ohhh ya. one more thing. since the gun is brand new, how do i break it in? is there anything im supposed to do before i actually fire the gun? i'll be taking a handgun safety course before i pick up the gun.

Before you get ahead of yourself take it home and learn to field strip it, clean it, and lube it right. I would recommend shooting standard ball ammo in for a few hundred rounds. Set your target at 10yds and pay more attention to the function of your gun. If everything is going OK then you can start trying to knock the bullseye out of the target. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Baldy

Before you get ahead of yourself take it home and learn to field strip it, clean it, and lube it right. I would recommend shooting standard ball ammo in for a few hundred rounds. Set your target at 10yds and pay more attention to the function of your gun. If everything is going OK then you can start trying to knock the bullseye out of the target. Good luck.

ok. how do i learn to take it apart? does it come with the owners manual? what kind of lube and what do i lube? any specific ball ammo or does it matter? forgive me i have no idea how to manage a gun

Hi Badshot your owners manual should explain how to field strip it along with a few pictures. So far as cleaning it get a kit at Wally World or the gun shop where you bought it. Hoppes makes them. Ammo: I would go to WW and get Winchester White Box. It's about the least expensive out there. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Baldy

Hi Badshot your owners manual should explain how to field strip it along with a few pictures. So far as cleaning it get a kit at Wally World or the gun shop where you bought it. Hoppes makes them. Ammo: I would go to WW and get Winchester White Box. It's about the least expensive out there. Good luck.

gothcha, thanks Baldy!!!

Your welcome Badshot. Just remember to have fun and enjoy yourself. This is a great hobby/sport that you can meet a bunch of really cool people in. Good luck.

I have a Sig 229 9mm

You started out with one great gun...I have a 229R in .40, love it.

And another thing, Badshot...With a little practice, you can change your screen name to "Good Shot."

Originally Posted by BADSHOT

im really new to guns, ive never shot a gun until a few weeks ago and fell in love. so i recently purchased a sig p229r 9mm, nite sites in black nitron but dont get to pick it up till this friday. so im wondering what kind of ammo should i get? i dont understand all the differences between ammo like the grains and stuff. is there different ammo im supposed to buy for breaking it in? any help pls?

Ricky.

In answer to your question:

Grains is bullet weight. 7000 grains = 1 pound
Given your stated experience I reccomend you purchase one of the following.

1. Winchester 9MM 115 grain FMJ (Full Metal Jacket). Best source usualy Walmart
2. Remington UMC 9MM 115 grain FMJ also Walmart
3. CCI Blazer (either alluminum or brass cased) 9MM 115 grain FMJ

There may be other good ammo brands in your area but these are to me standards that are generaly low cost.

Don't worry about the other grain weights or bullet types untill you know how to handle the gun.

There is not any special breakin ammo.

Have fun and get some training from range personnel or someone. Especialy SAFETY training.

Enjoy

One more recommendation.

Call your favorite airlines. Buy Baldy a ticket. Get Baldy to fly to your house to show you how to field strip, clean, and shoot.

Barring that, the people you bought the gun from should be able to give you a "hands on" demo for stripping and cleaning.

But Baldy can probably do it better.

WM

You made a wonderful choice. I have numerous pistols, and the 9mm 229r is my favorite. Get a good holster, and practice dry firing safely (NO AMMO PRESENT). Don't worry, It'll be real hard to hurt that sig. This practice will make that first Double Action shot a cinch.

Originally Posted by Wandering Man

One more recommendation.

Call your favorite airlines. Buy Baldy a ticket. Get Baldy to fly to your house to show you how to field strip, clean, and shoot.

Barring that, the people you bought the gun from should be able to give you a "hands on" demo for stripping and cleaning.

But Baldy can probably do it better.

WM

Well I doubt that I could do it better but we sure would have a lot of fun. Sure do like to see young folks get involved in shooting. There's always something new to learn and someone to show you how.

Originally Posted by TOF

In answer to your question:

Grains is bullet weight. 7000 grains = 1 pound
Given your stated experience I reccomend you purchase one of the following.

1. Winchester 9MM 115 grain FMJ (Full Metal Jacket). Best source usualy Walmart
2. Remington UMC 9MM 115 grain FMJ also Walmart
3. CCI Blazer (either alluminum or brass cased) 9MM 115 grain FMJ

There may be other good ammo brands in your area but these are to me standards that are generaly low cost.

