Make: Sig Sauer

Model: P229R DAK

Serial Number: ACU06802

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2006 / ATF Classification: Modern

Caliber/Gauge: .357 Sig

Action Type: Semi automatic, DAK/DAO, detachable magazine

Barrel Length: 3.9"

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a night sight with a tritium dot dovetailed into the slide. The rear sight is a two dot tritium square notch dovetailed into the slide. The tritium lamps glow very faintly.

Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece wrap-around textured black polymer Sig P229 panels. The grips show minimal wear. There are no chips or cracks. This furniture rates in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Matte black

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with stubborn fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few minor blemishes present from handling and operation. The guide rod has a small scuff at the end. The barrel hood has expected operational wear. The screw heads show light tooling and retain turnable slots. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this pistol rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One 12rd Sig magazine.

Our Assessment: This pistol presents in solid overall condition, retaining approximately 97% of its original finish. The exterior surfaces are clean and evenly preserved with light handling evidence, and the compact P229 profile offers excellent balance and recoil control in the high velocity .357 SIG chambering.

Mechanically, the pistol is outstanding. The bore rates 9.5 out of 10 with bright steel and sharp rifling, indicating light use. The action functions correctly and features Sig Sauer's DAK trigger system, providing a consistent double action only trigger pull with a smooth, controlled reset. This system was favored by agencies seeking uniform trigger operation and simplified manual of arms without external safeties or decockers.

Historically, the P229 became one of Sig Sauer's most respected service pistols, widely adopted by law enforcement and federal agencies. The .357 SIG variant earned a reputation for excellent penetration and reliability, and the DAK configuration reflects early twenty first century law enforcement preferences for consistency and safety in duty sidearms. In this condition, with strong finish retention, a high quality bore, and correct mechanical operation, this P229 DAK stands as a clean and desirable example of a duty proven Sig Sauer pistol.