Well, as some of you might remember over the past few days, I had been thinking about adding a Springfield 1911 Loaded to my gun collection. (Sig P220, DPMS Ar-15, Savage 10-FP tactical). I went to a gun show, and handled numerous Springfields, but it just didn't feel great in the hand. I really like the look of the 1911's though. Well, I also couldn't help but check out the SIGs on display. I particularly liked the P226, but the prices were higher than at a gun shop. I left the gun show empty handed and somewhat undecided as to what I really wanted
as my next handgun. Well I thought it over throughout that evening and most of today, and thought I'd stop by a local gun shop for some more looking. I couldn't help it, but I was really drawn over to the SIG case. They had several SIGs on display, but again my eye fell towards the P226 in 9mm. It is almost identical in size to my P220 .45, and the fit to my hand was absolutely perfect. I could easily manipulate the trigger, decocker, and mag release button without contorting my hand around to do so. The trigger just like my 220 had a VERY nice pull, and a crisp break. The DA pull was however not as nice as my 220's. I told the salesman that I would take it, and he told me that that was their last P226 in 9mm. He said that SIG quit making the 226 in 9mm. I ended up getting the gun for $659 NEW with 2 10round mags, and case. Probably not a GREAT deal, but the only other shop in town that had one wanted $700. Got a couple boxes of cheap American Eagle, and then proceeded directly to the nearest range. I set up targets at 30feet, and began shooting. I am far from an expert shot, and I was getting offhand groups of like 1" to 1.5" using a simple weaver stance. To say the least, I am VERY impressed with this gun, and its level of accuracy. I can shoot it much better than my P220 (probably due to alot less recoil) which leads to more consistent follow up shots. I can only imagine how good it would be in the hands of an "expert shot!" I realize that the 9mm isn't ideal for self-defense purposes, buts its use will be STRICTLY for target practice at the range, and the cheaper ammo when compared to the .40 S&W and .357 SIG is a BIG PLUS! Besides I've always got the 220 .45 for any potential BG's if the need should ever present itself. So guys, did I make a good choice? What kind of prices are you seeing on the same gun? Will the value of the gun likely GO UP being that it is no longer manufactured or do they still make the P226 in 9mm for the military? Thanks for the input.
Nathan...
as my next handgun. Well I thought it over throughout that evening and most of today, and thought I'd stop by a local gun shop for some more looking. I couldn't help it, but I was really drawn over to the SIG case. They had several SIGs on display, but again my eye fell towards the P226 in 9mm. It is almost identical in size to my P220 .45, and the fit to my hand was absolutely perfect. I could easily manipulate the trigger, decocker, and mag release button without contorting my hand around to do so. The trigger just like my 220 had a VERY nice pull, and a crisp break. The DA pull was however not as nice as my 220's. I told the salesman that I would take it, and he told me that that was their last P226 in 9mm. He said that SIG quit making the 226 in 9mm. I ended up getting the gun for $659 NEW with 2 10round mags, and case. Probably not a GREAT deal, but the only other shop in town that had one wanted $700. Got a couple boxes of cheap American Eagle, and then proceeded directly to the nearest range. I set up targets at 30feet, and began shooting. I am far from an expert shot, and I was getting offhand groups of like 1" to 1.5" using a simple weaver stance. To say the least, I am VERY impressed with this gun, and its level of accuracy. I can shoot it much better than my P220 (probably due to alot less recoil) which leads to more consistent follow up shots. I can only imagine how good it would be in the hands of an "expert shot!" I realize that the 9mm isn't ideal for self-defense purposes, buts its use will be STRICTLY for target practice at the range, and the cheaper ammo when compared to the .40 S&W and .357 SIG is a BIG PLUS! Besides I've always got the 220 .45 for any potential BG's if the need should ever present itself. So guys, did I make a good choice? What kind of prices are you seeing on the same gun? Will the value of the gun likely GO UP being that it is no longer manufactured or do they still make the P226 in 9mm for the military? Thanks for the input.
Nathan...