#New 9mm Sig Pro 2009 or Used 9mm Sig P226 - Which would you buy?

What are the prices of each? If the P226 was in good shape I'd go with that. If I had enough money, I'd buy both :D
 
I agree with the 2 previous poster....

If the 226 is in a good condition, it's a better pistol then the Pro.
 
With the sigpro, you can use 40/357 sigpro mags and they will hold 13 rounds. While the 226 is an excellent pistol, the Sigpro in my experience has proven to be just as reliable and accurate at distances up to 25 yards.

It is rumored that the Sigpro may be more durable than the 226 because of the polymer frame. I am referring to normal range use. There is also the issue of whether the slide on the 226 is the 1 piece stainless or 3 piece carbon. I have read on other threads that rust may be a problem. Hope this helps
 
The P226 is a better pistol than the SIGPro serie IMNSHO. The SIGPro series pistols must be sent back to the factory for service if there are any problems with any of the fire control systems. The P-series guns can be taken care of by a qualified gunsmith which will save money and time in most cases. The use of 10 round .357SIG/.40S&W magazines to hold more than ten rounds of 9mm is illegal because the law clearly states that it is a violation to alter the magazines in any way to allow for a capacity greater than 10 rounds. That includes bending the feed lips a little bit to keep the 9mm ammunition from falling out. (You may never get caught doing this, but one DA looking to make a name for himself is all it takes to wind up with a felony conviction.) Only you can decide if three more rounds is worth that risk.
 
Both are great firearms, my preference would be the P 226.
Non-neutered mags available and accessories such as holsters abound. Resale value of the P226 will remain high compared to the SigPro. It really comes down to what do you like.
Take Care
 
Blades67

Using the magazines for the 40/357 in the 9mm is not illegal so long as the magazine is not altered. The mags fit and feed reliably without any alteration. Altering the magazine so that it does not fit in the gun that it was originally designed for is essentially making a new magazine which is illegal. I have checked into this extensively.
 
I do not really feel that for its intended purpose that the SigPro's are inferior. I've got an SP 2340 and a classic P220,and have shot the P228.
They are all good. The SigPro is lighter and just as good although it doesn't have the same feel because of the different grip. I don't think you can go wrong with a classic or a SigPro. Mines not a 9mm,but I think my opinion can still apply. The Sig Pro can be good if you plan to carry because its lighter,and when you have to react realistically the target most likely won't be far anyway.
Its all up to you though. If you want the full capacity magazines the P226 does have the advantage.
 
The magazines are clearly marked .357/.40. Loading a SIGPro 2340 magazine with 9mm and placing it into a 2009 is both altering the capacity and creating a new magazine as it is not made for the 2009. Like I said, all that has to happen is for a cop with a chip on his shoulder to see this happen and a report gets set down on the desk of an ADA or a DA looking to make an example out of anyone so as to make a name for himself and a felony is on the way. If you're feeling lucky, do what you gotta do.
 
I guess I am kicking a dead horse, I don't mean too. I work for a criminal defense attorney and I agree, there may be a few overzealous LEO and prosecuting attorneys out there.

The fact remains that the magazine must be physically altered so as to not fit in the gun that it was originally intended for, in order for it be illegal. I am not advocating nor promoting any illegal activity. I am simply stating a fact.
 
I cannot comment on the 226. The 2009, which I own, is rock solid, not a single problem. For the price difference, new v. new, the Pro is the way to go.

I must admit, however, that the Pro has taken a back seat to my new CZ75. Also a fine choice in 9mm.
 
I asked a pair of Mea's finest about the legallity of using a .40 caliber magazine in a 9mm gun. They informed me that if they came into contact with someone, and found a .40 caliber magazine in a 9mm gun with more than 10 rounds in it, they would arrest said person. Because the SIGPro is a postban pistol any magazine holding more than 10 rounds is a felony offense. I know this subject is like kicking a dead horse, but some folks are facing a potential felony because of some "generous" interpretations of the law.

This thread has been interesting because there has been debate, but no acrimony.
 
This seems to be more like a my dad can beat up your dad debate. LOL. Just Kidding. I don't believe that all police officers are very well informed about the interpretations of law. I have known few to have ever been lawyers or judges for that matter. You can expect for an officer to arrest anyone if he feels there is probable cause to do so. A cop can arrest you or me for anything, even a traffic ticket. Just because you are being arrested does not mean you have actually commited a crime. It is thought that you may have committed a crime.

I was once arrested for Unlawful Carry of a Weapon in Texas. The circumstance was that I was traveling from one Houston to Austin and I was pulled over for a faulty license plate light. I was given a warning and the LEO asked if I had any weapons and when I said yes he arrested me. I quoted word for word the law that permits possession of a firearm (in a motor vehicle)in the event that you are traveling. He simply said, its a bar against prosecution not an arrest.

Six months later I was found not guilty of the charge. This particular cop was nothing more than a clown with a badge. Gimme a day or so and I'll post a reliable source for my information/ generous interpretation of the law. Take care.

Just out of curiosity, what line of work are you in?
 
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