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First a little background so you can understand my situation: I'm by no means a Glock fanboy, I realize there are better handguns out there but I started and became proficient with the Glock platform. I sold my 26 because I have to pocket carry at my new job and I like pocket carry better anyway. So there was no need for me to have a subcompact 9mm Glock.

I want to get a full-size autoloader, I'm sticking with something in 9mm because I carry a LCR in 9mm and I'd rather stick with the same caliber. I certainly wouldn't mind going back to Glock and getting a 17, but I want to take my time and consider other options. So I've pretty much narrowed it down to a Glock 17 and Sig P226.

For me, the pros/cons of the P226 are as follows

Pros:
- Better ergonomics, although I have no complaints about Glock the Sig is slightly better

- Looks better

- Slightly heavier. The extra weight will be nice for recoil (although recoil is very tame in a Glock) and I shoot heavier handguns better as far as my accuracy goes.

- SA/DA. I'm fine with either striker or hammer fired. But if I had to choose, I do like having SA/DA


Cons/Concerns: (This list contains most of my questions for you fine people)

- RELIABILITY. Is this as reliable as a Glock under both good and bad conditions? I won't accept anything less than the reliability I've experienced with Glocks. I take good care of my firearms, but this is a huge deal breaker for me.

- Price. Is it worth the extra money? I can afford it, but I definitely won't pay more money for a firearm if it's less reliable or less durable.

- Are parts, especially magazines, easy to find?

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Please feel free to be as detailed as possible, regarding answers to my questions and also with your own experience with a P226 if you own one. It would be greatly appreciated.
I really would like the P226 to be my next gun, I just want to know if it's going to be as reliable and durable as a Glock 17. Thanks!
 
Yes, the Sig is as reliable, and yes worth the extra money. I sold my P226 years ago to a friend, and I wish I hadn't in hindsight. I also sold a Glock 21, and I don't regret that at all.

For me, this decision would be a slam-dunk. Sig all the way.
 
Thanks for your input DP03

Viking: I carry the LCR in my pocket in a pocket holster. It works best that way for being at college and both the jobs I have. I might get an IWB holster eventually just to have the option, but pocket carry is really best for me and I like it better anyway.

The P226 or Glock 17 would be carried OWB, if I ever carry it.
 
Ok, thanks. I have been looking at them, but have not decided one way or the other yet. How do you like yours? Any issues with bullet jump?

As far as Sigs, if you like them, get one. My buddy has one and loves it. Itis a nice gun, but does not fit me right. The grip is to big for my smaller hands.

CZ's on the other hand......;)
 
If you're open to either and your wallet will support either, get the Sig.

However, make sure to handle a Sig. Every manufacturer has a slightly (or radically) different take on grip angle, frame thickness, trigger reach, etc. It may be a deal breaker for you.

As far as support, the Sig 226 has high availability of parts and magazines.
 
I love my LCR's. I have one in 9mm and one in .22lr. The .22 version seems a little lighter so if I feel like it I sometimes carry that one. Another great reason to get an IWB holster would be so I could carry both of them at the same time if I ever felt the urge, one in my right pocket and the other at 4 or 5 o'clock position IWB.

What do you mean by issues with bullet jump? I'm familiar with the term, but I haven't noticed any pieces of lead or wear on the forcing cones, or accuracy problems, if that's what you mean. The S&W 642 I had was a lot prettier of a revolver but the LCR's are just more practical for me.
 
Thanks 1911 guy. I have held one in a gun shop about a year ago but now that I'm contemplating purchase I'll make sure to stop in and give one a good fondling.
 
Cons/Concerns:

- RELIABILITY. Is this as reliable as a Glock under both good and bad conditions?
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I own both, 226 Navy and a 17RTF2.. They are equal in terms of reliability.

stock the sig is down a couple rounds 15 v 17. However MecGar makes flush fit 18rd mags that work great.

Cost is up to your pocketbook.

Sig is more accurate and comes with real sights...
 
I have seen some reports of the 9mm rounds slidingslipping in the brass of the unfired rounds due to the firing/recoil of one of the other rounds.
 
FYI you can get a P226 for Glock prices at CDNN Sports right now.

There's no comparison between the P226 and the Glock.

The Glock is an excellent gun.
But the P226 is just exquisite.
 
I currently have a 226 and several Glocks. I've owned Beretta, S&W, CZ, XD, HK, Ruger, Browning, Colt, and probably a few 9mm's I've forgotten in the past. I "LIKE" the 226 quite a lot, it is my favorite metal framed traditional DA/SA style handgun.

