Sig P225 Vs. Sig P229

When it comes to guns, few manufacturers have earned a better rapport among firearm collectors than Germany's SIG Sauer GmbH. This line of handguns is currently in use by the U.S. military. The SIG P228 was adopted by the U.S. Military as the M11 pistol.

  1. Weight

    • The SIG P225 weighs in at 26.1 ozs. without the magazine. The SIG P229 weighs in at 31.9 ozs. without the magazine.

    Round Calibers

    • The SIG P225 only fires 9x19mm Parabellum rounds. The P229 is capable of firing 9x19 mm Parabellum, .357 SIG and .40 S&W, rounds depending on which version of the P229 you purchase.

    Magazine Capacities

    • The SIG P225 uses an eight-round magazine for its 9mm cartridges. The SIG P229's magazine capacity depends on the rounds being used. The magazine can hold 13 9 mm cartridges, but can only hold 12 .357 SIG and .40 S&W cartridges.

    Length

    • The P225 measures with an overall length of 7.1 inches, with a barrel length of 3.9 inches. The P229 measures similarly with an overall length of 7.1 inches, but with a barrel length of only 3.8 inches.