SIG-Sauer P228 and the P229 are compact semi-automatic pistols featured in James Bond media. The P228 is essentially a compact version of the of SIG-Sauer P226, being chambered in 9x19mm only. The virtually identical P229 is a upgrade of P228 that was developed for American markets and is distinguished by a heavier machined-steel slide that is able tolerate a higher caliber ammunition than the base P228, being able to handle loads like .40 S&W and .357 SIG.[1]
History[]
Tomorrow Never Dies[]
Elliot Carver holding Wai Lin hostage with his P229.
- "Mr. Gupta, is the missile ready to fire?"
"Press the magic button and Beijing disappears."
"Then it seems you've outlived your contract...!" - ― Elliot Carver to Henry Gupta, just before shooting him.
During the Stealth Ship sequence, while Elliot Carver's men have captured Wai Lin, James Bond takes Henry Gupta hostage. Bond brings Gupta out to try get Carver to release Wai Lin, with Carver holding her hostage with the P229 trained on her head. After some back and forth between Bond and Carver, the latter asks Gupta if the missile is ready. After Gupta confirms its readiness, Carver informs that Gupta has outlived his usefulness and shoots him. With Gupta dead, Carver continues to gloat, before Bond sets off the bomb. With a fire breaking Carver orders the fire to be put out with the P229 at hand. However, due to a continuity error, when Carver confronts Bond by the Sea-Vac Drill, his gun has changed to a Glock 17.
Although not used by her of her character in the film itself, there exist promotional photos for the film in which Wai Lin actress Michelle Yeoh is seen posing with a P229 in hand. Ironically enough, this gun is used against her in the movie.
The World Is Not Enough[]
Is shortly seen P229 being used by Renard at the Victor-III Class Submarine.
Die Another Day[]
A P228 is used by Charles Robinson during the VR simulation that takes place in the SIS Building.
Casino Royale[]
Carter is seen using a P228. He draws it after Mollaka realizes Carter talks to a earpiece and begins running away.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Kinard, Jeff (2003). Pistols: An Illustrated History of Their Impact. Bloomsbury Publishing, 273. ISBN 9781851094752. “SIG-Sauer P228 and P229 Introduced in 1989, the P228 is a compact version of the P226 and mechanically is virtually identical. It is constructed with an aluminum alloy frame with a machined steel block pinned inside the stamped steel slide. The magazine holds 13 caliber 9mm NATO cartridges. The U.S. Army adopted the P228 in 1992 as the M11 for issue to aircrews and military police personnel; it is also issued to the Army's Criminal Investigation Division. The P229 shares the same internal mechanism and aluminum alloy frame as the P228. It is, however, chambered for the more potent caliber 40 S&W and 357 SIG cartridges and as a result is fitted with a sturdier machined-steel slide. The P229 magazine capacity is 12 rather than the P228's 13 owing to its larger cartridge size. Both the P228 and P229 earned universal reputations as highly reliable and accurate weapons for military and police use. U.S. government organizations issuing the P229 include the FBI, the Secret Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; and the Drug Enforcement Agency. The P229 also offers the added versatility of interchangeable 40 S&W, 357 SIG, and 9mm NATO barrels.”