Are the Sig P226 .40s as Durable as the 9mms?
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rellascout
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40 S&W is one of the toughest calibers on the pistol IMHO. Guns in 40 take beating. They are are much more susceptible to breakage due to higher pressures then a 9mm.
That said the P226 is a fine choice. It should last quite a long time and serve you well.
That said the P226 is a fine choice. It should last quite a long time and serve you well.
usp_fan
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Sig now makes the slides out of milled stainless instead of the old folded steel and pinned breach. This makes the slide heavier and is said to help tame the energy of the .40. Also, several years ago, I believe they made some changes to the rails to help promote longevity. I don't think you're going to be wearing one out very soon.
If you ask what is the most duable .40 I'd have to say the full sized H&K USP. It was designed from ground up as a .40 and has an innovative recoil system to prevent the slide from bottoming on the frame in recoil.
However you asked about the SIG and it is a great handgun. Also, you can buy a 9mm conversion barrel from Barsto and have a multi caliber pistol.
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If you ask what is the most duable .40 I'd have to say the full sized H&K USP. It was designed from ground up as a .40 and has an innovative recoil system to prevent the slide from bottoming on the frame in recoil.
However you asked about the SIG and it is a great handgun. Also, you can buy a 9mm conversion barrel from Barsto and have a multi caliber pistol.
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Spartacus451
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They are durable, durable enough. Won't last as long as the 9s, but when you take into account the cost of ammunition needed to actually discover the difference in durability the cost of the gun is not relevant.
Old Dog
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I picked mine up at a gunshow almost 2 years ago -- so lightly used, it appeared as brand-new right out of the box (for an obscenely great price as it turned out -- $500)-- I now regard the 226 as the perfect platform for a service-sized pistol in .40 S&W.
I can speak only for my own .40 P-226, but it's been 100% stone-cold reliable with every possible brand and size of ammo, and it's a tackdriver to boot.
Long-term durability? Dunno yet (and don't really care), but I've shot the hell out of this thing, and no signs of possible trouble. I really, really think the .40 226 is a great pistol.
Hey, and you can get the .357 SIG conversion barrel, too ... and use the same mags.
I can speak only for my own .40 P-226, but it's been 100% stone-cold reliable with every possible brand and size of ammo, and it's a tackdriver to boot.
Long-term durability? Dunno yet (and don't really care), but I've shot the hell out of this thing, and no signs of possible trouble. I really, really think the .40 226 is a great pistol.
Hey, and you can get the .357 SIG conversion barrel, too ... and use the same mags.
hrgrisso
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Sig Rebuild
Just after Sig introduced the .357Sig is when they starting milling their slides etc. They went back and "rebuilt" the .226 from the ground up to handle the pounding that that hot cartridge kicks out.
After that I'd say that yes the.40 is stone cold reliable, but of course the rebuild actualy improved those firings 9mm's too so...
Either way your getting one of the best pistols in the world.
Enjoy shooting it!
Just after Sig introduced the .357Sig is when they starting milling their slides etc. They went back and "rebuilt" the .226 from the ground up to handle the pounding that that hot cartridge kicks out.
After that I'd say that yes the.40 is stone cold reliable, but of course the rebuild actualy improved those firings 9mm's too so...
Either way your getting one of the best pistols in the world.
Enjoy shooting it!
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