Sig p226 users- let me hear your opinions

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Hello,
I was at gat guns and tried out many different 40s and the sig seemed to fit my hand the best. I know how good sigs are but I want to see some of your opinions. I want to hear everything about them, even if you had a terrible experience with one. I am considering getting one right now. I tried the trigger and it was great. It also fit my hand well for a full size 40 caliber pistol.
 
Funny, i go to GAT a lot (like once a week).

I have a P226 TacOps in .40 and a separate slide for 9mm. Shooting 115gr. 9mm is so soft and accurate for plinking. Great gun!

Theyre well built, and the trigger is smooth. I love as to how easy it is to clean and field strip.

The Truglo fiber optic sight is kinda hard to see as it doesnt have a white outline, so its a green dot. I like the regular front night sight.

When fully loaded with 15 (13+2 hi cap) rounds of .40 its a pretty heavy gun.

Some of the magazines,manufactured by Checkmate, are crappy.

Definitely would consider getting a P229 in 9mm to complement it.
 
mine is 9mm. I have only had it for about 2 months now. I have been to the range several times with it. I have put about 400 rounds downrange. It is a used gun made in 1995. I think it was carried a lot (holster wear) and shot a little. It has not had a single malfunction since I've had it. I am thinking of getting a second P226 (If I can justify it somehow). I have a P239 in .40 cal. It is a fantastic gun. In my opinion, you can't beat SIG!!!
 
I own the 226 in 9mm which i love. It hs never seen a factory round and has had no failures of any kind in 3000 rounds. Very accurate and fun to shoot. As far as a defensive weapon the DA/Sa system is the deal breaker for me so it won't replace my Glock. If you are on the fence try and rent one before you buy.
 
I have a Sig 228 (basically a 226 with a half inch less barrel and in 9mm) and love it. It is very accurate and incredibly reliable. I think it has one of the best DA/SA triggers I have ever felt on a semi-auto pistol. Mine took a little breaking in, but after a few boxes of ammo, it was great. Nice and smooth DA with an excellent SA.

Also fits my hand perfectly and all the controls seem to be in the right place (as opposed to something like a 1911 where you have to reach for the slide release).
 
I will just say that I love mine. It is incredibally accurate. Where I shoot our targets are set up at 22 yards. When I am at my best I can put my 3 and five shot groups inside of a 2"x2" square. As for reliability, the only issues I have had are from me pressing up on the slide release, there by causing the slide not to lock back after the last round, user error. My Sig is completely reliable, accurate and feels awesome in hand. Also, I really like the double action, it is smooth and brings another challenge to shooting. Besides recreational shooting it is also my duty weapon. The DA/SA is not an issue it just takes training. I was able to earn the top gun award in my academy class against guys running Glocks and XD's.

The 226 is awsome but that does not mean that it is perfect. It is on the heavier side. So if you are planning on carrying it that could be an issue. Also, 12 round magazines is a bummer especially when Glock, Springfield, and S&W have 15 rounds for .40's. But in the end the Sig has everything that a great pistol should have, it is reliable accurate and just a solid weapon.
 
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The P226 is one of the best hanguns ever made and well worth the price IMO.

I often see CPO, Certified Pre Owned, P226s at GAT that are usually a couple hundred under new price yet often look as new or almost new.

If it shoots well for you then I say get one for sure.

I have two myself and just love them.

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Great pistol, but I just don't like DA/SA operation, if that is fine with you, the P226 is a very safe choice.
 
I've been using a P226 for a few years. I also don't like DA/SA pistols.

I've also got short fingers and small (glove size 8) hands.

Things I've changed:
1) Installed the short trigger. That reduces the reach I need to get to the trigger so I can hold the pistol straight in my hand to shoot.
2) Flipped the mag release to the right side, where a lefty would put it. That way I can drop mags with my trigger finger instead of having to rotate the pistol to hit it with my thumb.
3) Installed the Houge G10 grips. They are a stronger material, so they can be made thinner than the factory plastic grips.
4) DAK trigger. Instead of DA/SA I get a 6lb pull every time. I also don't have to screw around with the decocking lever, since the DAK doesn't need it.

BSW
 
I too have a P226 (in 40)...
Nice gun...I have the .40 S&W, 357SIG and 9mm barrels..
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Also put the E2 grips...
Did I say it's a nice gun??? :D

You can't go wrong with one.

Lateck,
 
My opinion is that I own an early German P226 and a German P228 and I like them much better than the two German made P220 .45 acp pistols that I owned.
The slides lock back on empty magazines, they don't jam, and the accuracy is excellent.
 
I have an early W.German 226 126XXX I have had no problems with it. No frame cracking that I've heard about. It fits my hands great and I like the slide release.
 
I have two police trade in .40 cal 229. They are both great shooters and very reliable.
 
Going through Wolff to get a lighter mainspring to lighten up the DA pull of my 226; Question: How light is too light? I wouldn't imagine that they would sell anything that would give a hair trigger, read how a 19lb spring will take it to apx 8lbs of DA pull. Any one have experience with this and were you happy with it? To be honest I'm thinking about just going with the 19lb but would love to hear some insight... Thanks.
 
The hammer spring will be too light to fire ammunition reliably long before the DA trigger pull gets too light to be safe.

BSW
 
My 226 is a 9mm. Accurate and extremely reliable. If you don't mind DA/SA (or can get the DAK) it's a great choice. Sucker would probably cycle underwater.
 
I had a SS 226 in .40 cal. Nice gun, well made accurate. I don't have little hands, but to me it was a little chunky. I like the decocker. Can't really complain about the gun- I did recently trade it in.
 
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