Sig 226 Question

[Ak Guy]

I'm looking seriously at a Sig 226 9mm, and I'm interested in shooting IPSC/USPSA with it. I see that there is a factory 20 rnd mag, and I'm wondering if it's length is less than the 140 mm for "Limited" division. Does anyone out there have this info ?? Thanx in advance........

 

[TaxPhd]

The gun should be fine in Production, but you will be handicapped in Limited. If you aren't dead set on the gun and the division, you might want to re-think your choice.



Scott

 

[Ak Guy]

Thanx TaxPhd....I''m sure you're right about the division choices ! But what I was really asking was if the 20 rnd mag would be legal in "Limited" given the 140mm length limit. Thanx......

 

[Jim_M]

Can't find the specs on Sig's website. But it sure appears to be longer than the 140mm limit. I would shoot it in Production with the stock mags. Minor power factor in Limited would be to much of a handicap for me.

 

[Jim Watson]

Scaling off the picture on the Sigarms site vs my regular magazines, I estimate the 20 round magazine to be longer than 140mm. You could call them up to be sure.

 

[richardschennberg]

You can only use the 20 rounders for Open. You'll get 20+1 capacity and will save a reload on some long courses of fire. You won't have 27+1, a dot, or a comp, but you'll have spent about $2,000 less on your Open gun!
Richard
Schennberg.com

 

[Ak Guy]

Thanx Rich for the reply....I've had a heck of a time getting any info on the 20 rnd Sig mag, and your input is most appreciated. I usually shoot my HK USP 9mm w/ 18 rnd mags in Limited, and I was hoping that Sig had been able to add 2 more rnds to their mag and still keep it under 140mm. Guess not. I know these aren't the "recommended" guns for Limited, minor and all, but I just LIKE the DA/SA high cap guns. I'm in it for 80% fun, 20% competition !!

 

[socomcen]

Even if legal for Limited the 9mm is at a disadvantage in Limited from the get-go because it's scored as Minor. Meaning unless you shoot all A's anything other than A's will hurt you pretty badly. Limited requires .40cal or larger plus a power factor of 165 for Major.