The SIG Sauer P229 Elite 9mm Optic Ready is a premium compact handgun engineered for duty, defense, and precision shooting. Built on SIG’s legendary P229 platform with elite-grade features, this pistol combines proven performance with modern enhancements like a Short Reset Trigger (SRT) and SIGLITE night sights for confident handling in all conditions.
Whether you’re adding to a service pistol lineup or offering a high-end defensive option, the P229 Elite delivers balanced ergonomics, tactical capability, and reliability backed by SIG’s reputation.
- Model: P229 Elite 9mm Optic Ready — WE29R-9-BSE-RX
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Double Action / Single Action (DA/SA) with Short Reset Trigger (SRT)
- Barrel Length: 3.9″
- Capacity: 15+1 rounds
- Frame: Alloy with ergonomic design
- Slide Finish: Nitron-coated stainless steel
- Grips: High-checkered G10 or ergonomic grip options
- Sights: SIGLITE Night Sights for enhanced visibility in low light
- Safety: Decocking lever with internal safety system
- Overall Length: ~7.1″
- Unloaded Weight: ~32–34 oz (varies by configuration)
- Magazine: (2) 15-round steel magazines included
- Optic Ready: Yes — cut and ready for slide optics
- Ideal Uses: Duty, personal defense, concealed carry, range use
Compact and controllable platform with full-size performance characteristics
✔ Short Reset Trigger (SRT) for faster follow-up shots
✔ SIGLITE Night Sights for reliable aiming day or night
✔ Optic-ready slide allows professional red dot installation without gunsmithing
✔ Durable Nitron finish and quality SIG construction
OFF-DUTY is available to the qualified individuals listed below, with approved purchaser ID
• Active-Duty Military with an Active-Duty Identification
• Retired Military with Retired Military Credentials
• Honorably Discharged Veterans (requires DD214 or Veteran designation on state-issued ID)
• Active Reservists with Military Identification
• Active National Guard with Military Identification
• Corrections Officer (including parole and probation officers)
• Sworn Law Enforcement Officers (including federal, state, and county)
• Retired Law Enforcement Officers with “Retired” Credentials
• Active or Retired Law Enforcement with Official Agency Credentials
• Court Officers with Official Agency Credentials or Official Documentation
• State / County / City Coroners with Official Agency Credentials or Official Documentation
• Full Time First Responders with Current Credentials or Official Documentation
• EMT’s, Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, and Paramedics
• State-Licensed Security Professionals
| Model | P229R |
| Type | Pistol |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Manufacturer | Sig Sauer |
| Importer | _ |
| Brand | SIG SAUER |