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SIG Sauer P229 vs Smith & Wesson Model 59 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database

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SIG Sauer P229 vs Smith & Wesson Model 59

SIG Sauer P229 vs Smith & Wesson Model 59

Side-by-side technical comparison

HandgunsIn production

Smith & Wesson Model 59

HandgunsDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

SIG Sauer P229

Smith & Wesson Model 59

Manufacturer

Country

Switzerland / Germany / United States

Production

1992–present

1971–1982

Units produced

Unknown

Approximately 200,000

Specifications

Spec

SIG Sauer P229

Smith & Wesson Model 59

Overall length

7.1 in (180 mm)

189 mm

Barrel length

3.9 in (99 mm)

102 mm

Weight

32 oz (910 g) unloaded

0.85 kg

Magazine capacity

15 (9mm) / 12 (.40)

14 rounds

Action type

Short recoil, locked breech

Short recoil, locked breech

Trigger type

DA/SA

Double-action / single-action

Calibers

SIG Sauer P229

.357 SIG .40 S&W 9x19mm Parabellum

Smith & Wesson Model 59

9x19mm Parabellum

SIG Sauer P229 Smith & Wesson Model 59

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Sights

SIGLITE night sights

Fixed front blade, adjustable rear