) so I just ordered my first gun - a P226 Equinox! I am so freakin' PSYCHED!!! I should have it by friday. thanks for the help you've offered here

they do look pretty sweet. i am a big fan of sigs in general. you won't be dissapointed in your choice. i just wish i could get them a little cheaper so i could own more!

so here it is:


I love it so far
hey sucklead...good to see you here (it's me, from the shop...)

Originally Posted by SuckLead

I agree on the grips. I was interested in one in P220, and I haven't handled one yet, but we have a P226 Blackwater in the shop.

Do you have a 226 Crimson Trace in your shop?

How do those feel? I cannot find a shop with that gun in my area...I'll have to buy it sight unseen from an online retailer.

Are those grips tacky and rubbery...or is it closer to a plastic?

(by tacky, mean they grab well...not that they are fasionably bad)

Originally Posted by Kurzwaffe

so here it is:


I love it so far
hey sucklead...good to see you here (it's me, from the shop...)

Nice

Nice stolen idea from the Kimber Eclipse

Looks Great - Congrats!!!

Originally Posted by mw1311

Nice stolen idea from the Kimber Eclipse

Looks Great - Congrats!!!

SA makes one called the "black stainless" now too, I think they all look good but I sill prefer my Eclipse Ultra