SIG P229 9x19mm and Gemtech Multimount

[programmatore]

I received the tax stamp for my Gemtech Multimount suppressor last week and today I picked up a threaded barrel and adapter so I can mount it on my SIG P229. This thing is nice and quiet with the Sellier & Bellot 140 gr subsonic ammo.

[clayinva]

How does it affect your aim? It looks like it would throw the balance off quite a bit.

[programmatore]

How does it affect your aim? It looks like it would throw the balance off quite a bit.

The suppressor adds some weight, about 7 oz., but it isn't that bad. I actually shot a little bit better with the suppressor on. I don't know whether it's the extra weight helping keep the muzzle down or whether I was just concentrating more with the suppressor mounted. Or maybe the fact that I wasn't anticipating the loud bang as much helped.

The only problem I had -- a minor one -- is that the suppressor's diameter is a tad too big and obscures the site picture.

[bryanrheem]

awesome pictures! I have also found that shooting with a can forces me to improve my grip and concentration. Have you run it wet yet? When are you going to the range again? We need to meet up!

[matthew03]

You need to add taller sights, then you'll be set.

[Diomed]

You need to add taller sights, then you'll be set.

Meh, taller sights are usually overrated. A little practice and you can aim through the can; then you're not stuck with huge sights when using the pistol without the can.

[programmatore]

You need to add taller sights, then you'll be set.

Meh, taller sights are usually overrated. A little practice and you can aim through the can; then you're not stuck with huge sights when using the pistol without the can.

Agreed. I just need to practice shooting with both eyes open and I can aim through the suppressor. I have no problems shooting my rifle with both eyes open but for some reason I can't do it with my pistols. I need to learn to do it.

[programmatore]

You need to add taller sights, then you'll be set.

Meh, taller sights are usually overrated. A little practice and you can aim through the can; then you're not stuck with huge sights when using the pistol without the can.

Agreed. I need to learn to shoot with both eyes open so I can aim through the suppressor. I have no problems shooting my rifles with both eyes open but for some reason I can't do it with my pistols. I need to practice.

[chrismartin]

Here is a video of me shooting my Sig P229 with AAC Evo 9:

[programmatore]

Here is a video of me shooting my Sig P229 with AAC Evo 9:

Nice shooting! Now I gotta ask: are you using the stock sights or did you replace them with taller ones? Also, what's your favorite subsonic ammo for the SIG P229?

[chrismartin]

Nice shooting! Now I gotta ask: are you using the stock sights or did you replace them with taller ones? Also, what's your favorite subsonic ammo for the SIG P229?

I have both normal and tall sights. I have a silver slide with tall sights, which is in the video above (Adjustable LPA sights: http://www.lpasights.com/catalog2.html I bought mine from Top Gun Supply)
I have the original black slide with the normal night sights on them. I picked up an extra slide from CDNN a long time ago.

I have problems shooting pistols with both eyes open. I don't have a dominant eye, so I see two ghost sights no matter what I do, so I have to close an eye. That said, I can still target shoot with the short sights and an eye closed. You don't get a great sight picture, but you can get pretty good and consistent with it.

I shoot my own reloads mostly. Before I started loading my own ammo, I shot a lot of Georgia Arms canned heat. Any 9mm 147gr ammo will be subsonic. If you want quiet, avoid "self defense" ammo. Winchester has a nice selection of 147gr ammo. 158gr ammo (if you can find it) is pretty quiet as well.

[bryanrheem]

I do a lot of practice at home aiming with both eyes open. I was taught that it's just a comfort level and am getting better at it. Obviously it's biggest benefit is situational awareness.

man, you guys are tempting me to get a threaded barrel for my 229!

[programmatore]

I do a lot of practice at home aiming with both eyes open. I was taught that it's just a comfort level and am getting better at it. Obviously it's biggest benefit is situational awareness.

man, you guys are tempting me to get a threaded barrel for my 229!

Do it! Both Virginia Arms and Loudon Guns have them in stock. They're factory Sig Sauer threaded barrels so they're threaded M13.5 x 1 LH. I'm not sure what the thread pattern on your Osprey is so it might not fit.

[bryanrheem]

haha, my p229 is threaded in .40 S&W so I don't know if they have those in stock. I might have to go with a custom Bar-sto barrel threaded in .5x28. I have 3 pistons for my Osprey anyway: 16x1LH, 13.5x1LH and .5x28.

I heard that VA Arms might have a S&W 625-revolver that I've been wanting so I might make a trip out there soon.

[chrismartin]

haha, my p229 is threaded in .40 S&W so I don't know if they have those in stock. I might have to go with a custom Bar-sto barrel threaded in .5x28. I have 3 pistons for my Osprey anyway: 16x1LH, 13.5x1LH and .5x28.

The Sig in my video is a P229 40S&W with a Barsto 9mm conversion barrel in 1/2x28.