Tell me about the Sig P226

[AK103K]

I dont really mind the older P style grips, other than the seam issue and they could be a bit more aggressive with the stippling.

SIG must have never built plastic models and never saw how the stud and hole worked at the seams to keep things aligned. You could always feel play there as you griped the gun and shot, and it used to bug the crap out of me. Double sided tape and an Xacto knife fixes it, but its a PITA. All they had to do, was put those studs/holes on there.

I wasn't stippling when I was carrying SIG's, but I think Houge was starting to do it on some factory SIG panels about the time I quit them. I would do it now, and have on my old P228. Makes a big difference. Id probably do those E2's too, as they look a little slick.

 

[DFM914]

DFM914, are those the new E2 style grips, or whatever they call them? They look a bit thinner than what I remember was on my 226's in the past.

The Houge G10 grips on that Navy came with the gun when I bought it, and they feel very nice, and better than what I remember the old style were. Dont have to use double side tape on the seams to stop the squirm either.

I liked those Houges so much, I got a couple of sets for my Berettas too. Nicely aggressive in texture, and just right "swell" wise, where they need to be.

Yes, this Sig came with the E2 grips, certainly allows a better grip for me. I have another P226 in 40 with the E2 grips, very comfortable.

 

[FFGColorado]

I’m falling in love with the .357 Sig round and have a G32 in that caliber but I really want one offered by Sig Saur. I’d also really like one with a hammer so the 226 is of interest to me.
I haven’t handled one and am interested in how big it is compared to the G32 along with weight difference and conceal ability.
Lemme know the benefits of the full size 226 and what I’d gain over the Glock.

https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/glock-g32-gen4-vs-sig-sauer-p226-full-size

 

[Barnfixer]

Equinox with G10’s. One of my favorites.

 

[Lennyjoe]

Now that’s sexy!

 

[Fishbed77]

SIG must have never built plastic models and never saw how the stud and hole worked at the seams to keep things aligned. You could always feel play there as you griped the gun and shot, and it used to bug the crap out of me

I own two West German P226s and a West German P228 (all with original grips), and none of them exhibit this issue.

 

[AK103K]

I own two West German P226s and a West German P228 (all with original grips), and none of them exhibit this issue.

Pretty much every SIG I had, WG or US, had the problem and I had to "tape" them.

Maybe I just grip the gun tighter and Im making them move. The factory grip panels definitely flex at the seam though, for me anyway. Haven't felt it with the Houges.

You can see here where I was taping these....



If they would just put a "tit" and "detent" in a couple of places along there, it wouldn't be an issue.

 

[JDGray]

If you can grab hold of a 226 Legion, you will not be disappointed. My 228 feels like it needs to go on a diet after handling the Legion with the G10 grips, under cuts on the frame, and the SRT, all make for a perfect weapon.

 

[SwampWolf]

Yes, this Sig came with the E2 grips, certainly allows a better grip for me.

I also like the E2 grip configuration and have it on my Models 226 and 227.

 

[JR24]

If you can grab hold of a 226 Legion, you will not be disappointed. My 228 feels like it needs to go on a diet after handling the Legion with the G10 grips, under cuts on the frame, and the SRT, all make for a perfect weapon.

Agree, the Legion is perfection for Sig in my hands.

 

[Barnfixer]

Agree, the Legion is perfection for Sig in my hands.

I have to agree. My Equinox feels great with the G10 grips, short reach and short reset trigger but the Legion feels a little better. Gotta $ave up!

 

[Old Dog]

Evolution. Yeah, the slight tweaks to the grip on the Legion plus the svelte G10s make it (for me, anyway) the most ergonomic of the family.

 

[milsurpguy]

I know of one that fired off 7 rounds while full of blood and dirt. Only reason 7 shots were fired was cause the perp caught number 6 or 7 in the forehead.

 

[5-SHOTS]

I have the P226 AL SO (dual tone, stainless slide, rail, no beaver tail). It's a very fine handgun: nice machining, accurate, reliable, soft recoil, nice trigger. I like very much how the grip feels in the hand; some people say the grip is big and fat, for me with average size 9 hands, the grip is perfect. I like it much more than the grip of other famous ergonomic pistols.
I love the slide serrations.

 

[Lennyjoe]

I have by eye on a couple of used P226 .40 cal pistols now. If I buy one I’ll get a .357 Sig barrel for it.

 

[Nature Boy]

I have the P226 AL SO (dual tone, stainless slide, rail, no beaver tail). It's a very fine handgun: nice machining, accurate, reliable, soft recoil, nice trigger. I like very much how the grip feels in the hand; some people say the grip is big and fat, for me with average size 9 hands, the grip is perfect. I like it much more than the grip of other famous ergonomic pistols.
I love the slide serrations.
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that is sweet!

 

[5-SHOTS]

that is sweet!

Thanks Nature Boy!
Perhaps this is the only one of my pistols that I have never published a review of, here on THR. I promise to do so in the near future and the review will be full of close up photos as per the tradition of my latest reviews. One thing I didn't specify is that my P226, being manufactured for the Italian market, is factory chambered for the 9x21 IMI cartridge.

 

[sevt_chevelle]

I have by eye on a couple of used P226 .40 cal pistols now. If I buy one I’ll get a .357 Sig barrel for it.

Just a heads up, but for the P226, a 9mm barrel slides right in place on a 40 slide.

 

[Lennyjoe]

So a .357 Sig will fit in either/or?

 

[sevt_chevelle]

A 357 Sig barrel will swap into a 40 slide no problem and vise versa. A 9mm barrel can go into a 40 slide, but you can not put a 40 or 357 barrel in 9mm slide. That works on the 226, the other p series pistols are different.

The barrel dia is the same on both 9 and 40, the rear of barrel is slightly wider on the 40.
Am running a threaded silerenco 9mm barrel in my p226 with the 40 slide.

 

[surferdaddy]

“Anchors Away!!”

 

[Broccolis]

The current base P226 and P229 in 9mm are very good and still among the most accurate and reliable SA/DA 9mm pistols on the market. I'd say they are on par with the base Beretta 92, FNS, etc. You run an increased chance of a lemon by straying into their bling models (tac ops, scorpion, etc.). The only manufacturer that is producing consistently more robust flagship pistols is probably HK. While it is possible that you may get a lemon, a P226 or P229 will generally serve you well provided that you do your part. By that I mean changing out the recoil springs every 3-4000 rounds or so (depending on caliber and ammo). I also replace the other springs and pens about every 15,000 rounds along with a detail strip and replacement of any worn parts. Generally, I replace my high stress small parts (extractor, ejector, etc.) at least every 30,000 rounds even if they look good. Yes, they could go longer but these are tools on which my life depends. Bruce Gray has an excellent video tutorial on how to detail strip and perform preventive maintenance on the P-series that you should get if you invest in a P-series gun.

Just my dos pesos..

 

[Lennyjoe]

Found a decent 226 at a local gun show for $575 today in .40. Fondled it for a bit and realized it’s not too lefty friendly. Decocker was a little sticky so after a few minutes I decided to hold off. Walked away for not 5 minutes when I decided to look at it again and some lady already bought it by the time I got back. Was a bit bummed but it really isn’t lefty friendly for me so I think I’ll opt out of the 226 platform for my next .357 Sig.

 

[JR24]

how does it point more naturally over other?

It doesn't. That is completely subjective to the users hand shape/size and familiarity.

Glock's absolutely point more "naturally" for me, because I've spent a lot more time shooting them, despite how much I like my 226 and 228.