Sig Saur P-226

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Let's hear your likes and dislikes on this pistol. I'm thinking about getting one from a local shop. It has the Nitron finish, standard sights, in 9mm. I'm pretty up to date on the info about Sigs current production, but would just like to hear from some of you guys.
 
It is a nice enough pistol, but for me it always seemed poorly balanced(almost top heavy). I do respect the pistol though, it has an enormous following and is generally regarded here on TFL and elsewhere as the cadillac of 9mm's.

Mike
 
The Sig 226 is an excellent handgun. I carried one as my primary duty weapon for 5 years. It is a little big as compared to the Sig 228 or 229. I would also go with the tu-tone, which IMO wears better.
 

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The SIG Sauer P226 was my first SIG Sauer (and I still have it) and it is still one of the best handguns in the market today. (Second only to the P220.) It is the 9mm handgun all others are compared to.
 
Sig-Sauer P226

I have been fortunate to have carried just about any make and model of firearm I desire in the last 35 years. I have carried Sig Sauer products almost as frequently as the various offerings of the 1911 format.

I carried the P226 in the early 90s mostly in stock configuration except the Novak Sights and Bar-Sto Barrel. For commonality, I still carry it when I visit a jurisdiction that carries it, too.

I choose handguns that will allow me to carry it and be reasonably comfortable that I can defend myself adeqately with it in any terrain, climate, or population density. The P226 is no exception. Before I 'street-carry' any handgun, I have a reputable gunsmith evaluate it and modify it accordingly for unfailing reliability. The P226 was one of few exceptions. Five hundred rounds of various bullet weights, velocities, and types went throught it without a single malfunction. Another 200 rounds of the type I (still) carry was used (no problems with that type either) also. I did, eventually, send it to an internationally-known smith after six months of carry.

My 'druthers' are few. It is a liitle to big for concealed carry. Respective of the fact that I carry a single-stack 1911 almost exclusively as primary, this criticism is somewhat unwarranted. There is only a slight dimensional difference between them. The P226 is in fact easier for me to carry for longer periods because of the alloy frame than the all steel 1911.

The only other criticism I have is the 9mm format. With factory ammunition, this criticism is also unwarrated. Corbon ammunition makes the 9mm significantly better as a self-defense cartridge.

Were I to purchase a P226 today, my choice would be the new stainless frame and slide version in .357 Sig.

I would not hesitate to recommend the Sig-Sauer P226.

BigMike,
As fine a product as the P226 happens to be, the Cadillac of the Sig-Sauer product line (IHMO) is the P210.
 
Recently I bought a new 9mm P226 (blued finish) and fired it for the first time the other day. So far, it seems to be an excellent pistol in every respect: reliable, well-made, accurate, and comfortable to shoot. It is somewhat large and heavy, but I'm not sure that these would be drawbacks depending on the usage. As of now, the only SIG I like better than the P226 is the P228 (a matter of personal preference).
 
Update.....

Thanks for the replies so far guys!

I guess I should have told you guys I had one before, about 7 years ago. I didn't have it long though, I trade to dang much.:o But what I do remember about it is that it shot very impressively. I got a 228 a couple of years after that, but stupid me got rid of it too. I'm not going to do the "I wish I still had those" routine to myself. Because I've had alot of nice pistols over the years. Berettas, Walthers, Colts, Glocks, you name it. Currently my favs are the 1911s. With Glock coming in a strong second. But I want to get another Cadillac if you will. I've always missed 'em!

So whatever good.....or bad, you have to say about them I still want to hear. Thanks!

The real bummer is that 226 I had came with a hi cap (one of the last that did) and I picked up a factory 20rd for only $50! The guy I sold it to sold it to his friend and then that guy had it stolen. :mad: She's still out there somewhere, unfortunetly on the wrong side of the law!
 
I had a two-tone P226 with SigLite's,

the only thing I didn't care for was the "European"
grip angle; as opposed to the "American" grip angle
of it's brother, the P220.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
 
I shoot my 226 better than my HK or Glock. I absolutely love it. One of the few common complaints I hear is that the finish is a bit weak, and mine is already starting to show a little wear after only 10 months or so. I havn't had a single failure to function, though, through probably 2,000+ rounds.
 
I have a 226 which I bought in 1987 , It has never failed and the finish still looks almost new. Just clean everso often..I just went to a Wilson CQB<love it>
 
had 4,000 rounds through my P226 9mm. still does less than 2" at 25 yards. Actually gotten a bit more accurate the last time I shot it. All with cheap blazer and winchester ammo, never had a jam.
 
thequickad

I love my P226 9mm also.
I was at the range today and put 8 shots into a 1&1/4 inch hole at 50ft.
Using Winchester White Box 115fmj.
I thought I was missing the target so I pulled it in to take a look.
Well, I was so amazed, I just took the target off and put it away.
I normally shoot strings of ten, but I figured 8 was good enough for this target. ;)
I've pretty much been shooting the Winchester WB 115fmj exclusively in the P226.
Which ammo do guys find is most accurate in 9mm?
 
The SIG Sauer P226 was my first SIG Sauer (and I still have it) and it is still one of the best handguns in the market today. (Second only to the P220.)

Well Sigs are my second choice to Glocks. Having owned both the 220 and the 226 I can say they are both good pistols. I would take the 226 in 357 sig over the 220 in 45 acp however.
PAT
 
My 226 has done well for many years. I have never had a FTF or FTE, the finish has started to wear so I call it character, it is as accurate as you can possibly ask for and it's fun to shoot.

Other than that it's okay.:D

My 226 and my 2009.

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