IWB Holster for the P229

[LE_Hopeful]

My agency is taking my Glock and giving me a Sig 229.

For the last 5 years, I've used Bladetech's IWB holster for my Glock and had no problems with it. However, with the added weight of the 229, I was wondering if an IWB like the DeSantis Scorpion (with its belt clips spread out a little wider) would be more stable and better for my back.

Any thoughts?

thanks

[kennethm3]

Be careful what you buy. SIG has recently changed SOME of the P229's to include a light rail. When they did so, they changed the shape of the trigger guard from rounded to angled with a spur (same as the "old" P226 trigger guard). This "new" P229 does not fit in many P228/P229 holsters. Make sure you look at P229 holsters marked for P229R if this is what they issue you.

[agenttobe]

I have been wearing the Bladetech with the P229 for about a year now. Haven't had any problems with the back so far. Tried a couple IWB holsters. But the most comfortable for me is the Bladetech.

[navy03]

Ditto on the Bladetech. I have a UCH for a 229 (it also fits a 239) and it works nicely! Just make sure you get the right one, like kennethm3 said... I know a lot of people who have order one thinking it would fit the other.

[Joeyd16779]

Look up CrossBreed holster. Guy advertises in American Police Beat. I order it and am very impressed. Holds my Sig very well and is very comfortable, especially if you have a few extra inches of padding!

[JCMC219]

I'm not even sure if SIG makes the standard P229 any longer??? :o If you go to their website and click on any picture labeled P229 they all show a weapon that has the rail and squared off trigger guard. You might want to check on this before you invest in a holster.

[LE_Hopeful]

Thanks for all the suggestions. We are getting the new 229R DAK model.

[uptownfed]

BladeTech is supposed to be nice, although I don't have one. Check out Comp-Tac dot com(hope that doesn't violate rules). Their CTAC is pretty nice and very versatile. The best feature is that it's tuckable. No more need for big shirt,cover jacket,etc

[kennethm3]

I own a P229 DAO and was issued the 229 DAK for a short while. I wasn't impressed at all, but I must admit some prejudice against when almost nothing in my bushel basket full of holsters would fit it. I have never had a problem with the DAO (10K+ rds) but in six months had 9 logged malfunctions (FTF, FTE, Failure to fully go into battery) with the DAK. I was left less than impressed. I hope you have better luck.