But other than costing a lot more it doesn't do anything my Glocks don't do just as well if not better. The Sig is a range toy that I enjoy shooting, but it is the Glocks that will get picked up when something goes bump in the night and the ones carried.

There is a difference in reliability and durability. There area lot of guns that are equally reliable if kept clean and well maintained. There isn't anything that has proven to be as durable especially with long term use and abuse than a Glock. Not saying others are not equal, they just haven't proven it yet.

Sig is more accurate
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I'd argue that point. Most people misunderstand how to use a Glock trigger.

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I have many Sigs, and a few Glocks.

Glocks are great, but feel kinda spongy.

My P226's are exquisite! Head and shoulders above the good and reliable Glock 17's and 34's.

Go Sig!!!

be safe.
 
I have and often carry my P226 IWB. It has had an action package and short reset trigger mod from Grayguns. The trigger is way better than a Glock IMO. They are reliable with large aftermarket support.

Get a used P226, if you don't like it, trade it straight up for a new G17 later.
 
I love my SIGs and have two P226s. The P226 is a very top tier pistol. I have never had an issue with any of my SIGs in thousands and thousands of rounds fired.

I have tried many other brands current production metal frame non 1911 pistols and own only SIGs. They are more of an investment, if purchased new, but to me well worth the price of entry. However with the SIG CPO program and high availability of nice used SIGs, other than maybe the P228, one can get an excellent SIG for very reasonable price if one wants.

Here is my CPO P226. Paid $498 for it a few years back and put aluminum grips on it and Mecgar 18 round magazine.

I have a Glock 19 that I really like but shoot my P226 so much better. Of course the P226 is bigger and heavier. If weight/size is a major consideration then maybe Glock would be the better choice for you. For me that is the only advantage of my Glock 19 and everything else is advantage SIG P226. Even so my Glock 19 has taken back seat to my Walther PPQ.



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If I go with the P226, I would really like the one like that in your picture, Sigarms228. It looks a lot nicer without that ugly rail. However if they don't make them new without the rail, I'll pass. I have a thing about buying used guns: I won't.
 
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If I go with the P226, I would really like the one like that in your picture, Sigarms228. It looks a lot nicer without that ugly rail. However if they don't make them new without the rail, I'll pass. I have a thing about buying used guns: I won't.
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your NIB gun has been fired at least once.
 
I am primarily a Glock guy, but I've owned a 226 and a 220.

I have no issue with the Sig, they're fantastic guns. The problem is mastering the DA/SA pull, especially if you've already learned on a Glock. I'd definitely get a Sig DAK, DAO, or SAO, but I need every pull of the trigger to be the same. I'll never buy a DA/SA again.
 
I don't own a P226 but I do own a P220. It's built like a tank. It's very accurate and I've seen one put through a torture test that just isn't to be believed. I carried mine for a decade I suppose but I have moved on to higher capacity, lower weight pistols. But I wouldn't part with my P220 without someone offering me double what I paid for it way back when. That actually might happen. That's how well it's held it's value. I don't even want to say what I paid because someone might offer me double and I'd have to go through the agony of deciding if I really wanted to sell it. ;)
 
I carry a West German P226 in an IWB holster. The only gun I like better is the P228, which I also have. But the P226 is my go-to for everything. It's phenomenally accurate and holds a lot of rounds with the Mec-Gar 18-round mags. It has also proven to be more reliable than my Glock.
 
Hammer059

Had a P226 a number of years ago. Very reliable and very accurate. At the time I was also looking at a Beretta Model 92 Compact and the P226 had a better feel to it and had better ergonomics. A few years back I was looking for a home defense gun and came across a LNIB P229R E2. I had used my brother's P228 for a number of years and liked the shorter slide and slightly smaller grip frame over that of the P226, so I went with the P229R. The gun already had night sights and I also added a SIG STL900 laser/light module and now have a great pistol set-up just the way I want it for home defense.

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Have you considered the CZ 75 or a Tanfoglio variant of the CZ 75?

Closer to the Glock in Price than the P226.
Magazines are readily available and the Mec-Gar variety are just as cheap as Glock Mags
 
Thermactor, nice try at being a smart-ass, but I already knew that. I said I won't buy used guns. Being test-fired at the factory doesn't make it "used" by my standards and the standards of 99% of folks. Thanks for your valuable contribution to the discussion though, are you a rocket scientist?
 
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