Sig 226 legion?

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i had the chance to hold and dry fire a p226 legion in a shop the other day. I've been drooling over them ever since and I'm pretty sure it's a need and not a want at this point!

Does anyone own one that could give me some feedback on reliability and also maybe even concealibility? I typically like to carry full size handguns IWB at 4. I Currently carry a fnh fns-9 and carry an lcr for summer carry when need be. I need more videos to watch if this gun, I can't get enough.
 
No experience with the P226 Legion but my P229R is very easy and comfortable for concealed carry with a DeSantis E-Gat holster.



 
Well, in my opinion the SIG-Sauer P226 and 229 are among the best traditional double action (DA/SA), all-metal pistols ever made. Neither are very small. I have read of people carrying the 229 IWB. I'm not sure I would want to. The P229 is a bit more compact than the 226, being a little shorter in the slide and barrel and with a bit shorter grip, but it is still pretty thick. Both the P226 and 229 have excellent reputations for reliability. The SIG P226 was one of two pistols that passed the Army's XM9 pistol trials in 1983-84, and lost out to the Beretta M9 only as a result of having been underbid. But SIGs have been used by multiple US military units in the last few decades, so they have been well-tested in combat:

http://www.guns.com/2013/01/17/sigs-in-the-us-military/

Most people rave about the trigger action on the DA/SA Legions. The same action can be duplicated on a standard SIG P226 or 229 with a few parts changes. So buying a certified pre-owned (CPO) or LE trade-in P226/229 and modifying it might be a cheaper option. The Legions have some additional features which some people really like, including additional cocking serrations on the front of the slide, and some frame-modifications including front strap checkering and a bit of frame relief to undercut the trigger guard. They also have an attenuated beavertail, G10 grips, SIG X-Ray sights, and a gray PVD finish, which some have found less durable than desired. The decocking and slide stop levers are miniaturized, which some like and some don't.

Although pricey, if you find the Legion features desirable, I think the Legion is a good value. But again, the basic function of the Legion P226 and 229 can be duplicated for less money.
 
I carry my P229 Legion almost as much as my P320.

Concealed means "obscured from view", it does not mean undetectable from all angles and all body contortions. If someone sees it, big woop.

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I have fired the Legion in 226. Totally reliable. The trigger reset and smaller slide stop lever are nice improvements over a standard 226. I personally find the 226 and 229 a little on the heavy side for carry.
 
I carry a 226 .40 in a JM Custom Kydex holster at about 8:30 and have no issues. I installed a SRT, E2 grips and a rail-mounted Crimson Trace. It shoots like a dream and have had no issues with it what so ever.

-Robb
 
After almost a year with my P-229 Legion (about which I've shared a bit on this forum), I picked up a P-226 Legion to complement my other 226s ... and the Legion 226 has quickly become my favorite range pistol (in 9mm). A little over 2000 rounds, 100% reliable with at least twelve different brands of ammo and several different bullet types and weights. Accuracy? Simply amazing. Quite possibly the most accurate production 9mm pistol I've ever owned. The sights are awesome. The ergonomics the best ever (for me, anyway).

Concealability? Pretty easily done for me in a Kramer Belt Scabbard in horsehide (pancake OWB) or a Galco Concealable.

I've become a huge fan of the Legion series and can't wait for my P-220 Legion SAO, coming soon ... I pack my 229 daily and trust it completely.

OP, if you can comfortably carry an FN FNS on a daily basis, you'll have no problem with a SIG P-226.

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That's definitely a whole lot of SIG lovin' going on there! Love your collection!
 
Thank you. You know what they say: it's a SIGness ... some of these are wifey's ... the pic doesn't even represent the entirety of my addiction.

Streetglider08: don't say I didn't warn you! Oh, and I forgot to even mention the trigger of the 226 Legion -- if you get the DA/SA, you'll love it. If you were a 1911 fan ever, and you get the SAO version, you'll love it ...
 
I carry a 229 appendix most of the time, carries and hides well, 226 is a bit longer but it is a little thinner too, at 4 o'clock it shouldn't be a problem as long as your holster/belt combo tucks the grip in tight to your kidney like this OWB of mine does.
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I have both a P226 and P229 Legion and have carried both. I typically carry the P229 as the slightly shorter barrel and grip make for better concealment for me, though the P229 does seem to be a bit chubbier than the P226 despite Sig's tech specs listing both as the same width. When either one is carried, it's in a Blackpoint Tactical Mini Wing IBW holster just behind my strong side hip. The biggest gripe that I have about carrying the Legions IWB is the grips will shred your side if you're not wearing a t-shirt between the gun and your skin. If you're just wearing jeans and an untucked t-shirt, you're SOL and will find that it's a bit like having a cheese grater against your body all day.

In regard to the grey PVD finish, it's pretty meh. It looks cool, but it is definitely not as durable as the standard black Nitron finish.

Personally, I'd say go ahead and get the Legion if you can swing the price.
 
I have the SAO version and I love it, it's quickly become my favorite gun. I haven't tried to CCW it thus far as I prefer to carry smaller guns such as a G43 or KLCR. Still, I see a lot of posts from folks that say with a good holster it's no big chore.
 
Not all the time but lots of times I carry a SIG Model 227 concealed and relatively comfortably in a Galco "King Tuk" iwb holster (no iwb holster mode of carry will ever be as "comfortable" as one carried owb, all else being equal).
 
I keep an eye open for a LN version of a P226 or P229 Legion in the used gun cases of the local gun stores that I frequent, which is how I've acquired all of the Sigs that I now have.
 
No concealed carry here, unfortunately so I can't advise there, but mine's been 100% reliable with the first 500 or so rounds I've fired through it. I wrote a detailed post here last year on it—it's become one of my favourite pistols.
 
Y'all have too much money. Hope you're giving something to the poor. LOL

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