SIG P226 Identity
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Sounds like the the P226 Stainless.
SIG just released this, same idea as the the P220ST. All stainless frame and slide in the finish you describe. The gun weighs more obviously, and also comes with an adjustable rear sight.
I don't have a picture, but here's a link to the press release.
http://www.sigarms.com/news/index.asp?display=detail&id=30
This page has a picture of the 220ST, which should have the same finish and overall look.
http://www.sigarms.com/products/classicfullsize-models.asp?product_id=172&product_name=P220-45-ST
SIG just released this, same idea as the the P220ST. All stainless frame and slide in the finish you describe. The gun weighs more obviously, and also comes with an adjustable rear sight.
I don't have a picture, but here's a link to the press release.
http://www.sigarms.com/news/index.asp?display=detail&id=30
This page has a picture of the 220ST, which should have the same finish and overall look.
http://www.sigarms.com/products/classicfullsize-models.asp?product_id=172&product_name=P220-45-ST
I just checked the website.
Currently, only Nitron and Two-tone are listed as possible finishes for the P226. When you click the link, it shows you ALL available finishes (since all stainless is now available on P220's and Sports, they put a pic up) for ALL sigs.
I promise you, this thing had some aftermarket work done on it. If you call Sigarms, they will give you a first ship date for the P226ST. Sometime in May or June, IIRC.
Currently, only Nitron and Two-tone are listed as possible finishes for the P226. When you click the link, it shows you ALL available finishes (since all stainless is now available on P220's and Sports, they put a pic up) for ALL sigs.
I promise you, this thing had some aftermarket work done on it. If you call Sigarms, they will give you a first ship date for the P226ST. Sometime in May or June, IIRC.
I think the Two-Tone model has a Nickel slide. My guess would be that you'd be able to get the factory to Nickel the whole gun. In fact, a few very rare P229's have been seen sporting the full nickel finish (hence, the picture).
Hard chrome is a different story. I think I read a post on this site about a guy who had his whole P239 hard chromed. He said that he started with the slide, and liked it so much that he wanted the frame done that way as well.
He mentioned something about his original chrome shop not being able to do Aluminum, so he found another place to do it. If you search for "Chrome P239", you might find the post. Even though it was done by two different shops, the gun looks good, IMO.
Hard chrome is a different story. I think I read a post on this site about a guy who had his whole P239 hard chromed. He said that he started with the slide, and liked it so much that he wanted the frame done that way as well.
He mentioned something about his original chrome shop not being able to do Aluminum, so he found another place to do it. If you search for "Chrome P239", you might find the post. Even though it was done by two different shops, the gun looks good, IMO.
