Do I NEED a 226?

ABSOLUTELY!

About 8 years ago, I came across a LNIB P226 at a gunshow for $350
(I did ask the dealer if it was broken..... it wasnt)

It shot like a dream

Like a knucklehead...... I later sold it for a fat profit

I came across a P229 for a similar price ......... thats my never sell gun......

The P series are classics
 
I also am a Beretta 92 owner and when the opportunity to purchase a nice used 229 came along I jumped on it. While both guns are different, they both fill a role for me. If you just want another full-size gun then yes it is a fine choice, but i would look for a nice used gun to save a few bucks or find a Sig reconditioned gun.
 
If Sigs weren't so pricey I'd have more than just my 229. Same goes for H&K but their prices are slowly coming down a bit.

Look for a Certified Preowned from Sig.
 
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Hello, I have a Beretta 92 but I always envisioned getting a 226, as well. However, I don't know how different a 226 could be. Do they feel different shooting-wise or are they pretty similar?

P.S. I hear the 226's are easier to carry but I don't carry.
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Personally I'd try & find a lightly used P228 or an M11-A1 for carry purposes, I have one of each so I can vouch for both. If you could find a slightly used M11-A1 like mine, which is a P229 with the Short Reset Trigger and NS, I think you might really like it, the trigger and the night sights make a world of difference in that gun.
 
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I have a West German P226 and a 229. The 226 balances better, but both are excellent. I would not own a Beretta if I got it for free.. :eek:
 
Yes, Yes, buy a P226, it is worth every penny. I own both the Beretta 92F and the Sig P226 in 9MM. I can out shoot the Beretta 92F on any given day with the P226.
 
clintpup said:
Hello, I have a Beretta 92 but I always envisioned getting a 226, as well. However, I don't know how different a 226 could be. Do they feel different shooting-wise or are they pretty similar?

P.S. I hear the 226's are easier to carry but I don't carry.

Thanks!

-Clint
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Good God, man! Didn't you get the memo? You're supposed to have two of those things by Christmas! You need to get on that right now!
 
I think the real question is "which one?"

I currently can't make up my mind between the stainless model or the legion model. I had a P226R years ago and sadly traded it on, but lately I've been craving another one too.
 
I guess I'll be the first one to really say the Sigs, whether 226, 229, 220, 227, 228, whatever, really don't do anything for me. They feel good in the hand, but they feel top heavy due to the high bore axis, and the slide release and decocker are bass-ackwards. I find myself riding that slide release every time, it seems. I do find that I shoot them very well though. But then the price is outrageous, IMHO. Drop the price to the $600 range for the base model P226R, because honestly the base model is a $600 gun.

Even with all that said, I've still been watching for a used 9mm 226 to come along for the right price, because, well, I want one for the collection.
 
I must be the odd ball here. I prefer the feel of the 92fs over the 226. I dont care much for the 226. Is it a good gun? Yes. Do you need one? Well, if you feel like you want it to fill a void in your collection or you just want it, then go for it. But I don't think there is any need to buy it as a sort of replacement or upgrade to your 92fs. If it wasn't for the slide mounted safety on the 92 that has a tendency to accidentally engage when racking the slide, id be a much bigger fan. To tell the truth, I really like the Taurus PT-92 because it has a frame mounted safety/decoker and it also has a cocked and locked option for a single action first shot like a 1911.

I've just never been a fan of the double action Sigs, I dont care for the feel of them, the way they recoil, or their triggers. But they are good guns, and I can warm up to them when necessary

I dont think you need one... But by all means, get one if you want. I'm sure you'd be glad that you did.
 
I often see that caveat 'finest combat handgun' when describing the P226, and wonder about it. If I expand my expectation for versatility, is there a finer pistol?

And does 'combat' just mean heavier and more durable?

I'm not trying to pick nits here- I'm so seriously considering a 226 that I bought the CO2 mockup to see how I like the feel. The air gun (SIG's term) is good, but not as accurate in my hands as my PPQ.
 
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