Don't worry about the other grain weights or bullet types untill you know how to handle the gun.

There is not any special breakin ammo.

Have fun and get some training from range personnel or someone. Especialy SAFETY training.

Enjoy

thanks for the feedback. im gonna start looking for some ammo before this friday so that everything will be ready. yes i plan on a safety training course before i pick up the gun. i know that this hobby can be very dangerous and just wanna make sure that im safe and whoever is around me is also safe. also my buddy is LAPD so he's gonna give me some pointers as well.

Originally Posted by kingalls

You started out with one great gun...I have a 229R in .40, love it.

thats what the guys at the gun store said too!!!

Originally Posted by Queeqeg

I have a Sig 229 9mm

but then mine is just a two tone with nightsights..no rail either

Your buddy from LAPD should show you the correct way to begin handgun shooting. I agree with Baldy's remarks, but since you are a "new" shooter, may I suggest moving the target a little closer than 10 yards. The seven yard line is considered the standard starting practice range for a handgun. Your cop friend will tell you police statistics reveal most defensive shootings occur within 10-20 feet. Plus, you may get discouraged if your holes are too far apart at 30 feet. Try closer than move out as you begin to feel comfortable with your new handgun. Always remember three things: consider the gun ALWAYS loaded, keep your finger off the trigger and ALWAYS keep the barrel pointed down range.

Originally Posted by SigZagger

Your buddy from LAPD should show you the correct way to begin handgun shooting. I agree with Baldy's remarks, but since you are a "new" shooter, may I suggest moving the target a little closer than 10 yards. The seven yard line is considered the standard starting practice range for a handgun. Your cop friend will tell you police statistics reveal most defensive shootings occur within 10-20 feet. Plus, you may get discouraged if your holes are too far apart at 30 feet. Try closer than move out as you begin to feel comfortable with your new handgun. Always remember three things: consider the gun ALWAYS loaded, keep your finger off the trigger and ALWAYS keep the barrel pointed down range.

thanks for the advice!!!

Originally Posted by BADSHOT

ok. how do i learn to take it apart? does it come with the owners manual? what kind of lube and what do i lube? any specific ball ammo or does it matter? forgive me i have no idea how to manage a gun

Guess you've just about got it by now. good news is Sig is the simplest to break down. Lock the slide back and turn down the lever on the left front of the slide and off she comes! Then you remove the spring/guide rod and the barrel. voila! Enjoy your Sig.

Get started on the right foot. Take yourself and your pistol to the nearest NRA instructor and attend a Basic Pistol class ASAP. www.nra.org

Originally Posted by Mike Barham at Galco

Get started on the right foot. Take yourself and your pistol to the nearest NRA instructor and attend a Basic Pistol class ASAP. www.nra.org

i will. pick up my gun on friday. class first thing saturday morning at 9am. man am i excited!!!

Originally Posted by BADSHOT

i will. pick up my gun on friday. class first thing saturday morning at 9am. man am i excited!!!

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm.

Keep us posted on your progress.

WM

hi badshot, next gun on my list is a sig 229! it will be the first gun ive bought brand new in a long time & its going to be my carry gun. im getting the 40 cal. so i can get conversion barrels for 9mm & 357 sig. later. you picked a very good gun for someone that doesn't know much about them. remember you can get all kinds of strip down manuals with pics on the internet for just about any gun. good luck, & have fun with it. i know i will when i get mine at the latest 2 weeks from now.

later
Stormbringerr

Hi,

A few things.

I suspect you are in California. If so, most indoor ranges require that you shoot lead free ammo. Mine does. Winchester winclean is the way to go. Like others have said, 115 grain is just fine.

This is the cheapest I've found and if you like you can get it in bulk:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=897555

Join the NRA.

Practice, practice, practice.

Buy a decent cleaning kit. Some Hoppes #9 solvent and you are all ready to clean it. You can lube it with Mil-tec, but I prefer Slide Glide for all metal to metal. http://www.brianenos.com/pages/slide-glide.html

As you can see from my signature, I'm a big fan of Sig and I KNOW you will love yours.

I'm not sure where you are in CA, but I'm in Ventura County and work in the Valley, so if I can help, let me know. Feel free to contact me.