Thinking of putting the 226 on this year's must buy list but not sure yet considering the high price. Which finish is best for this gun -- blue, stainless or two-tone?
Best Sig 226 finish?
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Hello!
I had one of the West German two-tone P226's in 9,
with factory SigLite night sight's. While it was a very
beautiful weapon, that performed flawlessly, I just
never warmed up to the "European" style grip. I
would include pic's; but my documents file is way
too large to attach.
FWIW, that gun NIB w/ONE magazine cost me
$629.95 + 8% sales tax OTD. Supposedly, that
was a LEO discount?
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
I had one of the West German two-tone P226's in 9,
with factory SigLite night sight's. While it was a very
beautiful weapon, that performed flawlessly, I just
never warmed up to the "European" style grip. I
would include pic's; but my documents file is way
too large to attach.
FWIW, that gun NIB w/ONE magazine cost me
$629.95 + 8% sales tax OTD. Supposedly, that
was a LEO discount?
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
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The Sig 226 at my local store would be $699 credit card, $689 cash -- not including tax and for this price -- probably the blue finish. I can only imagine what two-tone or stainless would go for -- too bad civilians can't get a discount too....
The problem with the stainless is that they are so darned heavy. A friend of mine is a rabid Sig-aholic (I love them too) and he has a 226 stainless and a blued. I have to say I prefer the aluminum gun. OTOH, the stainless will probably last longer. But, OTOH, SIG has had a lot longer to debug the aluminum guns. Plus, the aluminum gun will be easier to carry and you won't be tempted to buy a flashlight.
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Greeting's Mastrogiacomo -
That price wouldn't happen to be from Four Seasons
would it?
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
That price wouldn't happen to be from Four Seasons
would it?
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
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You're right Ala -- it's a great shop but nevertheless, the Sigs just seem to be rather high priced no matter where you look in my state. This is probably why I'd get the Sig Pro and Sig 239 first and then maybe consider the significantly more expensive 226....
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Two-tone is more my favorite followed by the standard blue. I've already got a heavy gun in the Brigadier.
I visit the Four Seasons website quite often
for two reasons: 1) to check out whats available,
and 2) to see the beautiful pic's of the dogs and
cats. Guess you could say I'm an animal lover, uh?
With a total of 4 dogs, and 2 cats thats a little bit
of a under statement!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
for two reasons: 1) to check out whats available,
and 2) to see the beautiful pic's of the dogs and
cats. Guess you could say I'm an animal lover, uh?
With a total of 4 dogs, and 2 cats thats a little bit
of a under statement!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
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Well I had three cats and one dog -- who've since passed. Now I have two more cats. I guess you can say I can relate....
I enjoy the Four Seasons myself -- it's the only place I shop really but I notice the Sigs never seem to come down to a reasonable price. Bummer...
I enjoy the Four Seasons myself -- it's the only place I shop really but I notice the Sigs never seem to come down to a reasonable price. Bummer...
Hey Mastrogiacomo -
You ever thought about the 9m/m SIG P228? Its
probably the best balanced semi-auto that I have
ever owned? The only one that might come close
is the long, gone Smith & Wesson model 39-2.
Before the "Wunder Nines", the 39-2 was the top
dog, as far as single stacks were concerned. I
remember seeing very early 39-2's as a teenager,
holstered on police officers "Sam Brown" belt's; and
I told myself, when I turn 21 I want one of those!
Well, my wishes came true as I've had 4 (I think ?);
but the most handsome of them all was a factory
nickel 39-2 (s/n A2225XX) with checkered, light
walnut grips. I should have made a "safe queen"
out of that one.
Continuation- I never had the chance to carry the
S&W 39-2 as a duty weapon; but I have carried
the P228, and the .45 caliber P220A. Both are
excellent sidearms!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
You ever thought about the 9m/m SIG P228? Its
probably the best balanced semi-auto that I have
ever owned? The only one that might come close
is the long, gone Smith & Wesson model 39-2.
Before the "Wunder Nines", the 39-2 was the top
dog, as far as single stacks were concerned. I
remember seeing very early 39-2's as a teenager,
holstered on police officers "Sam Brown" belt's; and
I told myself, when I turn 21 I want one of those!
Well, my wishes came true as I've had 4 (I think ?);
but the most handsome of them all was a factory
nickel 39-2 (s/n A2225XX) with checkered, light
walnut grips. I should have made a "safe queen"
out of that one.
Continuation- I never had the chance to carry the
S&W 39-2 as a duty weapon; but I have carried
the P228, and the .45 caliber P220A. Both are
excellent sidearms!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
I would go for the Nitron coated Slide. I've had my 226 for over a year in and out of a holster each day it shows hardly any were. That coating is pretty durable.
The stainless slide might make it a weee bit heavier but its NICE
The stainless slide might make it a weee bit heavier but its NICE
The first decision is an alloy or stainless frame. Stainless frame will have a stainless slide (in the white). New alloy frame pistols can have a stainless in the white slide (two tone), or a nitron finished stainless slide. I don't think they still make the blue steel slide (I might be wrong on that). I bought mine as a well used nitron stainless slide over a nitron alloy frame. Ive used it quite a bit in the last couple years and it still looks great. Unless you really want a heavy pistol, I would recomend a nitron finished slide over an alloy frame. The nitron finish seems very durable, I never have to oil or clean the outside of the frame or slide. I think the SIG's are worth the extra few bucks, in the long run it can save you money. I bought lesser pistols to start with, and the money I've lost on trading in an trading up would have more than covered a new P226.
CDNN Has Police Trade in Blue or K kote for $379.99, 2 tone runs $399.99. Like new 15 Rnd mags 39.99.
First off, I don't own a 226, but I do have a 228, 229, 239 and 220. That being said, I like the Nitron finish. Ive handled a stainless 220 and it seemed, well heavy. Truth be told, no heavier than a Government all-steel 1911, but it feels heavier than a SIG ought to feel if you know what I mean.
Granted any gun that you carry will eventually wear and require a refinish, but I feel the Nitron is SIGs best stock finish.
Granted any gun that you carry will eventually wear and require a refinish, but I feel the Nitron is SIGs best stock finish.
Unless they're doing it different, the two-tone finish is nickel, not in-the-white stainless steel. Older models of P226 have an alloy frame, are 9mm only and have a sheet metal stamped slide that's either blued, K-Koted, or nickeled. Newer models have either a stainless steel frame in-the-white, or alloy frame, stainless steel slide that is either Nitron coated or nickeled. I'd go wih the nickel finish if you can afford it. The blued slide of the older model is the weakest finish as it's a matte blue. I have Sigs in all the finishes except K-Kote and they're all decent if you take care of them. You could just get one in each finish, then again, one in each caliber, too. But then you'll have a tough decision on which one to carry and take to the range
Camo!!
Sorry, I had to after that Camo sigs thread.
two tone sigs are one sexy piece of bullet throwers out there
Sorry, I had to after that Camo sigs thread.
two tone sigs are one sexy piece of bullet throwers out there
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