SIGs & T.J. Custom's "SIG-SAFE" Manual Safety

[Anthony]

Hello Everyone,

Does anyone have a SIG Classic series (e.g., P220, P226, etc.) pistol with the "SIG-SAFE" manual safety conversion offered by T.J. Custom Gunworks or have first hand knowledge of someone who does?

Here is a link to his website describing the conversion:

http://www.tjscustomgunworks.com/Macros/TJSIGSAF.htm

Weapon retention is a very real concern for me and I am seriously considering having this conversion performed on a new P226.

Please note that I am looking for input on this conversion and not 20 reasons why I should choose another pistol. My apologies if I offend anyone with this position, but I am sold on the P226 but dislike its lack of a manual safety.

Thank you for your input.

 

[Strahley]

Looks like a waste of $400 to me. The gun is fine in itself, it does not need that

IMO, if one is negligent enough to REQUIRE a manual safety, then they probably don't need to be handling any firearm

 

[Strahley]

That said, the P226 is a badass pistol, and regardless of whether or not you install this, you will love that pistol!

 

[9mmepiphany]

if you want a 226 with a manual safety, you could get a SAO 226. it has the safety in the same place as the 1911...a much more natural location

having seen some of his other work, you might consider more research before letting him work on you gun

 

[Strahley]

I didn't even think of the SAO version. Great suggestion

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

The "SigSafe" is less of a manual safety and more of a "hidden switch" for weapon retention (i.e., to confuse an attacker who has taken the gun), somewhat like putting a hidden ignition or fuel cut switch in your car where only you know where it is. I did meet with TJ in 1999 when he was in Ontario, CA and he does know his stuff, if that is any help. (I had no extensive work done, just one of his short triggers.) If he says he can do it, he probably can.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I would like to add a couple of additional cautions. First, you must train with the gun so disengaging the safety first before shooting becomes second nature. Second, it will do you no good after you've fired any shots and the gun is taken from you, because the "kill switch" will already have been disengaged.

 

[silversport]

is there an SAO version of the P226 (unless it is the X5 and that is WAY expensive)??? (I know there is a P220 SAO)
Bill

 

[Jim Watson]

If there is a P226 SAO, I don't know about it. Sig-Sauer is missing the boat on that one. They do not seem to have a good feel for the American market.

Agree with Haranguer, the TJ gadget is more of a kill switch to use like M. Ayoob recommends using a magazine disconnector. It is not sized or located conveniently for routine use like a 1911's.

 

[Anthony]

I have spoken with SIG about a single action version or conversion like the P220 SAO and that is not an option. The only P226 guns that are single action are the large X-Five models and they are not available in .40 S&W.

- Anthony

 

[MTMilitiaman]

I didn't think SIG made a SAO P226. If they did, I'd be first in line.

I know they have the X-Five, but that costs much too much moola. I paid like $700 for my SAO P220, NIB. I don't see why I should have to pay twice as much for a 9mm.

But yes, I would LOVE a P226SAO. I agree SIG is missing the American market on that one.

"Earth to SIG, this is da Americans...we don't want another Blackwater anything...but an SAO P226 would be nifty."

 

[Sapper771]

Did I read that right ????? $700 for a left hand deactivated safety ??? WOW!

 

[9mmepiphany]

The only P226 guns that are single action are the large X-Five models and they are not available in .40 S&W.

when did they discontinue the X-5 in .40?

that was the original design calibre for IPSC competition in Limited. we only have the X-5 Competition model available in CA...which seems a much better buy than the original L1 with it's adjustable trigger and Nills grips. the Tactical is available, outside of CA, with the alloy frame, in either SAO or DA/SA, but the .40 has to be specially ordered from Germany

i think a new 226, plus the addition of the "TJ safety" puts him in the same price range already, especially if you factor in the longer slide...to say nothing of the adjustable sights and larger mags

 

[9mmepiphany]

I didn't think SIG made a SAO P226. If they did, I'd be first in line.

I know they have the X-Five, but that costs much too much moola.

so it's not that you didn't know, just that you're not willing to pay the asking price.

 

[jon_in_wv]

A safety has nothing to do with weapon "retention". I would suggest you look into different holster options of spending the 400 bucks on another weapon if a manual safety is what you desire.