I don't know if I would say that it's better. Just as good is accurate. With the P229, you have a slightly wider grip that allows a tad shorter mag without losing capacity. I like the feel of both guns and the are identical in weight, so both shoot about the same for me.
Advantages of the P226 would be the longer sight radius and you can now get flush fitting 13 round mags where as the P229 still needs mag extensions to go above 12 rounds.
But, the P229 sure does carry well
Advantages of the P226 would be the longer sight radius and you can now get flush fitting 13 round mags where as the P229 still needs mag extensions to go above 12 rounds.
But, the P229 sure does carry well