Manufacturer: SIG Sauer — Exeter, New Hampshire
Model: P229R — E2 Legacy
Part Number: LE229R-9-BSS-E2-LGCY
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Finish: Black Nitron — stainless steel slide / black anodized aluminum frame
Barrel Length: 3.9"
Optics/Sights: Standard SIG Sauer sights
Stock/Grips: SIG E2 Enhanced Ergonomics polymer grips
Action: DA/SA — decocking lever
Markings: Law Enforcement model — LE part number prefix
STOCK PHOTO.
The SIG Sauer P229 is one of the most widely issued law enforcement sidearms in American history. Introduced in 1992 as a compact variant of the full-size P226, the P229 was built around a stronger stainless steel slide specifically engineered to handle the pressures of the then-new .40 S&W cartridge — though it quickly proved equally capable in 9mm and .357 SIG. Its combination of compact dimensions, robust DA/SA action, and SIG's legendary build quality made it the pistol of choice for an extraordinary range of agencies, from U.S. Secret Service agents protecting the President to ICE and CBP agents working the border, to thousands of state and local law enforcement officers across the country.
The P229R variant adds an integral accessory rail on the dust cover for weapon light or laser mounting — a feature that became increasingly standard in law enforcement procurement through the 2000s and 2010s. The E2 Enhanced Ergonomics grip represents one of SIG's most significant ergonomic refinements to the classic P-series platform, narrowing the grip circumference and improving the trigger reach for a broader range of hand sizes without sacrificing the P229's signature handling characteristics. The BSS designation denotes the Black Stainless Slide finished in SIG's proprietary Nitron coating — one of the most durable and corrosion-resistant finishes in the industry, developed specifically to withstand the demands of daily carry and institutional use.
This example is a genuine law enforcement trade-in through SIG's LE channel, carrying an LE-prefix part number that confirms its origin as an agency-issued firearm. As with all duty guns cycled out of service, condition varies and reflects honest holster wear, handling marks, and the signs of a working life. Three factory 9mm magazines are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair to Good — Previous Law Enforcement Issue
Bore Overall Condition: Good
Bore Rifling: Rifling present, serviceable bore
Specific Condition Details: Condition varies — holster wear, handling marks, and use consistent with law enforcement service carry. Each pistol should be inspected individually — See photos
Box style my vary.
What's Included
